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In the heart of Galena Territory, Serenity Cottage offers a sunny retreat with modern comforts. Unwind in the new Spa bath featuring a soaking tub and rain head shower or cozy up by the electric fireplace. With Roku TVs, fully stocked kitchen, and amenities like six passes to Owner’s Club fitness center with pools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Welcome to Serenity Cottage!

Neighboring four golf courses, this newly remodeled, sunny, 2 bed, 1.5 bath modern cottage is located in the heart of the Galena Territory resort core. Swimming, horseback riding, zip lining, boating, hiking, winter skiing and many other activities available to visitors. Downtown historic Galena, a short drive away, is a shopper’s and foodie’s paradise. Relax back at Serenity Cottage with a new Spa bath featuring a soaking tub and rain head shower, Roku TV’s, electric fireplace, fully stocked kitchen, new linens and bedding. Sharp master bedroom with King bed and full bath on upper floor, twin beds and half bath on first. Dining area with large table, rear deck and gas grill. WIFI, six passes to Owner’s Club fitness and business center with indoor/outdoor pools, baby pool. Coffee, tea, spices, soaps and paper goods provided.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighborhood in Galena, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding. Visit our Galena travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Grant Home
    Grant Home
    11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Belvedere Mansion
    Belvedere Mansion
    12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Grant Park
    Grant Park
    12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Old Market House
    Old Market House
    13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fried Green Tomatoes
    13 min drive
  • Galena Roasters
    13 min drive
  • Blaum Bros Public House
    13 min drive
  • Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery
    13 min drive
  • Galena Taphouse
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Serenity Cottage! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to Serenity Cottage! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Serenity Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Serenity Cottage!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Serenity Cottage! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this golf cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Welcome to Serenity Cottage! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Young-Mi K.

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

Nice getaway near Galena

Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay here. Perfect location for exploring historic Galena and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Loved Serenity Cottage!

This was the perfect getaway for my husband and I! The house was great for what we needed! It was also a very quiet neighborhood! We will stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Perfect little getaway

Comfortable furniture, table big enough to do a puzzle on, lovely shower with good water pressure and tons of hot water. Clean, well-appointed. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Getaway

We have a 1 year old and we had a quick kid free weekend and just relaxed:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely and cozy home for a weekend getaway. The house had everything we needed during our stay. Highly recommend to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Good area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and in great shape. Close proximity to downtown Galena and activities in the territories. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity Cottage is exceptional; we were welcomed to a very clean and charming home, where our hosts thought of everything! …and the access to local amenities is a big plus. We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing weekend stay exploring Galena. PS we LOVED the pastries at Galena Bakehouse.
Galena River Trail
Downtown
Galena Cellars Winery
Galena Bakehouse
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Serenity cottage

This was a really great cottage, very clean,cozy, nice fireplace that made a wonderful atmosphere very quiet and pleasant our whole experience was amazing cant wait to come back in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Amazing place! Absolutely perfect for a weekend wedding we attended. Definitely will be going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Hot time in Galena

The home we stayed in was very nice. It was very clean, the furnishings well maintained and the location was great. The little extra the owner provided was extremely thoughtful (snacks,coffee,water).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
The house we rented was very cute. The area is beautiful. Our concerns were my daughter and I took the room with the twin beds, and her mattress was so bad she could not sleep. In addition our bathroom downstairs with the twin bedroom. The bathroom was too small claustrophobic very disappointed in that. They put the toilet in a closet. You couldn’t even turn around. It was so small. I can’t do stairs and the shower was on the second level, which was hard to climb to take would have preferred a bathroom with a shower downstairs for people with disabilities also, there must’ve Animal staying in our cabin because my granddaughter has allergies and sneezed the whole time we did not know that it was a pet friendly house. We would probably rent again in the area, but not in this particular home thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was a police standoff last 2 days we were there, with the manhunt going on my wife would not leave the building. this man was on the loose with police presence to get in or out of the premises. Some money back i believe is in order. He had fire arms and was spotted behind where we were staying fleeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024