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The Nautical House-Downtown Galena

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, Internet
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Galena, IL
  • Popular LocationBelvedere Mansion6 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Market House6 min walk
  • Popular LocationDowling House8 min walk
  • AirportDubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)28 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Nautical House-Downtown Galena

Welcome aboard "The Nautical House", located downtown historic Galena, IL and just footsteps from unique shopping, delicious eats and endless activities and experiences!
Anchor yourself and enjoy a picturesque front porch view of the Galena River or wine down on the private back deck complete with an outdoor grill. The eclectic and unique, nautical themed cozy interior invites you to spend your days relaxing in your home-away-from-home. The master bedroom and guest room, located on the second floor, offer full-sized sleeping accommodations along with 1.5 bath and laundry room. The both bedroom and living room are equipped Smart TVs connected to WiFi for you to login into your Netflix or other streaming subscriptions.
Enjoy a meal with your group, cooked in the well-equipped kitchen which includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave where you can prepare home-cooked dishes or make your way downtown Main Street to enjoy what Galena has to offer. The front porch or back deck, equipped with a gas grill, are perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an evening glass of vino. Don't stress about parking - "The Nautical House" has two private guest parking spaces for your vehicles - reserved just for you (private parking not available during the snow season).
Galena is a town like no other. Let "The Nautical House" be the staple to your vacation. Sail away with us! Come see why Galena has been named one of Americas best small towns year over year.

Property manager

Jolene

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

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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 11:00 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

The Nautical House
The Nautical House Galena
The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Galena
The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Private vacation home
The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Private vacation home Galena
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About the area

Galena

This holiday home is located on a river and in a walkable area with good shopping. Old Market House and Dowling House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk
  • Old Market House - 6 min walk
  • Dowling House - 8 min walk
  • Grant Park - 8 min walk
  • Grant Home - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaladi's 925 Coffee Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nautical House-Downtown Galena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nautical House-Downtown Galena located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum, Belvedere Mansion and Old Market House. Washburne House Historic Site and Dowling House are also within 10 minutes.

The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Great stay! Sitting on the front porch was delightful. It was so convenient to have parking and walk to everything right downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Galena Stay
Our family with two young kids had a great stay. The house is located right in the town so only a couple blocks to restaurants and coffee and shops. The house was very clean and cute, authentic to the town. Parking was so convenient. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nautical house-amazing location
We enjoyed our stay at the property.. it had everything we needed for a long weekend in Galena and a perfect location to park and walk to most of the city points of interest. The outdoor areas of the house were great for unwinding at the end of the day or between activities. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Nice house. Well kept. Enjoyed our stay. Will do again in the future and tell others how great the place was.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday weekend
Met family in Galena for the weekend. The place was clean and was in excellent proximity to shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent! No real check in, they provide entry code. Home is very comfortabe & perfect for 2 couples. Quirks with electricity & slow tub drain. We pulled a wade of hair out of drain! Could use better lighting, especially over kitchen sink. The light over diningroom table has a broken bulb base in it. Lamp in diningroom is plugged to extension cord that goes into wall. Seems against code. The drain plug for kitchen sink is missing making it difficult to do dishes. We improvised with stuffing rag in drain! Some light bulbs are burned out. We just took from lamps we weren't using. The whole house could use a good dusting. The side window in front bedroom doesn't lock closed & top sash lowers itself. We realize its an old house so we can overlook small things but just want to let owner know. This is our second time staying & will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and quaint.
We’ve stayed in several different places on our visits to Galena, but this time we decided to stay closer to downtown. This was the perfect place for us. Easy to get anywhere by walking, and nice to home to and rest up for more exploring. We’d definitely recommend this place and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Perfect location to all shops and restaurants!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Cute house with great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Fantastic location
This house is right off the main strip in Galena so a great location to get right to the heart of everything. Great that there is reserved parking off the backyard to ensure you have a place to park after heading out for the day. Check in and out was super easy. It's an older house with steep stairs so that might be a consideration for some, but we had a great time. Wish we could have enjoyed the back patio more but our visit was short and jam-packed with events.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location
The location of this rental home is perfect for visiting downtown Galena. It is a small, but comfortable home. The two beds are only full/double size, so my husband & I each took a bedroom since we are used to much more sleeping space. Both beds are comfortable though. The cleanliness of the home needs a lot of improving in our opinion. This home has A LOT of nautical memorabilia and most of it was pretty cool. But if you're going to be a collector of such stuff...keep it clean! A lot of dust, old cobwebs, dirty ceiling fans, etc. When my husband notices a place is dirty...it is. And if there is parking available in front of the house, GET IT! The stairs coming down from the parking pad behind the house are a force to be reckoned with...especially in a torrential downpour that we had when we arrived! And this house is for anyone with mobility issues. But with the great location, we were able to walk every where we wanted to go & we had a very enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet J., Chicago, Illinois USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The deer in the yard at night was a plus. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and spotless home
Nautical House was exactly as the pictures depict. We felt very safe and were happy that it was very quiet. There are a lot of stairs (54) that lead to the parking pad. Also, the box on the door that allows entry is not intuitive if one hasn't used this type of lock. After about 5 minutes of fooling around with it we had success. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Perfect spot, walk everywhere could not get closer to Main Street! Great front porch and back deck perfect for grilling and sipping some wine!!! Great place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena Getaway
We enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, well maintained and had a charming nautical theme. I really appreciated how close it was to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, great location
A beautiful home with loads of character. The location was ideal for our needs/interests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penni C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Perfect location for a weekend get away to Galena. We love the accessibility to the main street shops and restaurants. The home is well kept and a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Central Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
We really enjoyed our stay at the nautical house. This spot on Main Street was perfectly situated along the river and within walking distance to everything. Although a larger bed would have been nice, we knew going in that each room only had full sized beds and the location more than made up for that. Check in was easy, the house was clean and filled with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Violet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Very comfortable home. It was nice to relax in the private backyard or the front porch which had a very nice view of the Galena River. We also loved the proximity to all the shops/restaurants on Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
Had a great weekend here enjoying sitting on porch and ability to walk to everything down town. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Nautical House was adorable!
The house was conveniently located in downtown Galena with its own private parking on the street above. The house was wonderfully decorated in the nautical theme with unique antiques and actual photos of riverboat life long ago. The only suggestion I would have is for the owners to place darker shades or blackout curtains in the bedrooms windows as the street lights are very bright.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay!
Cute home, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and quirky
Location fantastic. You could walk to everything but it was just off edge of main drag so you couldn't hear people. Fabulous bakery and coffee less than two blocks away. Parking up on hill behind house so be prepared for stairs. Bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs. It's an old house and has the quirks of an old house and it matches Galena in that there isn't a level floor in the entire town. Kitchen basic and older but we weren't really cooking. Nautical theme over the top in a "your quirky aunt's vacation cabin" sort of way. Beds comfortable and linens and towels clean. Front porch great to drink coffee on. Patio in back. Galena located next to a train track. You will hear trains in most of the city. This house no exception. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lexy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great location to gather with friends!
Can’t beat the location! Parking and check in was easy, the nautical theme is so fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Erin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Great location. Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023