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Fabulous Home Away From Home, Fabulous Home Away From Home - 4 Bdr - With Hot Tub!

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Pool
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fabulous Home Away From Home, Fabulous Home Away From Home - 4 Bdr - With Hot Tub!

This home has a relaxing atmosphere, surrounded by woods and wildlife. Though, still easily accessible in the Galena Territory. You'll be sure to have a relaxing and wonderful time, in it's superbly decorated interior. Featuring mission and country styles all it's own.The rolling hills of the area are beautiful in every season and the Galena area has lots to offer its visitors, golf, historical buildings, antiquing, fishing and boating on Lake Galena, canoeing, and biking along the Galena River, horseback riding, even downhill, and cross-country skiing. Tour wineries and breweries as well as shopping along Main Street. This home is a great place to get away with your family or a group of friends to enjoy all the Territory and Galena has to offer. We are close to 4 championship PGA ranked golf (3x18,1x9) courses and a spa where you can book a massage or a full day spa package. You will also be close to the Marina on Lake Galena where you can rent pontoons, canoes, fishing boats, and paddle boats. Lake Galena, is one of Illinois’ top fishing lakes, featuring Small and Large Mouth Bass, Muskie, and Walleye. Horseback riding is available at the Shenandoah Riding Center with many trail ride choices to entice any rider.You will also have the use of the Owners Club with a brand new recreation center boasting an outdoor pool, kiddie pool, and the new indoor pool for rainy days. State of the art Fitness center and activity room with pool tables, ping pong, video arcade, outdoor tennis courts, and indoor basketball.Take in the beautiful scenery while hiking, biking, or walking any of the numerous trails in the Territory.A short 8-mile drive to Galena offers many boutiques, unique shops, museums, and restaurants to visit and dine at. Dubuque, IA is 22 miles away with the Mississippi River Aquarium, Eagle Point Park, Dog Track, Stone Cliff Winery, Star Brewery Museum, Casino’s, indoor water park, and much much more.It is our goal to ensure that you have a clean and tidy home when you arrive. We have enhanced our cleaning procedures in line with CDC guidelines as part of this. Here are just some of the steps we are taking to ensure you have a clean and healthy vacation home:- Washing and disinfection of all linens and towels regardless of use.- The use of new cleaned towels and linens for each stay. - Cleaning and disinfection of common household surfaces including: - Couches, Chairs, and other cloth surfaces - Counters and kitchen areas - Door knobs, railings, and handles, light switches, and other commonly touched objects. - Floors - Tubs and ShowersWe don't use a central office or keys with any of our stays ensuring you have a contact-free vacation.ASK ABOUT OUR DISCOUNTS:Stay 3 to 6 nights, get 20% off your stay, excludes holidays.Discounts automatically applied to stays of 1 week or more. Ask for details, does not apply to instant bookings, can not be combined with other offers.We are not available on site, but in the event that you need us we are only a call away. You will also have the use of the Owners Club with a brand new recreation center boasting a outdoor pool, kiddie pool and the new indoor pool for rainy days. State of the art Fitness center and activity room with pool tables, ping pong, video arcade, outdoor tennis courts, and indoor basketball.Take in the beautiful scenery while hiking, biking or walking any of the numerous trails in the Territory.A short 8 mile drive to Galena offers many boutiques, unique shops, museums and restaurants to visit and dine at. Dubuque, IA is 22 miles away with the Mississippi River Aquarium, Eagle Point Park, Dog Track, Stone Cliff Winery, Star Brewery Museum, Casino’s, indoor water park, and much much more.You'll need a car as most places are not within walking distance.This property has a maximum occupancy of ten guests. Please note occupancy is verified for this rental. The driveway at this property fits six cars maximum, please don't bring more than six cars.As a licensed hotelmotel operator in Illinois and an API connected host; an external credit card system is used to process all security deposits and fees as outlined in our contract provided in the house rules. Security Deposits are as follows 3bdr-$300, 4 and 5 bedroom-$350, all others $700.

Property manager

H.A.L.M. Rentals, LLC.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Fabulous Home Away Home 4 Bdr Hot Tub House Galena
Fabulous Home Away Home 4 Bdr Hot Tub Galena
Fabulous Away 4 Bdr Hot Tub G
Fabulosa Casa Lejos de Casa 4 Hab Con Jacuzzi!
Fabulous Home Away From Home 4 Bdr With Hot Tub!
Fabulous Home Away From Home - 4 Bdr - With Hot Tub! Galena
482945

About the area

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Grant Home - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Old Market House - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Home Away From Home, Fabulous Home Away From Home - 4 Bdr - With Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Home Away From Home, Fabulous Home Away From Home - 4 Bdr - With Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Home Away From Home, Fabulous Home Away From Home - 4 Bdr - With Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Home Away From Home, Fabulous Home Away From Home - 4 Bdr - With Hot Tub! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and within 9 miles (15 km) of Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Fabulous Home Away From Home, Fabulous Home Away From Home - 4 Bdr - With Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cathy L.

Very nice place. Loved all the bathrooms!
We really enjoyed the house. Use of the hot tub was nice. All the bedrooms and bathrooms were great. Disposing of the trash was interesting though. Would come back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Tinley Park, IL

Best ever!
Absolutely loved this house! Have rented houses for vacations the last few years and this one completely stands out. Beautifully decorated and so well equipped in the kitchen with plenty of amenities. Would rent again if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Edward and Janelle Hurkett H., Cedar Rapids

Very relaxing stay
While the home is set in a neighborhood with houses to either side, it is tucked in a wooded area and a private drive in the back of the home. We really enjoyed the screened-in porch for our early morning coffee visits. Sleeps 8 comfortably in four beds. I would say the pull-out couch bed probably could count as a sleeping space for a small child or two. The kitchen was stocked full with every appliance, nice dishes and glasses, and a very nice grill. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

thomas j.

Perfect for our family reunion
We rented this house (and the property next door) for an extended weekend. Twelve adults and ten kids fit perfectly into the two houses. It was nice to have king beds in each bedroom, rather than the typical array of queen and twin bunk beds that a lot of large rental properties always seem to have. The Galena Ridge Territory had plenty activities to keep the kids entertained. We had great communication with the owner. He responded quickly to the couple of communications we had over the weekend. The house was well maintained and provisioned very appropriately. Almost every child expressed a desire to come back "Every Year", and we'll likely try to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Al H., Yorkville, IL

Beautiful Home for Family Get Together
Great family time in the Galena Territory in a home that met all our needs. We have enjoyed summer vacation times with our three sons and their families. This year two of the families were able to join in. The home easily accommodated four grand children ages 1,3, & 13 (twins) and six adults. The open floor plan on the main level made for ease in keeping an eye on the little ones while we prepped meals, played board games, or watched TV. The screened in deck made for relaxing quit time and a cool place for coffee in the morning with the littl ones able to explore and play safely. The hot tub was an added plus and a good way to unwind. The "Owners Club" is fun for all ages. We enjoyed fishing on Lake Galena and the twins had fun actually catching and releasing a variety of pan fish. Shopping in Galena is a nice bonus. We travel quite often and use "Home Away and VRBO" often. This owner helped to make this propert one of our favorites. We plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Great for a group
This house had a great layout for our group of 8 friends. Each of the four bedrooms has a private bathroom which was great. The living room/kitchen area is nice and open and perfect for hanging out. Unfortunately the hot tub was broken - it was sort of useable, but too hot and then too cold…so we didn’t end up being able to use it. That was pretty disappointing, as the hot tub was a big factor for us choosing this property. It seemed to be quite weathered, so not super surprised that it was having issues. The property has an electronic lock with key code, so that was very convenient, but the buttons are getting worn so took a few tries to get them punched in correctly. the information communicated/rental agreement process was a bit complicated. The rental agreement had to be signed using a website outside of VRBO, the instruction sheet was a Google doc that included instructions on using the lock, but the access code was back in the rental agreement. Just felt a bit complicated/clunky. Other than those minor things and the hot tub, this was a great experience. Kitchen had everything we needed, the house was clean, and the property manager seemed to be readily available if we needed anything. A wonderful house to stay in if you want space to hang out and still be relatively close to shopping and restaurants downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Excellent residence in beautiful surroundings
We stayed here to be close to the river as we planned to ride up and down the Mississippi and enjoy its mighty beauty. We loved that the unit had an attached bathroom on all four bedrooms. Everyone in our group appreciated the privacy. It is located in a cozy wooded area surrounded by other nice houses and golf courses. It was very private, and the houses had adequate space between them. The host checked on us often to make sure our stay was great. Checkout was easy, which we appreciated. We definitely would stay there again! This is a 5 star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Beautiful Home
We enjoyed our family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cal B.

Nice stay
Clean, each bedroom having its own bathroom is nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Hanover Park, IL (Suburb of Chicago)

Wonderful!
Enjoyed staying at this property. Clean, great amenities…perfect for family get together!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breann W.

Great stay
The property was clean and well maintained. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies. It was wonderful to have 4 Queen/ king beds with each room having its own bathroom. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

carrie m.

Family fun!
We love coming to Galena each year and have rented many properties in the territory. I would actually say the pictures did not do this property justice. The cleanest property I have stayed at in over 15+ properties. The owner was excellent with his communication with me. Only issue was the tricky front door lock system. Excellent screened in porch/outdoor area. Layout was very open and spacious. The fact that every bedroom had a full bath was amazing! Also the kitchen was fully stocked with anything and everything you could need. Extra plus, thank you for more than 1 roll of toilet paper and 1 garbage bag!! Appliances were top notch also. Stephen Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike P., Cedar Rapids, IA

Great House for a Family Weekend Retreat
Well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauri E.

Beautiful home in a wooded setting
The home was perfect for our weekend visit to Galena with friends. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Very Nice!
We enjoyed our stay. It fit our needs perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Meredith W.

Great family rental
This home was great for our family gathering and had plenty of space for everyone. Each bedroom has its own attached full bath which was fabulous. Great location close to all the amenities that the territory has to offer. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tess Y.

Relaxing Getaway
Loved the home, the porch was perfect for late night fun and early morning coffee! The owner was accessible any hour of the day and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Excellent property
This was a great property and experience. The house was very spacious, clean and nicely outfitted. It was an easy process to coordinate with the owner when needed and we had no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Vivian S.

Disliked: Communication
Falsely accused of damage
I was excited to write this review as we enjoyed our stay very much. It was beautiful & had everything we needed. We loved it & were planning on returning. We treated it as our own home. Yet the day after our trip I received a shocking message from the rental property stating their cleaning crew noticed damages & were going to charge when they had an estimate. I immediately asked the owner to please provide more information as we are 100% sure there were no damages done to the property. It’s been 12+ days & have gotten no response from them at all. I’ve tried to reach out yet no response. I’m still waiting on one. We followed all their house rules as stated in the red binder located in their home. We STILL haven’t heard anything and they do make you sign a contract out of vrbo. I will be extremely disappointed if they end up charging for something our group did not do. It was a beautiful home but if you stay I recommend getting the damage insurance vrbo offers, as you may end up paying for false claims.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mychele M.

Excellent home
This house was beautiful and had everything it promised. The beds were very comfortable, the bedding was new and the towels were new. It had a nice open concept and plenty of firewood for a nice cozy fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Nice place.
Very nice and clean. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Comfortable!!!
This home was well decorated, spacious and well taken care of. Great for a get-a-way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Awesome venue for family get togethers!
We had a bit of a family reunion. The house was in fabulous condition, perfect for relaxing, with plenty of space for active young grandchildren to play and/or chill, and with great kitchen facilities for family dinners. We really enjoyed the trip to the Dubuque aquarium and the swimming pool at the Owner's club. One son has now changed plans for an upcoming anniversary to come to the Galena Territories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iaroslav B., United States

Great
Great house! I have enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Great family weekend!
This was our second stay and it again was a great stay. LOVE that each bedroom has its own bathroom. We ate all meals at the house and kitchen was well stocked for all our cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018