Vista View is a three-bedroom vacation home in The Galena Territory — a 6,800-acre private recreational community six miles outside historic Galena, Illinois. The property sleeps up to 8 guests across three king bedrooms (the lower-level bedroom adds a queen). All three bathrooms are en-suite.

THE HOME

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
• Bedroom 1: king, en-suite bath — main level, no interior stairs required
• Bedroom 2: king + queen, en-suite bath — lower level
• Bedroom 3: king, en-suite bath — upper level
Total: 3 kings + 1 queen · 4 beds · sleeps 8

Living and Entertaining
• Floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace in the main living room
• Open kitchen/dining/living layout — ideal for gathering while cooking
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Screened porch overlooking the 11th fairway
• Weber gas grill and patio seating
• Washer and dryer on-site

Outdoor Spaces
• Private hot tub — overlooks the 11th hole of Eagle Ridge South year-round
• Fire pit — evenings under the Galena Territory's certified Dark Sky skies
• Patio with table and seating

GALENA TERRITORY OWNERS CLUB — INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY

Every Vista View reservation includes 6 Owners Club access cards covering:
• Year-round indoor and outdoor swimming pools (Eagle Ridge and Stonecreek)
• Fitness center
• Pickleball and tennis courts
• 20+ miles of hiking and biking trails through The Galena Territory
• Lake Galena: pontoon, kayak, and fishing boat rentals
• Stonedrift Spa at Eagle Ridge (services at additional cost)

Additional day passes are available at $5 per person for ages 5 and older.

GOLF

Vista View sits directly on the 11th hole of Eagle Ridge South — one of four championship courses at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, one of the Midwest's premier golf destinations.

EXPLORE THE REGION

• 10 min → Historic Downtown Galena: shops, dining, wine bars, distilleries, and galleries
• 20–25 min → Chestnut Mountain Resort: skiing, snowboarding, mountain coaster, and zipline
• Wineries, craft breweries, and Driftless-region landscapes throughout Jo Daviess County

WHY GROUPS CHOOSE VISTA VIEW

✓ Golf course frontage — hot tub and screened porch overlook the 11th fairway, Eagle Ridge South
✓ All-king sleeping — 3 kings + 1 queen, every bedroom en-suite
✓ Wood-burning fireplace — floor-to-ceiling stone, main living room
✓ Hot tub + fire pit — entertainment without leaving the property
✓ GTA Owners Club access — pools, courts, trails, and Lake Galena included
✓ Certified Dark Sky Community — no streetlights, unmatched stargazing
✓ Locally managed by The Collection Vacation Homes, based in Galena

DOG POLICY

Vista View welcomes up to two hypoallergenic or non-shedding dogs with a non-refundable $150/stay fee. Breed must be disclosed at the time of booking. Guests are responsible for any pet-related damage and for proper disposal of all pet waste. An unauthorized pet fee of $500 applies if undisclosed pets are brought to the property.

HOUSE RULES AND POLICIES

• Rental agreement e-signature required within 24 hours of booking
• Smart lock self check-in — door code and arrival instructions delivered before check-in
• Check-in: 4:00 PM | Checkout: 11:00 AM
• Early check-in and late checkout available upon request; confirmed day-before only, not guaranteed
• No smoking or vaping — indoors or within 15 feet of windows and doors
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (you're welcome to be outside enjoying the property — keep noise considerate of neighbors who live here full time)
• No events, parties, or gatherings beyond registered guests
• Maximum occupancy: 8 guests
• Parking: 4 cars comfortably fit in the driveway
• Cancellation policy: A $75 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations. Full refund (minus fee) if cancelled 30 or more days before check-in. 50% refund if cancelled 14–29 days before check-in. No refund inside 14 days. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.