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Spring Ahead Downtown Galena!Just steps to shopping/dining & Turner Hall!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galena, Illinois
  • Dowling House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room - Main Level

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Spring Ahead Downtown Galena!Just steps to shopping/dining & Turner Hall!

This Beautiful, Historical and Updated home is smack dab downtown Galena. This Preservation Award-winning home was built in 1856 and is in an incredible location. Bench St is one street North of Main St and this home is approximately 150 steps to all the amazing dining, shopping and entertainment that Downtown Galena offers. This home is NOT pet-friendly.

**Golf Benefits** Guests have access to our Eagle Ridge Golf Membership with preferred rates and tee times at The General, The North Course and the South Course! Contact us for details.

This home is an amazing 1600 square feet. It feels spacious and welcoming, definitely not your typical downtown rental. When you pull up and locate your on-street parking (first come first serve) you will notice the immaculate exterior of the home. It is located directly across the street from Turner Hall and could accommodate a bridal group, guests at a function or just serve as a beautiful backdrop for your stay.

When you enter the home off of Bench St. you will enter into the foyer with the study to the right and living room to the left with cozy electric fireplace and view of Turner Hall. There is plenty of comfortable seating and a flat screen tv for you to enjoy in this living space. NOTE: there is a sofa sleeper in the living room (please bring your own Queen size linens for sleeper) The dining room is large enough for everyone to gather and will be a great spot to enjoy meals and play games during your stay, the record player with vinyl is a sweet treat. Easy access to the kitchen with all major appliances and a Keurig coffee maker is handy for all. The half bath is also located on the main level. Step out onto the screened back porch, a great place to relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Upstairs are the 3 Queen bedrooms and one full bathroom. Plush linens and towels are available for you and don't forget that awesome view of Turner Hall across the street. Please note this home does not have a washer and dryer for guest use. Enjoy complimentary WiFi.

Please note this home is not part of the Galena Territory and does not have access to the GTA amenities.

When you book a home with us we will require 30% down, this is a payment not a deposit. The full balance is due 14 days prior to check-in. If you cancel prior to the 14 days you will receive the first payment less a $35 cancellation fee. At the 14-day mark, your stay will become non-refundable, and dates cannot be adjusted. Your payments will automatically be processed to the card you place on file when booking. Your rental agreement (sent after booking) will reflect the due dates and amounts.

Please Note: You will be required to sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking, we ask this be signed and filed within 48 hours of receiving to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking and present for the duration of the stay.

Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible. We highly recommend travel insurance, which is offered at the time of booking and up until 15 days before check-in. The provider is CSA.

Check-in details are sent to the email on file three days before your arrival. This includes the address, access code, and other pertinent home/area information. Early check-in is never guaranteed and cannot be considered until the night before or the morning of your arrival. The check-in details will cover this process.

Property manager

Vacation Homes of Galena by A Great Escape!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Galena

Located in Galena Historic District, a neighborhood in Galena, this vacation home is in the mountains. Galena Golf Club and Eagle Ridge Resort Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, horse riding, and mountain biking.
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Galena, Illinois

What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dowling House - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Home - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Ahead Downtown Galena!Just steps to shopping/dining & Turner Hall! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spring Ahead Downtown Galena!Just steps to shopping/dining & Turner Hall!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring Ahead Downtown Galena!Just steps to shopping/dining & Turner Hall!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spring Ahead Downtown Galena!Just steps to shopping/dining & Turner Hall! located?

Located in Galena Historic District, this vacation home is steps from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House. Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Quiet cozy comfort great location!

Friend group enjoyed a weekend in Galena shopping and eating out. Vehicle was left parked and we were able to walk one block arriving on Main Street. So much to see and do. Great spot! Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie Z.

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

Spring getaway

We’ve stayed here last year and it didn’t disappoint this year! Perfect location, comfortable rooms. We were very happy here. Will stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

Snow skiing get away

The property was updated and clean. Our stay was wonderful. There were no problems at all. The check-in process was seamless. Excellent communication with the property manager throughout our stay. This property is located right in the heart of downtown Galena. We all of the wonderful restaurants and shops no need to driveMain Street during our
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Best Location Ever

We had the best time. We went for the holiday parade on Thanksgiving weekend. The house was as shown and very comfortable and homey. Management was fantastic to work with and very responsive. The home was very clean and ready for us to arrive. The location can't be beat as its just up the stairs from Main Street. We were back and forth many times. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Girls trip

Perfect location for a wonderful girls trip! Such a great place. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mary k.

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

Nouveau weekend

The property was very clean. Walking distance to shops. Didn’t use our car. Great porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

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

Charming Home & Great Location

The home is lovely, quiet and comfortable. It is a great location if you are looking to shop, eat and enjoy Galena's Main Street. We walked from the house all weekend and didn't have to worry about parking on Main. Street parking at the house was first come first served, but we had no issues. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Perfect Galena getaway home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely home in a perfect location. Decorated beautifully! Comfy beds and living room. We stayed on a warm fall weekend and the enclosed porch was a great addition. Loved everything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Wonderful stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at the Bench Street apartment. Such a great location, and comfy spot! The place is spotless, well-equipped and homey.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JODI S.

PERFECT, LOVELY HOME

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time here, LOVED IT! The home is perfect for a girls trip...GREAT LOCATION...had everything we needed for our stay! It was clean...we'll be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty h.

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

Girl's trip

My friends & I were chased out of Fl for our girls trip by Hurricane Milton! At the last minute decided to go north to Galena. All of us are bits of clean freaks, and happily found the cleanest property! Waking distance strings the corner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

Perfect rental in Galena

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property and management. Loved that they had coffee and coffee pods along with bottled water. Home is in a perfect location for easy walking around Galena. Close to Piggly Wiggly for groceries. The home was super clean and cozy. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Lovely home and fabulous location

Location is on Bench street, one block up from the main street with restaurants and shopping! The house overall was super clean, decorated cute, had all the amenities we needed for a weekend. The three bedrooms were nice sizes for our family of 4 (with teens). Would highly recommend, and would for sure stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa F.

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

Great location

The house was as described. Was walking distance to Main Street. House is very comfortable. The screen in porch was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Great weekend in Galena

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Six of us stayed in Bench street house- great location and great place! Its is our 2nd time staying here and we will for sure return!

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Fabulous Location & Service

Couldn't rave enough about the hospitality, location and cleanliness! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Charming Home and Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 7 ladies on a girls trip and it was a perfect rental! Super cute and super clean! We enjoyed being so close to Main Street. Basically right in the middle, so we went out and shopped one half of Main Street, took a break at the house, then shopped/dined on the other half of Main Street. Ideal! Finding street parking near the house was simple. The screened in porch would be nice to use, but our evenings were too hot to enjoy it. Heads up, one of the beds in the upstairs bedrooms is a Full (smaller size) - not a Queen. That was the only disappointment but we adjusted.
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10/10 Excellent

Johnna N.

Great location and plenty of room

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic experience. Great space to hang out in. We were worried about parking, but found spaces right in front of the house. Everything was in walking distance. The stairs were quite narrow and steep; could be difficult for some people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Charming, Historic, Functional

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great four night stay at the Bench Street house. The house was clean, everything worked properly, and we loved the furniture/decorations. The record player was a hit with our family!Our group was made up of four adults and two young children. The house was the perfect size, and the location was great with it being just one block off Galena's Main Street.The only small issue is the property has no onsite laundry machine when it advertises itself as having one. Not a very big deal however as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Galena Get Away

Great time !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen H.

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

Girls weekend

Overall it was fabulous! Only drawback was we had a issue with a toilet and notified the owner who responded promptly, yet the maintenance was not able to enter the property because we were out enjoying ourselves, not leaving our key in the lockbox. A suggestion would be that the maintenance/owner have access to another key besides what is given to their guests…..and if so would have rated all 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

Bench St

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: An excellent location to walk Galena.Parking is not reserved, but most of Galena has free overnight street parking. Parking spots were available within a block of the house.The half bath on the main floor was very convenient as it reduced the amount of stairs needed to use a restroom for older people in our group.Screened in back porch was enjoyed as well.

10/10 Excellent

Krisitn L.

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

Cute, Clean, Historic House

Very happy with out stay. I would absolutely recommend this home. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

john t.

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

Girls Weekend

House was great cute, clean and easy to find. Very thoughtful and a lot of smalls things that made an awesome stay. Perfect location only one block off main and in the middle of downtown. Parked car for the weekend in front of the house and never had to move it again. Would stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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