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

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A spacious living area with leather sofas, a large rug, and a fireplace.
An aerial view of a resort with a large pool area, multiple lounge areas, and a building with a unique roof design.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, a second-floor balcony with a railing, and a fireplace in the background.
A large wooden cabin with a deck and a fire pit in the foreground.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and modern appliances.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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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
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪48 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 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grant Home - 8 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 9 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Dowling House - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 24 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eager Beaver Bbq - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jack’s - ‬10 min drive

About this property

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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.

Discounted Golf - Guests may purchase paper golf vouchers offering preferred rates and tee-time benefits at Eagle Ridge Resort’s The General, North Course and South Course. Vouchers must be purchased before your stay and mailed to you prior to arrival. Please contact us well in advance for details.

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.

As our guest, you’ll have access to the Galena Territory Owners’ Club, featuring indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, waterslides, a kiddie pool, fitness and game rooms, basketball and tennis courts, playground, WiFi, and more. You can also enjoy Lake Galena, the Shenandoah Riding Center, and miles of hiking trails throughout the Territory. Good to know: The home may not have enough amenity cards for your entire group. Additional passes are available for $5 per day. Amenities may have additional fees, seasonal hours, or occasional closures, and availability is not guaranteed.

Important Booking Information: A 30% payment is due at booking, with the remaining balance automatically charged 14 days before arrival. At that time, the reservation becomes non-refundable and dates cannot be changed. A rental agreement will be emailed after booking and must be signed within 48 hours. The primary guest must be 25 or older and present for the entire stay. Because our cancellation policy is firm, we strongly recommend travel insurance, available through CSA at booking or up to 15 days before arrival. All payment amounts and due dates will be clearly outlined in your rental agreement.

You’ll receive a link to your Guest Guide at booking with everything you need for your stay. Your entry code will appear under the Welcome tab 3 days before arrival. Early check-in is not guaranteed and can only be considered the night before or morning of arrival. Your Guest Guide will provide details on how to request it.

Please Note: We have 2 exterior cameras facing the driveway
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 internet access and 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
  • 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 200 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 204 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue for what I needed. Communication was great, very responsive and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect and Huge House

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: Everything was perfect and I would highly recommend for large groups. Beds were comfy, ensuite bathrooms were huge. Hot tub was 104 when we got there and easy to operate. Grill full of propane and also huge. Two ovens, plenty of plates and silverware. Downstairs really cool with the bar and table games. Great location to The General (.4 miles). Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Management Retreat

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

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, huge, well appointed house

This house was gorgeous and gigantic loaded with all the amenities you could ask. Really enjoyed our stay - thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home! My family and I enjoyed our stay. The home was fantastic and well maintained!!

My family and I were very pleased with this home. It was beautiful, clean and many upgraded amenities. We definitely recommend staying at this property!! We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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