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

Lakefront vacation home with a fitness center and an indoor pool

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, stereo
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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • 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

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

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

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 31 min drive - 27.4 miles
  • Q Casino - 34 min drive - 29.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬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 Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Retreat at The Nest | Hot Tub | Fireplace🔥| Shuffleboard | Dog-Friendly 🐶 on Dec 9, 2025 start from $155.25, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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).

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