Title: Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! 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 home # Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! Holiday home in Scales Mound with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89790800/89790797/709a06c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89790800/89790797/a9592423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89790800/89790797/5b9bf205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89790800/89790797/ce9bc6f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89790800/89790797/a91e4599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the rustic charm of this beautiful church near Galena, complete with a private master suite and deck overlooking Jo Davies's county. Enjoy modern amenities like a 2-car garage, gas grill, secret garden perfect for summer weddings or viewing the night skies from the fire pit. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! This gorgeous church hosts up to ten guests. A private master suite with its own deck overlooking the beauty of Jo Davies’s county just outside of Galena. Coming in the winter for skiing? No problem! Just drive into the 2 car garage connected to the church. Summer wedding? There is an amazing secret garden to say your vows. A fire pit for toasting marshmallows and viewing the night skies. A gas grill for tasty steaks. It’s all yours…modern amenities…historical features…and whenever you want; you can ring the church bell! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### 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 - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96850000/96844700/96844675/496d1387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Farmhouse Retreat, Climb lighthouse, Acres to explore, Dogs ok, Amenities! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.484776,-90.35002&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DtibGrnmfP%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40U%40SBU%40SBUBS%40SBUBSDSBSDSBSDSDSDSDSDSFQDSFQDQFSFQFQHQFQFOHQHQFOHQHOHOHOJOHMJOHOJKJOJMJMHMLMJKJKLKJKLKJKLKLILILIJILINGLILGLGNGLGLENGLENELENCLCNGNALCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FLAN%3FP%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNBLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHJHLHLHLHLJJJLJJJLJJJJJLLHLJLJLJNJJHNJNHLJNHNHNHNHPFNHPHPFNFPHPFRFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDRDRDRDRBRDRBRDRBRBT%40RBRBT%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%3FT%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTAR%3FTARATARCTARCTCRARCTCRETCREPCRERERERERERGPERGPEPGPGRGPIPGPGPIPINGNIPINININKNINKLINKLKLKLKLILMLKJKJMJKJMJKJMJMHMHMHKHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODMDOBMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40Q%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAOCOAMEOAOEMEOCMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMIOGMIKIMIMIMIMKKKMKKKMKKKKKMMIMKMKMKMKMIOKMIOKOIOIOIOIQGOIOIQGQGQIQGQGQGSEQGQESGQESESESESESCSEQCSEUCSCUASCSCUASCUASAUAS%3FUAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oQTtdQOkol86vBUijAYS5XFxuS0=) Scales Mound, IL #### What's nearby - Grant Park - 14 min drive - 9.8 miles - Old Market House - 14 min drive - 9.8 miles - Belvedere Mansion - 14 min drive - 10.2 miles - Grant Home - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles - Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 24 min drive - 17.9 miles #### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬16 min drive - ‪New Diggings General Store - ‬7 min drive - ‪lawrence's pub n eatry - ‬13 min drive - ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Old School Saloon - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! located? > Situated in Scales Mound, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Galena Golf Club, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Dowling House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa B. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful & Great for Family We came for college graduation and this was perfect for family to gather and celebrate! It was beautifully decorated and well appointed with everything that we needed for our stay. ##### Melissa B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen S. 25 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Booked this place for a weekend girls trip. Such a cool and unique place to stay, and very close to town. Comfortably fit 8 people. Hosts were very friendly and easy to reach! ##### Kristen S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elda Q. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay! Our family enjoyed visiting Galena and staying at this beautiful and unique converted church. We found the home very clean when we arrived and very comfortable for the 2 nights we visited. Amazing views of the sunrise and nighttime stars from the deck. Plenty of room for our family of 9 and a dog to enjoy. Our hosts were very accommodating and quick to reply to all our questions. Would love to come back and stay at this house. Definitely and highly recommend this place! ##### Elda Q. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonia 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful experience on this historical property! The owners were absolutely terrific and accommodating! Will most definitely return! ##### Antonia Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie D. 20 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful weekend getaway We enjoyed our weekend stay at this historic and recently renovated church! The 3 bedrooms were perfect for our sibling adventure. We are 3 couples in our 60's and traveled to Galena for a weekend getaway and the location was perfect, just a quick drive to a rural area NE of town. The renovations are beautiful while still keeping some of the history of the church intact. We had plenty of room in the great room and kitchen area to socialize and the 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms were perfect for us. The views from the decks were great and I'm sure would be even better in the summer and fall with the tree colors. The self-check in process was smooth and it was clean and newly renovated. We are always up for adventure and staying in church was a fun experience. Don't hesitate to book this great property, especially if you have a desire to ring an old fashioned church bell! ##### Julie D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma M. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place to Get Ready for Wedding What a beautiful property! We would love to come back and enjoyed having such a peaceful place to stay while we were getting ready the morning of for my wedding. Spacious, well decorated, and the host was accommodating! ##### Emma M. 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