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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8211 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Galena

With a stay at this vacation home in Galena (The Galena Territory), you'll be 9 minutes by car from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. .This family-friendly vacation home is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Mississippi River and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Apple Canyon Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Grant Home - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Grant Park - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 34 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fab Screened Porch, Bright and Spacious, Enjoy Nature and Wildlife from the Deck

Bluffwood Belle, Galena IL
Entire Home Vacation Rental, 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 8 Person Occupancy
As you walk into this bright and airy home you will be tickled with your home selection! On the main floor is a large great room with wood burning fireplace. The large master suite and bath is situated on the main level along with the kitchen and a half bath. The back deck of this home boasts beautiful wooded views and wildlife sightings, and the garden offers of a cozy fire pit. The screened porch is a favorite! The lower offers a second great room with wet bar. The second & third bedrooms, each with their own baths, are found on this level too. The special touches in this home will surprise and delight!

Guest Access
You will have access to the Galena Territory Owners' Club and all it's amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, game room, fitness center, gym, tennis and basketball courts, and more.  

The Area 
Galena IL has hundreds of unique gift and clothing shops, antique stores, art galleries and artist studios. It boasts a rich performing arts community, live music, gourmet delights, as well as a multitude of museums, wineries, historical sites and tours. There are opportunities to enjoy the outdoors golfing, skiing, playing tennis, boating, fishing, zip-lining, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning and much more.  

Getting Around
A car is necessary to see all that Galena and the surrounding area has to offer! Taxi, Uber and Lyft services are available.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tranquil Trails Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,270 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bluffwood Belle, Galena IL Galena
358571
Bluffwood Belle, Galena IL Private vacation home
Bluffwood Belle, Galena IL Private vacation home Galena

Fab Screened Porch, Bright and Spacious, Enjoy Nature and Wildlife from the Deck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great get away for 6 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

This was our family’s second visit to this lovely property. The lower level was the perfect location for our son, his wife and our 2 grandsons. Our 3 year old especially loved the toys and bumper pool table. The upper level was a perfect congregating spot for meals and family time. The house was very clean and neat and communication with the management was very good. We were very pleased with our stay and plan on coming back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home , with everything we needed . Home was very clean though the furniture in the screened porch had some stains. Very impressed that we were called the day before we checked in to see if we had any questions. Suggestion would be to put grab bar or some adhesive stickers on floor of bathtub in downstairs shower , very slippery , friend fell but unharmed . Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, quite neighborhood, great communication

My family loved staying at this home, 3 couples each got their own room AND bathroom! The forest view is nice, we saw a deer in the yard as well as bunnies. The enclosed porch with seating is wonderful to enjoy the outside without the bugs. The owner communicated with us before our visit and to provide a quick update on the door code. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Milestone birthday celebration over 4th of July

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house was absolutely perfect for our crew. It was so nice to have 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms for all of us. It was such a quiet and peaceful area! We loved the screened in porch and being able sit out there for just relaxing as well as game nights! We cooked in and ate out, checked out downtown Galena, visited a winery and stopped at some breweries. Some played golf and thoroughly enjoyed that. The pool access was a bonus and we loved being able to use it. This house is nestled in a perfect location and close enough to get to many things quickly and easily. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this property to any future guests!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location, private but close to everything

It was as listed in description.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Astoria, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home for up to 8 adults

House is much bigger than it looks in photos or from the outside. Great placed and very responsive host. Still shows a hot tub on the listing that isn't there anymore. We confirmed this with the host before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable

The 3 ensuite bedrooms were perfect for our group of 3 couples. The screened porch was surrounded by color-changing landscaping and provided a comfy place to relax. The house is well-equipped with everything you need to prepare meals. We enjoyed walking the on-site trails. This was our second time staying at this property and have plans to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall trip with friends

This is the second time that we have stayed at this property. We were 3 couples on a weekend to relax and hang out. We appreciated having three bedrooms with 3 baths. Lovely place, clean and quiet. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

The screened porch really was fab, and the house was quite spacious and comfortable. It’s a great neighborhood, quiet and beautifully maintained. We would stay again at pretty much any time of the year
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, sunny house. Vary clean! It's was pleasure to deal with the manager of the property!

It was pleasant stay. We made unforgettable memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of thanks to give!

We loved staying at the home, it was very cozy and management was quick to answer any questions we had! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get-away

This was truly a home-away-from home, located in a secluded area. Each couple had their own bedroom and bath to allow for privacy. The common areas were spacious and comfy. The kitchen was well-stocked with anything you could possibly need to prepare meals. Everything was spotlessly clean. Kristen was great at communicating with me about the property and even took care of a rogue smoke-alarm while we were there. This is a real gem in the Galena area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for Getaway Weekend

Stayed here with 3 couples. We appreciated the 3 separate bedrooms with each having own bath. Lots of good conversations by the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janett M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cozy and relaxing

Our group of four friends stayed at 15 Bluffwood Trl 10/9 - 10/12 and enjoyed our time very much. The house has a great room when you enter which was super clean and had plenty of room for us. We had space thru out the house to relax after some long days of exploring Galena. Highly recommend this home to anyone and would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

We were very pleased with the house and the property manager was one of the best I've dealt with. The kitchen was well stocked and it was great to have a large dining room table that fit all 7 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maricela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, airy, bright and perfect for a small family/party

Really enjoyed large living room, deck, screened in porch, and fireplace. Kitchen area is small but has all basics and nice large dining table. Main bedroom could use some shades. Fire pit area was small and in awkward space to use. Overall, appreciated spaciousness and many sitting areas and pretty decor. Host Kristen was friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan H., OSKALOOSA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home.

Nice home. Very comfortable. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

We stayed here for our annual girls trip and the accommodations were perfect! The hosts even called to check in with me before we arrived and let me know about the house and what was included. They were great! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would definitely stay again!!

The house was perfect for a girls trip! The kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were very comfortable & the sheets were extremely soft. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

The home was beautiful and we especially loved spending time as a family on the screened in porch drinking coffee in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra T., Des Moines, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and relaxing stay

We had a fantastic time at this house. Everything was as described in the listing. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine D., Lemont, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect

We had a wonderful time. Beautifully decorated. Very comfy beds. Plenty of dishes and supplies were provided. Loved the screen in.porch area!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family time!!!

This was a great place for our family to spend some quality time. After selling our Galena home of 25 years, we were missing Galena and the great family times we had. We have made it an annual trip now to rent a home. We have high standards and very specific criteria. This fit our needs perfectly. The property manager was super professional and made sure we had what we needed. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Getaway

Lovely home with two levels of living space. Nicely and comfortably furnished. The owner was very easy to contact and pleasant in responding to calls and questions. The screened in porch was a bonus and the wooded setting made for a relaxing experience. Our family of 5 gave it a thumbs up and would stay there again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023