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A large, multi-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a stone wall.
A spacious living area with a staircase, large windows, and a dining area.
A dining room with a large table set for a meal, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.
A large, multi-story house with a well-maintained garden and a paved driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 104000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪49 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 15-minute drive of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Washburne House Historic Site. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Grant Home and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Grant Park.
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Grant Home - 9 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 10 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 35 min drive - 31.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Galena's Kandy Kitchen - ‬14 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.

Tower House | Heated Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub + Views

Saltwater pool heated to 86° through Oct 31! Your hilltop resort: soak in your private outdoor pool and hot tub, warm up in the outdoor cedar sauna, and stargaze in a certified Dark Sky community right from the observatory tower room! Watch epic sunsets by the outdoor fire pit or curl up by the indoor fireplace. Minutes to Chestnut Mountain and downtown Galena, this 4BR/3.5BA escape offers sweeping views, space to spread out, and rare privacy. You'll be counting the days until you're back.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a hot tub, a pickleball court, and a sauna.
Guests will find features like onsite parking and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 2,202 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Pickleball
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis

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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 2202 lbs per pet)

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 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
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 Registration Number 25952

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Tower House | Heated Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub + Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with easy to get to location. Host was very responsive to questions we had. Wonderful getaway for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas

Great place to stay, hot tub and sauna were excellent, and great view out the back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house had a great time, very clean

Nice House very clean well maintained would rent it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The home was expectacular! We had an amazing and relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, clean and well equipped

One of the cleanest Vrbo’s we’ve stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Weekend Getaway

This has property everything you need for a great vacation! Pristine and private outdoor space. Clean and spacious inside. Comfortable beds.
View of the valley
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Escape

Beautiful property and very kind hosts. The house was even better than we could have imagined. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location
Pool was great but house was a little outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip with college friends

The house was perfect for our group! Very comfy beds, lots of room to spread out, gorgeous spaces…we loved it all! The kitchen was well stocked; the only thing we thought was missing were wine glasses. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

60th birthday celebration in Galena!

The house was beautiful with plenty of room for all of our guests! We had three generations that gathered in Galena to celebrate one of my sisters 60th birthday…a great time was had by all! We would definitely stay at this location again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spaces and fabulous views

Our stay was wonderful! The home was comfortable with lots of space. The favorite space was the “tower” room. The views up there were incredible!! Our host, Ron was very accessible and made sure we had what we needed to have a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing

I almost don't want to mention how amazing our vacation was at this property. The house and location were top notch, the backyard was incredible and the communication with the host was some of the best we've ever experienced. It was truly paradise for us and we will 100% be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

Spent my 50th birthday with my friends in this beautiful place! Loved it! So much to do, well decorated and super clean! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool vistas and scenic views

Very nice and accommodating for a family gathering. Lots of space yet plenty of privacy in the many different rooms that offer guests places to retreat for solitude when looking to get away from the crowd. We went in the fall but look forward to a return in the summer to use all of the outdoor activities that are available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A special place that does not disappoint

A luxurious home with an attentive host. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, spending time in the pool or the hot tub and playing games or star gazing at night. A verymemorable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girlfriend’s trip

This property is beautiful & very accommodating! It is about a 13 min drive into downtown Galena, but it is so very nice! 7 of us, High School Girlfriends had a wonderful time & plan to book this property again next year! The property owner was responsive, in a timely matter, to all of our questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded our expectations!Absolutely beautiful inside and out.The floor plan of the house is perfect, the best stocked house we have ever rented, never a need to buy more TP, paper towels, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, even shampoo and shower soap was supplied. In addition to the expected rooms, living room dining area, large bedrooms, screened in porch, there are some bonus rooms that made this home extra special. A sweet library off the living room and a tower room at the top of the house for great views and amazing night skies.The landscaping was beautiful , and the salt water pool , the best! It was too warm to use the hot tub and sauna, but they would be great in the cooler months!The location is very convenient. Downtown Galena is only 10 minutes away.And Ron, the owner, went above and beyond in sharing information and responding to any question almost immediately.What more can I say?We have fallen in love with this very special home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway in Galena Territory

Tower House is a great place for a family vacation. It’s cozy, bright and comfortable. With bedrooms located on all three levels, it provides guests with space and privacy. The main level has plenty of gathering space that spills out onto a large deck with great views. The property is clean and well maintained and comes with a completely outfitted kitchen. The location is quiet and beautiful. I highly recommend Tower House.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Ladies Girls Weekend 2024

This beautiful home was perfect for us. Ron is the nicest, most accommodating host you could ask for. Stunning home with lots of space and views from every room. We enjoyed everything, the screened in porch, the sauna, the whirlpool, the grill, the fire pit, and the most spectacular Tower room. We will definitely be back. For all of it…and the incredible sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Our stay at the Tower House was amazing. We enjoyed everything this house had to offer; hot tub, sauna, games, family dinners. The house is very spacious with plenty of room for the entire family and provided the ability for the kids to do “their own things” throughout our stay.Ron was prompt with answering any of our questions prior to our stay. Since we were arriving later in the evening, he left the lights on to welcome us.We would recommend the Tower house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time well spent

Way to short
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and versatile house

The house has a beautiful view while offering total privacy. The layout of the house affords lots of room to gather but also cozy private spaces. As the earliest riser in the family, I loved drinking my first cup of coffee on the private upstairs deck. This house will be doubly spectacular once the inground swimming pool is completed. Unfortunately we were too busy with the kids to enjoy the hot tub or sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised!

We rented this house for a 4-night stay to celebrate my dad’s 85th birthday. It was exactly what we had hoped for. We had the fireplace going every night, stayed in and cooked two of the nights, and had movie night each night. The convenience store a few minutes from the house had everything we needed but forgot to bring! The house was super cozy and comfortable. The check-in process was a breeze and communications were timely. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a nice little getaway with the family or large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place for 3 generations

We had a perfect 4-day vacation there. It is a beautiful house in a great location. There was room for all nine of us to play together and also to find a space for some alone time. We hung out and relaxed. We cooked together in the well-stocked kitchen. We played games in the house and on the large area of mowed grass. The kids swam and played in three pools in the owner's club. The adults used the work out room and the tennis courts there. We went horse back riding at a stable a short 8 minute drive from the house. We want to come back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Home & Great Views

We love visiting the Galena area. This home is perfectly situated in the Galena Ridge Territory area. The property and home are very well kept and there is ample space for a family to relax. The outdoor space is wonderful and the warm pool and hot tub are terrific. Plenty of land for kids to run around too. The bathrooms and kitchen are not new but extremely well kept and clean. There was ample key items like dish soap, detergent, toilet paper, pool towels. Many places skimp and this place did not! It’s little things like this that go a long way!! We loved it here and intend to visit again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024