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Lakeside is a spacious, flowing home located on the north shores of Lake Galena

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Dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 126000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Old Market House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

With a stay at this vacation home in Galena (The Galena Territory), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Linmar Gardens and Old Blacksmith Shop. .This vacation home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Old Market House.

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Old Market House - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Grant Park - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Dowling House - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside is a spacious, flowing home located on the north shores of Lake Galena

Almost Heaven Rentals Galena who has been in the business of managing vacation rental’s since 2002 is happy to offer you this vacation rental.
Located in the North end of The Galena Territory on the North Cove you will treasure the gorgeous views of Lake Galena as you enjoy two walk out balconies each with breathtaking lake views.

As you enter this flowing tri- level, five bedroom, (6 bed), five and a half bath home you will see a firewood stack for your use at the outdoor fire pit and wood burning fireplace.

The main floor has an open floor plan. There are two bedrooms on the main floor of this home, one king bed suite with a sitting area and en-suite bathroom and one with two queen beds and a full bathroom next door. The kitchen has a large island with an eating counter and four stools, it is open to the dining area, living room and gorgeous two story wood burning fireplace. The main floor has a powder room off the kitchen as well. Behind the kitchen you will find the three seasons room and walk out entrance to the large deck overlooking the lake as well as a laundry room making this house ideal for longer vacation stays. The deck has a gas grill complete with a back up propane tank and dining table and chairs.

The lower level has a second suite complete with a gas fireplace, private bath with jacuzzi tub and shower stall. At the other end of the lower level is the fifth bedroom with an attached bathroom also offering a jacuzzi tub and a shower stall. Between the two lower level bathrooms is the family room with a card table, leather furnishings and a TV. The hot tub is located on the lower patio just outside of the family room.
On the back end of the family room is a bar room with a drink refrigerator, bar to sit at and four bar stools. Walking out the door in the bar room you will find a limestone rock seat rimmed fire pit for marshmallow roasting, chatting and star gazing in to the wee hours. This home comes with six proximity cards. Guests of this home enjoy all of the homeowners amenities within The Galena Territory including the two pools, fitness center, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, pickle ball and tennis. Lake Galena is about ten minutes away and can be accessed by calling the marina to reserve a pontoon boat or kayak. Whether this is your first time to the Galena Territory or your fiftieth this home and area have plenty to explore. Almost Heaven Rentals Galena management team lives in the area and are personally hands on, should an issue arise.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Lakeside is a spacious, flowing home located on the north shores of Lake Galena Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
I believe this is our 4th time returning to this home. It’s everyone’s favorite spot for our annual Galena trip. The only negative is I wish I could bring my dog. So many positives! It’s a perfect house for hosting a big group. We love hanging out on the beautiful deck, Willi’s bar, the open kitchen, and hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were very happy how well the home accommodated our group of 9 adults. With plenty of seating in the living room and the perfectly sized dining table we were all able to gather in the same room. We enjoyed our meals and the ample space to relax after. The decks and outdoor areas were lovely too. Also one of the best stocked kitchens with all the necessary items!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heide S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very accomodating for our group of 10 adults. Kitchen was was well equipped with pans and appliances we needed. Loved having the large table for all to eat together and play games. Check in and check out was easy. We had a great family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is gorgeous and exactly how the pictures describe. I am incredibly impressed with how clean the house was and overall size. Everyone enjoyed their stay very much and I would definitely recommend to anyone staying in the Galena area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald A.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I enjoyed our stay on the property. The property was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. Some of the utensils that we brought with us were unnecessary because the amenities outlined in the property description were accurate.The one complaint that I do have is that the balcony furniture, especially off the main upstairs bedroom, is very weathered.We had a 3, 8,10 and 12 year-old in our group of 10. The Territory Owner's club with its pool and game room was an absolute necessity when they tired of exploring Galena city limits.I would definitely recommend that first time visitors to Galena Territory plan their arrival before sundown. The roads are pitch black, hilly, and curvy. We arrived after 8pm and this made our last 4 miles to the property after leaving Route 20 a little daunting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway at Eagle Ridge

The rental process and the property itself were truly wonderful. Property owners were very easy to contact and responsive. The only improvement we would recommend is that the kitchen could use some additions like bowls, trays and baskets for serving food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay in The Galena Territory!The home was spacious and accommodated our family perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodations

We had perfect accommodations for our family and the hosts were excellent communicating with us! Clean, comfortable, with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home for a Guys Weekend

The house and property we're both in great shape. The house had plenty of room for the 10 of us to sleep, spend time together, and cook for the group. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

House was very clean. Everything was in good order and owners were so very flexible with us day of check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick M., Chicago, IL United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Weekend

A group of 9 adults and 2 children enjoyed our stay. The location is convenient to Galena and offers use of association amenities such as the clubhouse/pools. The home layout with private rooms and ample bathrooms were ideal for our group, giving everyone their own space. The kitchen had plenty of utensils and cookware which facilitated us cooking in. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanira H.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

We had an amazing time for our girls weekend! We were so impressed with the house and we plan to come back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a weekend getaway!

The house was great, very spacious and close to downtown. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K., La Grange, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Eagle Ridge Wedding

Great place for our family and extended family. Will book again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend getaway

Enjoyed the beautiful and spacious property with lovely views and a quiet neighborhood. Had a lot of fun with our own happy hour in the pub downstairs. The kitchen’s ample seating made it a perfect gathering when cooking going on in the well stocked kitchen. Something special about being in a hot tub outside in the crisp air of winter. Emily and Kevin were responsive to our questions and needs. Had a great time shopping in Galena. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christal F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

House was perfect for our group of twelve! Kitchen very well appointed! Plenty of seating and room to spread out. Beds were awesome! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Weekend

This was a great home for our family Christmas get together. Very spacious. We selected this home because each bedroom had their own bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Together

The house was very accommodating to a large family gathering. Living fairly close to this location we had people coming and going and always had plenty of room for food and games. Some went skiing, some went downtown Galena and others just enjoyed the house, resort and each others company.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

We rented this home for a sibling reunion. One of the reasons we chose this home was that each bedrooms had their own private bathroom. The house was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The layout worked well for us. One thing I would recommend is bringing your own spices, seasonings & tin foil.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Spacious

Plenty of room for our large family. Great views. We enjoyed the firepit and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shauna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Galena Getaway

Six of us enjoyed our stay! Spacious rooms and wonderful hot tub, thank you! A couple oddities were the main floor showers weren't intuitive to turn on and stumped us, and the rules stated we needed to use plastic glasses in hot tub but there weren't any. Also would've been nice to have a few basic staples like Pam spray or oil, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L., Cedar Falls, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gelena Getaway

overall impression very good. Main floor bedroom with attached sitting room had one floor vent that was putting out warm air when the A/C was being used - had to close that vent entirely to keep the warm air out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024