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Premier 8 BR Home-The Eagle's Nest! Hot Tub, Game Room, Fire Pit!

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TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms10 bathrooms12000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

Located in Galena, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Grant Home. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Grant Park and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Washburne House Historic Site.

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Grant Home - 8 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 9 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Grant Park - 9 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Dowling House - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Summit Food & Spirits - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. - ‬9 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.

Premier 8 BR Home-The Eagle's Nest! Hot Tub, Game Room, Fire Pit!

The Eagle's Nest was designed for corporate meetings/events, golf/ski groups, and destination family and friend gatherings. The Jo Daviess County overnight maximum occupancy for The Eagle's Nest is 16 people (including children). This home is NOT pet-friendly.

The Eagle's Nest is the largest private vacation rental home in the area with its extraordinary 12,000-square-foot interior.  It is one of the most exclusive and sought-after premier vacation rental properties in Galena. It is a one-of-a-kind "must-see/must-stay" property. As you enter the great room on the main level, you immediately feel the spaciousness and luxury. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural lighting and panoramic views of our surrounding wooded acreage. The great room's focal point is the floor-to-ceiling limestone wood-burning fireplace (wood supplied). The warmth of leather furniture surrounds it, as well as sizeable distinctive area rugs and natural hickory hardwood floors. To the left is an intimate library nook. The main level has an open-concept floor plan with twin dining tables (seating for 16) and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. The L-shaped granite counter (seat 12) is perfect for buffet-style serving. Step out onto the 115-ft. main-level wood deck (tables and seating for 16), where you will find a 52-inch gas grill. Enjoy your favorite beverage, a barbeque, and the outdoors.

The Eagle's Nest has 8 bedrooms: 4 bedrooms on the main level and 4 bedrooms upstairs.  Two bedrooms on the main level near the kitchen are handicap accessible, each with one king bed, a walk-in shower, and a soaking tub.  The remaining 6 bedrooms all feature 2 king beds. Every bedroom is decorated with Galena-themed décor, custom coverlets, pillow shams, and window coverings with a room-darkening feature. You will find extra blankets, down comforters, and pillows. Each en-suite bathroom has a jetted tub, two sinks, and a walk-in custom-designed tiled shower with 9 ft. ceilings. There is ample room in the lower level (4000 square feet) for your group to enjoy games, movies, and more.  The room has a 70" HD TV, pool table, poker table, air hockey, foosball, and ping-pong table. You will find a 27' bar with (seating for 13), three pub tables (seating for 12), a bar sink, dishwasher, beverage ware, an additional full-size refrigerator, and, available for your convenience, a laundry room. The southwest wall opens to the 70'patio with 4 double sliding glass doors. This will welcome guests onto the furnished patio for alfresco drinks and dining.  Enjoy a walk on the designated path through the private wooded property, or gather your friends/family and play volleyball on the sand court. At the end of your day, enjoy the eight-person hot tub under cover in the gazebo located just off the patio or roast marshmallows over the open firepit. Please note there are exterior security cameras at this property.

When you book a home with us, we will require 30% down; this is a payment, not a deposit. The total balance is due 14 days before check-in. If you cancel before the 14 days, you will receive the first payment minus a $35 cancellation fee. At the 14-day mark, your stay will become non-refundable, and dates cannot be adjusted. NOTE: You must sign an electronic rental agreement when booking. You must be 25 or older when booking and present during the entire stay. Your payments will automatically be processed to the card you place on file when booking. Our cancellation policy is not flexible. We highly recommend travel insurance. Damage Protection and travel insurance are offered when booking and up until 15 days before check-in.

**Check-in details are sent to the email on file three days before your arrival. These include the address, access code, and other pertinent home/area information. Early check-in is never guaranteed and can only be considered the night before or the morning of your arrival. The check-in details will cover this process. Check-in for this home is 4 p.m., and check-out is 10a.m.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pickleball court
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 12,000 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 10:00 AM

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, a first aid kit, 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

1929-268766

Premier 8 BR Home-The Eagle's Nest! Hot Tub, Game Room, Fire Pit! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

Awesome House for Groups

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is spacious, clean and has everything! You never need to leave. The hot tub was especially great and the beds are really really comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

Perfection!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We visited in January to celebrate my 50th birthday. We had 8 couples so each had a room and bathroom. Everything was clean and comfortable. The kitchen also had everything you could possibly need. We had the best time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was good, there are no extras in the house (shampoo etc), you have to take trash with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Spaans Sibling Connection

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a beautiful, spacious house for our siblings and spouses to all come together, reconnect, relax and enjoy each other's company. We come from 4 different states and this is a great location for us. The property description is very accurate, the kitchen is stocked well with serving trays, dishes, pans etc. It was all very clean and sparkly when we arrived with unique little touches throughout the house. The bedrooms all have their own theme and the decorations are amazing! My one sister went from eoomto room just admiring and enjoying all the themed decorations! It was so fun!!The property managers answered and addressed any questions we had very promptly. I would definitely recommend this place! In fact we are trying to reserve it again for our next Sibling Connection!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Our group of 15 loved the house! The location was perfect, and the home was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The basement area was a big hit, with a great selection of games to keep everyone entertained. It had everything we needed for a wonderful stay, and everyone had a fantastic time.”
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Excellent Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was spectacular! It was a perfect place to hold a retreat. The house, the amenities, location -- it was all perfect. In addition, Linda was a huge asset in the planning and beyond. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Another wonderful stay

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second year that our family stayed in this big, beautiful home, and we had a wonderful time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away for a big group!

Beautiful house. Great getaway with lots of option for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Dighton Family

All around great place! Lots of space and room for our whole family. The bedrooms were so nice and each family had their own privacy and individual bath. Recreation area was a favorite and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for family reunion

We loved our stay here! The home was beautiful with plenty of space for everyone. The owners, Bill and Sue were very good to work with. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Excellent winter weekend getaway! !

Our family skiing trip/reunion was so wonderful because of our stay here. The place was so spacious and big enough to accommodate us yet still warm and cozy. We hope to come to this getaway every year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

guys weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, no issues whatsoever with our stay. Very convenient access to Eagle Ridge courses.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Celebration

A wonderful facility for a family reunion or birthday celebration weekend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eagle's Nest

This was our second time renting, absolutely beautiful !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eagle’s Nest Galena Review

This property was spectacular! The accommodations were great, the location was great and the owners were available and responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Retreat

Really enjoyed our stay. The house is well laid out for our purposes and is an annual getaway.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for Large Groups

Really enjoyed our weekend here. The house is amazing and 2 minutes from the General Course. Perfect for large groups with plenty of amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Guys & Golf Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a great place that comfortable hosted all 12 of us for the long weekend. Accommodations were even nicer than we expected and getting to all the courses couldn’t have been easier. We’re likely going to make this an annual trip!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Management Retreat

Great place to take your group and get away for two days!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Getaway

Great place to stay for 12 guys on a golf trip. Very clean, plenty of room and a great setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

Wonderful Place

This is a beautiful home. Very clean, well maintained and beautifully decorated for the holiday. We have stayed here several years and it is always a great weekend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Excellent house, highly recommend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience all around.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic with a capital F

There is nothing more to say than this place was FANTASTIC! The amenities, the decor, the bedrooms, the things to do - FANTASTIC!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Beautiful house and setting. We enjoyed the fire pit and family time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Great House For Large Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Three generations of my family had a wonderful long weekend in the Eagle's Nest. The eight large master bedrooms, each with its own lux master bath, were a big hit. The large main floor and downstairs gathering spaces were perfect for all of us to relax and enjoy the weekend. The management company was great and very responsive to all our questions.