The Owl House Private Downtown Home - An Elegant Oasis with Reserved Parking

Galena, Illinois
$382 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

WELCOME HOME! Your own historic house just steps away from all Main Street Galena has to offer. Comfort and luxury awaits you in this 1840’s home, with everything fresh & clean - the way we like it when we travel! Special touches abound, like E&O soaps & shower gel, luxurious linens and towels. Dwell in comfy furnished and decorated spaces upstairs and down, and enjoy the sweet little porch and patio out back. We've approached every detail as if we're moving in tomorrow, all for you to enjoy!



Now with a reserved parking spot! 



An 1840's Historic Home in Downtown Galena



  • An Elegant Oasis - Right in the Heart of Downtown, now with a reserved parking spot. 
  • You'll be happily surprised in the level of comfort and luxury awaiting you.
  • We've meticulously approached every detail of this home as if we're moving in tomorrow, so all you have to bring is yourself!
  • Reserved Parking Spot, plus on street parking
  • Bicycle lock anchor in the Back Porch
  • If you decide to cook the kitchen is fully equipped.
  • The bedroom is a King made with fresh linens, perfect for hitting the snooze button.
  • There's also a Queen Sofa Pull-Out on main level
  • 50 Smart TV
  • The house is wired for Music! You can enjoy Sonos music upstairs or listen to our nostalgic collection of records in the Rock Room downstairs
  • Record Player and Vinyl Collection
  • Coffee, Tea Selection, Cream & Sugar
  • Kitchen Island with seating for 3-4
  • Dining Table with Seating for 4
  • Outdoor Seating Area and Screen Porch
  • WIFI: Fiber Optic Fast
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Heating, A/C, and Gas Fireplace
  • Steps to great history, shopping, nightlife, and sightseeing
  • Fresh & Clean - The way we like it when we travel!
  • Personal Touches like
    • E&O Soaps & Shower Gel
    • Fine Linens and Towels
    • Gluten-free Shampoo and Creme Rinse

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • 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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1262 Sq Ft (117 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo TV
  • 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 : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Roger

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Very cute place, but heating inadequate because it was cold outside. Parking was great. We enjoyed ourselves.

  • chris

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Loved the walking access to shopping, restaurants, and historical properties. The property was in great condition.

  • Darlene M.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    The Owl House is exceptional and we had a fabulous time. We enjoyed listening to albums on the turntable downstairs (Sonos soundbar upstairs was really nice too) and playing games next to the electric fireplace on a chilly night. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable and we loved waking to the bird's quiet, happy chirping in the trees outside. Communication with the host was excellent and the house was nicely stocked and beautifully decorated. The location was perfect for checking out the shops and restaurants and we were able to park right in front of the house. We stayed here for a girlfriend's weekend and none of us wanted to leave. Definitely the best VRBO experience we have had. Thanks for making our girlfriends weekend memorable, relaxing and so much fun!

  • Michelle G.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    Our hosts were very helpful and the Owl House was an excellent combination of cozy historical home and modern amenities. The location was great, too!

  • Lucinda G.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    The Owl House rates in the top few VRBO's I've stayed in. The decor, cleanliness, details and location could not be better and I highly recommend you grab it if you can!!THANK YOU for your excellence in caring for this unique property!

  • Julia f.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Conveniently Located. Beautifully renovated and decorated. Always a wonderful time!

  • Valerie K.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay in this home. Check-in was easy (and offered earlier than expected) and parking was readily available on the street. The neighborhood was quiet and quaint, with super friendly neighbors, and walkable to everything. The house was as expected, with all the comforts of home, including coffee, water, and tea! The bed was comfortable. The best part was the amazingly cold temperature downstairs in the crazy hot weekend we had (105 degrees). I would recommend this property 100%!!

  • Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    This little house was perfect for us. It was nice to be able to leave the hustle and bustle of the main shopping street yet close enough to walk to everything. We had street parking right in front of our house. We walked to everything so our car did not move until we got in it to come home. It was a wonderful weekend get away for us.

  • Erica B.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Lovely little house a short walk to shops and restaurants. Very nice amenities. Only issue was the parking, but that's going to be the case for any property in the area. Would stay again!

  • Donielle T.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    Great place super close to everything!

  • Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 10, 2025

    We absolutely loved the “Owl House” from the cleanliness, homey decor, and the best hosts we have ever had. Communication was easy and thorough, and our hosts made our stay so comfortable with their stocked kitchen, personal touches and details

  • Janis R.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Everything Perfect

  • Adam & Brianne L.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    The Owl House was perfect for our girls weekend trip. It was beautifully decorated with all the amenities we needed plus some. It was very comfortable and just steps from downtown for all of the restaurants and shopping. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Roger H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at the Owl House and would definitely go back next time in Galena. Hosts were very accommodating and wanted to make sure we had a good time. They were very responsive when we asked questions. The house is located 1 block above Main Street where all the restaurants and shops are located. Very convenient. Hosts had dining recommendations which were all good plus gave us advice on local bicycle trails as we hauled the bikes with us. As it turned out staying during the weekdays was a bonus as the crowds were down. Hosts included coffee for us to brew, water in the fridge and a few snacks to munch on. 5 star.

  • Janice N.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    Everything about our stay at the Owl House was perfect.. Location was easily walkable to Main Street where there are shops and restaurants. House has historic bones but modern amenities and a cozy feel. Stocked with all we needed for our stay: coffee, snacks, water and other drinks. We really enjoyed the library where we listened to some great music on the record player…brought back some special memories. Appreciated the attention to detail and would definitely recommend this home. Already thinking of returning for a girl trip ?

  • Jean F.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    Fabulous property with incredibly thoughtful hosts.

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$382+
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