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The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Galena, IL
  • Dowling House
    1 min walk
  • Old Blacksmith Shop
    1 min walk
  • Old Market House
    3 min walk
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    28 min drive

Room options

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 Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena

Just steps from Main Street in downtown Galena, this beautifully rehabbed 1820s vacation rental home sleeps up to 7 people.

There is 1 reserved parking space for guests.

The kitchen is fully stocked with pots & pans, dishes, toaster, blender, Crockpot and more. There is a standard coffee maker. Coffee/tea and cream are provided. There is a washer and dryer (and detergent) if you need it for your personal use. Don't worry about washing the sheets and towels. That's my job :)

Enjoy the back deck that overlooks Main Street, central air conditioning, high-speed WiFi, board games, disco light, Bluetooth stereo and a streaming-ready/smart TV

There is a king bed in the master bedroom. The second bedroom upstairs is more of a loft setup and has 2 XL twin beds (no door and serves as access to the master bedroom). There is a twin bed (with an additional trundle) in the main floor bedroom and the living room has a sleeper sofa.

Bedding, towels, soap, shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer and an iron are also provided.




During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Dowling House. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop

Property manager

Lauren

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note that there is a staircase to 2nd floor

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties are OK if the occupancy is kept to 7
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 and a first aid kit
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.

The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Perfect for us 6 girls.. so close to the main strip, was able to walk everywhere. House was adorable & clean. Would recommend/stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!!
House and location can't be beat! Lauren is an excellent host! House was immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
A cozy home with a great location. Host was responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, greater location
Perfect location in downtown Galena a short walk to shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The house was perfect for my family of 5 with a bed for everyone. We cooked Thanksgiving dinner in the well stocked kitchen and had no problem finding whatever utensil or pot/pan that we needed. The house was very clean and stocked with towels, soap, shampoo, etc... We will not hesitate to rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
The home is perfect for a Galena getaway. Close to shopping, restaurants and Galena events.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The place was perfect for our group! Close to everything! A bonus was the dog next door who was a sweetie! (Miley)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
50th birthday get away
This was the perfect property for us. Once we arrived and parked the car we didn’t have to drive anywhere. We were able to walk Main Street and we were located just steps from several of our favorite restaurants and wineries. We enjoyed the fact there were enough beds for all of us and 2 bathrooms as well. The house was very well stocked and we enjoyed the extra blankets and pillows for movie night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean
Lauren’s home was very clean and nicely furnished. Air conditioning was set just right with fans in each room for more air flow which was helpful in the upstairs bedrooms. The kitchen was stocked well with appliances and utensils. Great location for heading down to the Main street in Galena. Lauren gave tips for parking and bypassing construction. We enjoyed our stay in this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday
The house was amazing! Location was perfect. Lauren was a pleasure to work with. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
We stayed here for a girl's weekend. The house was spotless and Laureen was wonderful to work with. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming!
We loved the experience of staying in an very old house just a couple of steps away from Main Street and all the Christmas activities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location!
This house was very nice for our girls’ weekend in Galena! Parking was easy and readily available and everything on Main Street was within walking distance. The house was well stocked with everything we needed and very clean too! The disco ball made our Saturday night even more fun! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house in a great location!
House had everything we needed. It was clean, spacious, and in a great location to the shops and restaurants/bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette
Great host, great property, great location! A+++
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tressa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay
The property is charming and very close to the shops. We had a sweet neighbor dog that soaked up all the attention. Lauren was attentive and available when we had questions. I would highly recommend staying here with a small group!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
Great location Clean Owner obvious attention to detail for comfort and convenience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay while visiting Galena
Had a great weekend getaway with some high school friends. The house and location were perfect. Lauren was great to deal with. Place was very clean and well set up. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and amenities!
We had 6 “moms” that stayed for Mother’s Day weekend. Perfect location to the shops and eateries. The house was modern design, awesome inside and outside entertainment options, had everything we needed to feel at home, great communication and easy booking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Convenient location and a wonderful host. What a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and very clean
The owner was very responsive and was a pleasure to rent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming old house in the center of downtown
Great location, very close to main street. Charming old home that has been completely renovated. The owner had thought of everything and is very helpful to work with. The only trade off is some noticible road and train noise that is hard to avoid in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Downtown House
This house is clean, well-appointed, and within one minute's walk of downtown Galena. The owner, Lauren, was responsive to emails and very helpful. I highly recommend you check out the Downtown House. You'll be glad you did.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister's weekend
This property is amazing. It is so close to town with all the shops and restaurants. The house is clean and has everything you need. Working with Lauren was easy and responded right away. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing but good things to say about our stay!
This house is perfectly located one block up from Main Street. The interior is super cute, updated and clean. Lauren was quick to respond whenever I reached out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location!
Fantastic location less than a block from restaurants/shops on Main Street. Adorable, clean, charming old house with modern amenities, though we actually didn't spend much time there since it was so close to everything! Lauren was a great host - responsive, accommodating and helpful. Our whole family loved their stay, and we definitely hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020