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Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond

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5 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 163800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • GymGymGym

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Elizabeth, IL
  • Popular LocationApple Canyon Lake20 min drive
  • Popular LocationEagle Ridge Resort21 min drive
  • Popular LocationBelvedere Mansion28 min drive
  • AirportDubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)57 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond

Brand new. Nothing like it. Stay at the Brixen Ivy Ranch and enjoy all of our amenities as well as Galena territory owners club. Now with hot Tub! Great floor plan with large great room, amazing views of rolling hills. Giant game room with pool table, table tennis, pop a shot, bunk room for 6, in addition to three more large bedrooms. Fire pit, hike the Shark trail or others on the 300 acre ranch. Access to ball field, llamas, peacocks. Great family escape with lots of fresh air and room to "social distance" :). Large patio deck and screened in porch with outdoor television.

Property manager

Mark & Lyza, owners

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Gym on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Optional ski privileges on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 2
Note from host: no drinking games, drunks,loud music, xtra guests
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 first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Elizabeth

Located in Elizabeth, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apple Canyon Lake and Apple River, while Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Apple Canyon Lake - 20 min drive
  • Eagle Ridge Resort - 21 min drive
  • Grant Home - 28 min drive
  • Belvedere Mansion - 28 min drive
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Galena Territory Owners' Club - 20 min drive
  • Woodlands Restaurant - 21 min drive
  • Cajun Jack's Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
  • Small Town Saloon - 13 min drive
  • Highlands Restaurant And Lounge 289 - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond have a pool?

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

Is Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Apple Canyon Lake, Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course, and Apple River Fort. Eagle Ridge Resort and Apple River are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Mokena

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
Great property for a family Thanksgiving gathering Large kitchen and plenty of room for all to gather and enjoy time together The kids loved the trails and animals and beautiful views Loved the hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for larger groups
Perfect house for our girls trip. Plenty of room to spread out and everyone had a bed. If you enjoy a country setting, this is the place for you. The owner does meet you there at check in which is not something I am accustomed to having stayed in many rental properties, but they are very nice and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Our group of ladies (in our 30s/40s) LOVED this property! Scenic setting, very comfortable and well stocked. We enjoyed the hot tub and made good use of the grill and game room. Highly recommend to anyone considering. We talked about coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Willow K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena Getaway college friends and our families
Great property for our 3 college friends annual weekend trip with husband and 5 kids ages 6-1 1/2 years old. We explored , enjoyed hot tub and went swimming at owners club. Plenty of seating and really enjoyed grilling and eating out on the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie Y., Evanston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible house on incredible property!
This was the second time we have been on this property, and it’s hard to decide what’s better - this house, or being on the ranch. Our kids brought their teenage friends, and they never ran lot of things to do - wiffle ball, soccer, visiting animals, hiking around the ponds, volleyball - and of course the basement game room is beyond belief with ping pong, pool and pop a shot. The great fire pit, hot tub and gigantic deck top it all off. Joe the ranch hand was yet again a wonderful guide - we hope to come back and stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We enjoyed a long weekend. Kids loved taking walks and had a great day at the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Never have to leave
So many great features on this property you never would even have to go anywhere else! Disc golf, 9 hole golf, soccer field, full size baseball diamond, fishing pond, animals, the list goes on. The house had beautiful views, plenty of space, awesome game room and a hot tub. Easy communication with the owner. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great quiet location, beautiful property with a lot of trails and things to see. Not far from the clubhouse and downtown Galena. Highly recommend for any family or group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

federico m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys golf weekend
The place was perfect for us. More than enough beds for everyone. The owner even set us up with tee times and got us a discount on a great course. Theres onsite golf grounds that you can play or use for practice. Great place to get away with it all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The place was great. Huge bedrooms lots of room. The grounds are great the trails we played volleyball and kickball and use the pool everything was was great for a wonderful weekend thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing fun for a group!
We have gone to this property, staying at different houses, several times now. It’s quickly become a family favorite thanks to the gorgeous views and abundance of stuff to do at the property itself. We had a few friends and their kids join this time and had the best time! Everyone enjoyed walking the trails, seeing the animals, making s’mores over a fire, playing volleyball, playing cowboy golf and again, those views!! The house is perfect with the game room for the kids too, and the hot tub for the adults to hangout! Highly recommend!! It’s a short drive to downtown Galena too, so easy to explore and grab ice cream if you do want to leave and do something. (Tons more to do in the area too, we are always just so busy and happy at the ranch we don’t leave for much, which is perfect for us with the young kid chaos we have 😉)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Motorcycle weekend
Very beautiful place, very scenic and quiet place. We had 9 people and never felt crowded. Would have no problem going back or recommending to other friends. Very easy to check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family relaxing getaway
Just an absolute beautiful views from a family friendly home complete with game room and hot tub. Really emjoyed the trails and beautiful sunset over the pond. Great communication during the stay with property manager and owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, clean and comfortable
The house was clean and comfortable, with terrific views. We had 2 families of 4, but there were a lot beds and we could have had at least one other family comfortably. The game room has ping pong, billiards and a pop a shot. The hot tub was great apres ski! The owners were kind and helpful. Very positive experience. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

michele k.

Dated Property
The property has a beautiful location, but it doesn't seem like this property is being maintained very well. It was pretty rustic and lacked some of things I have some to expect in rentals (shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, information booklet, etc). Also the coffee pot wasn't working (though they replaced in on the second day), the WIFI was a hot spot that wasn't turned on when we arrived (with no instructions on how to do so), etc. Probably the most disappointing part was the gross hot tub that was very cloudy and we didn't feel good about getting in. It was the reason we picked this place. They couldn't get it fixed in time for us to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country getaway
It is a fantastic property with exceptional views and trails. House had plenty of space available for multiple familes on a holiday weekend. Basement game room entertained the kids. Upstairs kitchen and family room worked great for thanksgiving dinner, Sunsets were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We had a great time. The location is beautiful and the ranch offers a lot of extras like hiking and animals. The house was very comfortable. All questions were quickly responded to and check in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful home! Lots of space! Owner and Joe the ranch hand so friendly! My son had an amazing birthday with family! Would def be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Property
The house and ranch lead to a memorable trip! Thank you to Joe for the tour of the ranch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared H., Wheaton, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We had a great and unique vacation experience here. It was the perfect size for 3 sets of adults and 6 kids. We loved the homemade golf course, frisbee golf course, animals, baseball diamond, apple trees, and hiking trails. The kids also made use of the pop-a-shot, pool table, and ping pong table. Joe was extremely welcoming and we loved the atv tour of the property. Overall, we had the most memorable vacation yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable family of 12
This house was great, plenty of room for our whole family. The kids spent a lot of time outside and it was easy to keep an eye on them from the deck. The views were amazing, especially the sunsets, and the stars after dark. We very much enjoyed the golf and the kids loved visiting the animals. Those of us that were hikers enjoyed the trails. After all the little ones were in bed the adult children spent their nights relaxing in the hot tub. There is so much more to experience here than we had time for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat with a stunning view
This property was amazing. Tuna of space, beautiful view, lots of trails to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great outdoorsy retreat
The property was amazing. The views of the rolling countryside were peaceful. The ranch had a lot to offer outside with disc golf, multiple fishing ponds, hiking trails, animals. Inside the ranch there was a hot tub, pool table, ping pong table, and grill on the deck. The family loved the rec center 10 minutes away with indoor pool, outdoor pool, basketball courts, gym, food court, etc. Galena was a 20 minute drive away. There were some upkeep and cleanliness issues in the ranch inself. One of the guests saw a mouse in the house. There were mouse droppings in the cupboards, and food kept on the counter had signs of mice gnawing through ziplock bag to get to the food. The hot tub had an algae smell and water was greenish. The screened in porch had lots of breaks in the screen. None of the ping pong paddles were functional with padding falling off them. There were not a lot of vegan friendly restaurants in Elizabeth, and most of the kitchens of restaurants in Galena close at 8 PM, so eating was a hassle some days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
House has plenty of room for family’s to not feel on top of each other’s, young children loved playing in the yard - plenty of room for them!! Would defiantly stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

virginia h., Rockford

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and play
Overall the house and amenities they’re in or just fine the listing indicated there was a burn pit which was actually a brush pile and cannot be used and a charcoal grill was said to be on site but was not for the owner there is some maintenance that is required on the Ridgeline of the roof above the garage some of the doors stick and refrigerator shelve Needs to be replaced. The caretaker needs to respond to phone calls or messages left while people are in residence. Big thank you to Mark for doing all the legwork to get us a teetime at Eagle Ridge had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022