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The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena

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Steps from Galena's downtown Main Street, this 1820s vacation rental home combines history with modern comforts. Enjoy the back deck overlooking Main Street, relax with central air conditioning and high-speed WiFi, unwind to board games or a disco light show on the Bluetooth stereo.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.

The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena

Just steps from Main Street in downtown Galena, this beautifully rehabbed 1820s vacation rental home sleeps up to 7 people.

There is 1 reserved parking space for guests.

The kitchen is fully stocked with pots & pans, dishes, toaster, blender, Crockpot and more. There is a standard coffee maker. Coffee/tea and cream are provided. There is a washer and dryer (and detergent) if you need it for your personal use. Don't worry about washing the sheets and towels. That's my job :)

Enjoy the back deck that overlooks Main Street, central air conditioning, high-speed WiFi, board games, disco light, Bluetooth stereo and a streaming-ready/smart TV

There is a king bed in the master bedroom. The second bedroom upstairs is more of a loft setup and has 2 XL twin beds (no door and serves as access to the master bedroom). There is a twin bed (with an additional trundle) in the main floor bedroom and the living room has a sleeper sofa.

Bedding, towels, soap, shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer and an iron are also provided.




Property amenities

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please note that VRBO isn't set up to collect the city occupancy tax of 5%, so that will be collected at some point during your stay. Thanks!
To prevent fraudulent bookings, I will ask you for a scanned copy of your driver's license or other photo government ID before I confirm the booking.
Guests must agree to $500 in property damage protection. VRBO will NOT charge your card unless documented damage occurs during your stay.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note that there is a staircase to 2nd floor

Events

No events allowed
Parties are OK if the occupancy is kept to 7

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Note from host: Parties are OK if the occupancy is kept to 7
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

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Visit our Galena travel guide
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop
    Old Blacksmith Shop
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Galena featuring a house and heritage elements
    Dowling House
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Market House showing heritage elements and a house
    Old Market House
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galena which includes a garden, military items and heritage elements
    Grant Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Bread & Vine
    6 min walk
  • Vinny Vanucchi's
    5 min walk
  • Paradise Bar & Grill
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena located?

Located in Galena Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop. Old Market House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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The Downtown House - 1820s home steps from Main Street in downtown Galena Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAGNY P.

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

Charming house with a perfect location!

We had such a great time visiting Galena and staying in this house steps away from Main Street! Loved people watching from the deck. The house was clean, charming and everything we hoped it would be!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great location for ski trip!

Cute, cozy, comfortable house with a great location. Stayed with my family for a few days to go skiing at Chestnut Mountain. Less than a block from several restaurants, which was much appreciated after a long day on the slopes. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is in the absolute perfect location for a girls weekend, 1 block from shopping & restaurants. Around the corner from great LIVE music on Fri & Sat. Enjoyed the back porch for some R & R time before dinner. Walking the levy to Grant Park was also awesome! Can't wait to return!Lauren is one of the best VRBO hosts, I have ever dealt with, communicated quickly. Shared suggestions, everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Girls weekend

Perfect for us 6 girls.. so close to the main strip, was able to walk everywhere. House was adorable & clean. Would recommend/stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

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

Great Location

A cozy home with a great location. Host was responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

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

Girls weekend

The home is perfect for a Galena getaway. Close to shopping, restaurants and Galena events.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Girls Weekend

This property was in a perfect location. It was very clean and had many great updates. I would recommend this property for anyone who wants a fun girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY G.

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

Perfect!!!

House and location can't be beat! Lauren is an excellent host! House was immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

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

Great house, greater location

Perfect location in downtown Galena a short walk to shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The house was perfect for my family of 5 with a bed for everyone. We cooked Thanksgiving dinner in the well stocked kitchen and had no problem finding whatever utensil or pot/pan that we needed. The house was very clean and stocked with towels, soap, shampoo, etc... We will not hesitate to rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John and Kay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and handy place - walked everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee K.

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

Wonderful host

The home was beautiful and spotless. Lauren was one of the best host we’ve had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in and out were seemless. The house is super clean, adorable and had all of the amenities and then some. The owners thought of everything. We also spent a lot of time on the cozy back deck. We love visiting Galena and will definitely rent this amazing home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee N.

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

Lovely Home. Great location

Stay was wonderful. Lauren and Dan were wonderful hosts. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent U.

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

Downtown house in Galena.

Very nice property!!! Very clean, close to downtown & had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karlene G.

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

Great stay!

The place was perfect for our group! Close to everything! A bonus was the dog next door who was a sweetie! (Miley)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

50th birthday get away

This was the perfect property for us. Once we arrived and parked the car we didn’t have to drive anywhere. We were able to walk Main Street and we were located just steps from several of our favorite restaurants and wineries. We enjoyed the fact there were enough beds for all of us and 2 bathrooms as well. The house was very well stocked and we enjoyed the extra blankets and pillows for movie night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

Perfect place for a getaway. Beautiful house so close to downtown.

For our second annual family lady’s trip to Galena we decided to stay at Lauren’s house. The house is beautiful and cozy with enough space to accommodate all seven of us and two babies. We were within walking distance of the downtown strip, I was shocked at how close we were. The house had a coffee pot, board games, and a tv we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Lauren was friendly, responsive, and left easy instructions and information for us. There was a cute back porch perfect for people watching and blowing bubbles. Parking was easy to find and being so close to everything none of us moved our cars the entire weekend because we didn’t have to. Everything about this place was great. I would 100% stay here again and I actually probably will.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Girls Trip Advenfure

We thoroughly enjoyed this house. Check in was easy and were offered a late check out due to the owners schedule, which we had not requested. How nice! The house is so very cute, well equipped, and we felt right at home. We couldn’t have asked for a better location as we were shopping and spending most of our time downtown. We were just a couple blocks from the main shopping h and dining areas. The bedroom layout worked well for us 4 girls, and we could have easily had a few more in our group. The two bathrooms are small but have all the updated amenities you would need. We highly recommmend this home and would reserve again. Oh, did I mention the disco ball!!! Thank you Lauren for putting together such a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Comfortable and clean

Lauren’s home was very clean and nicely furnished. Air conditioning was set just right with fans in each room for more air flow which was helpful in the upstairs bedrooms. The kitchen was stocked well with appliances and utensils. Great location for heading down to the Main street in Galena. Lauren gave tips for parking and bypassing construction. We enjoyed our stay in this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Birthday

The house was amazing! Location was perfect. Lauren was a pleasure to work with. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

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

Wonderful House

We stayed here for a girl's weekend. The house was spotless and Laureen was wonderful to work with. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Charming!

We loved the experience of staying in an very old house just a couple of steps away from Main Street and all the Christmas activities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great house in a great location!

This house was very nice for our girls’ weekend in Galena! Parking was easy and readily available and everything on Main Street was within walking distance. The house was well stocked with everything we needed and very clean too! The disco ball made our Saturday night even more fun! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Very nice house in a great location!

House had everything we needed. It was clean, spacious, and in a great location to the shops and restaurants/bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Bachelorette

Great host, great property, great location! A+++
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021