Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview

Our trip was nothing short of amazing! Our host Stephanie was top tier, best host I've encountered this far!!! The views are breathtaking! Although we didn't have an opportunity to explore all of the amenities, we would love to visit again and take advantage of everything. Thank you so much Stephanie!!! You've equipped your home for the most comfortable, relaxing stay ever!!! Hats off to you!

Chalet has a fun vibe! Galena Territory is a beautiful location nestled just outside downtown Galena for a fun little getaway and host was great with communication!

Incredible host, perfect location, amazing views!

We had a wonderful time! The home and the views were absolutely beautiful!

Beautiful location in front of the lake. Charming and spacious property, few minutes away from Galena. We really enjoyed the stay and the setting.Opportunities to improve illumination at the entrance and in the terrace. Cleaning of outdoor grill should be performed before each stay: we found it not in great conditions.

This home is the definition of charm - so many little details and the decor is wonderful. The home is about a 10-15 minute drive into Galena, which worked out really well for our group. We loved the convenience of being only a short drive away while still being in a peaceful neighborhood with a wonderful view of the lake. There is no central A/C in the home, but that wasn't a problem for us as the provided unites kept the home comfortable for us. We closed the blinds when we left during the day which helped keep the great room cool. We especially loved the large dining table - perfect for group dinners and to play games around. We would definitely book this property again for another girls weekend if we ever come back to the Galena area.

Went to enjoy Galena and this beautiful home and was not disappointed! Gorgeous property and view.

We loved our stay at this property. We would absolutely stay again. Four friends, and it was the perfect mix of togetherness and privacy (with each of us having a room, plus three bathrooms). The house feels privately nestled away in a forested area, with a sweet burbling fountain out front, and we saw turkeys and deer. :). We enjoyed long evenings on the back deck overlooking the lake, or in the great room relaxing on the big couches. The dining room table was perfect for meals at one end and we actively worked a jigsaw at the other. The large kitchen was well stocked for meals, and coffee in the morning. It’s a lovely, old-world-style chalet, close enough to Galena for shopping and dining but far enough way to serve as a sanctuary. Our host was quick to answer questions and highly courteous and accommodating. You can’t go wrong staying here.

Beautiful area.

Beautiful view, nice house interior wise and has a lot of potential. However, the outdoor space is completely not maintained. The deck was dangerous with rotting deck boards, detached/ rotting safety railings, exposed nails in the deck boards/railings with mold and algae on outdoor furniture. There were rodent droppings on the deck (that we had to sweep away) as well as on the furniture inside of the sunroom. The sunroom was filthy and dusty, it was evident the tables had not been wiped down in a very long time as well as the floors. There were a lot of safety hazards from the upstairs deck to the leaking fridge, we were constantly wiping up water off the floors to ensure no one fell. The owner was aware that there was an issue with the fridge from the time we arrived and told us that the fridge is known to have issues. She said she would have someone come to maintenance the fridge the following day as it was leaking and not reaching a cool temperature; we were not followed up with and no one came to maintenance the fridge. There was a slow drain in the master bath, which my brother slipped and fell in the shower and as a result, scratched up his back on the stone wall. The outside was also full of weeds and did not overall reflect the images shown in the listing. Just overall a very disappointing experience.

From the bicycles, to the fishing poles, to the nice warm bedding and blankets, this get-away was everything my family of seven needed. I am very grateful and thankful to the very thoughtful owners.

My friends and I had an incredible time at the Galena Chalet! This property and all of the gorgeous surrounding views felt like a fairytale. The accommodations were perfect and comfortable. We all had so much fun, the only thing missing was a longer stay! Next time :)

We travel to Galena as a family/friend group and it was our first time staying at this property. Stephanie was an amazing property manager! She was very accommodating and a great communicator! Upon walking down the front steps, you immediately feel as if you’re walking into a French cottage. It’s straight out of a storybook! The decks were huge with gorgeous views of the lake. The home felt so quant and cozy.

Stayed for a large family gathering, with teens and adults. Had a memorable experience. Host also helped us get into boating club nearby. Very clean and very well stocked to meet all needs.

I enjoyed my Bachelorette weekend with my best girls in this beautiful house. It's just outside Galena with scenic views. We even saw an air-balloon float past. It was perfect for all of us to cook together and watch movies and celebrate my upcoming marriage