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Summer Loving @ The Territory's BEST Lodge - Hot Tub! Fire Pit! Views!

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Smart TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

About this property

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

Summer Loving @ The Territory's BEST Lodge - Hot Tub! Fire Pit! Views!

Welcome to Owl Creek Lodge - A perfect balance of rustic and elegant. We are NOT pet-friendly!

**Enjoy Golf Benefits** Guests of this home have access to our Eagle Ridge golf membership, which provides preferred rates and tee times at The General, The North Course, and The South Course! Contact us for details.

Surround yourself with natural elements in this four-bedroom home poised on over four acres in the Galena Territory. Enjoy our high-end finishes throughout Owl Creek with endless extra touches, including a unique stone archway patio, balcony, craftsman-style doors, and tongue and groove wood ceilings. Step into an open-concept living room with a grand river rock fireplace spanning both levels; this amazing space opens to the custom gourmet kitchen, a work of art with custom cabinets, granite counters, and high-end appliances. Our dining room seats 6 at the table and/or 6 at the kitchen island. A few steps away is the outdoor porch with seating and gas grill. THE BEST VIEWS are here! Head back in and enter the double doors to your lavish private master suite with two walk-in closets, an oversized tub, a tile shower, and a separate sink. This bathroom is LUXE. Rounding out the main level is our bonus tv room for watching sports, playing foosball and relaxing. There's so much more to see in this home, head down the Extra wide stairs to the lower level with a cozy family room and 3 additional bedrooms. Enjoy the large open family room with a beautiful second fireplace. Nestled around this are two Queen bedrooms on each side that share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The 4th bedroom features two Queen beds and its own bathroom. This sleeps all 10 of your guests in beds! Step outside to the expansive backyard with a view for miles. This is where you and your guests will enjoy the patio area with the NEW 8-person hot tub. What a way to end a day! Please take a moment to review the information binder, there are some great details about the home and the area we share. There are exterior-only cameras on-site.

Enjoy Access to the GTA Owners Club while staying with us. The indoor pool is open year-round, and the outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day - Labor Day. The club is an exclusive amenity that can be used by only Galena Territory property owners and their guests. The Club includes an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool w/slides, a kiddie pool, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts and seasonal snack bar. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding Center and hiking trails throughout the 6,800-acre property.

Disclaimer: You may not have enough cards for your entire group. Guest passes can be purchased for just $5 a day at the GTA admin office or pool entrance, staying with us grants you access, it may not be free. Please remember usage of the amenities is never guaranteed. We do not discount or refund due their closure. When you book a home with us we will require 30% down, this is a payment not a deposit. The full balance is due 14 days before check-in. If you cancel prior to the 14 days, you will receive the first payment, less a $35 cancellation fee. At the 14 day mark your stay will become non-refundable and dates cannot be adjusted. Your payments will automatically be processed to the card you place on file when booking. Your rental agreement (sent after booking) will reflect the due dates and amounts.

Please Note: You will be required to sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking. We ask that this be signed and filed within 48 hours of receiving to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking. Please Note - there are no exceptions to our cancellation policy-we highly recommend travel insurance. Check-in details are emailed to you 3 days before arrival. This includes the home's address, the access code, and other information about the home/area. Early check-in is not available from June to October and is NEVER guaranteed. The check-in details will cover this process.

Property manager

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Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,400 square feet

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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

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
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 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

Property is also known as

1929-243811

About the neighborhood

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Galena, Illinois

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Grant Home - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Grant Park - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 34 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer Loving @ The Territory's BEST Lodge - Hot Tub! Fire Pit! Views! have a pool?

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

Is Summer Loving @ The Territory's BEST Lodge - Hot Tub! Fire Pit! Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Loving @ The Territory's BEST Lodge - Hot Tub! Fire Pit! Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Loving @ The Territory's BEST Lodge - Hot Tub! Fire Pit! Views!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer Loving @ The Territory's BEST Lodge - Hot Tub! Fire Pit! Views! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Old Blacksmith Shop, and Old Market House. Linmar Gardens and Apple Canyon Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Summer Loving @ The Territory's BEST Lodge - Hot Tub! Fire Pit! Views! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Beautiful location with plenty of room for everyone Everything we needed was there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Cozy winter weekend away

Beautiful home in picturesque location — loved watching deer and wildlife from the house! Wood fireplace and large kitchen were perfect for friends dinners, game nights, etc. Enjoyed some foosball matches and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Great Quick Getaway

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time spending a couple days in Galena. Owl Creek Lodge was in a great location and the house was clean and well-stocked with any supplies we needed. The kids enjoyed the firepit and hot tub, the beds were comfortable, and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have their own space. We highly recommend Owl Creek Lodge. It was a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Absolutely wonderful!!

This house was perfect for our friends weekend! The pictures and description don't do it justice. It was everything described and more. So much room to spread out and stocked with everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

karen c.

Girls trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was perfect for our group of 5 with wonderful beds, areas to sit and talk, a fantastic kitchen, and a hot tub to hold us all.

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

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

Great peaceful escape!

Our stay at the owl creek lodge was perfect for our yearly family trip. Very spacious with room for everyone, and we never felt crammed. Fully stocked kitchen, and they had everything we needed. We were surrounded my serene nature, but just a few minutes away from downtown Galena. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Annual ski Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was perfect. Love the open layout and hot tub after a long day skiing was the best ending to a fun day. We are coming back next year for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Valeria C.

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

Great experience

Well cleaned when we arrived, and so many great services included! Like the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Owl creek lodge great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A little out of the way but great view with wild turkeys and deer. Loved decor.. beds were comfy.. bed and bath upstairs great and roomy although looked like night stand was missing on left side of bed. Loved self closing toilets. Not handicap friendly.. loved huge open kitchen and living room. Huge fridge and freezer. Garage access.. overall we enjoyed!!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

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

Friends Getaway

Every year we find a place in Galena to just hang out for the weekend. This one checked all the boxes! Large living space to watch all the March Madness we could handle, hot tub, huge kitchen. A comment from everyone was how comfortable the beds all were! Next year we won't be doing much looking around! We found a spot for many years to come with this gem!We did not get to utilize the fire place, but it would have been amazing! This property is very secluded as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved everything about this property and the club house. Over the top amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Beautiful Home, Highly Recommended

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Your home is stunning! It was well described (online pics do not do it justice). Location is just miles outside of Galena but due to winding roads it is about a 15-20 min drive, which was expected. The entire property was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed for a girl's weekend getaway trip. The beds were amazingly comfortable. The hot tub was perfect and fit all of us. We did not take advantage of the fire pit, but had it not been so cold out we absolutely would have. We loved the coziness of the fireplaces. Great kitchen for cooking! Great supply of games. The only negatives were, the entry door is downstairs so heavy coolers and such needed to be carried upstairs to the kitchen (main floor), and the narrow winding driveway (3 cars fit just fine). Overall, we had a fabulous time and look forward to visiting again!
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Beautiful Home, Highly Recommended

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Your home is stunning! It was well described (online pics do not do it justice). Location is just miles outside of Galena but due to winding roads it is about a 15-20 min drive, which was expected. The entire property was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed for a girl's weekend getaway trip. The beds were amazingly comfortable. The hot tub was perfect and fit all of us. We did not take advantage of the fire pit, but had it not been so cold out we absolutely would have. We loved the coziness of the fireplaces. Great kitchen for cooking! Great supply of games. The only negatives were, the entry door is downstairs so heavy coolers and such needed to be carried upstairs to the kitchen (main floor), and the narrow winding driveway (3 cars fit just fine). Overall, we had a fabulous time and look forward to visiting again!

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

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

Owl creek lodge

This is an amazing property. It was well located within the territory and a short drive to downtown Galena. The property owners were also amazing to work with. I would highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

5 Stars in Galena!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely! Here's a review based on those details:---**5 Stars**Our stay in Galena was absolutely fantastic! This rental exceeded all expectations. The highlight was definitely the hot tub—perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring downtown. The kitchen was enormous and well-equipped, making it a pleasure to cook meals. The spacious and well-maintained interior made our stay incredibly comfortable. Plus, the location offered a peaceful retreat while still being close to local attractions. Highly recommend this property for anyone visiting Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Great Girls Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great stay in this beautiful home. Plenty of space for our crew. Loved the deck and the owner provides binoculars to view wildlife. Pulled up to a perfect full rainbow set low among the trees on the side of the property. Hot tub is a nice perk that we used after returning from the pool. Home was immaculate. Kitchen is very well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Owner stocks more than a typical home rental which is very generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Owl Creek Lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home that was perfect for our friend group of 10 people!

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Summer Getaway

We enjoyed staying in Galena for a few nights and taking advantage of all it has to offer. This house was perfect- it had all the amenities we needed, was well kept, comfortable and spacious. We liked that it felt private and secluded but was close enough to the Territory’s activities. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Family trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful weekend with daughters and granddaughter of 16 months. House was beautiful. Good location. Close to pool. Fully stocked kitchen Had an issue with back door but management responded immediately
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10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Birthday & Anniversary Reunion Success

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented the house 6 months in advance & had 10 family members in our group. The house was comfortable, had many up to date amenities, & had the owners club benefits too. The only problems we had were that the upstairs tv remote didn’t work initially after having the maintenance man visit & the downstairs shower drain backed up. We got the tv to work but even after using some Drano, the shower remained clogged. Overall it was a lovely home & we would rent again !
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Chicago, IL

A Great Stay for a Girl’s Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My friends and I stayed at the Owl Creek Lodge for a bachelorette weekend in Galena. The lodge was clean, spacious, quiet, comfortable and private. It was a hot weekend, but the AC kept up. The hot tub was enjoyable as well as the outdoor patio. Alll bedrooms were in the basement except the master suite. Not too far from Downtown Galena and we used the local bus service to get around. 10/10 would reccomend!
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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was very nice, spacious and well maintained
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10/10 Excellent

Ken A.

Guys golf weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was very large with many upgrades. Large hot tub on the patio. Huge yard with fire pit and chairs, lots of firewood. Would definitely recommend this home for a vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

Wonderful Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great weekend in Galena and home was perfect for us!
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10/10 Excellent

David P.

Lovely Weekend !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Three couples had a bunch o’ fun and thoroughly enjoyed staying at Owl Creek Lodge - spacious, clean, wonderfully maintained hot tub, (the only thing we couldn’t find was a martini shaker) , otherwise, fantastic place to stay very near Galena’s attractions!