Title: Briarstone Inn | Historic 7-Room Inn w/ Private Baths | Walk to Downtown Galena Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Briarstone Inn | Historic 7-Room Inn w/ Private Baths | Walk to Downtown Galena ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113600000/113590700/113590608/b4954bc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113600000/113590700/113590608/2040f17c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113600000/113590700/113590608/e775ce9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113600000/113590700/113590608/fc5dc69b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113600000/113590700/113590608/a26aa554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Briarstone Inn | Historic 7-Room Inn w/ Private Baths | Walk to Downtown Galena provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroom323 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Briarstone Inn | Historic 7-Room Inn w/ Private Baths | Walk to Downtown Galena Stay in the heart of Galena at Briarstone Inn—historic charm just 1.5 blocks from Main Street. Built in 1838 and refreshed for modern comfort, Unit 3 is a private suite with its own ensuite bathroom, smart TV, mini fridge, and Keurig—perfect for couples, solo travelers, or a friends’ getaway. Guests enjoy shared lounge and outdoor spaces, including seating areas and a firepit, all within steps of boutique shops, great dining, and Galena’s top attractions. UNIT #3 - PRIVATE ROOM WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM • Located on the 2nd floor with a view of Spring Street (Hwy 20) • 1 Queen Bed with a high pillow-top mattress • Private ensuite bathroom with premium Calvin Klein towels • Smart TV with streaming capabilities • Mini fridge and Keurig coffee & tea setup • Historic accents like period wallpaper & a vintage-style quilt WHAT YOU'LL LOVE: ✔ One of Galena’s oldest inns, full of original charm ✔ Fast, friendly, and responsive A&D Rise Getaways hospitality ✔ Sustainable personal care products by Public Goods ✔ High-quality linens, bedding, and towels ✔ Free Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee & tea, and board games ✔ Unbeatable location just a short stroll to downtown SHARED SPACES & OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Enjoy access to our inviting shared living room, ideal for relaxing, reading, or playing games. Step outside to enjoy the firepit, hammocks, and outdoor seating areas—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Note: Indoor fireplaces are currently inoperable. GUEST ACCESS: Guests have access to: • Their private ensuite room (Unit 3) • The shared indoor living room • All outdoor seating & firepit areas • Free off-street parking directly next to the inn EXPLORE THE AREA • Main Street Galena – 1.5 blocks away: shopping, dining, and art • Chestnut Mountain Resort – 16 minutes: skiing, snowboarding & scenic overlooks • Dubuque, IA – 22 minutes: dining, shopping, and entertainment • Local adventures – Golfing, wine tasting, trails, balloon rides, and more within 30 minutes Check out VisitGalena.com to explore more ideas and events. A&D RISE GETAWAYS EXCLUSIVE ADD-ONS: Customize your stay with our signature A&D Rise Getaways add-ons, available once your reservation is confirmed: • Grocery Pickup Service – Arrive to a fully stocked kitchen with your favorite essentials • Birthday & Anniversary Packages – Celebrate with decorations, treats, and surprises • Family Game Night Package – Snacks, board games, card games, and fun for all ages Add-ons are available in the guest portal after booking—just select your favorites! WHAT TO EXPECT: 🕓 Check-in is at 4 PM 🕚 Check-out is at 11 AM Thanks to our wonderful property owners and amazing guests, our places stay pretty booked up — which means our rockstar cleaning crew only has a short 5-hour window to work their magic between stays. If any flexibility opens up for your dates, we’ll be sure to reach out and offer it ahead of time. Otherwise, if you'd like a little extra time to ease in or out, we recommend booking the night before or after. 🔥 Grills & LP Tanks: Our owners generously provide grills at no cost. However, full LP tanks aren’t guaranteed. We do our best to make sure there’s at least 1/3 of a tank ready for you. If you need more, refills or exchanges are up to you. ✨ Starter Kit: To help you settle in, we provide: • 🧻 One roll of toilet paper per bathroom • 🧼 One roll of paper towels (If you’re staying longer or with a group, you might want to bring along a few extras just in case!) Thanks so much for understanding — we can’t wait to host you! 😊 ADDITIONAL FEATURES & INFORMATION: • WiFi: High-speed internet throughout the inn • Pet-Friendly: No • Washer & Dryer: Not available on-site, local laundromat 1 mi away • Parking: Free off-street parking next to the building • Check-in/Check-out: Check-in is at 4 PM, check-out is at 11 AM • Accessibility Note: Bedroom is on the second floor NEED MORE SPACE? This is Unit 3 only, one of eight private rooms at Briarstone Inn. Traveling with a group? You can book multiple rooms—or the entire inn—for a fully private experience. Let us know and we’ll gladly help you plan! We look forward to hosting you at A&D Rise Getaways @ Briarstone Inn—where history, charm, and comfort come together in the heart of Galena. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 323 square feet ## Similar properties ![Irish cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61520000/61517800/61517759/1d68f8be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Irish Cottage Inn & Suites Galena - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa 9.4 Exceptional 1,217 reviews £108 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=61517759&PinnedHotelID=61517759&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209400/1209342/983fa696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa Galena - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 366676 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.41312%2C-90.43348&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mlrpUlz4-xDlijN-1v_kg9yiu2k=) Galena, IL #### What's nearby - Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Old Market House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Grant Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Belvedere Mansion - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Grant Home - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bread & Vine - ‬7 min walk - ‪Galena Roasters - ‬10 min walk - ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Grape Escape - ‬12 min walk - ‪Kaladi's Coffee Bar - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Briarstone Inn | Historic 7-Room Inn w/ Private Baths | Walk to Downtown Galena pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Briarstone Inn | Historic 7-Room Inn w/ Private Baths | Walk to Downtown Galena located? > Located in the heart of Galena, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Sculpture Park, Linmar Gardens and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Briarstone Inn | Historic 7-Room Inn w/ Private Baths | Walk to Downtown Galena Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Easy to access the room, wifi worked fine, glad to have parking. We appreciated the mini fridge in the room. ##### Heather S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cute and cozy and walkable to main strip. Kept up well. ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, easy walk to Main Street. Very nice and clean room! ##### Dawn Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joey W. 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### galena getaway The stay was wonderful the host and property was amazing, however VRBO has something screwed up had trouble logging into my reservation from my Phone. I will be contacting Vrbo directly. but all ended well and the stay was great Thank you Danielle for a great weekend. ##### Joey W. 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