Games room

Reviews of BIG 5BR/5.5BA on quiet wooded lot with all ensuite baths, Hot Tub, Screen Porch.


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 122 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Men’s long weekend.
One of two houses for an annual friends’ getogether. All amenities and features were as advertised. The bedrooms and en suites were clean and comfortable. The living area was attractive and welcoming. This was definitely a great choice for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
55th Anniversary Celebration
All of our immediate family (children & grandchildren) attended our weekend celebration with the exception of one grandson who was out of the country. The property was perfect for us. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and yet plenty of room to gather as a group. The group enjoyed the hot tub, the foosball table, the outdoor grill and the beautiful scenery. I don't think we could have chosen a better place for our celebration. The entire family was very pleased with all aspects of the property. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couple getaway
Beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
Very comfortable home with LOTS of space. We all enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Winter Getaway
My entire family (parents, siblings, children and dogs) spent the weekend at this wonderful family home in Galena. The space was so warm and welcoming and allowed for our large group to all eat, visit, and comfortably be together. Each bedroom having an en suite bathroom was such a game-changer in order for each family to have their own space and privacy. The weather was quite cold and snowy, so we were not able to enjoy the outside amenities, but a trip into town and also to the Owner's Club to swim made up for it. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mattern Family Getaway
This property was a perfect fit for our family group of 9 adults and 1 toddler. The setting is beautiful and the home is spacious and welcoming. I was able to reach the owner easily and quickly with questions. Thank you for a lovely stay in rural Galena!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Perfecf for our family. We enjoyed the house and the holiday festival in galena, may become a holiday tradition
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanmarie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
This house is beautiful and perfect for a larger family! We absolutely loved the rustic (very Galena) feel of the home. Everything was clean and organized- especially the hot tub! Property manager was very responsive and check in was simple, we were even able to get in early! We loved using the fireplace and the kitchen was smaller but was able to handle our cooking for 8 people! Hiking in the area was lovely. We had the SMALLEST of complaints. We wish that real soap dispensers were provided rather than just hotel mini bars of soap. We also had to go out and purchase dish washer detergent because none was provided. We also wish we had an extra roll of paper towels! The only other thing I would note is that you will want to be prepared if you’re bringing a toddler into this home. The stairs to get to the lower level in the house are very steep and the railing around it has wide openings at the bottom that a child could easily slip through. The basement is well furnished and you could certainly just hang out down there! This is no fault of the property owners and did not effect my rating of this home, this is just a note to any families traveling with small children. We absolutely loved staying here and would recommend it and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review and for staying at my home. This home is inspected and licensed by our county every year, and the stairway meets or exceeds all applicable safety requirements. Also, I compared the measurement of the height of the stairs to some of the newer homes I rent, and the measurements are the same, so it is no more or less steep than the stairs in newer homes. Also, there are handrails the entire length of the stairway. Likewise, the openings at the bottom also meet all applicable regulations. There is a picture of the stairway on our listing. This review triggered a safety investigation by Vrbo, and after reviewing all the data, they found that the stairs and the railings are in compliance with their safety requirements. Thanks again for your review and for staying at my home.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend stay
This was perfect for our sibling reunion. Large dining table for us to enjoy meals together. Very peaceful and good communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Celeste C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies weekend
2nd weekend at this lovely home for my friends and me. Lovely house, the fireplace is the main attraction and you cannot beat private bathrooms for each bedroom. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Atlantic, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We were in Galena for an annual friends/family outing. A few of us have been to Galena before. However, it was a first for all of us to see the fun parade. Lots & lots of people. We wished we could have spent more time at the house. We choose a different destination each year, and everyone had a great weekend—very unique town to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena Territory home
Good amount of open space. Plenty of room for our family. Surprised by steep driveway and steps down to front door. Overall nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying at my home and for leaving a review. In our listing, right near the top, we tell potential guests: "There is a paved and lighted driveway with a parking area just big enough for six cars and a set of lighted concrete steps from the parking area to the home. There are 10 steps down from the driveway to the house. Still, the entire stairway spans over 50 feet, so this home may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues or a desire to have a short walk from the car to the front door of the house." Thanks again for choosing my home and for leaving a review!

10/10 Excellent

Maurine B., Urbandale, Iowa (a suburb of Des Moines, IA)

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip! Thanks for hosting us
5 retired friends traveled to Galena to celebrate life Great accommodations, I did leave a note on the counter about coffee pots - both hardly worked. It took 2 hours to brew a 12 cup pot in the coffeemaker and something is wrong with the one cup brewer But EVERYONE had a great time and the accommodations and location were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
Thanks for letting me know about the coffee pots, but I wish you had called me that morning because we keep a new in the box coffee pot in each home. I'm glad you worked through it though. Thanks again for letting me know!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Away
Fantastic House with lots of bedrooms/bathrooms and great communal spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
The house was absolutely amazing. The owners were great and very responsive before our trip. The hot tub worked great. They left notes for how to work everything and made sure everything was ready for us upon arrival. It made for a perfect weekend with no stress from when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., MOUNT PROSPECT

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Galena's Eagle Ridge area
This was the perfect place for our extended family (e.g. kids and grandchildren) to stay and experience all the nice sights and activities that the Galena territory has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
My extended family - Grandparents, adults and kids and a dog - really enjoyed staying here. The house was in a lovely wooded area which felt very private. It was clean and had everything that we needed. Kitchen was well equipped. Hot tub was really nice. The host Tracey was quick to respond to any questions. I would recommended this house to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House + Host
This house was the perfect size for our group. It's a bit far from the pool, but was easy to drive to. Drove to the paths by the Lake. Was able to buy extra day passes for the amenities for our guests with no problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a reunion!
This spacious house offered great spots for our group to gather - from the deck to the screened porch to the living room, we had comfortable spaces to hang out and catch up. Enjoyed the outdoor pool at the owners club too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
Our whole family enjoyed the screened in porch and beautiful setting. Close to Galena and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yuliya B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible stay
House wasn’t clean at all Neighbor wasn’t nice We sing happy birthday and neighbor call police. We rented house not stay inside for all day. Rules want provide before stay We not happy at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
This property has 102 reviews and a 4.85-star out of 5-star rating. The house was clean. It's always clean when a guest arrives. This guest is filing a poor review because they got a visit from our security patrol during their stay, but they caused the problem. A security officer responded to a noise complaint at the house at 2:00am and observed the guest and her party playing loud music outside, screaming and yelling from the upper deck to the people in the hot tub below. They were instructed to shut down the party and go inside for the night. I went to the house the next day, and the guests denied making any noise, even though the officer observed it. They did, however, promise to stay inside the house after 8:00 that night, and they did. There were no noise problems the next night. They didn't mention any issues with the house's cleanliness to me. They also left the place clean and orderly, which we appreciate. Our guest rules are always sitting on the kitchen counter when guests arrive. In any event, it seems common sense that you don't play loud music, scream, and yell outside in the middle of the night.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering for wedding
Wonderful home to reunite multiple state family members. Each bedroom with an ensuite was a wonderful plus. Entry stairs was a bit of an adventure for older relatives but once in the home, we enjoyed the open floor plan for visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So clean
The location is perfect, quiet cul de sac (I don’t know if I spelled that right) There are things I don’t prefer, like I like a harder bed and the master king was soooooft. But the house is great. Every bedroom has a bathroom which is wonderful. The decks are nice, it’s a quiet location with nearly no traffic and plenty close to the owners club. I would totally stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Beautiful home perfect for friend looking to get together and enjoy Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and cozy home
This was a wonderful property for our family. Despite the chilly weather, we had a great experience. Clean home, convenient location, plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, nicely stocked kitchen, beautiful fireplace, and plenty of privacy. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful property and cleanly. We had a lovely time and recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Siblings trip
Wonderful house for an adult family gathering. Well laid out, stocked with cooking utensils, and very comfortable. The parking area could be tricky with large vehicles and the walkway/stairs down to the house can be tricky, but the owner was very upfront about that beforehand. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
We came in on a day after it snowed. The stairs from parking to the house were a little rough but they were cleaned of snow & salt was put down. The house inside was very bright and big. Beautiful fire place and our guests each had their own bathroom which was great! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and spacious home tucked in the woods
we traveled here to Galena with a group of 10. We were from several different states. We really enjoyed the home and found, especially that the bedroom arrangements were very fair and uniform. Each bedroom downstairs having its own bathroom was very pleasant and convenient. The upstairs master suite was very spacious. All of the rooms had a pretty decent view of the woods outback. The large dining room table was perfect for meals and for playing games. We particularly loved the fireplace and the tall ceilings with many windows that lead in a lot of light. Overall, this place is fantastic and we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had a great time during our stay. Everything was perfect for our family ski trip. Would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete (Prakash) T.

Liked: Cleanliness
On last day there was water leak near the kitchen sink which was a little inconvenient.
Owner was appreciative of the information. But problem was not fixed before we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
Thanks for staying at my home and giving it a 5-star review. I'm sorry that the water leak caused you some inconvenience. I replaced the kitchen faucet the day after you left. I would have replaced it sooner, but you reported that everything would be fine for the rest of your stay (it was Saturday afternoon and you left Sunday morning). I'm sorry if I misunderstood you. Thanks again for the review.

10/10 Excellent

joe b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena getaway
Beautiful home minutes from downtown Galena! Excellent views and hiking in the Galena Territory!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 sibs get together
Nice layout. Clean. Works well with 5br and baths. Had good living areas and spaces. In general the furnishings could use updating - dishes, flatware, etc. dishwasher water line leaked under sink some. Sink in Winter br didn’t drain well at all. Walking on sidewalk after leaves fell was tricky - steep front yard. We were all above 65 urs old but were able to make it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay.
Very comfortable home. Each bedroom having its own bathroom was great. Would rent again as well as recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house, may be most appropriate for families
House was clean, could use some updating. Due to the outside walk approach was not conducive to older people. Needed more railings on steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
We enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and had plenty of room for all of us. One thing that would have been nice to know ahead of time is that getting from the driveway to the house requires going down a long, multi-level sidewalk. Maneuvering it was a little difficult for a family member who was on crutches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Had a very nice trip to Galena. The house was perfect for our large group. Plenty of room, screen room was great, everything you need in kitchen. Nice that you can use pool at owners club too. Owner responded promptly to requests. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Huge deck area with a forest as a backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Roberta S., Washington DC

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of deferred maintenance
The property is a great design but there are a lot of deferred maintenance and some cleanliness issues. Property manager is nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Thanks for your review. Although you did not find the house completely to your liking, you were a delightful guest and I enjoyed our conversations. We pay close attention to all comments made by guests. Thanks again for your review.

8/10 Good

Andrea Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Getaway!
Our group had a very nice stay in Galena this weekend. Weather didn’t cooperate with us so we were grateful for the clubhouse activities for the kids. The house is great, very spacious and the beds were comfortable. I gave this 4 stars only because the washer/dryer and oven broke right before our stay which wasn’t the most convenient but the property manager was fabulous and accommodating to our group. Things Happen! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Hi, thanks for your review and for staying at my home. I'm glad you enjoyed the house! The guest that left the day you arrived broke the glass on the oven door and we're sorry you couldn't use it, but the new glass panel has arrived from the manufacturer and it'll be installed next week. We're replacing the washer and dryer. Thanks again for your review and for staying at my home.

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent home to stay.
We had a great time. Everything was as advertised with the house and it provided us with an ideal place to call home for those days and provide us with a base to share in some activities. We wanted a laidback, nice place to enjoy our family - that is what you provided. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot for a group vacation
We had a great time here! Our large group of four families plus dogs fit very comfortably. We had plenty of room to spread out and relax. We loved the hot tub and hanging out on the back deck. The screened in porch was great for evening when the bugs were out. We had a few minor things come up during our stay and the owner replied extremely quickly to get everything taken care of. We would definitely return, and highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Overall, we had a great stay at this property! It's a great spot for a family or friends reunion. Plenty of seating, games, and space. Also, the hotub, porch, and deck were clean and well maintained. Our friend group had such a fun time, along with our dog!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
This was a great place for my friends and I to stay. We appreciated that there were numerous rooms with a queen sized bed and they all had their own bathroom. The hot tub was a great addition! It was very clean and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

David C.

Crane Review
Squirrels in the attic caused a problem. Found several spiders in the house and on our clothes. Nice screened porch in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
This was a perfect house for our weekend away for 4 couples. Each bedroom had it’s own en-suite bathroom which were clean and convenient. The main floor was set up nicely to spread out and relax, and we made use of the awesome screened in porch with the beautiful wooded setting. We all said we would come back when the opportunity arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
The property was gorgeous and clean. The only issue we had is it could use a new fridge and dryer. Other than that we had 12 people stay and there was plenty of room for us all. Bonus the hot water never ran out!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi, thanks for staying at my home and for leaving a review. I've sent you a message to find out what you found wrong with the refrigerator. The dryer is an older model but it is in perfect working condition. Thanks again for staying and for leaving the review.

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Weekend
This was my first time renting through vrbo. The whole process went seamlessly. Our family had a wonderful time together and the house also had enough room for everyone to have their own space. We’ll be doing it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Grandma and Grandpa, 3 kids and spouses, 4 grandkids ranging in age from 5 to 8 - we had a great time together. The kids kept asking for another night and enjoyed being with each other in the house and at the rec center. The entry steps were a surprise and a bit of a challenge for Grandpa's bad knee and one of the grandchildren with a disability, but the snow stayed away and we made it. This would also be a beautiful spot in the spring, summer, and fall without the threat of snow and ice. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family retreat
The main floor master suite combined with the lower level bedrooms each with their own bathroom was ideal for our group of older parents and adult children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022