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*NEW* Modern Hilltop House of Galena

Vacation home in Galena with kitchen and balcony

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Experience serenity at Hilltop House, nestled in a tranquil nature environment with a river view. With three levels, each featuring a bedroom and full bathroom, unwind in this peaceful retreat that's just minutes from downtown Galena and Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

*NEW* Modern Hilltop House of Galena

Hilltop House invites you to relax in a tranquil nature environment at a home situated on 1 acre of densely wooded lot with a river view, just minutes from downtown Galena, Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort, Mississippi River, multiple golf courses, spas and much more! The house is located at treetop level on a private hill with three levels, each with a bedroom, living area and a full bathroom. The main floor has a beautiful modern kitchen/dining area, with fully screened porch allowing enjoyment of the outdoors without the bother of insects.
Amenities include: cable tv and internet.
There’s an added layer of safety with the exterior security camera too.

There are outdoor security cameras for safety.

Holodays require a 3-night minimum stay unless written approval given from hostess.
Holiday booking at end of year cannot be 12/26-12-31 unless permission received from hostess. Must include at least 12-25 and/or 12/31.

Unless communicated via VRBO messenger with hostess prior to arrival, no early check-in or out is available AND a fine of $150/hour up to 4 hours will be assessed or a full night rate after 4 hours of you do not receive permission. Communication is key, and many times I can offer early or late accommodations if you ask.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

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

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

Holidays and weekends require 3 nights stay
Please remove shoes while in home

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

Property is also known as

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*NEW* Modern Hilltop House of Galena
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About the neighborhood

Map
IL, Galena

What's nearby

  • Galena Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Grant Home - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *NEW* Modern Hilltop House of Galena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at *NEW* Modern Hilltop House of Galena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *NEW* Modern Hilltop House of Galena?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *NEW* Modern Hilltop House of Galena located?

Situated in Galena, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Galena Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Old Blacksmith Shop and West Street Sculpture Park. Old Market House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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*NEW* Modern Hilltop House of Galena Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Great experience

Was a perfect experience for what we were doing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Great Property

Really easy process. Great getaway with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marisa T.

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

It was a nice place to stay for a short weekend.

We enjoyed our stay. My only suggestion would be to have some outdoor furniture to sit outside on the porch. Otherwise it was a nice getaway. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Long autumn anniversary weekend

It was beautiful autumn weather with gorgeous fall colors The house is beautiful and Danae could not be more welcoming and helpful The house is spacious and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Perfect Weekend!

This is exactly what my husband, 4 kids and I needed for a long weekend away! It had enough space for us all, and the property was great. The screened-in wrap around porch was a favorite element. It’s cool that the house has 3 levels. We are adding this property to our getaway rotation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Galena stay

We had a wonderful relaxing time at this beautiful home Danae could not have been more helpful Shopping and attractions in both Galena and Dubuque was great! Otto’s is an amazing spot for breakfast/brunch!! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B., Naperville

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

Winter Weekend Away

Denae is a wonderful hostess! The house is very clean and was a great place to stay for a last minute getaway with kids.

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Great hill-top home

Home was in a nice location to area amenities, clean, and had a great sledding hill for the kids. There was a rather steep graded driveway hill that made it tricky with recent snowfall. Just keep an eye on the weather and be prepared if snow was in the forecast. Great home and experience overall. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great balance

We enjoyed our weekend here. It provides the balance of being away from civilization with only being a short drive away from downtown Galena. We spent some time in Dubuque as well which only a slightly longer drive away. The large hill outside the house is great for a hill workout if that's your thing.

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Covid remote get away

We were looking for a place to get away with another couple that was remote and yet accessible to Galena. The home met our expectations! It was a great place to relax, cook, catch up and was within minutes of kayaking, biking and shopping. The owner was accessible and quite responsive. We would highly recommend this home for your next getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

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

Birthday Weekend

Had a surprise birthday weekend for my husband with 2 other couples from out of town. House was perfect for 3 couples. There is a bedroom, bathroom and sitting area on each floor so we each had our own space. The screened in porch was great for corn hole so we could play late into the night without worrying about mosquitoes. The only downside was poor wi-fi for our music but its out in the country and surrounded by quite a canopy of trees so I'm sure it is pretty difficult to to obtain good service. Owner was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Alice K., Chicago

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

A wonderful respite from the city

We were looking for a last minute get away from the city and we enjoyed our time in this lovely house. Danae was very responsive to any questions we had. We brought our own comfy outdoor chairs to sit in by the fire pit and enjoyed roaring fires most evenings, and mornings we sipped our coffee on the enclosed wrap around deck. We also appreciated how spotless the place was. We were very comfortable and happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

MJ w.

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

Everything we hoped for

property was beautiful. Host was extremely helpful. Would definitely rent again.

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Would stay here again!

We were looking for a quick getaway and this place did the trick! The place was clean and in good shape and the owner was such a delight to work with. She gave us very personalized suggestions for things to do in the area. We had a last minute booking and still the owner was extremely responsive and helpful regarding our requests. We look forward to the next time we can visit!

10/10 Excellent

Anatolii G.

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

excellent

nice and quiet area if you are tired from big city...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aileen B.

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

Suited our needs perfectly!

We were a group of five friends from different states, gathering in Galena. This house offers a nice central living room/dining room/kitchen area, with a bedroom on the same floor. That is very helpful for anyone who cannot do many stairs. There are two more bedrooms - one upstairs with a living room and bathroom, and one down stairs with a living room and a bathroom. The separate areas allowed people to be together, or to get away to read a book, which was really nice. The owner was extremely fast to respond to all questions, and helped us figure out some things to do and places to eat. She also had snacks and a drink to greet us on the counter as soon as we walked in! That was very welcoming. The drive up to the house is gravel, and steep towards the top but we had absolutely no problem getting up it. The house feels secluded with all the trees around it. We especially liked that. I would totally recommend renting here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019