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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 41262 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Old Market House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Galena, steps from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House. .This vacation home is 32.3 mi (51.9 km) from Mississippi River and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Belvedere Mansion.
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What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dowling House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Blacksmith Shop - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grant Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Owl House Private Downtown Home - An Elegant Oasis with Reserved Parking

WELCOME HOME! Your own historic house just steps away from all Main Street Galena has to offer. Comfort and luxury awaits you in this 1840’s home, with everything fresh & clean - the way we like it when we travel! Special touches abound, like E&O soaps & shower gel, luxurious linens and towels. Dwell in comfy furnished and decorated spaces upstairs and down, and enjoy the sweet little porch and patio out back. We've approached every detail as if we're moving in tomorrow, all for you to enjoy!



Now with a reserved parking spot! 



An 1840's Historic Home in Downtown Galena



  • An Elegant Oasis - Right in the Heart of Downtown, now with a reserved parking spot. 
  • You'll be happily surprised in the level of comfort and luxury awaiting you.
  • We've meticulously approached every detail of this home as if we're moving in tomorrow, so all you have to bring is yourself!
  • Reserved Parking Spot, plus on street parking
  • Bicycle lock anchor in the Back Porch
  • If you decide to cook the kitchen is fully equipped.
  • The bedroom is a King made with fresh linens, perfect for hitting the snooze button.
  • There's also a Queen Sofa Pull-Out on main level
  • 50" Smart TV
  • The house is wired for Music! You can enjoy Sonos music upstairs or listen to our nostalgic collection of records in the Rock Room downstairs
  • Record Player and Vinyl Collection
  • Coffee, Tea Selection, Cream & Sugar
  • Kitchen Island with seating for 3-4
  • Dining Table with Seating for 4
  • Outdoor Seating Area and Screen Porch
  • WIFI: Fiber Optic Fast
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Heating, A/C, and Gas Fireplace
  • Steps to great history, shopping, nightlife, and sightseeing
  • Fresh & Clean - The way we like it when we travel!
  • Personal Touches like
    • E&O Soaps & Shower Gel
    • Fine Linens and Towels
    • Gluten-free Shampoo and Creme Rinse
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers a stereo.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,262 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
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

Property is also known as

529104

The Owl House Private Downtown Home - An Elegant Oasis with Reserved Parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAUL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Owl House is exceptional and we had a fabulous time. We enjoyed listening to albums on the turntable downstairs (Sonos soundbar upstairs was really nice too) and playing games next to the electric fireplace on a chilly night. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable and we loved waking to the bird's quiet, happy chirping in the trees outside. Communication with the host was excellent and the house was nicely stocked and beautifully decorated. The location was perfect for checking out the shops and restaurants and we were able to park right in front of the house. We stayed here for a girlfriend's weekend and none of us wanted to leave. Definitely the best VRBO experience we have had. Thanks for making our girlfriends weekend memorable, relaxing and so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G., Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness
Our hosts were very helpful and the Owl House was an excellent combination of cozy historical home and modern amenities. The location was great, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place, but heating inadequate because it was cold outside. Parking was great. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Owl House rates in the top few VRBO's I've stayed in. The decor, cleanliness, details and location could not be better and I highly recommend you grab it if you can!!THANK YOU for your excellence in caring for this unique property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently Located. Beautifully renovated and decorated. Always a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K., Hartland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property!

We had a wonderful stay in this home. Check-in was easy (and offered earlier than expected) and parking was readily available on the street. The neighborhood was quiet and quaint, with super friendly neighbors, and walkable to everything. The house was as expected, with all the comforts of home, including coffee, water, and tea! The bed was comfortable. The best part was the amazingly cold temperature downstairs in the crazy hot weekend we had (105 degrees). I would recommend this property 100%!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
This little house was perfect for us. It was nice to be able to leave the hustle and bustle of the main shopping street yet close enough to walk to everything. We had street parking right in front of our house. We walked to everything so our car did not move until we got in it to come home. It was a wonderful weekend get away for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Lovely little house a short walk to shops and restaurants. Very nice amenities. Only issue was the parking, but that's going to be the case for any property in the area. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Owl House

Great place super close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience and stay

We absolutely loved the “Owl House” from the cleanliness, homey decor, and the best hosts we have ever had. Communication was easy and thorough, and our hosts made our stay so comfortable with their stocked kitchen, personal touches and details
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Everything Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam & Brianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in prime location

The Owl House was perfect for our girls weekend trip. It was beautifully decorated with all the amenities we needed plus some. It was very comfortable and just steps from downtown for all of the restaurants and shopping. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall stay in Galena

We enjoyed our stay at the Owl House and would definitely go back next time in Galena. Hosts were very accommodating and wanted to make sure we had a good time. They were very responsive when we asked questions. The house is located 1 block above Main Street where all the restaurants and shops are located. Very convenient. Hosts had dining recommendations which were all good plus gave us advice on local bicycle trails as we hauled the bikes with us. As it turned out staying during the weekdays was a bonus as the crowds were down. Hosts included coffee for us to brew, water in the fridge and a few snacks to munch on. 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the walking access to shopping, restaurants, and historical properties. The property was in great condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Everything about our stay at the Owl House was perfect.. Location was easily walkable to Main Street where there are shops and restaurants. House has historic bones but modern amenities and a cozy feel. Stocked with all we needed for our stay: coffee, snacks, water and other drinks. We really enjoyed the library where we listened to some great music on the record player…brought back some special memories. Appreciated the attention to detail and would definitely recommend this home. Already thinking of returning for a girl trip 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Fabulous property with incredibly thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Owl House is perfection!

Pristine, clean, trendy, tidy little house just steps to town. Our family loved the wonderful time at the Owl House. Great communication and support from the property managers. Comfortable beds, high end toiletries and wonderful snacks included. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We had a great time at the Owl House. It was clean, and perfect for the two of us. We loved sitting on the sun porch/dining area. We loved the snacks and drinks that were provided, and the souvenir owl. We played a few records, sat in the screened in porch, and just hung out. No complaints. Parked on Friday and walked everywhere in Galena. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

Perfect home for a weekend getaway, location is a short walk to downtown making it very convenient. The home is very clean and nicely decorated very welcoming as soon as you enter the front door. Will definately be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Owl House in Galena is a Gem!

Gorgeous vintage property with modern amenities in the perfect location. We will definitely stay at this property during our next visit to Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekday Escape

My stay at the Owl House was perfect! I stayed during the week and there was good parking available. The house is stand alone, not connected to another property, so it was nice and peaceful! The hosts were incredible and very accommodating. I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Relaxation

Jayne and Chris were wonderful to work with and the Owl house was perfect for 2!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2023 stay at the Owl House

Great property, super amenities and location is perfect to walk
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023