Title: Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=89846922&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and indoor pool ## Photo gallery for Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong - Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games (Galena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89850000/89847000/89846922/77c370be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong - Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games (Galena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89850000/89847000/89846922/a6f3a50f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong - Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games (Galena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89850000/89847000/89846922/a84e5c91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games (Galena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89850000/89847000/89846922/w1140h868x0y7-c7d5f839.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games (Galena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89850000/89847000/89846922/f0d9a7a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this 4-bedroom haven, where a new hot tub, ping pong table, and fire pit await. Enjoy the serene surroundings of a quiet neighborhood on 1.5 acres with access to Galena Territory's pools, tennis courts, fitness center and trails. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games Perfect getaway pet friendly house with 4 bedroom,4 bath home with new hot tub, ping pong table and fire pit it is a great place to enjoy time with your family and your pet on this stay .The house sits on 1,5 acre lot in very quiet neighborhood .Great for running around with your pet or playing a fun yard games .Enjoy the sound of the creek or catch horseback rides through the trees on the trails behind the home. All the guests of the house gets passes to Galena Territory Associated to enjoy indoor ,outdoor pools ,tennis courts ,basketball , fitness center ,fishing ,boating ,over 24 miles of trails and a game room. The house is located 1 mile from the Shenandoah Riding Center ,11 miles from downtown Galena and 13 miles from Chestnut Mountain. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Table tennis - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94958400/94958343/e76302a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Hot Tub + Game Room: Galena Territory Home The Galena Territory - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=94958343&PinnedHotelID=94958343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110710000/110705000/110704926/dfec0af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Resort-style Amenities: Home 10 Mi to Galena! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, is home to this holiday home. Grant Home and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound. Travelling with kids? Consider Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Galena travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galena.dx7956) [View more Holiday homes in Galena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galena-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7956-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C42.38298%2C-90.31332&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hfk6eP19EjdRXD0L4feSITxtZoE=) Galena, IL ### What's nearby - ![Galena featuring a house, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922901501/1a780dfd-1b47-42c9-bd2a-94ca267d6814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Belvedere Mansion 12 min drive \- 8.8 miles - ![Casino hotel and convention center by Upper Mississippi on calm misty morning at Dubuque Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106010/f5a97944-8518-4072-89b3-4ae659e2143b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Q Casino 36 min drive \- 29.4 miles - Eagle Ridge Resort Golf 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Chestnut Mountain Resort 26 min drive \- 18.3 miles - Diamond Jo Casino 33 min drive \- 27.0 miles ### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Sunset Grille 37 min drive - The Summit Food & Spirits 37 min drive - Woodlands Restaurant 14 min drive - Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. 18 min drive - The Country Store 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games have a pool? ### Is Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games ? ### What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games ? ### What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games ? ### Where is Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 17 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey W. 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun getaway This is our second time staying at this home! We enjoy how cozy it is and the friendliness of the host! ##### Lindsey W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen R. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip This was our second stay at the beautiful home. We booked it for a family get together. It was clean and homey, with plenty of room for 10 of us. We enjoyed the games, hot tub, and clubhouse access. ##### Karen R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher F. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family stay We had a wonderful time with family celebrating my Dad’s birthday. The family room downstairs served as a great “quiet” spot after lunch. We look forward to our next trip. Thank you again! ##### Christopher F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren C., Illinois 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend! We had a great time! 8 of us stayed very comfortably in this VRBO. Location was great, just a 15 minute drive to the downtown Galena area. We felt extremely safe. House was very clean and perfect for our girls weekend! ##### Lauren C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn F. 26 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent space Plenty of space, appreciated a bathroom for each bedroom. Living area upstairs was very bright and spacious. The yard was amazing for our Standard Poodle, he had a blast! The hot tub was in a convenient location for a cold weekend. Will definitely rebooked. ##### Dawn F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carleen M. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Operation: Relaxation! The Sweet Retreat was fantastic! What a great property in the territories. My husband and I recharged our internal batteries this past week. Hot tub was awesome and fire pit was fun. 10 out of 10, would recommend it for anything. ##### Carleen M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home in a great location Sorry we forgot to sign the guest book. We had a great time and the home is fantastic. There were six adults and we had plenty of room. Got to use the fire pit and the hot tub. Overall great weekend. Thank you so much. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen R. 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful setting, beautiful home! Our family of 10 booked the home for a ski trip. Unfortunately, the ski slopes were closed, so we spent our 2 nights and days at this house. It was everything the listing promised and more! We hiked around the area, enjoyed the hot tub, games and ping pong table provided, and visited the complimentary clubhouse. We look forward to returning next year! ##### Karen R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy L. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful get away. A quiet retreat with a lovely view. Far enough away from our cares so that we could relax, but close enough to town so we didn't need to cook every night. The host was responsive to a issue that arose and quickly had it resolved before it became a problem. We are already thinking about going back in the future. ##### Timothy L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful memories in Galena We spent our kids Spring Break here - ages 4-9 - and loved it. Anna was amazingly communicative both leading up to and during our stay. Upon arrival, the property was spotless, smelled great, and a few lovely treats were put out for our family (wine for adults, s’mores supplies for kids). Our intent was to disconnect with some space and quiet, but the technology in the house was also super helpful. WiFi was fast and TVs were great! Hot tub also a perfect add for the cooler March weather. Loved our stay and look forward to hopefully returning in the warmer Summer months. ##### Paul M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mona T. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### FAMILY TIME We stayed five nights and had a great time. House was clean and had everything we needed. We used all five beds and all of us thought our beds were comfy with no complaints. The Sunday Farmers Market was a nice extra right there in the territory. We used owner's club pool and galena city pool, both were very nice. Great little coffee shop in Elizabeth. Elizabeth has a nice splash for the kids and a bar with the best burgers. I think they called it Small Town. Galena is always fun with so much to do. It was really crowded on the weekend; Monday was much better. Tuesdays is the day when most things are closed downtown. Overall great trip. Only complaint were the knats when you were outdoors. We will be back. ##### Mona T. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brenda E. 20 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girl's weekend. Overall a great place. ##### Brenda E. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen n. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! Family of 9\. We loved all of the outdoor toys, the yard is huge with a volleyball net and fire pit with plenty of chairs. House is set up great for a big group. We have been to 7 different houses and this was our favorite! ##### karen n. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jeni R. 15 Feb 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend Very nice house with lots of space. Plenty of room for our extended family to gather. ##### Jeni R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mona T. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our second stay at this house. We stayed three nights in the fall. We enjoyed every minute of our time spent at the house. We played games on the huge kitchen table, napped on the screened porch, roasted marshmellows at the fire pit, played cards on the deck under the umbrella and visited the farmers market at the owner's club on Sunday. The house is clean, beds are comfortable and it had everything we needed plus. My grandson was sad; he did not want to leave. We would love to cone back. ##### Mona T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura I. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly Recommend We had a group of 10 girls who all loved this property! Beautiful setting, great amenities, excellent communication. Hope to go back with some family and kids in the future. ##### Laura I. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janusz B. 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shanties Awesome ##### Janusz B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn C. 31 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a Ski Weekend A group of friends and I came up for a skiing weekend at Chestnut Mountain and this house was the perfect home base! We had an amazing visit- the house was very clean, Anna was very prompt with responding to questions, and we had a great time using the hot tub and ping pong table. I would highly recommend this property and when we have our ski trip next year, would love to return to this house! ##### Kathryn C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house & kind owners The house is nicely laid out with a bathroom for each bedroom and a large living room area on both floors. The owners were prompt to respond to questions. This property allows small dogs so I was able to bring my senior dog. This does also mean there might be other pet dander in the home, my friend who is allergic to cats had her allergies flare up. We will definitely be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ---