Located in the heart of downtown Galena, this beautiful 1856 home offers a unique and welcoming space to unwind. With its spacious living areas, cozy electric fireplace, and comfortable seating, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy meals in the large dining room or relax on the screened back porch with a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Beauty Steps to Main St - Fireplace, 3 Season Room, Record Player
This Beautiful, Historical and Updated home is smack dab downtown Galena. This Preservation Award-winning home was built in 1856 and is in an incredible location. Bench St is one street North of Main St and this home is approximately 150 steps to all the amazing dining, shopping and entertainment that Downtown Galena offers. This home is NOT pet-friendly.
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This home is an amazing 1600 square feet. It feels spacious and welcoming, definitely not your typical downtown rental. When you pull up and locate your on-street parking (first come first serve) you will notice the immaculate exterior of the home. It is located directly across the street from Turner Hall and could accommodate a bridal group, guests at a function or just serve as a beautiful backdrop for your stay.
Step inside from Bench Street and into the welcoming foyer. To the right, you’ll find a quiet study, and to the left, a cozy living room with an electric fireplace and a beautiful view of Turner Hall. There is plenty of comfortable seating and a flat screen tv for you to enjoy in this living space. NOTE: there is a sofa sleeper in the living room (please bring your own Queen size linens for sleeper). The dining room is large enough for everyone to gather and will be a great spot to enjoy meals and play games during your stay, the record player with vinyl is a sweet treat. Easy access to the kitchen with all major appliances and a Keurig coffee maker is handy for all. Enjoy the complimentary water in the refrigerator. Step out onto the screened back porch, a great place to relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The half bath is also located on the main level. Upstairs are the 3 bedrooms all with comfortable Queen beds and they share one full bathroom. Plush linens and towels are available for you and don't forget that awesome view of Turner Hall across the street. Please note this home does not have a washer and dryer for guest use.
Please note this home is not part of the Galena Territory and does not have access to the GTA amenities.
When you book a home with us we will require 30% down, this is a payment not a deposit. The full balance is due 14 days prior to check-in. If you cancel prior to the 14 days you will receive the first payment less a $35 cancellation fee. At the 14-day mark, your stay will become non-refundable, and dates cannot be adjusted. Your payments will automatically be processed to the card you place on file when booking. Your rental agreement (sent after booking) will reflect the due dates and amounts.
Please Note: You will be required to sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking, we ask this be signed and filed within 48 hours of receiving to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking and present for the duration of the stay. Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible. We highly recommend travel insurance, which is offered at the time of booking and up until 15 days before check-in. The provider is CSA.
Check-in details will be sent to the email on file three days prior to your arrival. This message will include the property address, access code, and other important home and area information. Please note that early check-in cannot be guaranteed and may only be considered the evening before or the morning of your scheduled arrival. Instructions for this process are outlined in the check-in details
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Street parking available
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking 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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Beauty Steps to Main St - Fireplace, 3 Season Room, Record Player pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Historic Beauty Steps to Main St - Fireplace, 3 Season Room, Record Player?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Beauty Steps to Main St - Fireplace, 3 Season Room, Record Player?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Beauty Steps to Main St - Fireplace, 3 Season Room, Record Player?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Beauty Steps to Main St - Fireplace, 3 Season Room, Record Player located?
Located in Galena Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House. Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop are also within 5 minutes.
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We’ve stayed here last year and it didn’t disappoint this year! Perfect location, comfortable rooms. We were very happy here. Will stay again next year!
We had a really great stay! The house was cozy and close walking distance to everything downtown. We liked the old fashioned charm of the place and every room was unique. The place was clean and the beds were comfortable. I would recommend this home.
The property was great for our family. Warm and inviting and everything in walking distance. We enjoyed staying here very much and we would definitely stay again.
Location is on Bench street, one block up from the main street with restaurants and shopping! The house overall was super clean, decorated cute, had all the amenities we needed for a weekend. The three bedrooms were nice sizes for our family of 4 (with teens). Would highly recommend, and would for sure stay there again.
The home is lovely, quiet and comfortable. It is a great location if you are looking to shop, eat and enjoy Galena's Main Street. We walked from the house all weekend and didn't have to worry about parking on Main. Street parking at the house was first come first served, but we had no issues. We would definitely stay here again.
House was great cute, clean and easy to find. Very thoughtful and a lot of smalls things that made an awesome stay. Perfect location only one block off main and in the middle of downtown. Parked car for the weekend in front of the house and never had to move it again. Would stay again and highly recommend.
This is our second time staying at this property. The house was great and fit our group of 6 ladies wonderfully. The location is great- just up the hill from the Main Street and the VFW. We would have booked again for next year but the calendar wasn't open yet so sadly had to look elsewhere. Would stay again however if available.
Had a Surprise gathering of sisters and nieces to celebrate 2 60th birthdays 🎂 this home was perfect, beautiful, and so close to all the shops, patking was not a problem. We all said we would stay here again!
Susan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandra M.
7 May 2025
Wild Women Warriors 5
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a high school group of girlfriends weekend getaway. We enjoyed the sights, shopping and delicious food. We also found our evenings playing cards games around the dining room table with plenty of laughter. The home was so comfortable, we felt right at home!
The property was updated and clean. Our stay was wonderful. There were no problems at all. The check-in process was seamless. Excellent communication with the property manager throughout our stay. This property is located right in the heart of downtown Galena. We all of the wonderful restaurants and shops no need to driveMain Street during our
We had the best time. We went for the holiday parade on Thanksgiving weekend. The house was as shown and very comfortable and homey. Management was fantastic to work with and very responsive. The home was very clean and ready for us to arrive. The location can't be beat as its just up the stairs from Main Street. We were back and forth many times. Loved it.
We enjoyed staying at this charming home on Bench St. We walked into town to visit shops and restaurants. The home was clean and nicely remodeled. Access upon arrival was easy, parking was directly in front of the home (except for Tues. which was clearly explained in paperwork) I would definitely stay again.