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House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails

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Relax in a hot tub surrounded by serene mountains and a peaceful winter landscape.
Explore the serene forest surroundings and discover the tranquil atmosphere of Caspian and Octagon.
Escape to a serene forest retreat with a cozy home nestled among lush greenery, featuring a path and tranquil surroundings.
Relax in this stylish bedroom with a large bed, ceiling fan, and TV on a wooden stand, plus a door to a bathroom.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a central island, dining area, and brick oven.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$1,843
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails

This listing Includes both a main House and an entertainment building..... SO TWO BUILDINGS.....40 feet apart. The house is two levels. FIVE bedrooms with two kings and six queen beds. 8 beds total, perfect for eight golfers. There is an on site hot tub. There is a 9 hole golf course on property, as well as ball fields, animals, hiking trails, fishing ponds, amazing views. The NAVY building is the private ENTERTAINMENT CENTER (art studio) It is 1500 square feet with 17 foot couch and 80 in tv, perfect for banquets and large dinners. You will have access to "The Galena Territory owners club," (seven minutes away) with indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, gym, horseback riding, pontoon boat rentals.

Property manager

Mark & Lyza, owners

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside away from doorways

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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: 14
Note from host: "The Studio" is ideal for weddings and banquets.
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
elizabeth, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 19 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Apple Canyon Lake - 24 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Grant Home - 28 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 28 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 40 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jack's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duallys - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪E-Town Coffee - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails on 2 Sept 2025 start from NZ$1,842.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails located?

Situated in Elizabeth, this golf holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Apple Canyon Lake, Apple River Fort and Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. Linmar Gardens and Eagle Ridge Resort Golf are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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House and party Barn on 300 acres, hot tub, 10 miles views, Private golf, trails Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler F.

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

Great spot

Such an awesome spot not far from Chestnut. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

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

Beautiful ranch

We had a fantastic stay! Joe, the ranch hand was wonderful and even gave us a ride around the ranch. Huge bedrooms, and the art studio building was so perfect for our large group. We look forward to coming back to the ranch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will R.

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

Great Escape

The place sat on a beautiful country acreage and was perfect for a guy's getaway weekend. Between the activities on site and the game shed, there was never a dull moment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

New Years Eve weekend away

A group of 4 families thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The property has pleanty of room for everyone to spread out. The art studio was a perfect extra space for our teenagers to hang out while the adults spent time in the main house. The hot tub was a great added bonus, as well as access to the Galena Area Owners Club with its indoor pool and gym. The scenery was gorgeous! The house was very well kept and extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branka K.

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

Friends

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A., Des Moines, USA

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

Fun Friend Reunion

Mark made sure he had a good combination to suit our large group of 14. We had an amazing weekend on the property, including a little UTV tour of the land where we got to see the various animals! Having the studio as a dedicated area to hang out with AC was a big bonus. Everyone had a comfy bed and the kitchen was perfect for big family-style meals. One day in and we were already planning to come back. Thanks for the hospitality and sharing your space with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

We will be back

We keep coming back to the properties on Brixen Ivy Ranch with different family and friends. This time there were 6 young adults at the house and it was perfect for them. Comfortable beds and large bedrooms and plenty of living space. They loved the new game room where they spent most of the time playing pool, Foosball and watching TV. The party barn next door was perfect for lounging around Saturday and watching football games. Also got 18 holes of cowboy golf under a beautiful sunset. Joe, the property manager, and the owner were very responsive answered all our questions about the property. At night we relaxed in the hot tub with spectacular views. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Great family get-away

Our family (ages 2 through 60) had a great time. There were twelve of us total, and there were more than enough bedrooms, plenty of space, amazing views, peace & quiet, and A LOT to do on the ranch - even more than we expected. Having the second building for games was a bonus. The grandkids LOVED the animals - had to walk down to see them multiple times a day! I'm not sure what they liked more, the animals, or talking to Joe! Great communication, very friendly and helpful - Mark got us tee-times at Eagle Ridge. We made use of the passes to the owner's club for swimming, tennis, and the exercise room. This location made our stay in Galena memorable and relaxing. Thanks so much for hosting us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

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

Great stay for large groups! Gorgeous area! -- Plan to use this house again next year

So much space! 8 beds spread out over 5 rooms in the house. Hot tub wasn't super hot and fridge wasn't super cold, but overall our stay was great! I would recommend bringing more towels! Washer and dryer help, but their just isn't enough for large groups. House has nice updates. The shop next to the house is amazing for entertaining groups of people! Might even be a fun area to let kids sleep in their own 'bunk house.' Our friends plan to stay again on our next ski trip! Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Best view in Illinois

The house itself was even better in person than in the pictures. What I did not anticipate was the absolutely gorgeous view of the ranch that could be seen from the back of the house. You could not have found a more scenic view of rural Illinois. A great space to host events for friends and family. You won’t want to leave the property!😍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

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

Great weekend getaway!

We loved our stay at the Caspian house! It's perfect for large parties. We were a family of 7 adults and 4 young kids. Stunning views, the studio was the perfect place for the kids to burn some energy, & the house is setup perfectly to spend some quality time with family. Thank you Mark & Joe!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia V.

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

Gorgeous property

We stayed in two buildings on the ranch, and they were outstanding. So many amenities, beautiful setting, close together for ease of a big group to congregate. Overall, we were thrilled with the experience. Thanks to the host and ranch hand!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nice place, disappointingly managed

Usually within the week of check-in information is given to the renter, none was provided. The only reason I knew what to do upon arrival was by messaging the owners who at that point gave me the phone number of the ranch hand, Joe, that would meet us and I needed to coordinate check-in time with. N ot sure how I was supposed to find that number... Additionally there is no information packet that's usually a staple for VRBOs to have something for the renter to reference. Several rooms of the house we were not allowed in due to construction or being just told not to go in there. One of these banned rooms was the pantry with extra garbage bags, paper towels, soap, coffee, etc. I've never had to come with my own supplies like this to a VRBO before, which would not be a problem if there is any type of warning and we would have a chance to shop for these items beforehand, which wasn't the case, we were made aware of this by Joe at check-in. The pool was a main reason for us picking this location which also turned out to be a hassle. There were no passes to the pool provided at the property, or any information given on how to get into the club with the pool. Initially asking Joe led to a 2 hour wild goose chase of calling various people to be able to get 3 people from our group to be allowed to go to the pool, what a mess... Overall the property was nice, the art room was a big draw for a large group of 10 to be able to hangout within driving distance to downtown Galena. Poorly managed property lacking a lot of important information that should be made known to the guests prior to arrival. I did see other reviews that raved about the kindness of management, but in my experience there was unfriendly management that treated us like a nuisance after our initial questions prior to booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Golf Trip

We had a large group of guys playing golf for the weekend. Caspian house had enough beds to accommodate. The separate building was a great addition for the full group to comfortably gather. The property is beautiful, cool little 9-hole golf course on property. The ranch hand Joe couldn’t have been nicer. There are more homes on the property available as well. Overall great experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trina J.

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

Great location, beautiful ranch. Recomended

Only negativenis the extra building was not cleaned or ready for our use.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021