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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

Property class: 4

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A large, historic house with a well-maintained garden and a gazebo.
A cozy living room with a round table, red chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A formal dining room with a round table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.
A cozy porch with wicker furniture and a potted plant, overlooking a lush garden.
A billiards room with a pool table, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $266
$240 nightly
$266 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Explore the area

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605 S Prospect St, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room (Bess)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

Single Room (Bess)

  • Hill view
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room (Viola)

A traditional bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a patterned rug.

Single Room (Viola)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room (Amanda)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a fireplace, and floral wallpaper.

Single Room (Amanda)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a chair, a fireplace, and a mirror.

Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

A traditional bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a red sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Galena

When you stay at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast in Galena, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 10-minute walk of West Street Sculpture Park and Linmar Gardens. .This bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Belvedere Mansion and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Washburne House Historic Site.
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What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market House - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dowling House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grant Home - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 9 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1855
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Galena
Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast
Steamboat House Galena
Steamboat House
The Steamboat House Bed Breakfast
The Steamboat House & Galena
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Galena
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Galena

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! It was a short walk to the Main Street, breakfast was delicious and Carol was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and breakfast was amazing! Very cool house with a great history, convenient to shopping on main street. Loved having wine time in the library.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! Room was very clean , exceptional service, coffee, wine, snacks! Carol is an amazing host and prepares a great breakfast! Would definitely go back. Thanks Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfasts were phenominal with the french toast croissant simply to die for. The rooms were very comfortable and the location was within easy walking distance of the main street with shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Steamboat is a beautiful old home. Parking is onsite. The host, Carol, is very nice, and her breakfasts and table settings were delightful! The B&B is located on a hill close to Main Street, we walked to dinner one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the experience was wonderful. Carol was very accommodating and the breakfast she provided was very good. This was our first time at a Bed and Breakfast and we really enjoyed it.
We stayed in the Bess room which had a screened balcony
Screened balcony off our bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was outstanding everyday!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely and very convenient B&B. Easy walking distance to Main Street with plenty of period furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and service were great. The house and rooms were clean.I would have liked more than one bottle of water per person for a two night stay. The hot tea,coffee and cookies were nice but there weren’t mugs to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, the host Carol was fantastic and all the small touches this b&b has to offer were so thoughtful. Highly recommend and will be staying here for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, felt like a step back in time. Kind and thoughtful hosts. The little touches like coffee service, cheese and wine happy hour, fresh cookies in the evening, were much appreciated. The breakfast was amazing! Convenient parking in the rear- we walked everywhere and let the car sit during our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this bed and breakfast! The place was spotless, cozy, and beautifully maintained. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. Breakfast was delicious and thoughtfully prepared each morning. You can really tell they care about their guests’ experience. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the steamboat house was SO much fun. The other people staying were lovely and the innkeeper and her daughter were so sweet! They were so accommodating, made amazing breakfast, and the space was just gorgeous. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place, staff wonderful! Breakfast meals were fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean place. Cheese and wine in the evening. Coffee tea set up nightly and in the morn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful staff with easy check-in/out. Enjoyed the evening wine and cheese along with late night cookies and hot drinks. Coffe available right outside the room at 7:30. Short, 10-15 minute, walk to shopping and restaurants. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Bed and Breakfast close to all the shopping. Breakfast was astounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downtown Galena is a 2block walk. The rooms were beautiful and very quiet. Breakfast was fantastic also
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was excellent and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022