Hot Tub 2-BDRM, 2 full bath all comforts of home in Galena countryside

Galena, Illinois
$478 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Cozying up to a fire or soaking in the hot tub next to a firepit is exactly what you need. Our fully renovated historical schoolhouse where the only lessons are relaxation, tranquility, and soul-deep rejuvenation is a perfect place for your getaway! From the moment you arrive, take in breathtaking views of three states including the Mississippi River bluffs of Iowa, Illinois farmland and the rolling hills of Wisconsin all from a single window, your first assignment in serenity.
This unique getaway features two luxurious king bedrooms, two full bathrooms with oversized walkin showers, a cozy living room with a queen sofa bed and electric fireplace offering comfort for every guest. Modern amenities ensure a seamless stay, including a fully stocked kitchen, WiFi, central air, laundry room, and indulgent extras like a hot tub and firepit for peaceful evenings under the stars.
Perfectly situated just minutes from downtown Galena, 12 minutes from Dubuque, IA, 4 miles from Hazel Green Antique stores, 2 minutes from Galena Golf Course and a beautiful 15 mile drive to Chestnut Mountain, and many other locations. Our schoolhouse provides the ideal balance of seclusion and convenience. Here, school is always out—so come, unwind, and experience the best of Galena with us.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 950 Sq Ft (88 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces 1 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Front Entrance Ramp Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Denise

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    The house was absolutely adorable! Super clean, well organized, beautifully decorated. We had a wonderful time there.

  • Becky

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 13, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at this cute and cozy remodeled schoolhouse just minutes outside of Galena. The charm of its history combined with modern updates made it such a unique and comfortable place to stay. The home was spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. It felt peaceful and private while still being a short drive to all the shops, restaurants, and attractions Galena has to offer. You can truly feel the care that went into preserving the character of the old one-room schoolhouse while making it warm and inviting. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special, memorable place to stay near Galena!

  • Jenny

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    This place is just the best!!!! Amazing to think it was a schoolhouse at one point. The beds were so comfortable! Close to things but still very quiet and private. And we loved having an equal number of bathrooms to bedrooms ratio. That is very difficult to find at properties.

  • Mary

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    What a beautiful property. Clean, private, and a perfect get-away for my family. My parents loved the house so much we almost had to drag them out! We loved everything about it, but my favorite part was definitely the hottub and the fire pit outside. Would definitely love to come back in the future!

  • Emily D.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2026

    Stayed Jun 14, 2026

    Amazing hosts. We had to make a last min change in our reservation because of weather and they were very accommodating and understanding. House is adorable, clean and easy access to Galena things. Would definitely recommend and will be booking again in the future

  • Amy R.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    We all fell in love with this place! It was super clean, comfortable, had everything we needed! The sunset from the patio was spectacular! We highly recommend to anyone staying in the area and hope to be back!

  • Bobby B.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2026

    Stayed Jun 2, 2026

    The attention to detail was impeccable. Inside and out. They really thought of everything. Property is a gem! We definatelly will book again!

  • Samantha F.

    Submitted May 26, 2026

    Stayed May 25, 2026

    We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this charming rural school house turned vrbo. The setting is peaceful, beautiful, and incredibly relaxing. Even though it’s conveniently close to a main road, there was very little traffic noise, so it still felt private and serene.One of the highlights was spending evenings in the hot tub with the fire pit glowing right beside us while listening to music and the sounds of nature all around — the chittering of insects, birds, and the quiet countryside atmosphere made it unforgettable. It was the perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the stress of everyday life.The home itself was cozy, clean, and welcoming, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway with beautiful scenery and a relaxing outdoor setup, this place is truly a gem. We would absolutely stay again!The hosts were fantastic, very accommodating and responsive. Will definitely be staying here when we visit Galena next!

  • Joe J.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    We had an absolutely fantastic stay! The property perfectly blended a cozy, rustic charm with a sleek, modern interior that felt both comfortable and high-end. Everything was spotlessly clean and well-appointed.We especially loved the outdoor space—the fire pit and hot tub were the highlights of our evenings. To top it off, the host was wonderful to work with; communication was clear, proactive, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!

  • Donna W.

    Submitted May 18, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    What a beautiful remodeled school house! It was absolutely adorable! Very clean, had everything we needed and more! The location is very close to the shops, made it very easy to go back and forth. We also loved how we were out In country, it was so peaceful! The host was very informative, even left me a little note with tips on construction in the area and which routes I could take instead. She was also very responsive with any questions I had. I highly recommend staying here, I know I definitely will be returning!

  • Brian G.

    Submitted May 14, 2026

    Stayed May 9, 2026

    This is an absolute five-star cottage. My wife and I have stayed in Vrbo properties around the country, this is in that small handful we label...The Best !

  • Bob W.

    Submitted May 3, 2026

    Stayed May 1, 2026

    The place was clean and quaint. It had beautiful views. The hot tub was amazing! I would definitely stay here again.

  • Josh K.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2026

    Stayed Apr 2, 2026

    The rainy weather on our check in day canceled our outdoor plans so we contacted the host to see about an early check in. They immediately responded that the prior guests checked out early and cleaning was in progress and would be done shortly. We were able to check in 2 hours early! They did an amazing job renovating the place and it has great views! We live in the country and love that it was out of town yet close to everything! Super clean! Super comfortable! Hot tub was great! I'm trying to come up with constructive criticism but I have none! Definitely will be back!

  • Gwen R.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 31, 2026

    We really enjoyed our stay! It was clear that the owners put lots of thought into the small details in the renovation of the school to become a house. The house is absolutely beautiful, the hot tub feels very private and the view of the country is idyllic. If we come back to the area, we would definitely stay here again.

  • Kelly and Dan S.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 26, 2026

    Everything was better than we could imagine.

  • Cassie E.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Just got home from our weekend here, it couldn’t have an accommodated a family of five any better. So clean, everything we needed and more and within minutes from everything we needed I especially appreciated all the towels for the hot tub, and the fact that they had an air fryer. We will absolutely be back.

  • Jayce M.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2026

    Stayed Feb 8, 2026

    Our stay was excellent! The house itself was gorgeous, incredibly comfortable and was a really luxurious experience. The hottub especially was perfect on a cold night looking up at the stars!Definitely recommended for an incredible stay after a day exploring Galena!

  • EOO S.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Our stay was amazing! The Pleasant View School was a perfect getaway for my wife and I. It is warm and inviting and very clean. Close to Galena and Dubuque. The school house theme was great and interesting history too. A great view of the sunset. A welcoming hand written note from our host was a nice personal touch.

  • donna l.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    This converted school house is charming, clean, easy to get to, and all around perfect. We loved every minute at this home. Check-in and out was a breeze. Would book again in a heartbeat.

  • Jacob H.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    This was the perfect stay for my wife and I. Beautiful home and decor, it had everything we needed. Hot tub was a great added touch for a cold evening. Was fun to read the history on this property from a one room school house to an amazing couples get away. Krista was attentive to every detail and answered any questions immediately. Couldn’t as for a better property or host. Definitely will stay again.

  • Kenzi F.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Cute and quiet space.

  • paul m.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay, the old school was very new and modern.This property was easy to find and just the right distance from town and all of the shops.We will definatly return.

  • Phillip L.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 29, 2025

    Highly recommend! Krista was great to work with and the house was wonderful. Very clean and had everything we needed.

  • Erin O.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    It was very clean and Krista was very easy to contact with any questions!

  • Anthony P.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Beautifully restored school house. Great quiet place for two couples just outside of town. Nice subtle “schoolhouse theme” and equipped with everything we needed. Simple and clean. Hot tub and fire pit space was perfect and private. Beds were comfortable. Views out the large rear window are great.

  • Tanya H.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    We had a great stay! The property was perfect for our group of four adults and two kids. It’s a great size, clean, well stocked and has an amazing view. The hosts did a wonderful job when they remodeled the property. We appreciated all the little details and thoughtfulness that went into it. The place is well stocked with quality products, which was also appreciated. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Katie R.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    This property exceeded any expectations we had for girlfriends get away in Galena. The time, hard work and thought the host put into this property shows in every detail. Very comfortable, very clean, and beautiful touches...loved being out in the country but super close easy drive into town. Took me right back to growing up on a farm. Patio was perfect for dinner & snack time. We will be back!

  • Ron B.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    My 4 adult boys and I stayed here for our trip to The Field of Dreams movie site. The property was wonderful. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed a nice evening around the fire pit and in the hot tub. Hire was awesome! Great communication before during and after (we left something in the dryer). Definitely recommend the property and I may come back to spend more time in the beautiful Galena downtown with my wife

  • Alex K.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Great property. Much more space than we anticipated. Basically two masters.

  • Matthew M.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    I typically rent houses when I travel with my wife or with the entire family. I've rented a lot of houses. This rental impressed me the most with the attention to detail. The decorating was perfect for the location. Everything was high quality -- especially the beds/towels. This house has everything you need or could possibly want while staying there. No need to run to the store at all. I have nothing bad to say about this rental. Thanks.

  • Anne R.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    We were fortunate to be the very first guests at this adorable property!! The owners did a fantastic job renovating the old schoolhouse, blending historic charm with cozy, modern comforts. The décor creates such a welcoming atmosphere, and the home is stocked with everything you could possibly need to make your stay enjoyable.Thoughtful touches like a welcome letter, festive 4th of July bling, baskets of goodies, and cold waters waiting in the fridge were above and beyond—small extras that made a big difference.The outdoor area is perfect for relaxing: whether you're soaking in the hot tub, playing board games, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings, it offers a private, country feel. It’s just a short drive to Galena, where we enjoyed great food and shopping.Krista was incredibly responsive and available if we needed anything. My husband and I had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property to anyone looking for a unique and relaxing getaway.

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