Title: Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit 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 cabin # Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99244800/99244780/w3262h2173x2y0-fb0f838a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99244800/99244780/6f2b9c58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99244800/99244780/d065ce0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99244800/99244780/38e36820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99244800/99244780/3eae4515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Galena Haven Tree House, an octagon tiny house nestled in the woods, offers a serene escape with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private hot tub. Warm up by the indoor gas fireplace or unwind in the Japanese soaking bathtub after exploring nearby Lake Galena and hiking trails. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Gym - Pool - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit Enjoy this unique "tree house" - an octagon tiny house, surrounded by the woods! Galena Haven Tree House! 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom to enjoy the views of nature all around, with floor to ceiling windows! Private hot tub in the back of the home looks into serene woods! Decorated in Mid Century Modern style, to celebrate this unique home, we combined modern comforts with fun flash blacks. Read a book by the indoor gas fireplace Enjoy our record collection or use our cool 1950s radio to listen to music, or switch to Alexa for modern streaming Enjoy the indoor pool (community pool part of the Galena Territory) or outdoor seasonal pool. Relax in our unique Japanese soaking bathtub Enjoy fall colors or watch snow fall! We have a collection of bird feeders to see a wide variety of birds. See wildlife such as deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks and more. Or head to town and enjoy fabulous restaurants, adorable shops, learn about historic Galena, or hike with goats! So many wonderful options to enjoy around the home! You will also have access to Lake Galena (boating and fishing lights) Outdoor space: \-New hot tub seats up to six, available year round. \-Deck has nice seating, cooler, and views of the woods. We also have an outdoor firepit, surrounded by woods (wood provided) \- Approx 500 ft from nearest neighbor (minimal visibility when leaves on trees, more in winter) \-Hot tub Living room: \-Record Player, Alexa, 1950s radio \-Smart TV (no cable) to stream \-Lots of games, books, magazines \-Beautiful wooded views Bedrooms: \-First bedroom has a queen bed and an attached bathroom. This bathroom includes a Japanese soaking tub (large enough for most adults) and shower. New memory foam mattresses in both bedrooms. \-Second bedroom has a king bed. Second bathroom is across the hall and includes shower/tub. \-Both bedrooms with smart TVs Kitchen: \-Kitchen is small but very functional- stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with icemaker \- Full sets of dishes, pots, pans, silverware, etc. Home has coffee pot (percolator and drip coffee maker). \- Cotton Candy Maker \- Coffee- Percolator and Drip coffee maker \-Wifi is fiber and can easily stream on multiple devices/video conferencing etc Other amenities in The Galena Territory- \- indoor community pool \- outdoor community seasonal pool \- Pontoon, kayak and fishing boats also seasonally available for rentals. \- Indoor exercise room, outdoor tennis courts, indoor basketball court, billiards, ping pong and many other games are also available at the Owners Club \- Amazing golf options also available Location: \- 5 min from Owner's Club (pool, gym, etc) \- 10 min from wineries \- 15-20 min from downtown Galena \- 20 min from Chestnut Mountain \- 10 min from hiking with goats/goat yoga \- 15 min from Elizabeth This home (we think :)) is awesome but may not be for everyone. \- There is an approx 100 yrd walk down a sloped, paved path from where you park to the home. From there you walk up 7-8 steps to the home. We can't guarantee in winter it will be shoveled. \-Also, this home has a spiral staircase to get to the lower level of the home, where the hot tub is located. The staircase is not suitable for young children, and there are wide gaps between rails that a child could squeeze through. (Our older kids (7 and up) love the home, but please be aware of this before booking). You can alternatively walk to the hot tub from the path in front of the home if you wish to avoid the stairs. We do have a security camera (audio and visual) that faces front of the house down the path/stairs up house. No smoking of any kind allowed on the property The house is surrounded in woods. Expect some bugs outside and occasionally inside. Just being honest- property is not perfect but we LOVE being there ;) Dogs are welcome if well behaved. Extra pet fee will apply. $65 fee for dogs. Must be well trained. No cats please (family member with allergy) Family managed property :) We are so excited to host you! Parking is free, and on the property. Smaller washer and dryer in the house in lower level (down spiral stairs) You will have the entire house other than small locked owners closet. We are family owned home. We will share our cell phone upon booking in case issues arise. There isn’t easy public transportation so you will need a car. Uber is only sometimes available. There is plenty of free parking. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Indoor pickleball court - Kayak - Outdoor pickleball court - Table tennis - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sledding 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 - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There is a staircase that is not safe for young ch ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b62516x ## 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%7C42.39802%2C-90.31351&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hm9mUu31NCh-EhutJrtyUpq76G8=) Galena, IL #### What's nearby - Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - Grant Home - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles - Belvedere Mansion - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles - Grant Park - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles - Chestnut Mountain Resort - 33 min drive - 19.6 miles #### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Galena Roasters - ‬16 min drive - ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Grape Escape - ‬17 min drive - ‪Galena Taphouse - ‬17 min drive - ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit located? > This family-friendly Galena cabin is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Linmar Gardens and Grant Park. West Street Sculpture Park and Apple Canyon Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madelyn 12 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time! We had a great time relaxing over our spring break. ##### Madelyn Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom G. 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great stay in this secluded property. Private yet 10-15 min from great downtown food and shopping. Property had everything we needed and host had great communication. ##### Tom G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devin H. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Devin Our stay at Galena Haven was fantastic! Our host was extremely kind and attentive for any information or questions. The property is beautiful and made for the most perfect, cozy stay. The location is great, quiet and secluded but easy to access from the center of town! ##### Devin H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel G. 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Trip This retro cabin in the woods is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and quiet outside of the main strip without being too far. We loved the unique feel of the place and the extra fun amenities. This place made “sitting at home during vacation” feel restful and fulfilling! This was our first time to Galena and we will definitely be back. Thank you! ##### Rachel G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vonda V. 15 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We were so impressed with the stay and how accommodating our host was. The house was so fun and unique and very homey!! We enjoyed the atmosphere of the woods and the privacy. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. It was perfect! ##### Vonda V. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcy S. 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay for nature lovers Loved the privacy of the house. The hot tub was fantastic. Check in was super easy. The house was adorable and decorated like a step back in time. The host is great!! She truly cared if her guests were enjoying their stay or if they had any problems.. pet friendly!! ##### Marcy S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan B. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Galena Getaway Experience It was such a great experience! We saw wild turkeys, chipmunks, and birds of all shapes and sizes. There was a total benefit to have passes for the Galena Territory. It was close to downtown Galena and close to other attractions Galena has to offer. The property is very quiet and clean. We will definitely be coming to this property again!! ##### Megan B. 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