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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms5 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Market House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪41 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 10-minute drive of Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Dowling House.

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Grant Park - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Old Market House - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Dowling House - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing Company - ‬10 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.

Cozy Winter ❄️ Vibes | Hot Tub*Fire Pit*Game Room*Coffee Bar*Stunning Sunsets!

Golfer? Inquire for(e) for details on our exclusive discounted Eagle Ridge Golf Passes.

We invite you to Vacay at Thunder Bay for your next Galena getaway.

Thunder Bay Ridge is a 3 bedroom / 4.5 bathroom home, sleeps up to 8 guests max. Please note, this home is not pet-friendly.

As you enter Thunder Bay Ridge, the first thing you’ll notice, aside from the views, is how bright, airy, and comfortable this home is. On the main-level, retreat to the sunken main living room featuring comfortable seating for all and a wood-burning fireplace – perfect space to enjoy a cold winter night with a fire or a movie night with entire family. For the cooks, the kitchen has everything you need to make all the meals for your stay, along with a gas grill located on the deck. And, for the coffee lovers, delight knowing that you have options – a Keurig and traditional coffee maker in the kitchen + a bonus coffee bar in the lower level with a Nespresso machine (bring your favorite Vertuo pods!), milk frother, and syrups to add your favorite flavors. On the main floor is one of the Primary bedrooms with a King bed and ensuite bathroom featuring a Kohler jetted air tub, and a deck to take in the morning views. Head on out to the screened porch to enjoy the sounds of summer bug free! Lastly, a half bathroom is on this floor so guests staying on the main floor will not need to share their bathroom!

Head on upstairs to find two more bedrooms including the 2nd Primary Suite featuring a King bed and private deck off the bedroom to take in the views, and a large ensuite bathroom with his & hers sinks, a separate toilet room, and makeup corner to get ready for the day. Across the hall is the 3rd bedroom featuring a King bed along with a twin bed, perfect if you’re traveling with a child; the 3rd bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom. At the top of the landing, you’ll find a desk to work from if you also need to work while on vacation.

Head downstairs to the family room for fun, games, and relaxation. Fire up the built-in linear electric fireplace to take the chill out of the air in the cooler months or some ambience while battling your friends and family to a game of pool, ping pong, Pong, or one of the many board games. The lower level also features a large flat screen TV with a fantastic sound bar – perfect for the kids to watch their favorite movie. Additionally, the sofa converts into a sleeper sofa for an additional sleeping area. There is also a full bathroom located off the family room featuring a rain shower and heated towel rack, perfect for those using the sleeper sofa or to rinse off before heading into the hot tub.

Located off the lower level family room is a hot tub that is available year-round along with a firepit and large backyard, perfect for lawn games such as corn hole or tossing the football around.

As guests of Thunder Bay Ridge, you will have access to the amenities of The Galena Territory Owners Club which includes an indoor pool (year round) & outdoor pool (available summer), fitness center, gymnasium; outdoor pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts; Lake Galena & Marina* – rent a pontoon boat for a sunset cruise or go fishing; miles of paved and unpaved trails; and Shenandoah Riding Center*. This home offers six (6) access cards for use of the amenities; additional day passes may be purchased at The Owners Club for $5 per person/day; access cards are required for those 5 years and older. *amenities require additional fees.

And, for the golf lovers, take advantage of our Corporate Golf Membership and receive discounted golf on the three spectacular 18-hole courses at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa.

This home features non-toxic soaps, cleaners, and detergent: ideal for those that embrace a safe, natural, green home or are sensitive to chemicals.

*We do not have a COVID or weather cancellation policy, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for added peace of mind.*

Property includes Ring doorbell and camera by firepit to ensure guest safety.
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 keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. 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

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 3,000 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

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

Rules

Guests must agree to and e-sign rental agreement. All names/ages guests to be provided to owner. Copy of drivers license must be provided. Refer to
agreement for max # of guests. Minimum age to rent is 25. No parties/events. If guests break any house rules, subject to immediate cancelation.
A Security Deposit hold is required prior to arrival of $500, and automatically released 7 days after checkout unless there is damage.

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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Cozy Winter ❄️ Vibes | Hot Tub*Fire Pit*Game Room*Coffee Bar*Stunning Sunsets! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! Beautiful views and accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We booked this beautiful house for a ladies getaway. The home home was everything we were looking for and more. The house is located in the Galena Territory and a short drive to the town center. The amount of stars opne sees at night blew my breath away. Only advice I would say is to bring your own coffee if you don't like flavored coffee. Definitely would book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is gorgeous. Game room and hot tub a added plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Chicago IL

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was immaculate, well appointed, and lovely. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom which made traveling with a group easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual mother daughter trip

This was a perfect place for a weekend getaway. It has everything you need you just bring the fun and the rest is here. Perfect bedroom and bathroom sizes to accommodate each group. The views our amazing and location to downtown and the territory is convenient. The process from finding this house to our last minute was flawless. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness

My wife’s birthday

We stayed here for my wife’s birthday with another couple. It was just as described. It was extremely nice and the hot tub was a great addition. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls birthday trip

The house and property are gorgeous! Very clean! love the location, close to town but yet in the country. Would stay here again. Enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thunder Bay Stay

House was beautifully decorated. Communication with property manager was very good. Enjoyed our stay and had a nice peaceful time. Love Galena and would recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay at 332 Thunder Bay Galena

The above property (Hot Tub, Sun Porch Amazing view) is really amazing. Our two night three days stay will be lifetime memories. Location, cleanliness of property, Hot Tub, living room, kitchen and other facilities are superb. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much to do!

We loved our stay! The hot tub was amazing. Nightly fires and s’mores at the firepit were fun. This is a lovely property with great amenities. Each bedroom had an en suite and all were similar sized (I typically find this difficult to find and my twins compete over rooms…this time everyone was happy!). Loved playing pool & pingpong with the family. Great memories were made. Communication was fantastic!! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariell F., Elkader Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

The property was just as advertised. Cooked many meals and they had everything you needed. Would definitely come back. Ginger and her team were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay and communicative host

Had a lovely stay. Everything was exactly as described.Got a nice call a few days before from Kristin explaining everything and making sure any questions were answered. Finding the place check-in was easy (note: google maps has the address slightly wrong... but it's just around the corner once you're there). Living space, beds, kitchen were all good. But the real star on a 0F evening was the hot tub! We had a wonderful time hanging out in the hot n cold. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year's Getaway

We spent the New Year Holiday at the home and it worked out great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

Love this home! 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 bedroom on main floor. Beautiful updated bathrooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

This home certainly had everything that we needed and then some. The view was absolutely gorgeous in the house was very, very neat and clean and quiet. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home to stay for a Girls Weekend

Beautiful home to stay with cozy and very clean atmosphere. Each bedroom has own bath which is so convenient for each gal. Loved the hot tub. Has beautiful views. Felt very safe in this home and the host was so accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunny Days and Peace Filled Nights

The house is elegant-- very tastefully designed and decorated and well organized. The windows and sky lights give a spacious feeling and you feel like you are outside inside. The view is beautiful. We enjoyed seeing the mist over the trees in the early morning hours. We came to just unwind. We had no schedule. It was a great retreat. The drawback to the house, if you are elderly, is 2 of the bedrooms are up a flight of stairs and one of the upstairs beds is quite high. I celebrated my 83rd birthday with my daughter and her friend at the house. It was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Just everything about the stay here was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariell F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Great ladies get away. Loved the location and views. House had everything we needed. Very nice and clean. Hot tub and fire pit were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Bettendorf, Ia U.S.A

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day get away

Perfect property with space and beautiful surroundings! We had an awesome time and loved cooking in the kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024