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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$810
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶

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Welcome to The Nest, a dog-friendly vacation home in Galena! 🐾🏡

This beautiful home features a spacious kitchen, 3 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms, a screened porch for outdoor dining and a deck to enjoy cocktails after exploring Galena. Enjoy the cozy living rooms with wood-burning fireplaces and a whole-home sound system for your entertainment. The lower level offers a shuffleboard, a foosball table (primarily for kids), and a seating area to enjoy movies or your favorite TV shows. Step outside and take a dip in the NEW hot tub; the hot tub is available year-round and treated before each guest. The Nest comfortably sleeps 6-8 guests.

Located in The Galena Territory, The Nest is surrounded by nature's beauty. Golf, horseback riding, hiking, and water activities at Lake Galena are just a few of the many options available. As a guest at The Nest, you'll be provided 6 access cards to the Owner's Club amenities, including swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, and more. Please note, that some amenities do require reservations.

Your furry friends are welcome too, as The Nest is a dog-friendly home (no other pets allowed); $150 dog fee applies.

Book your stay at The Nest - A dog-friendly Galena retreat and experience a memorable vacation. 🌟🐾

Inquire about our other Galena Territory homes if this home is not available for your desired dates.

Please note that Travel Insurance is HIGHLY recommended as we do not have a COVID or Weather Cancellation policy; may purchase after booking.

**All COVID-19 related restrictions have been lifted for the Owners Club including capacity limits and reservations for most amenities. There are a few amenities that still require reservations - lap swimming (indoor pool), tennis courts, pickleball courts, and outdoor basketball courts. Reservations cannot be guaranteed, and there are no discounts or refunds if the Owner's Club amenities are not available. **

Property manager

The Collection Vacation Homes LLC

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only; up to 2

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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The Nest - A cozy dog-friendly Galena retreat w/ hot tub Galena

About the area

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Grant Home - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶?

As of 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 on 15 Jul 2025 start from NZ$810.05, 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 Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 located?

This family-friendly Galena holiday home is located on a lake, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Linmar Gardens and Grant Park. West Street Sculpture Park and Grant Home are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Perfect ski weekend

This property was perfect for our 3 day trip to galena. It was located perfectly at 20 minutes from chestnut mountain and 15 minutes from downtown Galena. The space was perfect for 4 younger children to have room to move around and play. We enjoyed being able to make dinner at the house and hang out in the evening. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spizzzle

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

Great Galena Getaway

Thank you for a hosting a wonderful property. We needed a place for few adults and a couple kids and this location had space to spare! We loved the wooded lot, the soaker whirlpool tub and hot tub. Not to mention the comfy main floor living room with the large TV, great view and super cozy couch!It was our first time to the Galena area and would definitely come back. Access to the Galena Territory amenities was much appreciated and the location was a great home base to explore Galena and the surrounding areas. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora B.

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

Galena

Very enjoyable easy to get to
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam Y.

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

Short and Sweet Stay

Took my wife here for a short bday weekend getaway. We had relaxing and rejuvenating stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRITTNEY K.

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

Great Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The property manager was very hospitable and accommodating. The location and seclusion of the property is exactly what we were looking for. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Wonderful stay

Exactly as described, great house incredibly easy to live in. Host was very responsive; we had an issue with an appliance and it was taken care of swiftly and competently for which we were very grateful. No complaints whatsoever. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carri L.

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

Already Planning our Next Trip!

We had never been to Galena and our stay was spontaneous. Brian was EXTREMELY responsive. I booked the house on Sunday and arrived Monday night. The house was very clean and ready for guests. The hot tub was a great amenity. Internet was very fast which was important to me since I work remotely. Location was great. Nice and close to everything Galena had to offer. We can't wait to come back when the weather is nicer and we will definitely book a vacation rental with The Collection Vacation Homes again! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy V., REINBECK

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

Relaxing and Fun

Property had everything we needed for a relaxing stress free vacation. With lots to see and do around the area, everyone was well entertained. Overall I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie K.

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

Nice property in a beautiful neighborhood!

We enjoyed our stay! The screened in porch was so nice for bug free dining & visiting! Overall, the house was great for us, as we stayed with 2 toddlers. The 3 Bedrooms are all on different levels, providing privacy/quiet for each family. The owners club is very nice! The pool & splash pad were a hit with the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K., Monroeville, PA. USA

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

Very nice location and home.

It was a beautiful location. Nice bedrooms with a bathroom for each. Kitchen was well stocked. Nice porches and hot tub. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

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

Spring get away

This was our second time staying at this property. It is a wonderful place to stay and relax when visiting the Galena area. The host Brian is helpful and responds quickly, he kindly made reservations for our sons to play tennis at the Owners club for us on two afternoons during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Great House!

We had a wonderful time over Thanksgiving! There were 3 couples and each had their own bathroom.There wa plenty of firewood for relaxing by the fireplace. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Girls weekend

The nest was PERFECT for our girls weekend! We will definitely use this property again in the future. Very clean and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cherise G.

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

Family reunion

Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

Plenty of room, cute and quiet

The home was very clean, in a quiet area, and very easy to find! There was plenty of room for my friends and family while we hosted my bachelorette here! Having two living rooms was also a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

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

Nice time with family

The Nest was the perfect place for our family gathering. It was clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalie L.

Great place to stay.

After getting our original plans canceled, we looked into where we could find a place for 6 adults and a dog in a short time. We found The Nest. We had enough room for all. We really enjoyed the screened in deck for morning coffee. They are really to go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Bohdan A.

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

Perfect

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Afton Z.

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

Amazing

The views of this property was absolutely gorgeous. The house was very clean and big family table for games. The property manager was very understanding and answered all my questions. He got back to me right away when I had issues with my email and questions about my deposit. 100 % would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Awesome House!

Couldn’t ask for a better spot for a family get together. We loved the screened in porch, hot tub, and basement game area. It was also great to be able to spread apart on the three levels. Each couple had their own bedroom and separate bath. House was just as represented in pictures, which was refreshing. Brian was very responsive as well. Would love to go back, wonderful location and very quiet and safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Great stay

We had a wonderful girls weekend at The Nest. The house is very well appointed and welcoming. It was stocked with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept great. The large dining table was a perfect place for games and the sofa provided a comfy place to enjoy television at night. We loved the hot tub! What a wonderful way to relax! We also had a nice fire in the fire pit. It was a great spot to roast marshmallows. Brian and Johnny were perfect hosts and gave us great instructions that made the whole weekend hassle free.

8/10 Good

Mart M.

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

Getaway

Most things were fine. Needed more toilet paper and paper towels for a party of nine for a whole week. Might be time to do a thorough cleaning and inventory: some pans were rusty, hand can opener did not work, etc. Really liked the open spaces on the main level and screened in porch area. Probably need a rail by the 2 steps down from the entry as my husband took a hard fall there. Would have appreciated a map of the area and downtown. All in all a nice getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine R.

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

Very relaxing and comfortable stay

We had a great stay. Our contact, Brian was in touch to make sure everything was going well, but didn't overdue it. It is a well-maintained, dog-friendly house. As others noted, the drapes and shades need a little updating but that is minor. The kitchen has everything you could need. We appreciated the different living spaces. The basement has a bedroom, bathroom and living area that leads out to the fire pit and hot tub. The main floor has another bedroom, bathroom, large dinning table and access to the deck. There is also a screenend in portch that was greatly appreciated. The upstairs has another bedroom and full bathroom with a jet tub. All the beds were very comfortable. The house sits back off the road a bit so you feel you are secluded in the woods, which is nice. It's a great location as there is a store and restaurant just minutes away or Galena just 15-20 minutes away, depending on traffic. It really is a great house for a family getaway or a Girl's Weekend. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

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

18th birthday

Overall really perfect space. Clean well appointed kitchen. Good amount of towels. Good water pressure Good location. Beautiful area surrounding. Good hot run w towels Big washer and dryer. Good communication and responsiveness from host. Couple things to watch for. Game tables are not in great shape. No ping pong table shuffle board but needs sand. Football table is for small kids not adults. Curtains in both bedrooms do not close easily and are tattered and torn at the top. 1 panel missing completely from 1 st floor bedroom Small details. Overall great experience and I would rent again. Thank you Brian for being so responsive during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jason S.

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

Great Location

The location of the house was great. Less than a 6 minute drive to the general store and to the owners club and 10 minutes to the marina. It was also great that unlike some of the other properties in the Galena territory, we didn’t have to haul our garbage to the dumpster, we were able to leave it in the bins outside. The house was mostly clean, although there was a small ant problem in the kitchen. The only issue we had was the bunk beds in the downstairs bedroom. There is very limited headroom on both the top and bottom and it’s a tight fit. You definitely cannot sit up straight in either bed so if your counting on those beds for anyone other than a child, it will be challenging. Other than that, it’s a well maintained house. Owner was responsive with questions. Location can’t be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023