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Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs

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Interior
TV, fireplace, table football
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms11 bathroomsSleeps 22455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs

These homes have 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 their superbly decorated interiors. Features mission and country styles all their own. The rolling hills of the area are beautiful in every season and the Galena area has lots to offer it visitors; golf, historical buildings, antiquing, fishing and boating on Lake Galena, canoeing and biking along the Galena River, horseback riding, and even downhill, and cross-country skiing. Tour wineries and breweries as well as shopping along Main Street. These homes are 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 a 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, indoor water park, and much much more.
Normal Check-in time is 4 PM, and normal check-out is 10 AM.
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, handles, light switches, and other commonly touched objects.
- Floors
- Tubs and Showers
We 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, and get 20% off your stay, and excludes holidays.
Discounts automatically applied to stays of 1 week or more.
Ask for details, does not apply to instant bookings.
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

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 11 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
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fishing nearby

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: 4,900 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

4 5 Bdr Door Large Group Gathering Sleeps 22 Hot Tubs House
4 5 Bdr Door Large Group Gathering Sleeps 22 Hot Tubs Galena
4 5 Bdr Door Large Group Gathering Sleeps 22 Hot Tubs
4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -with Hot Tubs Galena
4 5 Bdr Door Large Group Gathering Sleeps 22 Hot Tubs House
4 5 Bdr Door Large Group Gathering Sleeps 22 Hot Tubs Galena
4 5 Bdr Door Large Group Gathering Sleeps 22 Hot Tubs House
4 5 Bdr Door Large Group Gathering Sleeps 22 Hot Tubs Galena
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4 5 Bdr Door Large Group Gathering Sleeps 22 Hot Tubs

About the area

Map
Guilford Township, 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 - 11.0 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

Does Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 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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Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sue c.

Loved 2 house combo!
Great house for our family of all age groups. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Enjoyed our stay
Nice accommodations. Would have been better if we didn’t have to make sure all garbage was taken to a dump.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Beautiful Houses
Well appointed. Clean. Perfect way to spend time with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Wonderful vacation
We all had a wonderful time! The kids loved the pool table and foosball and also the pools. It was great being so close to Galena and Dubuque, which we took advantage of.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

So fun!
Everything was very well thought out and efficient. Lovely homes, had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Best Family Stay EVER!
Nineteen of us,ages 3 to 70, arrived at Canterbury Court for a three-day stay. This is our ninth year of family vacations, & our crowd agreed this spot was the best so far! Would recommend it for everyone who wants to make beautiful memories with loved ones!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Wedding Home Base
We stayed for a long weekend for our wedding in Galena. This was a great place to host our bridal party and enjoy a lot of quality time with our friends! The owners club is a very nice perk with access to the pool and fitness center!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley D.

Great place to stay with large groups. Highly recommend this property
Only issue was that it is dark going from one house to the other at night. A small yard light would be nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

andrea c.

Great family trip
We had ages 1-82 stay at both houses! Everything was wonderful especially the bedroom to bathroom ratio, kitchen amenities, pool table and hot tub! If I had to make a suggestion it would be to add 2 more dish towels and 2-4 wash cloths for the kitchen. We had a super time and would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Elgas
Very pleased - a few small things need attention
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Family weekend
We booked both houses for our annual family weekend (plus a few others close by) and they worked out great for our large group. The kids could easily play in between and navigate safely between the 2 homes and there were multiple other rentals in very close proximity. The open space was great for hosting dinner, and there were enough bathrooms for every family to have their own plus more. The kids were bummed they couldn't use the hot tubs, but with the warm temps that didn't end up really being an issue. Overall we highly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Spacious home!
Great place for a large group to gather.. #6 has the larger living space and that's where our group gathered. Most beds were king size. One bedroom upstairs the rest in the basement. All bedrooms had a bathroom plus a couple 1/2 baths. Kitchen was very well furnished. Kids had a blast at the pool at the owners club. It was nice and warm. Had a basketball hoop and they had a movie going in the area as well, kind of fun! Can't think of anything that would have made it better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sean H.

Nice Homes
Homes were very nice. A couple of TV's didn't work. Liked that each room had its own bathroom. Price advertised did not match with price charged. Also had a significant upcharge for late checkout (10a.m. -1p.m.) Not sure if that is common (new to VRBO) but if so I think it is a bit much, especially with the price paid for rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M., Ames, Iowa, USA

Great Family Retreat
Our family of 19 rented two houses next to each other to celebrate our Christmas over 5 nights. This worked perfectly. Each bedroom had a big bed. There was plenty of space for our big family to spread out. We used the larger home for most of our meals. The oven was regular sized and we used both outside grills. The hot tubs were lovely and used several times, even when the snow was falling. We used several amenities in the Galena Territory, including running/walking on the trails, swimming in the community heated pool, and playing basketball in the community center. In Galena, several of our group visited the local distillery and spent an evening in Galena for the Saturday evening business Christmas open house celebration. We took a long ride along the river and saw eagles. We also enjoyed seeing the large flock of turkeys. While we were in the Galena Territory, we received a lot of snow. We asked for a two-hour extension on our last day to give time for the snow removal equipment to clear the roads, and this extension was granted by the owners. Great location. We would, without question, return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kelsy F.

Great Place
Wonderful stay! Very fast responses from the company!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Leon K.

Liked: Check-in
Time With Our Family
Difficulty using the code for entry in both units. Difficulty in lowering temperature in both units. Filter in dishwasher very dirty, washed most by hand and used paper plates instead. The dinner plates provided are too large to stand up in racks and allow the spraying arm to revolve. Coffee pot took about an hour to brew coffee. Furniture was very uncomfortable, hard to get out of. I don’t like to complain but these issues really need to be improved. SORRY.!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin/Diane H.

40th anniversary gathering
The houses were clean and as advertised. Each bedroom had an attached bathroom which was greatly appreciated. Stephen was very accommodating and available. Would definitely stay at HALM property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

3rd stay
Third time we have stayed here. We had a great time once again. A few little issues but owner replied quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Autumn Getaway
A large group of friends (14) stayed for a long weekend. Everyone had their own bedroom and bath; the larger house accommodated us all for meals; the hot tubs were a hit; and the owner was very responsive. A wonderful trip with great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee G.

Highly recommend these homes.
Galena territory is was lovely highly recommend these listings
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

75th birthday celebration weekend
We rented both #6 and #4 and had 15 adults ranging from 38 to 75 years of age. The house was very clean and well stocked. Plenty of seating inside and out. Steve was very responsive to questions before and during the rental. Getting between the 2 houses was easy as they are side by side. We have a member of our family that has mobility issues. There is one step on to the porch and one step into the house. The main floor has a bedroom and bathroom (with a walk in shower) and access to the kitchen, living and dining areas and outside deck. It was easy for her to get around. The downstairs of each house has additional bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. Linens were clean and beds were comfortable. The house has one coffee maker but brought a second one with us as our group is filled with coffee drinks that don't like to wait for the second pot to be brewed. Keeping the house cool on warm days or if you're using the oven was not an issue and there are several ceiling fans and an additional air con unit on the main floor. Trees surrounding the house make for a peaceful vibe and the screened in deck makes a great area for morning coffee of evening beverages. It's an easy drive to downtown Galena and close to many local attractions. I would not hesitate to rent either house (or both if you have a large group). We had a great experience and made wonderful memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

Wonderful Location!
Having the two houses was perfect for our family reunion. It was private, lots of gathering space, and to top it off each bedroom had its own bathroom. A trip to Galena is a must if you visit this area. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Great property, communication with owner was excellent!
Great place to take your family! We have brought our children and grandchildren with us for a few years in a row now , and stayed at these spacious well equipped homes! Owner/ property very nice, great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Wonderful get away
Group of 16. (2 houses) we had a wonderful time. Weather was great. The house was beautiful and everything we asked for. Well supplies with items you will need to prep food easily. Grilled meats. Many wonderful memories were made. We have been doing this for 34 years. First time for houses. Plan to do this again. Thanks Karen and Bruce
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod M.

Galena getaway
Smooth process, but lengthy rental agreement. Quiet area, and houses had plenty of kitchen/dining supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022