Carol's Cottage is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation home situated in The Settlement neighborhood of The Galena Territory — a private 6,800-acre resort community six miles east of historic Galena, Illinois. Genuinely cozy and intimate, it's the retreat guests return to for the wood-burning fireplace, the private wooded deck, and the kind of warmth that larger vacation homes can't replicate.



Named in memory of Carol, the homeowner's mother — a personal touch that shapes how this home is maintained and shared.



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BEDROOMS & SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

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Upstairs primary bedroom: King bed · Private ensuite bathroom and shower · Smart TV

Main level bedroom: Tempurpedic queen bed · Smart TV · Private adjacent bathroom

Living room: Sleeper sofa (2 additional guests)

Total occupancy: 6 guests



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HOME FEATURES

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· Wood-burning fireplace in the living room

· Private deck with gas grill overlooking wooded backdrop

· Fully stocked kitchen

· Smart TVs in both bedrooms and living room

· High-speed internet

· Cable TV not provided — bring your own streaming logins (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)

· Laundry available during your stay



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GALENA TERRITORY OWNERS CLUB — 6 ACCESS CARDS INCLUDED

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Every stay includes 6 Galena Territory Owners Club access cards providing access to:

· Indoor pool (year-round) and outdoor pool (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

· Fitness center, game room, and gymnasium

· Pickleball courts and tennis courts

· 31 miles of hiking and biking trails

· Lake Galena: pontoon, kayak, and fishing boat rentals

Additional day passes: $5/person for ages 5+



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LOCATION

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· Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa (4 championship courses): 5 minutes

· Galena Territory Owners Club: 7 minutes

· Historic Downtown Galena: 10 minutes (boutique shopping, wine tasting, fine dining, antiques)

· Chestnut Mountain Resort: 25 minutes — winter: skiing + snowboarding; summer: mountain biking, Segway tours, miniature golf, frisbee golf



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PETS

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Carol's Cottage is dog-friendly (hypoallergenic breeds only).

· Maximum of 2 dogs · 30 lbs max per dog · $150/dog fee

Please disclose breed, size, and number of dogs at the time of booking.



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CANCELLATION POLICY

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Full refund (less $75 fee) if cancelled more than 30 days before arrival.

50% refund (less $75 fee) if cancelled more than 14 days before arrival.

No refund for cancellations within 14 days of arrival.

Policy is enforced as written — travel insurance is strongly recommended.



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HOUSE RULES

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· Minimum renter age: 25 — primary renter must be present for full stay

· Rental agreement (e-signature required within 48 hours of booking) + photo ID required

· Accurate guest count and all guest names required at booking

· No parties or events of any kind

· No smoking, vaping, or marijuana — inside or within 15 feet of doors/windows

· Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (full-time residents in the area)

· Check-in after: 4 PM, Checkout before: 11 AM

*note, early check-in or late checkout cannot be determined until the day before and is not guaranteed.

· Violations subject to immediate cancellation without refund



Managed locally by The Collection Vacation Homes — team lives and operates in Galena year-round.