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Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶

Nestled in The Galena Territory, The Nest offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for a family retreat or friends' getaway. Enjoy the cozy living rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, whole-home sound system, and outdoor spaces like the screened porch and deck. Take advantage of amenities like shuffleboard, foosball table, hot tub access year-round. Explore nature's beauty through golfing horseback riding hiking water activities at Lake Galena.

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot Tub
Dryer
Pet friendly
Gym
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.

Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶

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Welcome to The Nest, a dog-friendly vacation home in Galena! 🐾🏡

This beautiful home features a spacious kitchen, 3 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms, a screened porch for outdoor dining and a deck to enjoy cocktails after exploring Galena. Enjoy the cozy living rooms with wood-burning fireplaces and a whole-home sound system for your entertainment. The lower level offers a shuffleboard, a foosball table (primarily for kids), and a seating area to enjoy movies or your favorite TV shows. Step outside and take a dip in the NEW hot tub; the hot tub is available year-round and treated before each guest. The Nest comfortably sleeps 6-8 guests.

Located in The Galena Territory, The Nest is surrounded by nature's beauty. Golf, horseback riding, hiking, and water activities at Lake Galena are just a few of the many options available. As a guest at The Nest, you'll be provided 6 access cards to the Owner's Club amenities, including swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, and more. Please note, that some amenities do require reservations.

Your furry friends are welcome too, as The Nest is a dog-friendly home (no other pets allowed); $150 dog fee applies.

Book your stay at The Nest - A dog-friendly Galena retreat and experience a memorable vacation. 🌟🐾

Inquire about our other Galena Territory homes if this home is not available for your desired dates.

Please note that Travel Insurance is HIGHLY recommended as we do not have a COVID or Weather Cancellation policy; may purchase after booking.

**All COVID-19 related restrictions have been lifted for the Owners Club including capacity limits and reservations for most amenities. There are a few amenities that still require reservations - lap swimming (indoor pool), tennis courts, pickleball courts, and outdoor basketball courts. Reservations cannot be guaranteed, and there are no discounts or refunds if the Owner's Club amenities are not available. **

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Optional ski privileges
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Foosball table
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Optional ski privileges
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Up to 2 dogs allowed ($150 non-refundable dog fee). No Smoking of any kind. Guests must be 25 years or older to book. The primary renter must

agree to and e-sign (w/in 2 days of booking) the rental agreement, sent separately, send copy of their drivers license and be at the home for

the rental period. Subject to cancellation if not signed in timely manner. No parties/events. Treat this home as you'd treat your own.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Dogs only; up to 2

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, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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The Nest - A cozy dog-friendly Galena retreat w/ hot tub Galena

About the neighborhood

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighborhood in Galena, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Grant Home - 12 min drive - 8.6 miles
Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
Grant Park - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles
Chestnut Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bread & Vine - ‬13 min drive
‪Mountain Top Cafe - ‬29 min drive
‪Galena Roasters - ‬14 min drive
‪Galena Taphouse - ‬14 min drive
‪Durty Gurt's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶?

As of Sep 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 on Sep 14, 2025 start from $185.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 located?

This family-friendly Galena vacation home is located on a lake, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Linmar Gardens and Grant Park. West Street Sculpture Park and Grant Home are also within 9 mi (15 km).