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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Grant Home
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Maple

1 Queen Bed

Walnut

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Driftless Get Away

Historic Tourist Home centrally located in beautiful Galena, IL.

This listing is for the entire 2nd floor Suite : two bedroom with common room, and full bathroom with shower/tub.

Amenities Include: WiFi, mini fridge, microwave, Coffee/tea Bar

Short 3 min walk to downtown and local attractions. This Tourist Home is permitted for up to 5 overnight guests! (Message for details.)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Call/text about pet policy.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Belvedere Mansion - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grant Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grant Home - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Market House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dowling House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftless Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftless Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftless Get Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Driftless Get Away located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is steps away from Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. Grant Park and Grant Home are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galena

Very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy walk to downtown!

The property was definitely within walking distance to downtown which was super convenient. The property was as advertised and the beds were super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a girls weekend

We had a great girls weekend. Close to downtown.Comfortable rooms. Hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding trip

Great place close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay. Convenient location

Property was clean, had a lot of character and charm. Nice to have ample parking. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Great host, property, location and overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rosalind D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely stay here again. Great location. Beautiful old home.

The part of the house that this listing is, is located on the second floor. Stairs are steep and narrow. The rooms are large and furnished with vintage and antique furniture. It is very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy and perfect location

Great place walking distance to historical downtown Galena. Rooms were cozy and beds were very comfortable. I typically have a hard time sleeping in a different bed from my own, but these beds were great. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and great location

Historic property next to another historic property in an historic town. So much easily accessible by walking or by car. Practically on the Galena River Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and cozy location

This was an ideal property to stay at while visiting Galena. Walking distance to downtown, nice common sitting area with two separate bedrooms. Owners were wonderful to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Easy to walk to the downtown streets if you choose which was a main reason we booked! Easy check in, no complicated aspects of renting this condo style area and easy parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s Weekend

Clean, comfortable and close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters in Galena

Very comfortable and convenient stay. Hosts are wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Comfy, cozy, and perfect walking location to all the Galena attractions. Very reasonable rates, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, quaint stay in the middle of Galena

This is a well-kept older building near the center of town, just across the river from the historic town center and direct access to the Galena River Trail. There are stairs to get up to the unit on the second floor. The rooms were comfortable and all of the fixtures work well for their age. It's definitely worth the stop if you're going to be in Galena or want to explore the greater Driftless region.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

B-day get away

It was very cozy and great decor. Everything that we saw on the site when making reservations and more. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We traveled to Galena for the annual country market weekend and the location was perfect! While we drank our coffee before walking down the hill to the market we noticed lines and lines of cars trying to find a parking spot. The cars just kept coming in all weekend long! This place was the perfect spot for a zero stress weekend! Super cute bedrooms and easy walking to all Galena has to offer. Five stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

So beautiful, so thoughtful. A+ will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danik w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was awesome!

Everything was perfect. The house was very cute, and cozy. Its literally a frw blocks from the downtown area of Galena. Perfect place to stay! The host was also very accommodating, and polite. Will definitely be staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cute!

We loved the space, the games, the rooms! Definitely will consider staying there again for our next trip! The little extra touches were nice - the snack bags and waters. The towels were very soft and thick! Very cute VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable and excellent location

We had a great stay here. Rooms were clean and comfortable. It was an easy walk into the main ares on Galena. Note that it is on a busy street so there is some traffic noise and train noise. Didn’t bother us but worth noting for others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a quaint 1800's house that is just a short 5 min walk from downtown Galena. Location is fantastic. Hosts were very easy to work with and had excellent communication! Cozy 2 bed with sitting area - no TV, but lots of games and spots to curl up with a good book. Narrow stairs up to unit as mentioned in description. The unit is a bit drafty and had some ladybugs during our stay - but expected in a home of this age. Also to note -- is right on one of the main streets and near train tracks, so if you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs, as it can get noisy. Overall a wonderful place to stay while visiting Galena!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for 2 couples

The shared living room was very nice for visiting. An extra effort was made to have items you might need that you didn't think of available. Like ear plugs...Rt. 20 is very noisy at night and the train tracks are close. The one husband that was bothered the first night, used the ear plugs and slept well the next few. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Lindenhurst

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint place Close to Galena downtown

We enjoyed our time at this location and the owners were super communicative and very helpful. One thing I didn’t understand from the listing is that the bottom floor of this home is empty currently. also didn’t understand that the bathroom would be in the hallway and not enclosed in the two room and sitting area suite. Place was clean, and the beds were very comfortable. You can walk to town in 12 minutes and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt

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My wife and I are originally from the Galena area as we both grew up here. When I left for the Air Force in 2007 my wife joined me in South Carolina in 2009. After 4 year of active duty we decided to move closer to home which was still 5 hours away in Edwardsville, IL near St. Louis. I have always worked in IT and my wife worked for the State of Missouri for the DNR taking care of the Katie Trail.

My wife and I purchased this property in 2017 in hopes to make it a airbnb/VRBO rental with a small retail shop in the bottom of the building. With my job going fully remote, we have recently moved back to the area where we can fully dedicate time to being hosts. We love this atmosphere of the small town and moving away has made us appreciate coming back to it more.

We look forward to meeting new people and hope you enjoy our town as much as we do.

Thank You,

Matt and Abby

Why they chose this property

It was actually my fathers idea to purchase the building. It had great bones and great location for what we wanted to accomplish here. The Suite was the first part of the renovation and we hope to have the shop set up to open here in the Spring of 2021 with details to follow.

What makes this property unique

Some unique benefits is the off Main Street feel. You are still only a 5 min walk downtown, but dont have to worry about parking or the crowds of being downtown. The Space offers a full suite where a family or friends can enjoy each other's company. For this reason we have decided not to add t.v.'s in the suite as we want people to come together here and spark conversation. There is so much to do in the town you wouldn't have time anyway.

15 min drive to Chestnut Mountain.
5 min walk to downtown
20 min to Dubuque IA

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