Galena, Illinois
Dogs under 25 LBS are welcome to come along. There is a $50 per fee per dog.
No cats allowed.
***Limit of 2 dogs under 25LBS each. If a pet exceeds the weight limit without approval will result in a $250.00 fine.
Minimum 2 night stay
*This town home has Large flat screen TV's in Living Room and Both Bedrooms. The only bathroom is upstairs. All new kitchen cabinets, Side by Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Electric Stove, Microwave, and includes Dishwasher, Keurig Coffee pot, Regular 12 c coffee pot, all your kitchen utensils and pots/pans, New Flooring through out, and new Furniture.. Relax by the electric fireplace indoor or sit out back on the deck or we also have a wood fire-pit and 4 chairs in the back yard! We do not supply the firewood. We kindly ask that you put the chairs on the gravel next to the deck when not using them, the landscapers will not cut the grass if the chairs are in the way. There is Cable, WIFI . Washer and dryer in the unit. Small pets OK.. Absolutely NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE. IF A SMELL OF CIGARETTE, CIGAR, OR MARIJUANA IS DETECTED THEN THERE WILL BE A $100 FINE.
New windows coming soon.
** We do put away the patio furniture in the late fall and will bring it back out in the spring..
• FREE USE OF OWNER'S CLUB
* MUST HAVE A PARKING PASS THAT HANGS FROM YOUR REAR VIEW MIRROR WHEN PARKING ANYWHERE IN THE TERRITORIES OTHERWISE, SECURITY WILL ISSUE A $100 FINE ..
ANY LOST PROXY CARDS WILL RESULT IN A $50 FEE PER CARD...
Six (6) proximity cards are available in the townhouse for guests to use to gain access into the Owner's Club located a short 2 minute drive away. It includes a full fitness center with Nautilus-style equipment, indoor Olympic-size swimming pool with accessible ramp, outdoor swimming pool, indoor basketball court (not regulation size), and a game room with pool tables, ping-pong tables, TV, and video games. You can also sign up to use one of several tennis courts or play on the beautiful 63-hole golf course. The Business Center offers three computer stations with internet access. There is also a computer bar located outside the Business Center, plus the entire complex offers free wireless internet connectivity.
• GALENA TERRITORY
The Galena Territory is a semi-private, residential, recreational and resort community located in the northeast corner of Illinois, near the historic city of Galena. The territory boasts 6,800 acres of spectacular vistas, valleys, prairies and woodlands. The Territory has set aside 1,500 acres of protected recreational land. The remainder is filled with low-density residential development and Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. The Galena Territory was designated a Community Wildlife Habitat™ by the National Wildlife Federation in 2010. There are 1,900 acres of recreational amenities and Lake Galena for boating and fishing.
If you love walking, there are about 24 miles of trails right on the Galena Territory property. Some of them go up in the hills and lead to wood deck lookouts with beautiful views. Some go right along the water of Lake Galena.
Activities in the Galena Territory include zipping thru the canopies of The Galena Territory on Long Hollow Canopy Tour’s new zip-line course, or a leisurely horseback ride at the Shenandoah Riding Center. Or enjoy 63-holes of championship golf and award-winning restaurants at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa.
• SPA
Need the next level of relaxation, you can make an appointment at the Stone-drift Spa located in the Eagle Ridge Resort main building. The 6,000 -square foot facility has certified and experienced spa professionals and 10 treatment rooms where therapies include couple’s massages, facials, and reflexology, energy therapies, teen and men’s services. The men’s and women’s locker rooms also feature state-of-the-art steam rooms. The relaxation room is a great place to unwind while awaiting treatment and the Spa Boutique offers the deluxe organic products for purchase which can be used during your treatment.
• LAKE GALENA & MARINA
One of The Galena Territory’s most cherished amenities is Lake Galena, a scenic 225-acre man-made lake perfect for anglers and boaters who enjoy observing nature on leisurely cruises. It boasts some of the best fishing in the area, with an abundance of small-mouth and large-mouth bass, walleye, bluegill, channel catfish, perch and tiger muskie.
The shoreline is designated Green-space – land owned collectively by members of The Galena Territory Association – that cannot be purchased or developed. To protect the shoreline from erosion and keep the lake quiet, peaceful and attractive to wildlife, the lake is restricted to 10-horsepower motors. There is no swimming or water skiing.
Two other special locations on Lake Galena are North Cove and Thunder Bay Falls Park. North Cove includes a picnic area, a small pavilion and barbecue grills. Thunder Bay Falls Park is located opposite Lake Galena’s spillway and dam. Hiking trails are available and fishing is allowed in the stream below the spillway. Two paths traverse the top and the base of the 17-foot-tall by 400-foot-long limestone retaining wall that leads to a popular observation point for a view of Lake Galena’s spillway.
The Galena Territory Association’s Marina is located on Marina Drive and offers boat rentals and sells fuel and fishing licenses. The Marina features a well-stocked Bait & Tackle Shop for fishermen in need of live bait, extra lures, bobbers or perhaps a new rod and reel, and also sells pop, bottled water, chips, snacks and ice cream. The shop is open April through October.
On the shoreline of Lake Galena, next to the Marina, you’ll find a number of recreational opportunities for family members of all ages to enjoy including a playground, picnic area, fish-cleaning shed as well three pickle-ball courts, a tennis court and volleyball courts. Other seasonal recreation opportunities include a badminton net and two horseshoe pits.
• HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GALENA
The townhouse is about a 15-minute drive to downtown historic Galena. This New England-style town was recently rated #1 in 2017 by Architectural Digest for “Most Beautiful Main Street in America”. It was also listed as one of “America’s Prettiest Towns” by Forbes Magazine in 2013. You will love the quaint, mile-long downtown area with unique gift shops, ice cream parlors, artist galleries, craft stores, specialty food shops, and restaurants. There are also many vineyards to explore outside of Galena. See the "Visit Galena" website for more detailed information including a calendar of events.
• DINING
In Galena, there are many options ranging from pub-style burger places to high end dining. One of our favorites is a French/German restaurant called Fritz and Fritters. It has one of the best steaks we’ve had. The Log Cabin is known for great steaks as well (although at higher prices). One Eleven Main is a great restaurant that creates their dishes with food from local farmers. Durty Gurt's is known for their burgers. If you don’t want to leave the resort, there are four restaurants on the grounds. The Woodlands restaurant in the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa has a good breakfast buffet and a stunning view from the bluff overlooking Lake Galena. We especially like the Eggs Benedict from the menu. There is an adjacent pub-style restaurant with a bar and large screen TV if you want to catch up on a game. Paisano's serves pizza and Italian sandwiches. There is another restaurant near the entrance of the Galena Territory called Woodstone with 2 1/2 story windows facing a beautiful view of the valley.
• WINTER ACTIVITIES
Wintertime actives include skiing at Chestnut Mountain which is a 20 minute drive. Right on the grounds, you can cross country ski, ice skate on the pond, or go sledding on the many hills. You can rent equipment for these at the Nordic Center, which is within walking distance of the town-home. You also might want to go to downtown Galena at night to see the Christmas lights.
Around the 2nd week of December, Galena has an event called Night of the Luminaria and Living Windows. The town puts over 5,000 candlelit luminaries lining the streets all around town and many of the shops downtown decorate their windows with Christmas scenes and live people acting out different characters.
What an amazing comfortable home! Decorating was beautiful and had such a cozy feel. The beds were very comfortable and had all the amenities for a great stay. Will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends!! Thank you Stacy and happy holidays
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay. Quaint little house. Amenities were very nice. Property owner very easy to deal with and quite accommodating. Might think about adding ceiling fan in downstairs bedroom. ? Would definitely recommend to others!
This is our second stay at this Settlement home. The home is well-equipped for our needs and is comfortable and quiet. The K-cups and coffee provided was a welcomed convenience; many other rentals do not provide his little extra. Thank you!!
We loved the area and the home was perfect for relaxing and family fun!
Cute and clean. Very nice place to stay. Quiet and cozy. We will be back.
We loved how comfy and cozy this place was. Beds were super comfortable and we loved that there was a firepit to use. Neighbors are close, but the layout of the cottages gives you as much privacy as possible. Staying here and driving to Galena was the best of both worlds. Very quiet place in the country with walking paths nearby, but close to town
Clean quiet getaway with all the ameneties we needed.
Adorable property 4 miles from town. Very quiet, plenty of parking, easy access to main roads. Cozy back deck overlooking greenery. We had a great girls weekend. Would definatley stay again.
Had a very relaxing time at this property. Very clean with all the amenities you can think of. It was easy to communicate with the owner. Would definitely stay again. Loved that there was a fireplace in the back!
We really enjoyed our stay, it was nicely furnished and well equipped with the items we needed.
Perfect little cottage for our family of 4 to enjoy thanksgiving. Cozy, well decorated and had everything we needed. The Galena area is perfect for the holidays!
Had a great time in Galena. The cottage was very clean, the beds and furniture were comfortable. The cottage was very cutely decorated and was a great little get away, especially with them allowing small dogs. The area is just beautiful. Highly recommend!
Booked the cottage for holiday weekend. Enjoyed every minute from late afternoon cocktails on the back deck sitting in the warm sun to early morning coffee on the sofa watching tv. This cottage in the settlements is perfect location for hiking the trails up to lookout point or along the lake to the Eagle Ridge lodge. Cottage is stocked with everything needed including an amazingly comfortable king bed, all new kitchen appliances including a very cool fridge plus a new coffee maker and a Keurig machine. Stacy is great to work with and easy to reach. Plenty of top quality towels and so nice to have a new washer dryer in the cottage. The tv is connected to direct tv sat dish so you can watch local news plus sports like Big Ten TV. We really enjoyed watching the Iowa Illinois game Saturday night on the big screen. The cottage is completely redecorated, very clean, and very comfortable. Don’t miss stops in Galena are Blaum Bros Distillery, Jamie’s wine studio for cocktails at the back bar, dinner at Fried Green Tomatoes, and dinner at the Generals in Desoto House.
This was our second stay at this rental property. We enjoy its location in the territory and it continues to be clean, attractively decorated, and well maintained. Overall, very happy with our choice of this vacation home.
Very clean, quiet and quaint. Internet connection was tempermental, but we think it's the Galena-area in general - difficult to get a good signal anywhere. Property owner was good about communicating instructions and expectations.
The property was as described, clean, and short drive from downtown.
My wife and I have stayed here before and like the small home very much. Thank you again Stacy for letting us stay at you wonderful home. We will be back!
Great property. Getting to Galena from this property is very easy and there are several routes which include a scenic countryside drive. The rental was clean and everything was updated. There were a few questions I had upon arrival and the host immediately answered them. Would recommend this property to my friends and family. And would certainly stay here again! Best part was that we were able to bring our dog.
Great, clean house, perfect for a small family.
Very enjoyable stay! Quite off the beaten path, but the accommodations were great!
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Stacy had everything laid out for us so, it was easy to get acclimated to the property. We would definitely come back!
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