The Cottage on Lake Galena

Guilford Township, Illinois
$503 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

( Also please see our sister property VRBO listing # 3731275 ). Cozy, romantic lakeside cottage with unmatched, pristine lake view and privacy in the heart of the resort. Loaded with amenities; fireplace in each bedroom and in living room, hot tub in very private setting on lake, stereo throughout, TV/internet, fully equipped kitchen, authentic handcrafted log /stone construction. Available as a 1 or 2 bedroom occupancy accommodating 1 to 4 adult persons. Maximum of 2 persons per bedroom. Average base rate of $290 per night for a 1 bedroom (1-2 person). An additional $50 per night per person base rate applies for the second bedroom with bathroom . All main spaces of this stand alone cottage is available to our guests whether it's a 1 or 2 bedroom rental. We simply close off the unused second bedroom/bath if rented as a 1 bedroom. Main level bedroom has a queen sized bed and upper level master suite has a king sized bed. One bedroom occupancy includes upper master suite unless otherwise requested for main level.Low season non-weekend dates negotiable. Contact owner

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Indoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Jetted Bathtub Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Center Hiking/biking Trails Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • 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 : 4

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Review Review

  • Rachelle R.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed Jun 4, 2026

    Had seen this property for several years. When opportunity arose to take advantage my friend and I took the leap.It was worth the wait. Combination of a rural retreat and a Tuscan villa. We visited Galenaand were able to return to the house and enjoy the covered veranda overlooking the lake. Nothing like watching the setting sun sparkle on the water.

  • Tom H.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2026

    Stayed Apr 7, 2026

    This was our second stay at the cottage and will not be our last. Between the location and the house itself it’s hard to beat for a quick getaway. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Fireplaces in every room and a nice hot tub.

  • Julie F.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Apr 1, 2026

    Great place to stay! Love the view!

  • Bridget B.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2026

    Stayed Mar 15, 2026

    OUTSTANDING! absolutely beautiful and perfectly appointed.

  • Boban I.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    What a hidden gem! Clean, cozy, and calming. Great place to getaway from the stresses of life. Hot tub was fantastic. Views are amazing. I highly recommend it, and look forward to using it again in the future. Thank you!

  • Jackie B.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2026

    Stayed Feb 26, 2026

    Long weekend getaway for husband and I. Beautiful cabin with awesome lake views, private setting, and we used the hot tub often. The place was much bigger than we anticipated, had everything we needed to cook meals, and the fireplace in the living room and bedroom were so nice and cozy.

  • John K.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Beautiful cabin with a nice view of the lake. Close to all attractions and yet very private.

  • Nathan 'Scott' J.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    My wife and I enjoyed this beautiful lodge and we had a tranquil, silent night for our Christmas stay. We cannot say enough in praise of this place!

  • Carissa H.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    Comfy beds, house was clean & spacious. Porch was heavenly!

  • Cody G.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    Cottage was amazing. Unfortunately the hot tube didn’t work. I would recommend going and experiencing the cottage. I plan to go back next summer beings our family enjoys to golf. The owner was very friendly and easy to get along with. He answered any questions I had. I would highly recommend.

  • Chris H.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    The cabin is beautiful and very clean. Great location with a wonderful view of the lake. Will definitely return!

  • Kelly B.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    The cabin was absolutely amazing! It was so cute clean and comfortable with the most beautiful views. I didn’t want to leave. Definitely planning a return trip already!

  • Lisa H.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    Loved this cottage! We had a great stay! The view is fantastic!

  • Kathryn B.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    Amazing cottage! Quiet and comfortable. We hope to return and have already recommended to other :)

  • zack v.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Place was fantastic. Will recommend to anyone venturing to Galena. The only issue was a bit far from the downtown area.

  • Kenneth W.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    Delightful and relaxing. Completely private. Beautiful view of the lake. Hot tub completes it. A favorite destination of ours .

  • Donald D.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    The Cottage was beautiful with an outstanding view of Lake Galena. The kitchen is well stocked with all the supplies we needed and the Wi-Fi access was excellent since we had several business zoom meetings during our stay. Michael (owner) is awesome with information coming in plenty of time. Overall I would highly recommend this cottage if you are staying near Galena.

  • Bgrad

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    This gorgeous property tucked away on Lake Geneva was a wonderful place to stay with friends. The view of the lake and the cottage itself were perfect. The cottage is spacious, comfortable, and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed along with easy to use appliances. We enjoyed the hot tub and appreciated having the beach towels. The back porch overlooking the lake is a great spot for morning coffee, conversation and we even lucked out with a firework show one night! Check-in/out were seamless. Honorable mention: Mike quickly alerted me that I had left my purse on the porch when we left and was kind enough to keep it secure for me until I could retrieve it. Greatly appreciated! We all agreed that we would all stay at the cottage again. I can only imagine how beautiful it must be in the Fall.

  • Andrew D.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    This is a fantastic property and our vacation experience was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! We will be booking an extended stay at The Cottage on the Lake for next summer very soon. On a scale of 10 -- the property, the vacation experience and the property owner all earn a 15 from us!

  • Jenna H.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    We had an amazing stay. The view and amenities are top notch. Mike was so kind and very responsive . We will be staying again!

  • Anne M.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    I rented this cottage for me and my Mom for an important anniversary, and it did not disappoint! Relaxing on the deck and taking in the view was a highlight. The house was incredibly clean, had everything we needed and felt luxurious. I enjoyed the trails around the neighborhood, and we took advantage of the Stonedrift Spa. It's about 10 minutes into Galena, and we spent time enjoying the shops and eating wonderful food. We almost had a hot air balloon ride, which was also inside the neighborhood, but the weather didn't cooperate. I highly recommend the cottage and we will definitely be back. Oh, and Mike was great to work with and super responsive!

  • SteveDarla K.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Celebrated a 40th Wedding Anniversary and a retirement on our weekend. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch, loving the view and listening to the birds sing. Very relaxing. The house was a perfect size for the 4 of us!! Enjoyed very much!!

  • Jeffrey C.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great view and super quiet. We really felt at peace.

  • Julie F.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    The house was wonderful, and the view was even better.

  • Nicholas J.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    This is our second stay at the property. Once again, we could not be happier. Love staying and enjoying every aspect of the home. Thank you for being gracious hosts.

  • Tom H.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    I can't say enough good things about The Cottage on Lake Galena. My wife and I have stayed at a number of houses in the Territories over the years and this is one of our favorite. Great views, fireplaces, hot tub, easy check-in and more. We will definitely be returning.

  • B I.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    It was a beautiful properry

  • Van C.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and well stocked , and the location was outstanding. Wonderful views inside and out. Would go again.

  • Laura K.

    Submitted Feb 5, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    The cottage was perfect! Beautiful view of the lake. All the amenities you could need and very clean. We will definitely be going back!

  • Stacy E.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 9, 2025

    We really enjoyed our 3 night stay

  • Anthony M.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    The property was wonderful. Honestly the photos don’t do it justice. The amenities were just as described. You could stay and never leave if you wanted. We went out a few times and stayed in a few times and never needed or lacked anything. The drive to town was super quick and easy, even in the dark of night. Would definitely stay here again

  • Jennie B.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    For a winter time retreat, this was perfect! Fireplaces, hot tub, lots of space! It was so quiet at night we had difficulty falling to sleep, but we got use to it. You could hear coyotes at night, and the nighttime stars were incredible. It was just a short run to Galena and all the great restaurants and shopping. LOVED our

  • Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Wonderful, everything as promised and more, terrific views, updated TVs & living room fireplace, holiday decorations abound, etc. A beautiful property that we can see ourselves coming back to.

  • Steve M.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    The property and surrounding area is beautiful and well maintained. The kitchen is supplied with all the is needed. The view is spectacular and the hot tub is wonderful. Great view from the mbr and a comfy king bed. We enjoyed the fireplace on a chilly November evening. We will definitely rebook on a future trip to Galena.

  • Melissa F.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    This cabin was very spacious. We loved the deck and the view of Lake Galena. Great for a quiet getaway!

  • Lynn S.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2024

    Stayed Nov 5, 2024

    This is such a beautiful house! It has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. Communication with the owner was excellent. The view of the lake is just lovely. We highly recommend this home!

  • Lucas H.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    This is one of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. Thank you so much for hosting us! The view of the lake was just stunning. The house was so cozy. We had such a wonderful weekend. The view of the stars from the hot tub was just magical. Hooe to visit again!

  • Paul S.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Would have given 5 stars to check in process but never received any info from VRBO Had to call host to get check in info He was great!!

  • rozymama1

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    What a view! My husband and I will definitely be back and are now considering Galena Lake Territory as a retirement destination. This home is ideal for couples looking to disconnect to reconnect ❤️ As a veteran guest of vacation rentals across the nation (for travel baseball tournaments, multi-generational family reunions, etc) I can verify the check-in and check-out process was super easy. The home is well appointed and had everything you need. Suggestion: put a journal on the desk for those who wish to share/read where people come from and what they enjoyed doing while there.

  • Kyla S.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    This was my first time booking a trip with Vrbo. The property was extremely clean and the check in process was well explained. I greatly enjoyed the transparency and communication with the host. Would definitely recommend!

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$503+
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