Cabin in Illinois
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cabin rental
Emberwood Lodge by Wildwood Escapes
The Space
Three of the four bedrooms are King suites, each with its own private en-suite bathroom — no sharing, no waiting, no morning hallway traffic. The fourth bedroom and an additional half bath round out the layout.
The open main living area is built for gathering — warm textures, natural light, and a layout that makes "everyone in one place" actually feel good. The fully equipped kitchen handles everything from lazy Saturday breakfasts to big group dinners with ease.
A private hot tub is on site and ready to use. Quick heads-up: it's functional and clean but on the older side — a brand-new replacement is on order for summer 2026, and pricing reflects its current condition.
When the sun goes down, gather around the smokeless fire pit. Firewood is available for purchase at the country store at the entrance to the territory.
Three closets throughout the home are locked for owner storage. Everything else is yours for the stay.
Emberwood is pet-friendly (up to 2 dogs welcome; $100/dog/stay fee) with outdoor space your dogs will love too.
📍 Location & What's Nearby
Galena punches well above its size. Here's what's waiting for you:
🏊 Owners Club (~6 min) — Your stay includes 6 complimentary guest passes to the nearby club: game tables, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool (Memorial Day–Labor Day), a basketball court, and outdoor tennis courts. Extra passes are $5/person/day.
⛳ Eagle Ridge Resort (~10 min) — 63 holes of championship golf, a full spa, lake activities, and year-round outdoor recreation.
🛍️ Historic Main Street Galena (~15 min) — acclaimed restaurants, boutique wine bars, live music, and 19th-century storefronts for a great night out.
🍷 Galena Cellars Winery (~15 min) — one of Illinois' most celebrated wineries, with sweeping vineyard views and a welcoming tasting room.
🎿 Chestnut Mountain Resort (~15 min) — skiing and snowboarding in winter, mountain biking and zip-lining in summer.
🥾 Apple River Canyon State Park (~25 min) — dramatic limestone canyon hikes through some of Illinois' most beautiful terrain.
🏛️ Ulysses S. Grant's Home (~15 min) — the historic gem that put Galena on the map.
🍺 Dubuque, IA (~30 min) — riverfront dining, the National Mississippi River Museum, and great craft breweries.
🌆 Chicago (~2.5 hours) — an easy road trip from the city.
👨👩👧 Who This Home Is Best For
Emberwood Lodge is ideal for:
Multigenerational families who want space, comfort, and private en-suite baths so everyone gets their own retreat
Friend groups escaping for a wine country weekend, a birthday trip, or an off-season getaway
Golf crews heading to Eagle Ridge — the tee time's set, the beers are cold, and the hot tub's waiting
Two or three couples wanting an upscale home base with room to spread out and privacy to unwind
🔑 Guest Access
Emberwood Lodge is entirely yours for the stay — no shared spaces, no neighbors to work around. You'll get your keypad access code through our guest portal on check-in day. No key pickups, no front desks.
Three owner storage closets are locked throughout the home. Everything else is yours to enjoy.
🚗 Parking & EV Charging
Park up to 5 vehicles comfortably on-site, including a Level 2 EV charger for guests who need to top off.
📋 House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM
Dogs welcome (up to 2). A $100/dog/stay pet fee applies. No other pet types, please.
Hot tub guidelines are included in your booking confirmation and posted on-site — please review before use.
📋 Local Compliance & Guest Portal
This property has local compliance requirements (booking platform approved):
✔️ Signed rental agreement
✔️ ID verification
✔️ $1,500 security hold (pending transaction — not a traditional deposit)
💡 Optional Damage Waiver
$49 for stays up to 10 nights, +$2/day beyond 10 nights. Optional, non-refundable, third-party coverage.
We use Happy Guest — a secure, app-free guest portal where you'll:
📍 Complete required steps
🏡 Access house info
🍽️ Find our favorite local recommendations
The Space
Three of the four bedrooms are King suites, each with its own private en-suite bathroom — no sharing, no waiting, no morning hallway traffic. The fourth bedroom and an additional half bath round out the layout.
The open main living area is built for gathering — warm textures, natural light, and a layout that makes "everyone in one place" actually feel good. The fully equipped kitchen handles everything from lazy Saturday breakfasts to big group dinners with ease.
A private hot tub is on site and ready to use. Quick heads-up: it's functional and clean but on the older side — a brand-new replacement is on order for summer 2026, and pricing reflects its current condition.
When the sun goes down, gather around the smokeless fire pit. Firewood is available for purchase at the country store at the entrance to the territory.
Three closets throughout the home are locked for owner storage. Everything else is yours for the stay.
Emberwood is pet-friendly (up to 2 dogs welcome; $100/dog/stay fee) with outdoor space your dogs will love too.
📍 Location & What's Nearby
Galena punches well above its size. Here's what's waiting for you:
🏊 Owners Club (~6 min) — Your stay includes 6 complimentary guest passes to the nearby club: game tables, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool (Memorial Day–Labor Day), a basketball court, and outdoor tennis courts. Extra passes are $5/person/day.
⛳ Eagle Ridge Resort (~10 min) — 63 holes of championship golf, a full spa, lake activities, and year-round outdoor recreation.
🛍️ Historic Main Street Galena (~15 min) — acclaimed restaurants, boutique wine bars, live music, and 19th-century storefronts for a great night out.
🍷 Galena Cellars Winery (~15 min) — one of Illinois' most celebrated wineries, with sweeping vineyard views and a welcoming tasting room.
🎿 Chestnut Mountain Resort (~15 min) — skiing and snowboarding in winter, mountain biking and zip-lining in summer.
🥾 Apple River Canyon State Park (~25 min) — dramatic limestone canyon hikes through some of Illinois' most beautiful terrain.
🏛️ Ulysses S. Grant's Home (~15 min) — the historic gem that put Galena on the map.
🍺 Dubuque, IA (~30 min) — riverfront dining, the National Mississippi River Museum, and great craft breweries.
🌆 Chicago (~2.5 hours) — an easy road trip from the city.
👨👩👧 Who This Home Is Best For
Emberwood Lodge is ideal for:
Multigenerational families who want space, comfort, and private en-suite baths so everyone gets their own retreat
Friend groups escaping for a wine country weekend, a birthday trip, or an off-season getaway
Golf crews heading to Eagle Ridge — the tee time's set, the beers are cold, and the hot tub's waiting
Two or three couples wanting an upscale home base with room to spread out and privacy to unwind
🔑 Guest Access
Emberwood Lodge is entirely yours for the stay — no shared spaces, no neighbors to work around. You'll get your keypad access code through our guest portal on check-in day. No key pickups, no front desks.
Three owner storage closets are locked throughout the home. Everything else is yours to enjoy.
🚗 Parking & EV Charging
Park up to 5 vehicles comfortably on-site, including a Level 2 EV charger for guests who need to top off.
📋 House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM
Dogs welcome (up to 2). A $100/dog/stay pet fee applies. No other pet types, please.
Hot tub guidelines are included in your booking confirmation and posted on-site — please review before use.
📋 Local Compliance & Guest Portal
This property has local compliance requirements (booking platform approved):
✔️ Signed rental agreement
✔️ ID verification
✔️ $1,500 security hold (pending transaction — not a traditional deposit)
💡 Optional Damage Waiver
$49 for stays up to 10 nights, +$2/day beyond 10 nights. Optional, non-refundable, third-party coverage.
We use Happy Guest — a secure, app-free guest portal where you'll:
📍 Complete required steps
🏡 Access house info
🍽️ Find our favorite local recommendations
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Illinois
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Everything with the house was excellent for our family to enjoy. We appreciated the middle of the night snow removal. The owner called us to tell us the 2” snowfall would be taken care of, a very nice gesture.1
8 / 10Excellent·Dec 2025
This house is as pictured. Reviews are spot on. The title of the property is a little misleading. This is not "luxury", but the price is extremely fair for the property. Enjoyed it! While property was a little outdated, the photos did show that accurately, so I am surprised by previous reviews complaining about that specifically. Home has an amazing open area for people to gather in. Was perfect for a multi family holiday retreat. TV area seats only 8 if every spot on two couches and a love seat are occupied, keep that in mind. Cozy!Hand soap and shower gel in every bathroom, but that's it. Bring more if you need. Owner did tell me exactly what was at the house for us before we got there. No surprises. Immaculate home. Responsive owner.Owner does state that he wants to talk verbally to every renter prior to arrival. This wasn't convenient for me at all as I was already on vacation prior to arrival. I requested, but he didn't want to leave entry or other instructions in app messaging tool, text or email. I think that's fine with most people, my travel circumstances made it a little frustrating. Master toilet emptied very slowly. Made us nervous enough to not use after first flush, but plenty of other bathrooms. Lighting is minimal in and out of the home. There's lighting, but bulbs too dim in most rooms. If arriving after dark, heads up. Not much on the front of house for lighting. Wooded area. Dead bolt didn't work easily. Many windows in main area, but no drapes!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
The home was great! Nothing was out of place. We had a wonderful stay.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2024
My friends and I(8 women over 50) go to Galena every summer. Same weekend for the past seven yrs. We have stayed in many different houses, This one checked all our boxes as far as requirements; screened porch, # bed/bath, etc.
The FIRST issue and most serious is that the front door lacked a good lock, no dead bolt, no chain. The only lock was a door knob lock similar to one u would have for a bedroom door, Certainly not a secured front door lock. We did not feel safe while sleeping. Very unhappy about this point.
All other issues have to do with the comfort of the home. It's obvious that this house is not ever used by the owner.
No comforts what so ever::
-Chairs are hard w/ no pillows on kitchen or screened porch chairs.
-No beach towels provided to use at pool or jacuzzi.
- Fridge ice machine broken. Only provided 2 ice trays.
-Limited toilet paper left to use. Only two rolls per bathroom. No Kleenex in any room. There were eight women staying there and it was not enough.
- Not enough towels in each bathroom. They were low quality and VERY CHEAP TOWELS.
-No toiletries available. Not a necessity but were always provided in other homes we've rented. The "White Rain" body soap/hand soap at sinks are cheap dollar store products.
-No left over foils/spices/ baggies from previous guest.
-Ants all over bedroom sinks.
To summarize the house/landscape was beautiful.
FRONT DOOR LOCK MUST BE FIXED. It needs some TLC and love. Just very cold and not very homey.
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9.8Outstanding
(126 Ratings)
"Everything with the house was excellent for our family to enjoy. We appreciated the middle of the night snow removal. The owner called us to tell us the 2” snowfall would be taken care of, a very ni..."
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