Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States

Galena, Illinois
$435 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Stay in the home of one of America's most beloved Presidents, Ulysses S Grant. His pre-civil war home has been fully restored to its 1800's splendor with a convincing blend of historic era pieces and discretely disguised modern conveniences. It's a perfect mix of history and luxury. Just 3 blocks from the historic downtown.

Beyond the beauty and history of the house itself, the hosts are the kindest and most thoughtful we've encountered. They went out of their way to make the experience memorable and we're deeply appreciative. We recommend The Grant House highly. Stephen

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Derek

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Amazing historic home.

  • Dede V.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Wonderful property. Great location. The history of the home was very interesting and the library had lots of books to look through. Host was wonderful if we needed anything. Will definitely stay again.

  • Emily L.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    It was a beautiful house and full of rich history.

  • Cathy G.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Beautifully done. Awe-inspiring attention to details and respect for the historical past of the property. Communication with contact person was wonderful and quick. I recommended it to another group of tourists while we were waiting in line for a local attraction. Excellent in all ways.

  • MSK2008

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    Everything about our stay was great! The town of Galena is definitely worth visiting and this home’s history made the visit very memorable. We highly recommend this property, excellent location, comfortable and quiet!

  • William D.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Awesome!

  • William G.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    Beautiful property. Amazing history. Our best trip to Galena and because of the house we learned so much more about U. Grant!

  • Jessica I.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    Better than expected

  • Magali M.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 8, 2025

    We had a lovely stay, the property manager was very helpful.

  • Paul K.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Grant’s pre-war home radiates the rich history and grandeur of Ulysses S. Grant. It offers a warm, elegant atmosphere while immersing guests in the heritage of Galena and its surrounding areas. The property provides stunning views of the town, and downtown Galena is just a short walk away. We highly recommend it.

  • Jerry T.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Great historic home in Galena. Place was clean and updated but kept its historic charm of Grant’s prior home. The host was responsive and welcoming. Definitely recommend this place.

  • Cindy M.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    My sister and 2 daughter-in-laws stayed at this house ! It is absolutely amazing in every way! Clean well stocked , very nice furniture , and the beds were awesome ! We drove downtown everyday , as the hill coming back up is a big one . Would definitely like to go back.

  • Robin F.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Excellent, excellent property. A little to far to walk downtown but we loved our stay!

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    We stayed at the property for a girls weekend away and had a great time! The house is very clean and beautifully period appropriate decorated. We were thrilled by some of the amenities that we didn’t expect like a new stove and air conditioning. It is very close to downtown but there are lots of hills. We loved that it was a stop on the historical trolley tour too! We would highly recommend!

  • Edward S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Fun property because of the unique design and historical significance of the house. Perfect for the four of us (two couples) in Galena to do some golfing, eating, drinking, and socializing. Even spent a few minutes exploring the historic cemetery behind the house. House was clean and had everything that was needed. Communication from the host was clear and concise and even the neighbors would ask how things were going when we encountered them.

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$435+
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