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The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Galena's historic district, The Nook invites you to unwind with designer decor, luxury linens, and plush bathrobes. Grill in the yard or relax by the fire pit with your furry friends roaming free in the large fenced area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 60 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
The current price is NZ$683
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

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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 Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!

Welcome to The Nook! This 3 bed, 2 bath locally listed cottage sits in the historic district of downtown Galena. Walk to town, enjoy the designer decor, grill in the yard, unwind by the fire pit, relax in the large hot tub & let your pets roam free in the large fenced yard. Indulge in luxury linens, towels, and bathrobes. Enjoy Roku smart TVs with streaming services. Your unforgettable Galena getaway awaits!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
Safety features at this property include 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

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Dowling House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grant Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Market House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Home - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Galena Taphouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit! on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$682.89, 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.

What time is check-in at The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit! located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Old Blacksmith Shop, Grant Park and Dowling House. Grant Home and Washburne House Historic Site are also within 15 minutes.

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The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

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

Spouse

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Great weekend stay

This property was great for a weekend Galena visit with friends! Close enough to downtown to walk, but far enough away to stay quiet at night. The hosts were communicative and helpful! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

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

Perfect birthday getaway

Super cute, clean and quite for the most part minus some train activity. We had a great time in down town galena and would love to stay at the nook again the next time we come!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

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

Fantastic

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

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

Girls weekend

Wonderful stay! Great Location! Owner very receptive to all requests and responds quickly. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen h.

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

Family get together

Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Dog-friendly and good location

Clean home, dog-friendly, and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Love this house!

We had such a pleasant stay at The Nook in Galena! Absolutely would recommend!!! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey C.

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

Amazing location!!!

This home was soooooo convenient!! The house is very charming and beds were comfortable. The back yard is huge and would be so ideal for dogs. We enjoyed the hot tub as well. The house is a little small. We had 5 adults staying, but probably wouldn’t recommend for any larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Very nice home!

Very clean home with many amenities to include a large fenced in yard, fire pit and hot tub. Location was a big plus also.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Cute house

Perfect house for a girls weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay H.

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

Family Overnight

Had a great time in Galena with family. This listing was accurate and the perfect space for our 4 adults and baby!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Perfect

We had a great time and our rental was perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Great location

Good time by all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamia M.

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

Wonderful Stay

Thanks, Phil & Casey!The home was in a perfect location & superb amenities.We brought our two doggos & they thoroughly enjoyed the backyard. Completely secure & fenced in, a tad dark at the back of the property for past sunset - bring a flashlight! There is a neighbor dog to the right of the property that barks but did not come over to the fence line, probably a senior (just FYI for future visitors in the case of reactive dogs).Would stay again, 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great getaway

Wonderful home to stay at for a weekend or even a long week. Lots do to at the home and in surronding area of galena.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

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

private and charming home

My family and I stayed for a few nights for a get away. It was a great location that had privacy. The home is well kept and has charming decor. We would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah M.

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

Great stay

Cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Great Stay

Awesome stay! Everything was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Girls trip

Great location. Liked hot tub and fire pit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel R.

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

Comfortable

Inside is clean, smelled good organized. Beds are great. Didn't know train tracks were next door. Neighbors dog barked fairly often. Otherwise, great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Great girls weekend

Perfect place for a girls weekend getaway, walking distance to downtown. We loved the way the place was decorated :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

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

Wonderful fall visit to Galena

My wife, dog, and I had a wonderful stay at this property. The hosts were incredibly communicative and accommodating. Very comfortable with great amenities, and a very short (and pretty) walk to Main Street Galena. Large backyard for our dog to explore! Will definitely plan future trips here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect getaway

Very well decorated and clean! Quiet area, and close to Main Street Galena.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Wonderful stay at "the nook"

Amazingly kept property in close proximity of the downtown area and amenities. Clean and cozy, we will be repeat customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022