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Unwind at High Ridge: Hot Tub Nights, Arcade Lights & Fireside Fun

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Golf
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Unwind at High Ridge: Hot Tub Nights, Arcade Lights & Fireside Fun

New Owners = New Upgrades (This includes use of our 2-car garage, New Keurig, new Primary bedroom furniture and linens)! High Ridge Hideaway is just 3 miles to the GTA Owners Club and 20 mins to Downtown Galena. This home does not allow pets. Also, no events are permitted to be hosted in our home. Maximum Occupancy is 8 guests at any time.

This 3-bedroom 3.5 bath home has ample space for you to enjoy with your friends and family. This amazing home is in the Shenandoah section of the The Galena Territory & just minutes from the Shenandoah Riding Center w/access to nature trails literally
outside our door. Our home's main living area has an open kitchen, dining room and living room w/gas fireplace, flat screen TV and huge windows that provides an airy feel with views to the outdoors. In addition to the open concept living on the main floor there is a full-size laundry room and a powder room off of the kitchen. The master bedroom features a King size bed is also on the main level and has an en suite bathroom with soaking tub and Smart TV for streaming. The main level keeps on giving with a screened in porch, propane gas grill and deck. Your group will love the upper-level lofted area which affords you extra space to relax and play featuring an arcade game (with 3,000 games), foosball table and board games. It will become a favorite spot during your stay! The remaining sleeping is in the lower level, there are two additional bedrooms opposite of each other both feature smart TVs for streaming. One bedroom features a king bed and twin, and the other has a queen bed and twin, both with their own bathrooms. There is a second family room with flat screen TV and sofa sleeper in the lower level as well. You will then have access to the great outdoor amenities from the sliding glass doors. The hot tub is just a few steps out and is open all year round so you can enjoy the private, wooded view from the tub or start a fire in the NEW fire pit!

Enjoy Access to the GTA Owners Club while staying with us. The indoor pool is open year-round and the outdoor pool is open Memorial Day - Labor Day. The club is an exclusive amenity that can be used by only Galena Territory property owners and their guests. The Owner's Club includes an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool w/slides, a kiddie pool, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts and seasonal snack bar. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding
Center and hiking trails throughout the 6,800-acre property.

Disclaimer: You may not have enough cards for your entire group. Guest passes can be purchased for just $5 a day at the GTA admin office or pool entrance, staying with us grants you access, it may not be free. Please remember usage of the amenities is never guaranteed. We do not discount or refund due their closure. 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 at the time of 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.

Please Note - there are no exceptions to our cancellation policy-we highly recommend travel insurance.

Check in details are emailed to you 3 days prior to arrival. This includes the home's address, the access code and other pertinent home/area information. Early check in is not available from June-Oct. When available it cannot be considered until the night before or morning of your arrival and is NEVER guaranteed. The check in details will cover this process.

Property manager

Vacation Homes of Galena by A Great Escape!

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,395 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Property is also known as

Cozy Ski Retreat hot Tub Fire Pit Mins Eagle Ridge House
Cozy Ski Retreat hot Tub Fire Pit Mins Eagle Ridge
3 Story Retreat W/outdoor Hot Tub Fire Pit Loft Pools House
3 Story Retreat W/outdoor Hot Tub Fire Pit Loft Pools Galena
3 Story Retreat W/outdoor Hot Tub Fire Pit Loft Pools
Cozy Retreat hot Tub Fire Pit Sleeps 9mins Eagle Ridge House
Cozy Retreat hot Tub Fire Pit Sleeps 9mins Eagle Ridge
3 Story Retreat W/outdoor Hot Tub Fire Pit Loft W/futon
Cozy Retreat~hot Tub Fire Pit Sleeps 9mins to Eagle Ridge
3 Story Retreat W/outdoor Hot Tub Fire Pit Loft Close to Pools!
1929-146256

About the area

Map
Galena, Illinois

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Grant Home - 21 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Grant Park - 22 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jack's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Duallys - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Unwind at High Ridge: Hot Tub Nights, Arcade Lights & Fireside Fun have a pool?

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

Is Unwind at High Ridge: Hot Tub Nights, Arcade Lights & Fireside Fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unwind at High Ridge: Hot Tub Nights, Arcade Lights & Fireside Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind at High Ridge: Hot Tub Nights, Arcade Lights & Fireside Fun?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind at High Ridge: Hot Tub Nights, Arcade Lights & Fireside Fun located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and within 12 miles (20 km) of Apple Canyon Lake and Apple River Fort. Linmar Gardens and Grant Home are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Unwind at High Ridge: Hot Tub Nights, Arcade Lights & Fireside Fun Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place, lots of room and great ammenities.

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

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

Great time

We had so much fun the house was everything we needed will come back soon ! Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny M.

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

Great Home

This house was so well appointed and nicely decorated. We drove into Galena (about 5 miles) one day but mostly stayed in the house. Nice outdoor furniture and a great fire pit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Girl trip

Fit out needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great getaway for families and couples.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay. Lots of space, comfy beds and couches, great game loft, and large hot tub. Easy to get to many activities in the Galena territory. Owners were clear with instructions for arrival and departure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

Single moms getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: Me and my best friend were looking for a relaxing yet fun weekend getaway for us and our kids. We were blown away at the beauty that surrounded us. Beautiful home all around and very well taken care of. Going to leave my car battery died and security showed up within minutes to give me a jump.

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

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

A relaxing weekend

The property was a hidden gem. Clean and well kept. The beds were amazingly comfortable. The hot tub was so relaxing after a day of golf. The fire pit and seating is so nice and welcoming. Neighbors are close, but you can't even tell. Love this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Great Fall Trip

Property was perfect! It was exactly as listed. We had all the comforts of home. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for our family. The game room, hot tub, and fire pit provided hours of entertainment, and the proximity to Galena was nice. Excellent communication with the host!! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Amazing getaway

We brought our boys to Galena for a quick trip over Spring Break. Every part of the house was perfect for our needs; game room, hot tub, beds in rooms, access to pools, etc. We will absolutely be staying at this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Wowza!

This property is beautiful! Well maintained, with lots of thoughtful extras! Five of us enjoyed every minute here, and can't wait to return! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Girlfriend Getaway

The five of us thoroughly enjoyed two nights at this rental. There were enough beds and baths to accommodate us and the kitchen was well equipped for preparing meals. The woods behind the house made for a serene backdrop for enjoying time on the deck and in the hot tub. I would definitely recommend staying at this home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Batavia, IL

Great Ladies getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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 enjoyed our stay at this house, it was perfect! Very clean with plenty of space in a quiet location! We appreciated that there was plenty of stemware to enjoy our Galena wine purchases!
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10/10 Excellent

Bret P.

Golfers getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: Very satisfied with our stay. Kitchen was fully stocked with all utensils needed to prepare meals. House was very clean, hot tub was clean and also hot. Even fire wood split and prepared for the outdoor fire pit.

8/10 Good

George S.

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

Galena get away

Stayed here for the second time since we liked it so much, access to the club is a major selling point with access to 3 pools, a gym and basketball court. One negative is the fire pit. Great pit but the wood is usually a little wet since it is stored outside and doesn't dry as fast as you would like. We brought our own bundle this time so we could get a fire started.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

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

Was one of the best stays in the Territory

We have stayed at least 10 different houses in Galena Territory and this was our most favorite. We had 2 of our older kids, 20 & 23 and then our 20 month old and 5 year old and my folks too. It was perfect! The fire pit was lovely and looked really new, and the hot tub was nice too the boys loved it. It was really setup well with all 3 bedrooms having their own full bathroom. The game room upstairs was super fun too, I can't remember the last time I played Pac Man :-) thank you for a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

High Ridge in Galena

Property was great, access to the club is a plus, close to Galena and restaurants and there is a BBQ grill and hot tub, all excellent. Only downside is the fire wood supplied for the fire pit. Like little trees and no kindling to start any kind of fire. We had to go buy firewood, not expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jeff G.

Thanksgiving at high ridge

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. 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: Overall it was good. I have been in rentals that have provided more for the price charged. Communication with mgmt company can be an issue, however not in all cases. Things to keep aware - bring your own soap/shampoo etc. This is not included and the closest place is a ways away. Also there’s tvs in every room, but they are very wonky.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful but lacked communication

As VRBO property owners we were very disappointed in the lack of communication . We rent our property 250 nights per year and we check in with our guests and communicate with them from reservation to departure. We answer text and phone calls within an hour and we are 6 hours away from our property. We asked several questions via email and never received responses. The home was clean and beautiful and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Great House, Difficult Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 7 girls in this house for my bachelorette party. The house was wonderful, loved having bathrooms off of each bedroom and a great, open common space. Our biggest issue is that, being so far out in the territories, it was super expensive to get a taxi into town. We weren't able to get out to any of the wineries because we didn't want to have to assign DDs and it would've been over $100 round trip in a taxi.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Spring break family getaway

Our group before adults and four kids ages 3-7 really enjoyed this property. This is year two of a new tradition, a spring break trip to somewhere close to home with a hot tub and activities for kids and adults. The house was perfect, clean, modern. We took advantage of the Galena territory owners club, which the kids loved. The hills and countryside around the property are breathtaking. We enjoyed checking out the shops in Galena, and had dinner at Dirty Hurts one night, and Cajun Jacks another. Highly recommend both! We didn't require any correspondence with the property host. The hospitality app for managing our stay is a little glitchy. The chlorine in the hot tub was a little too strong. Overall, however, a perfect stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy T., Cedar Rapids, IA US

Girls Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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 enjoyed this house very much! It was clean, well equipped kitchen, and plenty of room indoors and out. Really enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit. The backyard is quiet and peaceful. This home is very comfy. We also appreciated the use of the 2 stall garage. The only con is that the master bath shower is very tiny and the outlet to use to plug in hairdryers, etc. is right above the sink faucet, which was very inconvenient to use. Not enough space in between faucet and outlet to maneuver plugging items in. We will definitely book this house again.
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10/10 Excellent

Reuben C.

Perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: Everything was perfect. Could not recommend this place enough!
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10/10 Excellent

Reuben C.

Perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: Everything was perfect. Could not recommend this place enough!
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Girls getaway weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for 4 ladies for our girls getaway. The house was comfortable and it was nice that every bedroomHad its own bathroom. The hot tub was a great addition and we used it both nights.
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10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Wonderful Fall Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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 booked a couple of weeks in the fall hoping to relax and enjoy the fall colors. We were not disappointed, the colors were spectacular and our stay was wonderful. The house was bright, clean and well maintained. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals during our visit. The home backs up to a forest with nearby walking trails and although we did not use it, the owners even allow you to park in their garage. The master bedroom is on the first floor which is great for anyone who has difficulty with stairs.We have been renting homes from Vacation Homes of Galena for several years and Linda is great to work with: always quick to respond to any questions or concerns we may have. I'm sure we will return.