Historic Beauty Steps to Main St - Fireplace, 3 Season Room, Record Player

Galena, Illinois
$352 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

This Beautiful, Historical and Updated home is smack dab downtown Galena. This Preservation Award-winning home was built in 1856 and is in an incredible location. Bench St is one street North of Main St and this home is approximately 150 steps to all the amazing dining, shopping and entertainment that Downtown Galena offers. This home is NOT pet-friendly.

*Golf Benefits: Ask about access to our Golf Membership!

This home is an amazing 1600 square feet. It feels spacious andwelcoming, definitely not your typical downtown rental. When you pull up and locate your on-street parking (first come first serve) you will notice the immaculate exterior of the home. It is located directly across the street from Turner Hall and could accommodate a bridal group, guests at a function or just serve as a beautiful backdrop for your stay.

Step inside from Bench Street and into the welcoming foyer. To the right, you’ll find a quiet study, and to the left, a cozy living room with an electric fireplace and a beautiful view of Turner Hall. There is plenty of comfortable seating and a flat screen tv for you to enjoy in this living space. NOTE: there is a sofa sleeper in the living room (please bring your own Queen size linens for sleeper). The dining room is large enough for everyone to gather and will be a great spot to enjoy meals and play games during your stay, the record player with vinyl is a sweet treat. Easy access to the kitchen with all major appliances and a Keurig coffee maker is handy for all. Enjoy the complimentary water in the refrigerator. Step out onto the screened back porch, a great place to relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The half bath is also located on the main level. Upstairs are the 3 bedrooms all with comfortable Queen beds and they share one full bathroom. Plush linens and towels are available for you and don't forget that awesome view of Turner Hall across the street. Please note this home does not have a washer and dryer for guest use.

Please note this home is not part of the Galena Territory and does not have access to the GTA amenities.

When you book a home with us we will require 30% down, this is a payment not a deposit. The full balance is due 14 days prior to check-in. If you cancel prior to the 14 days you will receive the first payment less a $35 cancellation fee. At the 14-day mark, your stay will become non-refundable, and dates cannot be adjusted. Your payments will automatically be processed to the card you place on file when booking. Your rental agreement (sent after booking) will reflect the due dates and amounts.

Please Note: You will be required to sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking, we ask this be signed and filed within 48 hours of receiving to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking and present for the duration of the stay. Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible. We highly recommend travel insurance, which is offered at the time of booking and up until 15 days before check-in. The provider is CSA.

Check-in details will be sent to the email on file three days prior to your arrival. This message will include the property address, access code, and other important home and area information. Please note that early check-in cannot be guaranteed and may only be considered the evening before or the morning of your scheduled arrival. Instructions for this process are outlined in the check-in details

Read More Expand
  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Street Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ken

    Submitted Feb 14, 2026

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    Place was clean and ready to go. No hassles with anything. Beat of all, short walking distance to downtown Galena.

  • Heather S.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Great location, nicely decorated and appointed home, very clean!

  • Deanna H.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    Plenty of room for 6 people, likes the distance to Main Street

  • Erin C.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2026

    Stayed Apr 2, 2026

    Perfect location! Clean house, great communication from the house manager, street parking could be tough if it is busy, but we didn’t have any issues. Had the best girls weekend and enjoyed spending time at the house!

  • Cindy B.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    The host was very quick to respond to us regarding check in. It was a sisters' weekend; the house is so quaint and charming. We loved everything about it. We liked the fact that we could walk to everything as parking on a busy weekend is a little tuff.

  • Paul F.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Clean, Quiet, Close, and Comfortable are the best words to describe the house. We had a lovely time!!

  • Connie Z.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    As always, it was wonderful!!

  • Katie C.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    Would be nice if bath soap/shampoo/conditioner were provided. Put a label on the mirror in the bathroom that the towels are stored in. They were hard to find.

  • Jesica M.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Wonderful home, amazing shops and restaurants. The history of the town was so interesting!

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group loved the location to Main St Galena. We could stop back during the day leave our bags, grab a snack and head back to shopping and enjoying the Halloween parade. The house was clean and such great spaces. Dining area large and kitchen had bonus water and coffee. We've booked again next year!

  • Amanda A.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Great location. Parked across the street and walked everywhere. It was the cleanest rental we’ve ever stayed in. Would definitely rent again.

  • Linda K.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Very nice, excellent location, clean and comfortable! We loved it.

  • Amy B.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was spacious and clean! Loved the screen porch for relaxing in the evenings. The bottled water in the fridge and umbrellas by the door were a nice touch! It was great being a 2 minute walk from Main Street!

  • kelly g.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Awesome place so close to everything would stay again

  • Kathy H.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    The home was exactly as promised. We were there during a busy holiday weekend and as noted on the description of the property, parking was a small challenge. But being so close to the downtown area, many restaurants, shops and such, there wasn't a need to travel by car unless you wanted to.Would stay here again!

  • Darcy M.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    We loved our stay on Bench Street. Walkable to everything! We played games around the awesome dining room table and listened to music on the turntable. Big fun! The house was spotless. The beds were comfy. We didn't feel that anything was missing from the rental. Highly recommend.

  • Debby M.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Sister trip! The home was big, very clean & a perfect location for 1 block walking to Main Street Galena. It was nice that it was ready upon arrival & we were able to check in. It is an older home refurbished like most in Galena. The pictures paint this home inside & out. We loved the old Victrola record player & albums. This home is nicely decorated, however the recliners were a bit hard for us ladies to close & 2 out of the 3 mattresses were comfortable. We appreciated all the amenities provided even the water. Easy access & checkout. Reasonable priced & excellent service. We would stay here again.

  • Jeff T.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    The house was great place to stay. We visited Galena for our annual wine fest event, and it was a great place for us and our friends and family to stay. It was very clean and very well organized, and everything was just as it was described in the listing. The record player was a big hit. It was also a very peaceful and quiet location. We definitely stay again.

  • Shelley M.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Bench Street house is an excellent accommodation centrally located to Main Street. It had all the amenities we needed and was very comfortable for our group. We especially enjoyed having a comfortable outdoor are to hang out. We highly recommend staying at a bench StreetB

  • Kristi T.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    Wonderful place! Clean and comfortable. In a great location to walk to everything. Easy to work with property manager. Good response time.

  • Sandra M.

    Submitted May 7, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a high school group of girlfriends weekend getaway. We enjoyed the sights, shopping and delicious food. We also found our evenings playing cards games around the dining room table with plenty of laughter. The home was so comfortable, we felt right at home!

  • Tiffany M.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We had a great time and close to Main Street in Galena.

  • Heather S.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed here with my siblings for a fun Galena siblings weekend. This house was so nice! Lots a space, well stocked, comfortable beds, and perfect location to enjoy all of downtown Galena!

  • Deborah T.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    Friend group enjoyed a weekend in Galena shopping and eating out. Vehicle was left parked and we were able to walk one block arriving on Main Street. So much to see and do. Great spot! Would stay again!!

  • Connie Z.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    We’ve stayed here last year and it didn’t disappoint this year! Perfect location, comfortable rooms. We were very happy here. Will stay again next year!

  • Jon G.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    The property was updated and clean. Our stay was wonderful. There were no problems at all. The check-in process was seamless. Excellent communication with the property manager throughout our stay. This property is located right in the heart of downtown Galena. We all of the wonderful restaurants and shops no need to driveMain Street during our

  • Kimberly K.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We had the best time. We went for the holiday parade on Thanksgiving weekend. The house was as shown and very comfortable and homey. Management was fantastic to work with and very responsive. The home was very clean and ready for us to arrive. The location can't be beat as its just up the stairs from Main Street. We were back and forth many times. Loved it.

  • Amy P.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Perfect location for a wonderful girls trip! Such a great place. We will be back!

  • mary k.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    The property was very clean. Walking distance to shops. Didn’t use our car. Great porch.

  • Jen C.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    The home is lovely, quiet and comfortable. It is a great location if you are looking to shop, eat and enjoy Galena's Main Street. We walked from the house all weekend and didn't have to worry about parking on Main. Street parking at the house was first come first served, but we had no issues. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Rebecca C.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely home in a perfect location. Decorated beautifully! Comfy beds and living room. We stayed on a warm fall weekend and the enclosed porch was a great addition. Loved everything about it!

  • Kathy B.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at the Bench Street apartment. Such a great location, and comfy spot! The place is spotless, well-equipped and homey.

  • JODI S.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time here, LOVED IT! The home is perfect for a girls trip...GREAT LOCATION...had everything we needed for our stay! It was clean...we'll be back!!!

  • patty h.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    My friends & I were chased out of Fl for our girls trip by Hurricane Milton! At the last minute decided to go north to Galena. All of us are bits of clean freaks, and happily found the cleanest property! Waking distance strings the corner

  • Patty K.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property and management. Loved that they had coffee and coffee pods along with bottled water. Home is in a perfect location for easy walking around Galena. Close to Piggly Wiggly for groceries. The home was super clean and cozy. Highly recommend!

  • Jeffrey K.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Location is on Bench street, one block up from the main street with restaurants and shopping! The house overall was super clean, decorated cute, had all the amenities we needed for a weekend. The three bedrooms were nice sizes for our family of 4 (with teens). Would highly recommend, and would for sure stay there again.

  • Rosa F.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    The house was as described. Was walking distance to Main Street. House is very comfortable. The screen in porch was perfect.

  • Carla W.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Six of us stayed in Bench street house- great location and great place! Its is our 2nd time staying here and we will for sure return!

  • Amy M.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Couldn't rave enough about the hospitality, location and cleanliness! Thank you!

  • Michele D.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 7 ladies on a girls trip and it was a perfect rental! Super cute and super clean! We enjoyed being so close to Main Street. Basically right in the middle, so we went out and shopped one half of Main Street, took a break at the house, then shopped/dined on the other half of Main Street. Ideal! Finding street parking near the house was simple. The screened in porch would be nice to use, but our evenings were too hot to enjoy it. Heads up, one of the beds in the upstairs bedrooms is a Full (smaller size) - not a Queen. That was the only disappointment but we adjusted.

  • Johnna N.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic experience. Great space to hang out in. We were worried about parking, but found spaces right in front of the house. Everything was in walking distance. The stairs were quite narrow and steep; could be difficult for some people.

Your dates are Available!

Total

Includes taxes and fees
$298+
View details