You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury Ranch Compound on 300 acres, just outside Galena Territory. 30 bedrms.
Need advance notice to obtain all houses...... Beautiful hills 14 mile views from one of the highest points in Illinois. Six houses, 30 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, miles of trails, ponds, baseball, volleyball and athletic fields, llamas, peacocks, fresh chicken eggs from the coups. Close to golf, horseback riding, downtown Galena. Main loge has eight bedrooms and is 10,800 square feet. Other houses have between two and five bedrooms. Short walk to each. Enjoy bon fires, golf, disc golf, fishing, ball fields, trails grilling out, catering available.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Apple River Fort. Features include an indoor pool and 1 hot tub. The holiday home includes amenities such as 17 bathrooms and a dryer.
Air-conditioned home with dryer, 17 bathrooms and dining area
Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
22.8 miles (36.6 km) from Mississippi River and 6.4 miles (10.3 km) from Apple Canyon Lake
Luxury Ranch Compound on 300 acres, just outside Galena Territory. 30 bedrms. offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub.
Property manager
Mark & Lyza, owners
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
24 bedrooms
Bathroom
17 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Laundry
Dryer
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Luxury Ranch Compound on 300 acres, just outside Galena Territory. 30 bedrms. Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teresa B.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Retreat Experience
This property offers the luxury of a resort with the down-home experience of a ranch. Peaceful, gorgeous views - especially at sunset from the "Quiet Rock" deck. Or the sunrise from the swing near the Main Lodge. Mark is a gracious host who shared his love of the property by introducing us to Waffles, the donkey, Flowers, the cow, & numerous other animals. GGGreattrtwalkingother alpaca...
Teresa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie L., Madison, WI
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our group
We had 14 people stay for a business retreat. Each had their own bedroom and bathroom. We gathered in the great room for our meeting, experienced cooking together and a ‘family dinner’ around the big table. We hiked as our activity and enjoyed a bonfire too. We went into galena one evening for dinner - just a quick 20 minute drive. We enjoyed our short stay and would consider returning.
Katie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nikki M.
2 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Business Meeting 35+ people!
Beautify property, they went above and beyond to make sure we were all comfortable!! Took us down to see the animals which was a hit! Joe was the absolute best!!
Nikki M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
rebecca M., libertyville, IL USA
5 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Brixen Ivy Ranch Getaway
Wonderful!
We reserved the ranch for our annual family reunion. We stayed in the lodge and the 3 other houses on the property, and used the art studio for our dinners each night. The lodge is magnificent, spacious, and bedroom accommodations were very comfortable. Our kids enjoyed the lodge game room; adults congregated in the main hall and on the decks. The view from the decks is breathtaking and very scenic. There are plenty of chairs for sitting and visiting in the lodge and outside on the decks. The swim-hot tub outside the lodge was a favorite place for our kids to congregate after dinner. The other houses on the property were also very comfortable and accommodating for our large group. Sunset house and the Octagon house share the same view as the lodge, while the Caspian house is more in the woods and adjacent to the art studio. The houses are also very nice inside, well equipped, and very comfortable. The art studio is a great addition, as it is very spacious with a large main room that opens into a smaller room with a TV and refrigerator. There is a large sink in the main room and also a half bathroom off to one side. There are grills at each of the buildings that we utilized, and also fire pits for each building fully loaded with wood. Several of our men were very excited to be able to use the smoker to smoke a brisket that was delicious. We also used the pizza oven outside the lodge. There are trails for walking or biking throughout the ranch, and the various animals were very entertaining to watch. The mooing of the cows and rooster crowing each morning added to the pastoral effect of the ranch. The pond was great for fishing, the ball field hosted our kickball games, and the makeshift 9 hole golf course with milkcan greens was great fun.
The ranch is a working cattle ranch, and the work on the ranch takes a lot of time and effort. Although the ranch buildings are in good condition, the outside of the buildings and landscape around them show signs of needing paint and weeding.
The owner and ranch manager were both on the property and were very helpful. I gave communication 4 stars because we had a miscommunication about a fifth house that sits outside the ranch complex. When communicating with the owner, be sure that you and he understand exactly what your are discussing.
This is a great place, a hidden jewel in Galena, and we would definitely come again.