The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

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December 2024

January 2025

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Parking included

Free WiFi

Business services

Explore the area

605 S Prospect St, Galena, IL, 61036

Belvedere Mansion
6 min walk
West Street Sculpture Park
6 min walk
Washburne House Historic Site
8 min walk
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
29 min drive

Room options

Single Room (Viola)

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Single Room (Bess)

17 sq m
Hill view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

26 sq m
Hill view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Single Room (Amanda)

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Spa

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Adults-only bed & breakfast in Galena with free breakfast

Coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room and a library are available at this bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Belvedere Mansion. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and library
Within a 10-minute walk of Belvedere Mansion and West Street Sculpture Park

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Galena bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 9 AM to 10 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture

Spa

In-room massages

Accessibility

No lift

1 building
3 floors
Built in 1855
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Free bottled water

Air conditioning
Fan
Fireplace
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautifully restored Victorian house, within walking distance to main shopping street. Victorian decor not really my taste but I appreciate the details.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

16 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Downtown Galena is a 2block walk. The rooms were beautiful and very quiet. Breakfast was fantastic also

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Amenities

Great experience all around.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erich

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It's very quaint and comfortable and I liked the family-style breakfast in the morning as all of the guests were able to talk to each other. The host was also nice as well and I enjoyed the various activities (such as the morning coffee and evening wine cheese tea) and things to do.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Carol & Katie were excellent hosts

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Travelled with family

30 May 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

our stay was amazing. clean old home emaculent furnishing. I think we were the last to make our reservations, because the B&B was full for the 3 days that we stayed. I did not see any other rooms available when I booked. we had a smaller room with a queen size bed, but very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent was able to meet new people and was very entertaining. all of them were repeat guests and some even knew each other from previous visits. This was our first time going to Galena I am going to make sure it is not my last. over all one of the best mini vacations we have ever had. By the way Galina was #1 also did not have a bad meal in 3 days that we stayed, full of things to do and see.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed our stay very much there. We love the old house and all the stuff that goes with it. The staff was wonderful. The food was great. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joerg

Travelled with partner

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cute little Bed and Breakfast close to all the shopping. Breakfast was astounding.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

5 Apr 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

MOLD ISSUES!

CAUTION! Don't stay here if you are sensitive to mold!!! Or have allergies or asthma. On our recent stay we encountered horrible air quality conditions. We had a two night stay planned and left a night early, opting to stay at another local hotel. When we brought this manager's attention they did nothing to make improvements (switching rooms/ airing out the room), or a refund. We attempted to communicate all of this with the owner and have yet to receive a response(and it's been a few weeks) On a positive note, the cookies they put out were fantastic!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

19 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First Time Bed And Breakfast Patrons

This was the first time my wife and I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast. We were very impressed with everything from the check-in to check-out. The Steamboat House is very impressive and historic. Our room was very nice and the breakfasts we were served were excellent. The Steamboat House is only a 5 minute walk to downtown, so we did not move our car during our 2 night stay. We will definitely be going back to the Steamboat House during our next stay in Galena. Carol's hospitality made this a very pleasant trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John, Sugar Grove

Travelled with family

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Owner was excellent and very accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

4 Oct 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner

29 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything about our stay met our expectations. Great host, beautiful gardens, interior wonderfully decorated, with main level having both a piano and billiard room. Breakfast was scrumptious.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Twyla

Travelled with family

1 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time staying at a BB. Had a pleasant time. Inn keepers were kind and helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

9 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kim

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Labor Day Getaway

There are quite a few bed and breakfast places in Galena. It is an old historic home, the inside was decorated nicely, we made use of the pool room which was fun. One suggestion would be to clean up the large front porch a bit, hide the bottle of round up, etc. This is the first impression and the front porch could be such a great focal point. The breakfast each day was very good and it was nice to meet and talk with the other guests. The location was great, just a few blocks from downtown. Overall a nice place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Travelled with partner

27 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful rooms and excellent breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

25 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful Historic B&B within walking distance to downtown. Awesome breakfast that caters to guest's health needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

22 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed the breakfast and the pool table. Very convenient walk to Main Street.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

21 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was lovely. Just what I imagined a Victorian home to be.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Chicago, IL

Travelled with partner

9 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We highly recommend The Steamboat House! We stayed at here on our first trip to Galena and we’re so impressed. We hadn’t ever stayed at a Bed & Breakfast so weren’t really sure what to expect but couldn’t have had a better experience. Everything was very clean and Covid friendly! Carol is so kind and welcoming. The home is beautiful and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. The wine at 5 PM was a lovely time to explore the beautiful house. You can see the amount of care Carol puts into everything with the seasonal decorations and the pristine condition of the house. We stayed in Viola and really appreciated the fireplace in our room and morning coffee right outside the door! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay

1 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

MelissaY., Rockford, IL

Travelled with partner

28 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed everything about the Steamboat House! Carol and the staff were accommodating, without being overbearing. The house itself was absolutely gorgeous, and my husband enjoyed playing in the billiard room. The wine in the early evening was also a nice touch, along with the hand-made delicious breakfast each morning. We appreciated being within walking distance of downtown, while staying removed from the noise of the crowd. Lastly, being child-free, the quiet, peaceful adults only setting was helpful in us making our weekend more relaxing. We would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020