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The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms

Family-friendly vacation home with an indoor pool and a hot tub

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Welcome to The Gathering Place, a modern 6-bedroom retreat that sleeps up to 14 people and is perfect for families and pets. Unwind in the hot tub or challenge your group with arcade games, pool table fun, or a round of golf pong.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms

The Gathering Place is a modern, spacious 6 bedroom/6 bathroom home that accommodates up to 14 people. We are family friendly and pet friendly.

- 7 seat hot tub
- Pool Table
-Arcade games
- Lightning fast Wi-Fi
- 8 Smart TV's
- Fully Stocked Kitchen + Coffee bar
-Yard games
- Laundry
- Golf Pong game + board games
- Downstairs Bar
- Upstairs and Downstairs Fireplaces
- < 5 minutes to owners club facility
- Right across from East Golf Course
-Gas grill on main deck
- Walking trail near property
- Massive 12-14 seat dining table
-Dedicated workspace with office chair/desk

We are pet friendly! We have a pet fee of $30 per pet/per night.

For the safety of guests & owners, this house has 2 Ring Doorbell Security Cameras with audio. Camera #1 is located at the front door of the home. Camera #2 is located at the interior garage door in the garage, walking into the home. There are no cameras anywhere else on property and no cameras inside of the home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 Dog Beds, a blanket, and dog bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Two Pack-and-Plays and 2 High Chairs are available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Grant Home - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Grant Park - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 29 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms located?

Set in Galena, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Linmar Gardens, and Grant Park. West Street Sculpture Park and Horseshoe Mound are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Was as advertised. House has everything you will need, fully stocked. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was advertised and very comfortable. Jess was very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a cute place!

Our executive team stayed at this house and LOVED it! It had everything they needed for an awesome stay. Great layout and nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time staying

Overall good house and configuration for multiple families, we stayed with 3 families and everyone has their space and still plenty of space to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great large place

Wonderful place, beds were very comfy. Good communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get-away

We had a great stay with our family. This house accommodated our family’s needs perfectly - spacious with plenty of room and entertainment for all, from the games, to the pool table, to the hot tub and access to the owner’s club. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galena girls

House was amazing! Clean and well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prashanth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for a family reunion or just meetings friends

Jess is a great host and was very accommodating on our requests during the check in and check out process. It is a nice home for a family reunion or meeting up with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Weekend

Property was very nice! Big house with plenty of space. Loved that most rooms had their own bathrooms. Perfect house to get away and just hang out with family. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin and Nice Community

The house was great! We had everything we needed. So comfortable and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodations!

Terrific property for a girls’ getaway! 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, VERY well stocked kitchen. Jess is an excellent, very attentive and so easy to communicate with!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Very nice house and great communication with Jess. Definitely recommend. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oksana S., Crystal Lake,IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feels like home

Nice house, perfect for us (3 families with kids). Pleanty rooms. Hot tub was fun. Everything you may need. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Large Group

Very spacious. Porches and patios make it a great place for friend and family gatherings. Perfect for golf weekend with friends. Less than 5 mins from North and South courses at Eagle Ridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber A., Wilton Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in Galena Territory

We enjoyed a girls weekend with family and friends in this beautiful home. The house is fully stocked and very clean. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for large groups. Coffee bar was great. The downstairs bar was a great place to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Igor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

We stayed in the area for last 5 years or so, this was by far the best house we have rented. The space is great. Loaded with everything you might need (toys, games, extra pillows and blankets, even inflatable beds..). Communication was excellent, quick. We all really loved it and we hope we can come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J. J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific property

The Johnson family reunion was a huge success due in large part to the absolutely perfect property we chose in Eagle Ridge. Large,comfortable,clean and well equipped. And the hosts were great at on all levels. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M., Walnut

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family House

We celebrated Christmas with our family - 10 adults and 2 children, for the weekend and this house was perfect. We used the sleds provided on the backyard hill and the hot tub was used numerous times. The house had a great layout and Jess was a fabulous communicator. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large and Cozy Space

We enjoyed our stay. The home is large with many bedrooms and TVs. We were 2 families - kids ranging from 7-14. The home has a cozy feel even though it is large. Home owner was very responsive. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathren K., Palatine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Jess was excellent to work with. She provided excellent details about the home prior to checkin. The home was truly lovely. Unfortunately my stay was cut short but I would love to go back soon. The home was spacious, welcoming, spotless, and offered many amenities. I especially liked the coffee bar
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The house was perfect for our family vacation. The house was stocked with lots of towels, sheets, and even beach towels to take to the pool. We used the grill and the fire pit as well as the pool table and video games. I appreciate that there was propane for the grill and lots of logs for the fire pit. Jess was very responsive to questions we had during the stay. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A., Aviston Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing place to gather with your family!

Our family had an amazing stay at the Gathering Place. We had plenty of room for multigenerational group. The kitchen had everything you could possibly want as far a cooking and serving items. We loved the roomy great room, adjoining screened porch and deck and the walkout basement entertaining area with hot tub, patio seating and fire pit area. The kids loved all the indoor and outdoor games, especially the pool table, there’s even toys for the toddlers. We enjoyed going to the pool at the owners club, there’s so much to do in the whole area. Thanks so much Jess! You made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for all ages! Highly recommend!

We stayed with three families (13 people) - kids ranging from 10 to 15. Great spaces for playing board games, watching TV. Enough seating for everyone at meals. The kids especially enjoyed breakfast on the deck! Beds were comfortable and there were plenty of bathrooms for all! Very nice that 4 of the bedrooms had bathrooms within them, with the other 2 having bathrooms right next door! Communication was great - very quick turn and very helpful! They even purchased an air fryer so that we didn't have to pack and bring one with us! Community areas were fantastic! Great walking paths and we enjoyed the pool and basketball court every day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place to Host a Large Group!

Jess's Place is a wonderful place to have lots of space and the location is wonderful. We came with four families all with children and the space was wonderful. Large and comfortable. The bedrooms are huge and the common spaces were perfect for hanging out. WE spent all three nights in the hot tub and it was great. The kitchen was SUPER well stocked with appliances. Seriously, we didn't need to bring anything with us at all. The neighborhood was very quiet. We walked to a playground with the kids one day and drove up to the clubhouse another day. The clubhouse pool is great for kids! There is a whole kids section that our 2-4 year olds played in for hours. When we left many of our friends said "lets do this every year. This exact place." So it doesn't get better than that :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to perfect, with one serious flaw

The weather was perfect. The younger people enjoyed the hot tub and game room. The pool table was a hot item for several adult males. Walks around the territory, swimming and games at the owners club rounded out the experience. The fire pit and night sky viewing was appreciated by all, youngest to oldest. Sitting out in the three season room for reading and quiet conversation was appreciated by the early risers. However, eight adults really appreciate their morning coffee with the quiet. 3 coffee pots and not a single one really worked! Ugh. They all need a good vinegar washing at least. Each pot took up to 3-4 hours to run the water through. We came up with several work arounds, but it challenged the sense of relaxation which was otherwise available. The pots need cleaning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023