Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man!

Galena, Illinois
$442 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to The Overlook, your perfect home away from home during the upcoming summer season in the Galena Territory. This contemporary three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home is the ideal retreat for a relaxing and fun-filled vacation. Enjoy the firepit under starry skies, sweat it out in the sauna, soak in the hot tub, or challenge your friends to Pac-Man or foosball. Perfect for families and couples alike. Oh, and dog-friendly.



Located just a short drive to the Owner'sClub and 7 miles to Downtown Galena, The Overlook offers a prime resort location. The upper level of the house features an open floor plan with a spacious and bright kitchen dining room, a lovely screened porch, and a deck overlooking the peaceful backyard. The living room boasts a gorgeous picture window that brings the beauty of the outdoors inside.



For entertainment, the lower level of the house offers a family room complete with a foosball table and everyone's favorite classic arcade game, Pac-Man. And after a long day of exploration, unwind and rejuvenate in the sauna.



The primary bedroom, located on the main level, offers soaring ceilings, a comfortable king bed, and a desk for those who may need to catch up on work or simply want to write postcards to loved ones. The large primary bathroom provides a spa-like experience. On the lower level, you'll find two additional bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a queen bed, as well as a pullout sofa in the family room for additional sleeping space.



Experience the magic of the night sky at The Galena Territory, a Certified Dark Sky Community. Gather around the firepit under the dark, starry skies and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Don't forget to bring your telescope or stargazing app to explore the wonders of the night sky.



We understand that your furry friends are part of the family, which is why The Overlook is dog-friendly. You can bring up to two dogs with you for an additional non-refundable fee of $150.



During your stay, you'll have access to the Owner's Club amenities. Six access cards are provided, giving you and your guests access to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts, Lake Galena, and the Marina. If you need additional guest passes, they can be purchased at the Owner's Club for $5 per person per day. Please note that access cards or passes are only required for guests over the age of 5.



While we do not have an illness or weather cancellation policy, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your peace of mind. Travel insurance can be purchased after booking.



Please be aware that all COVID-19-related restrictions have been lifted for the Owner's Club amenities, with a few exceptions. While we cannot guarantee reservations, we strive to provide the best experience possible. In the event that the Owner's Club amenities are not available during your stay, we regretfully cannot offer discounts or refunds. If The Overlook is not available on your preferred dates, please reach out to us to inquire about availability at our other Galena Territory properties.



Book your stay at The Overlook now and make your summer season truly unforgettable!

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

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby Ski Privileges
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2200 Sq Ft (204 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Indoor Pool Sauna Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Casino Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • 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

  • Natasha M.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2026

    Stayed Jun 14, 2026

    Lots of natural light with all the sky lights! I did my morning yoga with the sun shining on me! Nice Ninja blender for smoothies! Turn up the hot tub when you first get there so it’s hot when you’re ready for it. Loved the sauna too! We like to cook so it was nice that the kitchen was well stocked. So glad we could enjoy this home with our fur baby too! Vice nice neighborhood! We enjoyed our stay in Galena!

  • Margaret M.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2026

    Stayed Jun 8, 2026

    Pet friendly. Clean. New appliances. Easy access to amenities associated with the Territory. We were there during some severe storms and the host was very gracious and checked on our safety.

  • Jill R.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    The house was great for our family!

  • Tim R.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    Nice, quiet house in a beautiful area just outside Galena. Loved the natural light that filled the house. Enjoyed the jacuzzi and sauna!

  • Kim K.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Great location, very clean, comfortable beds and has everything you need to have a wonderful time in the territory’s.

  • Lori Y.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 12, 2026

    Great property, everything was as promised and the hosts provided thoughtful amenities.

  • Elizabeth M.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    Beautiful home with everything you need to relax and more! Great communication from start to finish and the home was gorgeous. We had a wonderful stay!

  • Sue D.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2026

    Stayed Feb 19, 2026

    Perfect house for a girls weekend! The sauna & hot tub were great. The house was well stocked - only thing missing was a 9x13. Would definitely rent this house again.

  • Matt M.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Nov 30, 2025

    Great stay!

  • Matt M.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 2, 2025

    Great stay!

  • Jeni P.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    Great home and a responsive host. Brian checked in on us during our stay to see if we needed anything. We got several inches of snow and people were there to clear the drive way and walk way!

  • Diana W.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    Extremely clean and comfortable. Loved the wood burning fireplace and very comfortable master. Seemed set up best for families even with young kids-seemed very childproof with hotel like decor. Hot tub odd location and not private but still enjoyable if you dont mind that. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Cheryl L.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2025

    Stayed Nov 19, 2025

    The house was great! Very clean, soap/shampoo/tp/real Kleenex were provided! Would definitely recommend this property!!

  • Jacob C.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Great house. Clean and well stocked.

  • kidd t.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Property was great. Clean and exactly as listed.

  • Steven D.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Property very clean. Enjoyed our stay

  • Nick E.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Great location, would return!

  • Elaine K.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Really enjoyed this house!!! Hot Tub was a great addition to our stay!

  • Linda Y.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    The perfect place for our family to spend a week relaxing before the start of the school year! Brian was wonderful to work with regarding tee times! This is the second year we have stayed at one of his properties and we will definitely do it again!

  • Colleen K.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Great place for a Galena Get Away! Highly recommend!

  • Karen K.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    There were a few initial items showing some wear to the house that took away from the first impression. Hopefully the firewood can be moved from the front porch so one can sit and enjoy the view. (picture online doesn't show the huge stack of firewood) Once getting passed that, the house was very nice. Brian was excellent.

  • Danette N.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    We loved staying at the Overlook. It was very clean and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable and worry free. The house is located close to town yet on a spacious property. We enjoyed use of the swimming pools, golfing, horseback riding and the pontoon boat rental. We loved going into town and riding on the trolley to learn of the history. We would definitely come back and stay at this property again.

  • Jennifer J.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Great amenities. Easy check in/out!

  • Greg P.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Very clean nicely furnished and functional.

  • Ronald A.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Great location.

  • Ellen L.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Nice house, had all the extra amenities: TP, soaps, paper towel, etc. Nice hot tub and games. Easy access to indoor pool. Had a great little getaway.

  • Jordon????????

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    Our family decided it was best to leave early. The VRBO didn’t match what was advertised, and we just couldn’t stay another night. There was a lot of visible mold, the carpet had bleach stains on the stairs and downstairs, and the whole place smelled like wet dog and mildew. Even the bath towels were worn out and had bleach stains. We were really looking forward to our time in Galena, but the condition of the house made it hard to enjoy the trip.

  • Devan K.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    We had just a quick weekend girls trip to Galena and this place was great. We loved the hot tub and beds were super comfy!

  • Jonas W.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 26, 2025

    Great place. Clean, great amenities

  • kristy c.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Celebrated my 50th with our adult kids. From hanging out, playing games, sauna and hot tubbing with the fam to Galena shopping. This place was perfect and had everything we needed. Highly recommend this 3 bedroom house and we will stay here again.

  • Vladimir P.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 3, 2025

    The house is clean and spacious. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking, and a huge TV with surround sound is a plus. If you come for skiing, look no further—the house has a jet tub in the master bathroom, a hot tub outside, and a sauna downstairs! So good after a day on the slopes! Highly recommend!

  • Becky S.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    Great location that provided views of beautiful sunsets! House was equipped with so many of the small items to make your stay enjoyable! All seating and beds were comfortable for all of our family. Kids loved the entertainment and games provided. Overall, would love to visit again!

  • Tab B.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    House was lovely. Perfect for the 6 of us. Very well maintained. Lots of options in the kitchen to cook and feel at home. Brian (host) was great to work with.

  • Amir J.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Our family of 4 and dog Buttercup all loved staying at The Overlook. It could have comfortably fit another family with us. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood, using the hut tub and sauna on the cold nights, and using it as a home base for Galena, Grant's house and Horseshoe Mound. Would love to stay again!an

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    This was a much needed getaway for us and this property delivered! We had one minor issue with the house on the second day...normal homeowner issue, not the owners fault at all... but the owner handled it promptly and communicated well. The house was great. Clean and well stocked. Beds were comfy. I would definitely recommend if you are looking on spending some time in Galena.

  • Sheri B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    What a great location for a getaway in Galena! This property and neighborhood are perfect for a group of 6. We had everything we could ask for including enough outdoor seating including a fire pit. We were getting a little big bitten so we moved indoors to the screened in porch which was a perfect fit for our group. All of us enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again. The Pac-Man game was an added bonus for a few of our family members as well.

  • Kari M.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Wonderful house! Great location. The property was very clean and well decorated. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishes, glasses and pots/pans. Lots of towels in the bathrooms and the beds are super comfortable! Highly recommend!

  • Bianca G.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It is one of the cleanest homes we’ve ever seen! Nicely appointed, well stocked, plenty of space and everything was very comfortable. We would reserve this home again!

  • Carrie B.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Communication with Brian was excellent. Location was perfect and close proximity to Galena and Dubuque.

  • Guillaume F.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The location and house are perfect for a nice stay in the area. Appreciate the owner's flexibility with our situation

  • Colleen W.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    We loved our stay here. Perfect location; home close to the clubhouse and General store. Made use of the fire pit daily - loved that! The layout worked well for us, allowing privacy for all adults. Would 100% recommend this home! Home allows animals, and did not smell of that, which I was a little nervous. We brought our 6 lb dog and kept her upstairs. The home is packed with items to make your stay more comfortable. Parents with babies - they have you covered. :) Enjoy!

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