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About this house rental
"Each couple had their own en-suite." — Karen, October
"Our family gathered in Galena at Valleywood Villa for the holidays. The house is perfect for big family gatherings with spacious common spaces and ample bedrooms and bathrooms for a large group." — Matt, December
"Perfect for a small family reunion. We had five different households." — Erica, June
THE HOME
Bedrooms
- Bedroom 1 (main level): King bed, ensuite bath
- Bedroom 2 (lower level): Queen bed, ensuite bath
- Bedroom 3 (lower level): Queen bed, ensuite bath
- Bedroom 4 (lower level): Queen bed, ensuite bath
- Bedroom 5 (lower level): Queen bed, ensuite bath
- Lower-level living room: Queen sleeper sofa
- 5 ensuite bathrooms plus a main-level half bath (5.5 total)
Living, Dining and Kitchen
- Two living rooms, each with its own wood-burning fireplace
- Full kitchen sized for a holiday meal
- Dining table seats 8 · kitchen island seats 4 · 12 total dining capacity
- 2,310 sq ft on a quiet Galena Territory ridge
Outdoor and Warmth
- Two wood-burning fireplaces — complimentary firewood is provided (please use reasonably; if you run out during your stay, you're welcome to pick up an additional bundle in town)
- Private hot tub — available year-round
- Screened-in porch off the main level
- Free on-site parking; driveway fits at least 6 vehicles
GALENA TERRITORY OWNERS CLUB — INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY
- Indoor pool (open year-round)
- Outdoor pool (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Fitness center
- Lake Galena Marina
- 20+ miles of trails
- Pickleball courts
- Shenandoah Riding Center
- 6 Owners Club access cards included; additional day passes may be purchased at the club for $5 per person/day
Note: lap swimming (indoor pool), pickleball, tennis, and the outdoor basketball courts require a reservation
EAGLE RIDGE RESORT - GOLF & SPA
- Stonedrift Spa — Eagle Ridge Resort's spa (year-round)
- Eagle Ridge weddings — many guests choose Valleywood when attending a wedding at the resort (year-round)
- Golf (Spring – Fall): all four Eagle Ridge championship courses within a 5-minute drive — The General, The North, The South, The East
- Optional discounted Eagle Ridge tee times available to all Collection Vacation Homes guests — ask us when you book
WINTER IN GALENA
- Chestnut Mountain Resort for skiing and snowboarding
- Galena Territory trails for winter walks and snowshoeing
DOWNTOWN GALENA AND LOCAL FAVORITES (YEAR-ROUND)
- Downtown Galena's Main Street — shopping, restaurants and holiday storefronts (especially November – December)
- Area wineries and craft breweries — repeat favorites of past guests
- Approximately 10 – 12 minutes to downtown from Valleywood
WHY GROUPS CHOOSE VALLEYWOOD VILLA
✓ Every couple gets their own ensuite — no waiting for the shower
✓ Two wood-burning fireplaces make the house right for cold-weather nights
✓ Hot tub is on year-round — best in the snow
✓ A wood-burning fireplace on each floor — two living rooms, one on each level
✓ Full kitchen with 12-seat dining capacity for a real Thanksgiving or Christmas meal
✓ All four Eagle Ridge championship courses within a 5-minute drive
✓ Full Galena Territory Owners Club amenities included — indoor pool year-round
HOUSE RULES AND POLICIES
- Sleeps 10 comfortably, maximum 12
- Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
- Same-day flips are the norm; early check-in and late check-out are not confirmed until one day prior
- Free on-site parking; driveway fits at least 6 vehicles
- On-site washer and dryer
- Fast and reliable Fiber Internet WiFi
- No smoking or vaping indoors or within 15 feet of windows and doors
- Quiet hours 10 PM – 8 AM (guests may enjoy the property outdoors — just keep noise considerate of full-time neighbors)
- No events, parties, or gatherings beyond registered guests
- No pets. A $500 unauthorized pet fee applies if this policy is violated
- Rental agreement e-signature + a copy of primary renters ID is required within 48 hours of booking (3rd party bookings are not permitted -- the name on the reservation must match ID and form of payment)
- Our cancellation policy is not flexible — we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for peace of mind.








