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Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview

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A balcony with a view of a forested area and a body of water. There is a chair and a potted plant on the balcony. - Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview (Galena)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, and large windows. - Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview (Galena)
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a slide, surrounded by trees and a clear sky. - Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview (Galena)
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Consider a stay at Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview

  • The Galena Chalet is one of only five homes in the Galena Territory with a full lake view of Lake Galena. The home is nestled into three acres of lakeside property with an abundance of natural forestry. The chalet has 5 bedrooms and is tastefully furnished and organized for larger groups of 8-10 people.

    The beautiful Chalet is charming inside and out; nestled in the woods and located with the most scenic view Lake Galena has to offer. The chalet is made with the highest quality detail. There is a 2000 sq ft wrap around deck that over looks Lake Galena. Nap in the hammock in the woods, or watch the bald eagles soar over the Lake from the back deck. Gourmet chefs kitchen. Wonderful place for a family or group gathering.

    The inside of the chalet boasts European influenced wood-working and architecture throughout. The interior design is a beautiful fusion of rustic-modern. The home has a reclaimed dining table with seating for 10 people; dueling sofas aside the stone, wood-burning fireplace; and a lower level game & billiards area surrounding a decorative wood-burning stove that can also fit up to 10 people comfortably.

    We often have wild turkeys, deer, eagles and a variety of birds visit our property. There are various outdoor areas for taking in all the nature that this charming property has to offer. Sit by the front fountain listening to the trickling water and watching the hummingbirds in the chalet’s garden. There is a seasonal rotating bloom.

    We have newly installed gig-speed fiber internet available and a work loft with desk. Perfect for a work-remote environment while traveling!

    Please note before booking; the home is an older home, and with that comes charm that is unable to be built in modern day homes. There is no central air however there is a powerful wall unit system which keeps the home very pleasant. Feel free to read the reviews. Our previous guests have provided thorough recommendations reflecting back on the detail and enjoyment they experienced from our home. We’ve put a lot of thought and care into it to make it an extra special experience for our guests.

    Book your reservation today and enjoy a relaxing and peaceful getaway at the Galena Chalet. It’s wonderful during all four seasons!

    We look forward to hosting you and your guests this coming season!

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About the area

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve, while Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Galena travel guide
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • A historic blacksmith shop and museum with a red exterior and a metal roof.
    Old Blacksmith Shop
    8 min drive - 10.3 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
    9 min drive - 10.6 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
    9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • A brick building with a green roof, a white door, and a sign that reads "Glenna Welcome Center".
    Old Market House
    9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • A large, ornate Victorian-style mansion with a prominent tower, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a decorative iron fence.
    Belvedere Mansion
    10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • Galena Roasters
    11 min drive
  • Blaum Bros Public House
    12 min drive
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
    11 min drive
  • Vinny Vanucchi's
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Old Blacksmith Shop, Linmar Gardens, and Old Market House. Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Dowling House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Galena Chalet & Garden: Nature Lovers Haven - Spectacular Lakeview Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic view of the lake in a secluded lot. Spacious home thoughtfully designed for entertaining a crowd. Plenty of seating and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

The house was clean and comfortable and the view was fantastic. The area had a lot to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location & house. Very clean and very well stocked.

Stayed for a large family gathering, with teens and adults. Had a memorable experience. Host also helped us get into boating club nearby. Very clean and very well stocked to meet all needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena Thanksgiving

Amazing property with a stunning view of Lake Galena from the house! We had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend! The town of Galena is only 10 minutes away and is a very charming town. We will be staying there again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends at the Galena Chalet

My friends and I had an incredible time at the Galena Chalet! This property and all of the gorgeous surrounding views felt like a fairytale. The accommodations were perfect and comfortable. We all had so much fun, the only thing missing was a longer stay! Next time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Bachelorette Getaway

I enjoyed my Bachelorette weekend with my best girls in this beautiful house. It's just outside Galena with scenic views. We even saw an air-balloon float past. It was perfect for all of us to cook together and watch movies and celebrate my upcoming marriage
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view!

From the bicycles, to the fishing poles, to the nice warm bedding and blankets, this get-away was everything my family of seven needed. I am very grateful and thankful to the very thoughtful owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Gem

This property was so beautiful inside and out. Truly such a unique home with views unlike anything I’ve seen in the Midwest. Stephanie was a great and prompt communicator who was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big chill weekend

College friends for 37 years (4 couples) - great place to relax, laugh and enjoy marvelous views and conversations. The views from the large deck are amazing and plenty of room for all of us. Large open kitchen with everything you could need and amazing dinner table. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini family reunion

We used the Galena Chalet as a meeting place for our mini reunion. The house was prefect for our party of 6 adults and two children. The amenities were perfect. Thank you for sharing your property with us. oh and can’t forget to mention the view and the decks. BEAUTIFUL!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

100% recommend

We travel to Galena as a family/friend group and it was our first time staying at this property. Stephanie was an amazing property manager! She was very accommodating and a great communicator! Upon walking down the front steps, you immediately feel as if you’re walking into a French cottage. It’s straight out of a storybook! The decks were huge with gorgeous views of the lake. The home felt so quant and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Christmas To Remember

We had the most spectacular week ever! The Chalet is just so amazing in so many ways. Breathtaking views, immaculate inside, and everything that you can think of is there. (or at least that’s how we felt) We even brought sleds for our grandkids, but they already had them there. Stephanie responded quickly to our questions and even had people shoveling and salting the driveway and sidewalks for us the day we left after the snow. My grandson even said he would give us his Christmas money so that we can come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena Girls Birthday Trip 2023

The house and views are beautiful! It’s a very unique property set down into a wooded area with views of the lake. It’s very well appointed, clean, charming and comfortable. This is a perfect house for friends and family to meet as there are many bedrooms and places to hang out together. There are only 2 and a half bathrooms but they are set up in a way that made it pretty easy for multiple women to get ready. This is an older house so with the charm also comes a couple negatives like no central air and some creaking. There are air conditioners in the main rooms which cooled everything except a couple of the back bedrooms downstairs which got a little warm. Put the morning people in those back bedrooms downstairs under the kitchen because once people are up walking around, you can really hear the creaking. But overall, this was a great place to stay and we hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway location

This is an amazing property and we felt very lucky to have gotten to stay here. The views are incredible, and the house is very spacious. Many reviews mentioned the lack of central A/C, so we were prepared to be hot during a summer weekend in the mid 80s and high humidity, but there wasn't a moment where the house temps were uncomfortable at all. The wall unit is more than sufficient. I'd recommend booking activities well in advance. If you're not familiar, Galena is super busy in the summer and there were a few things we wanted to do that we couldn't because they were booked. My only 4 star rating is for speed of communication. Most of the time Stephanie back to us within an hour or two away, but it did take a couple of days for her to reply to a question about boat rentals that we asked because online info is sparse. If we had gotten her message sooner, we may have been able to rent one during our stay. One other thing to note, if you're not an early riser and you're traveling with people that are, I would recommend being strategic about which room you're in. The basement rooms under the kitchen are *loud* in the morning because of the floors are creaking in the kitchen from people walking around. The only thing that blocked out the sound was noise-cancelling airpods with white noise playing. Overall, we loved it and would recommend the place to anyone traveling with a big group that will appreciate the views and character of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was magical - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only downside was the kitchen had some older pots and pans and not a ton of bowls to store food. Recommend bringing your own spices, oil, etc as well - most it looked like it had been there awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible host, perfect location, amazing views!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house for a group. Beautiful and clean. Beds were very comfortable and clean, kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need to cook and host a group. Plenty of space for people to spread out. Gorgeous view of the lake. Set back off the road so you feel you’ve gotten away from it all for a bit. Communication with the host was easy, quick and very helpful! Wonderful place! Would go back anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Chalet has a fun vibe! Galena Territory is a beautiful location nestled just outside downtown Galena for a fun little getaway and host was great with communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful, spacious, generally well-provisioned, and incredibly scenic. Actually 2 full baths and one half-bath (without shower). As in previous reviews, gas grill was unusably dirty. Screen porch is heavenly. Check out requirements are surprisingly onerous for a luxury rental. The master bedroom bed may be a challenge to climb into for all but the tallest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The home and the views were absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Went to enjoy Galena and this beautiful home and was not disappointed! Gorgeous property and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our trip was nothing short of amazing! Our host Stephanie was top tier, best host I've encountered this far!!! The views are breathtaking! Although we didn't have an opportunity to explore all of the amenities, we would love to visit again and take advantage of everything. Thank you so much Stephanie!!! You've equipped your home for the most comfortable, relaxing stay ever!!! Hats off to you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelorette weekend

This stay was perfect. we have already recommended it for other groups in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful location in front of the lake. Charming and spacious property, few minutes away from Galena. We really enjoyed the stay and the setting.Opportunities to improve illumination at the entrance and in the terrace. Cleaning of outdoor grill should be performed before each stay: we found it not in great conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025