BIG 5BR\/5.5BA on quiet wooded lot with all ensuite baths, Hot Tub, Screen Porch.
About this house rental
Welcome to our cabin in the woods in the Galena Territory. This expanded Miner's Cottage is one of the most popular home styles in the area. This is not a city home or a suburban home. Instead, it is a vacation home designed for guests looking for a more rustic space that also offers an open-concept floor plan with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Our home is located on a beautiful and attractively designed wooded lot. It is situated down from the street level and parking area, giving you the feeling of privacy you seek without feeling isolated. There is a paved and lighted driveway with a parking area just big enough for six cars and a set of lighted concrete steps from the parking area to the home. There are 10 steps down from the driveway to the house. Still, the entire stairway spans over 50 feet, so this home may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues or a desire to have a short walk from the car to the front door of the house. We have prompt and effective snow removal during the winter. Our home has plenty of room inside and outside to relax, socialize and play. There are two separate living areas – one upstairs and another downstairs - and two spacious decks for playing, sitting, eating out, grilling, and using the hot tub. There is also a large screened porch with a table and chairs. The high vaulted ceilings in the foyer and great room welcome you with a bright and airy space. Enjoy the view from the great room's wraparound windows. The effect is magical when you use the wood-burning fireplace between the windows. There is also a half bath nearby. There is a television and DVD player in the great room. Of course, you are welcome to use our firewood. Our kitchen and dining area are big enough to prepare and serve a meal to a crowd. The dining table seats 10 guests, and there are two extra chairs. Each of our 5 bedrooms has its own full bath and an exterior door to access the outside decks or patios. The generous master bedroom, which is on the main level and has a large private balcony, has a king bed. The master bath features a whirlpool tub. The other 4 bedrooms, each with a queen bed, are in two separate wings on the lower level, with a family room in between. The family room has a comfortable sectional couch, large-screen television, a wet bar with a refrigerator, and a foosball table. There is not a sofa sleeper at this home. Two doors from the family room lead directly to the expansive lower deck and hot tub. The built-in entertainment center in the great room has books and games for more entertainment. For Hotwheels car enthusiasts of all ages, there are cars and trick tracks in the laundry room to build your own raceway. Other features in our home include a large outdoor grill with propane, dedicated wireless internet, and a work desk built into the kitchen. Your rental includes free access to the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, gymnasium, game room, business center, and tennis courts at the Galena Territory Owners' Club. The Territory also offers a hiking trail system and Lake Galena, where you can rent a pontoon boat, fishing boat, or kayak. No swimming is allowed at the lake, but the fishing is spectacular. Our home is also close to horseback riding and trail rides at the Shenandoah Riding Center, zip lines, wineries, golf courses, and restaurants. However, there is an extra cost for these activities. We are happy to share our home with you. We hope you enjoy your stay.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(122 Reviews)
10.0
Very comfortable home with LOTS of space. We all enjoyed ourselves.
10.0
My entire family (parents, siblings, children and dogs) spent the weekend at this wonderful family home in Galena. The space was so warm and welcoming and allowed for our large group to all eat, visit, and comfortably be together. Each bedroom having an en suite bathroom was such a game-changer in order for each family to have their own space and privacy. The weather was quite cold and snowy, so we were not able to enjoy the outside amenities, but a trip into town and also to the Owner's Club to swim made up for it. We would absolutely stay here again!
5.0
This property was a perfect fit for our family group of 9 adults and 1 toddler. The setting is beautiful and the home is spacious and welcoming. I was able to reach the owner easily and quickly with questions. Thank you for a lovely stay in rural Galena!
5.0
Perfecf for our family. We enjoyed the house and the holiday festival in galena, may become a holiday tradition
4.0
This house is beautiful and perfect for a larger family! We absolutely loved the rustic (very Galena) feel of the home. Everything was clean and organized- especially the hot tub!
Property manager was very responsive and check in was simple, we were even able to get in early! We loved using the fireplace and the kitchen was smaller but was able to handle our cooking for 8 people! Hiking in the area was lovely.
We had the SMALLEST of complaints. We wish that real soap dispensers were provided rather than just hotel mini bars of soap. We also had to go out and purchase dish washer detergent because none was provided. We also wish we had an extra roll of paper towels!
The only other thing I would note is that you will want to be prepared if you’re bringing a toddler into this home. The stairs to get to the lower level in the house are very steep and the railing around it has wide openings at the bottom that a child could easily slip through. The basement is well furnished and you could certainly just hang out down there! This is no fault of the property owners and did not effect my rating of this home, this is just a note to any families traveling with small children.
We absolutely loved staying here and would recommend it and would stay again.
5.0
This was perfect for our sibling reunion. Large dining table for us to enjoy meals together. Very peaceful and good communication with the host.
4.0
2nd weekend at this lovely home for my friends and me. Lovely house, the fireplace is the main attraction and you cannot beat private bathrooms for each bedroom. Will be back!
5.0
We were in Galena for an annual friends/family outing. A few of us have been to Galena before. However, it was a first for all of us to see the fun parade. Lots & lots of people. We wished we could have spent more time at the house. We choose a different destination each year, and everyone had a great weekend—very unique town to visit.
4.0
Good amount of open space. Plenty of room for our family. Surprised by steep driveway and steps down to front door.
Overall nice property.
5.0
5 retired friends traveled to Galena to celebrate life
Great accommodations, I did leave a note on the counter about coffee pots - both hardly worked. It took 2 hours to brew a 12 cup pot in the coffeemaker and something is wrong with the one cup brewer
But EVERYONE had a great time and the accommodations and location were excellent!
5.0
Fantastic House with lots of bedrooms/bathrooms and great communal spaces.
5.0
The house was absolutely amazing. The owners were great and very responsive before our trip. The hot tub worked great. They left notes for how to work everything and made sure everything was ready for us upon arrival. It made for a perfect weekend with no stress from when we arrived.
5.0
This was the perfect place for our extended family (e.g. kids and grandchildren) to stay and experience all the nice sights and activities that the Galena territory has to offer.
5.0
My extended family - Grandparents, adults and kids and a dog - really enjoyed staying here. The house was in a lovely wooded area which felt very private. It was clean and had everything that we needed. Kitchen was well equipped. Hot tub was really nice. The host Tracey was quick to respond to any questions. I would recommended this house to anyone.
4.0
This house was the perfect size for our group. It's a bit far from the pool, but was easy to drive to. Drove to the paths by the Lake.
Was able to buy extra day passes for the amenities for our guests with no problem.
5.0
This spacious house offered great spots for our group to gather - from the deck to the screened porch to the living room, we had comfortable spaces to hang out and catch up. Enjoyed the outdoor pool at the owners club too.
5.0
Our whole family enjoyed the screened in porch and beautiful setting. Close to Galena and amenities.
1.0
House wasn’t clean at all
Neighbor wasn’t nice
We sing happy birthday and neighbor call police. We rented house not stay inside for all day.
Rules want provide before stay
We not happy at all
5.0
Wonderful home to reunite multiple state family members. Each bedroom with an ensuite was a wonderful plus. Entry stairs was a bit of an adventure for older relatives but once in the home, we enjoyed the open floor plan for visiting.
5.0
The location is perfect, quiet cul de sac (I don’t know if I spelled that right)
There are things I don’t prefer, like I like a harder bed and the master king was soooooft. But the house is great. Every bedroom has a bathroom which is wonderful. The decks are nice, it’s a quiet location with nearly no traffic and plenty close to the owners club. I would totally stay again
5.0
Beautiful home perfect for friend looking to get together and enjoy Galena.
5.0
Beautiful home perfect for friend looking to get together and enjoy Galena.
5.0
This was a wonderful property for our family. Despite the chilly weather, we had a great experience. Clean home, convenient location, plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, nicely stocked kitchen, beautiful fireplace, and plenty of privacy. We would love to return!
5.0
Beautiful property and cleanly. We had a lovely time and recommend it!
5.0
Wonderful house for an adult family gathering. Well laid out, stocked with cooking utensils, and very comfortable. The parking area could be tricky with large vehicles and the walkway/stairs down to the house can be tricky, but the owner was very upfront about that beforehand. Would book again!
5.0
We came in on a day after it snowed. The stairs from parking to the house were a little rough but they were cleaned of snow & salt was put down. The house inside was very bright and big. Beautiful fire place and our guests each had their own bathroom which was great! Really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
we traveled here to Galena with a group of 10. We were from several different states. We really enjoyed the home and found, especially that the bedroom arrangements were very fair and uniform. Each bedroom downstairs having its own bathroom was very pleasant and convenient. The upstairs master suite was very spacious. All of the rooms had a pretty decent view of the woods outback. The large dining room table was perfect for meals and for playing games. We particularly loved the fireplace and the tall ceilings with many windows that lead in a lot of light. Overall, this place is fantastic and we will definitely stay here again.
5.0
We had a great time during our stay. Everything was perfect for our family ski trip. Would return again.
5.0
Owner was appreciative of the information. But problem was not fixed before we left.
5.0
Beautiful home minutes from downtown Galena! Excellent views and hiking in the Galena Territory!
4.0
Nice layout. Clean. Works well with 5br and baths. Had good living areas and spaces.
In general the furnishings could use updating - dishes, flatware, etc. dishwasher water line leaked under sink some. Sink in Winter br didn’t drain well at all. Walking on sidewalk after leaves fell was tricky - steep front yard. We were all above 65 urs old but were able to make it.
5.0
Very comfortable home. Each bedroom having its own bathroom was great. Would rent again as well as recommend to others.
5.0
House was clean, could use some updating. Due to the outside walk approach was not conducive to older people. Needed more railings on steps.
4.0
We enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and had plenty of room for all of us. One thing that would have been nice to know ahead of time is that getting from the driveway to the house requires going down a long, multi-level sidewalk. Maneuvering it was a little difficult for a family member who was on crutches.
5.0
Had a very nice trip to Galena. The house was perfect for our large group. Plenty of room, screen room was great, everything you need in kitchen. Nice that you can use pool at owners club too. Owner responded promptly to requests. Would rent again.
5.0
Huge deck area with a forest as a backyard.
3.0
The property is a great design but there are a lot of deferred maintenance and some cleanliness issues. Property manager is nice
4.0
Our group had a very nice stay in Galena this weekend. Weather didn’t cooperate with us so we were grateful for the clubhouse activities for the kids. The house is great, very spacious and the beds were comfortable. I gave this 4 stars only because the washer/dryer and oven broke right before our stay which wasn’t the most convenient but the property manager was fabulous and accommodating to our group. Things Happen! We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We had a great time. Everything was as advertised with the house and it provided us with an ideal place to call home for those days and provide us with a base to share in some activities. We wanted a laidback, nice place to enjoy our family - that is what you provided. Thank you
5.0
A great spot for a group vacation
We had a great time here! Our large group of four families plus dogs fit very comfortably. We had plenty of room to spread out and relax. We loved the hot tub and hanging out on the back deck. The screened in porch was great for evening when the bugs were out. We had a few minor things come up during our stay and the owner replied extremely quickly to get everything taken care of. We would definitely return, and highly recommend it to others!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?
The average price for a rental in Iowa is R 2,476 per night. This rental is R 8,760 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at BIG 5BR\/5.5BA on quiet wooded lot with all ensuite baths, Hot Tub, Screen Porch.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at BIG 5BR\/5.5BA on quiet wooded lot with all ensuite baths, Hot Tub, Screen Porch.. Enjoy the water!
Is BIG 5BR\/5.5BA on quiet wooded lot with all ensuite baths, Hot Tub, Screen Porch. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at BIG 5BR\/5.5BA on quiet wooded lot with all ensuite baths, Hot Tub, Screen Porch.?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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