Driftless Haus is a three-bedroom, three-bath vacation home in The Galena Territory — just six miles from historic Galena, Illinois. The home sleeps up to 8 guests.
Driftless Haus is ideal for three couples traveling together, a multigenerational family that values privacy between rooms, or a group of golfers looking for a comfortable home base near Eagle Ridge's four championship courses. Every bedroom is a private suite — no shared bathrooms, no negotiating.
THE HOME
The main level features an open-concept living and dining area with soaring vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a fully stocked kitchen with island seating. A screened porch off the dining room offers a bug-free spot for morning coffee or evening drinks, surrounded by trees. The main-level primary suite has a king bed and full ensuite bathroom.
Downstairs, two additional king suites each have private ensuite bathrooms. A lower-level family room includes a sleeper sofa and Smart TV, with direct access to the hot tub patio. A full laundry area is available for longer stays. This home has Smart TV's in both living areas and each bedroom, bring your logins to enjoy your favorite shows.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1 (main level): king bed and Roku TV, private ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 2 (lower level): king bed and Roku TV, private ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 3 (lower level): king bed and Roku TV, private ensuite bathroom
- Family room: sleeper sofa, sleeps 2
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
- Covered hot tub under gazebo — year-round, cleaned before each stay
- Wood-burning fire pit with firewood provided
- Wrap-around deck with outdoor dining and seating
- Gas grill
- Screened porch off dining room
GALENA TERRITORY OWNERS CLUB — INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY
Every stay includes 6 Galena Territory Owners Club access cards, providing access to:
- Indoor pool (year-round) and outdoor pool (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- Fitness center, gymnasium, and basketball court
- Pickleball courts and tennis courts
- 31 miles of hiking and biking trails throughout the territory
- Lake Galena — pontoon, kayak, and fishing boat rentals available
Additional day passes available for groups larger than 6 ($5/person, ages 5+).
GOLF AT EAGLE RIDGE
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa is located within The Galena Territory, minutes from Driftless Haus. Eagle Ridge has four championship golf courses: The North, The South, The East, and The General. Discounted Eagle Ridge Golf Passes are available exclusively for Driftless Haus guests — inquire at the time of booking. Stonedrift Spa is also on-site at Eagle Ridge.
LOCATION
- 5 min: Galena Territory Owners Club -- indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, game room, and more
- 5 min: Eagle Ridge Golf - 4 championship courses
- 10 min: Historic Downtown Galena - boutiques, restaurants, wine tasting, antiques
- 25 min: Chestnut Mountain Resort: Winter: skiing, snowboarding; Summer: alpine slide, segway tours, mountain biking, Mississippi River views
- 30 min: Dubuque, IA: dining, shopping, entertainment, casinos
HOUSE NOTES
- Fiber internet is provided throughout the home. Cable TV is not provided, be sure to bring your own logins.
- Minimum renter age: 25; primary renter must be present for the full stay
- Not pet-friendly
- Smart lock self-check-in; check-in at 4:00 PM, checkout at 11:00 AM
- Cancellation policy is not flexible — travel insurance strongly recommended