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Driftless Get Away

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A staircase with a black railing, a wooden floor, and a door with a window at the top. - Driftless Get Away (Galena)
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and window. - Driftless Get Away (Galena)
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a large rug. - Driftless Get Away (Galena)
A living room with a brown sofa, a patterned rug, a wooden cabinet, and a small table with books. - Driftless Get Away (Galena)
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a floral armchair, a brown sofa, a cabinet, and a door leading to another room. - Driftless Get Away (Galena)
Driftless Get Away provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Driftless Get Away

  • Historic Tourist Home centrally located in beautiful Galena, IL.

    This listing is for the entire 2nd floor Suite : two bedroom with common room, and full bathroom with shower/tub.

    Amenities Include: WiFi, mini fridge, microwave, Coffee/tea Bar

    Short 3 min walk to downtown and local attractions. This Tourist Home is permitted for up to 5 overnight guests! (Message for details.)

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Call/text about pet policy.

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
This property accepts cash
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
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

Located in Galena, this vacation home is in the city center. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Galena travel guide
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • A large, ornate Victorian-style mansion with a prominent tower, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a decorative iron fence.
    Belvedere Mansion
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A park with a large tree in the center, a building with a dome, and the words "GRANT PARK" on the grass.
    Grant Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A two-story brick building with green shutters and a flagpole with an American flag.
    Grant Home
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A brick building with a green roof, a white door, and a sign that reads "Glenna Welcome Center".
    Old Market House
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A wooden balcony with a sign indicating the building is the Dowling House, dating from 1826, and claims to be the Galenas Oldest House.
    Dowling House
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    3 min drive
  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • Galena Roasters
    12 min walk
  • Blaum Bros Public House
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftless Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftless Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftless Get Away?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Driftless Get Away located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this vacation home is steps from Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. Grant Park and Grant Home are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Driftless Get Away Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super nice place located right next to downtown! Would recommend to anyone looking for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful space with excellent access to downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location was excellent. Beautiful space and hosts were fantastic to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in
Enjoyed our stay. Convenient location and comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for a girls weekend in Galena, walkable to downtown. We enjoyed the comfortable beds, antique furnishings and nice common living area. Our host responded promptly to questions. Our only minor issue was road construction making it slightly difficult to find the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space. Relaxing and comfy for all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy walk to downtown!

The property was definitely within walking distance to downtown which was super convenient. The property was as advertised and the beds were super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Great host, property, location and overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and cozy location

This was an ideal property to stay at while visiting Galena. Walking distance to downtown, nice common sitting area with two separate bedrooms. Owners were wonderful to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy and perfect location

Great place walking distance to historical downtown Galena. Rooms were cozy and beds were very comfortable. I typically have a hard time sleeping in a different bed from my own, but these beds were great. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Comfy, cozy, and perfect walking location to all the Galena attractions. Very reasonable rates, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a girls weekend

We had a great girls weekend. Close to downtown.Comfortable rooms. Hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena

Very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and great location

Historic property next to another historic property in an historic town. So much easily accessible by walking or by car. Practically on the Galena River Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked the home. The location was good too. The noise from traffic and trains ruined it for us. It was constant throughout the night. Sleeping was next to impossible with the level of noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Would definitely stay here again. Great location. Beautiful old home.

The part of the house that this listing is, is located on the second floor. Stairs are steep and narrow. The rooms are large and furnished with vintage and antique furniture. It is very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, quaint stay in the middle of Galena

This is a well-kept older building near the center of town, just across the river from the historic town center and direct access to the Galena River Trail. There are stairs to get up to the unit on the second floor. The rooms were comfortable and all of the fixtures work well for their age. It's definitely worth the stop if you're going to be in Galena or want to explore the greater Driftless region.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena

This is the second floor of a house on the historic tour. My friend and I absolutely loved the layout and furniture. Extremely clean and very comfortable. The owners thought of everything, treat bags, coffee, tea, a small fridge, fluffy towels, extra pillows and blankets. Great location to Main Street. Beautiful time of year. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

We traveled to Galena for the annual country market weekend and the location was perfect! While we drank our coffee before walking down the hill to the market we noticed lines and lines of cars trying to find a parking spot. The cars just kept coming in all weekend long! This place was the perfect spot for a zero stress weekend! Super cute bedrooms and easy walking to all Galena has to offer. Five stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint place Close to Galena downtown

We enjoyed our time at this location and the owners were super communicative and very helpful. One thing I didn’t understand from the listing is that the bottom floor of this home is empty currently. also didn’t understand that the bathroom would be in the hallway and not enclosed in the two room and sitting area suite. Place was clean, and the beds were very comfortable. You can walk to town in 12 minutes and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Driftless getaway Galena

Very nice location and clean. The beds were very comfortable. It was very hot during our visit and bathroom didn’t have air conditioning. It made getting ready to go out difficult. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Vintage House

The house was beautiful. I loved all the original items in the house, and it definitely felt like stepping back in time a little without taking away from the modern comforts of today. The hosts were also very responsive and helpful throughout the booking process and the trip itself. They left cute little goody bags in each bedroom of some food items, and had some extra items in the house that you might have forgot at home (tooth brush, floss, shampoo/conditioner, and even ear plugs!) I love Galena, and we’ll definitely be back to stay at the Driftless Get Away again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

My cousins and I went to Galena to celebrate a birthday. I have a love for older houses snd these accommodations were just perfect. I just loved the claw foot tub and probably took a 2 hour soak in it at the end of a long day off wine tasting and shopping. It was a perfect location being just a short relaxing walk across the bridge. The hosts were wonderful with their goody bags and other accommodations. Beds were comfortable and there was a nice array of coffees and teas to choose from in the morning. Three of us stayed there very comfortably. We will definitely be going back to Galena and we hope to stay there again. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a quaint 1800's house that is just a short 5 min walk from downtown Galena. Location is fantastic. Hosts were very easy to work with and had excellent communication! Cozy 2 bed with sitting area - no TV, but lots of games and spots to curl up with a good book. Narrow stairs up to unit as mentioned in description. The unit is a bit drafty and had some ladybugs during our stay - but expected in a home of this age. Also to note -- is right on one of the main streets and near train tracks, so if you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs, as it can get noisy. Overall a wonderful place to stay while visiting Galena!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice for 2 couples

The shared living room was very nice for visiting. An extra effort was made to have items you might need that you didn't think of available. Like ear plugs...Rt. 20 is very noisy at night and the train tracks are close. The one husband that was bothered the first night, used the ear plugs and slept well the next few. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024