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The Nautical House-Downtown Galena

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Interior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

The Nautical House-Downtown Galena

Welcome aboard "The Nautical House", located downtown historic Galena, IL and just footsteps from unique shopping, delicious eats and endless activities and experiences!
Anchor yourself and enjoy a picturesque front porch view of the Galena River or wine down on the private back deck complete with an outdoor grill. The eclectic and unique, nautical themed cozy interior invites you to spend your days relaxing in your home-away-from-home. The master bedroom and guest room, located on the second floor, offer full-sized sleeping accommodations along with 1.5 bath and laundry room. The both bedroom and living room are equipped Smart TVs connected to WiFi for you to login into your Netflix or other streaming subscriptions.
Enjoy a meal with your group, cooked in the well-equipped kitchen which includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave where you can prepare home-cooked dishes or make your way downtown Main Street to enjoy what Galena has to offer. The front porch or back deck, equipped with a gas grill, are perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an evening glass of vino. Don't stress about parking - "The Nautical House" has two private guest parking spaces for your vehicles - reserved just for you (private parking not available during the snow season).
Galena is a town like no other. Let "The Nautical House" be the staple to your vacation. Sail away with us! Come see why Galena has been named one of Americas best small towns year over year.

Property manager

Jolene

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

The Nautical House
The Nautical House Galena
The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Galena
The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Private vacation home
The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Private vacation home Galena
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About the neighborhood

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Market House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dowling House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grant Home - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nautical House-Downtown Galena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nautical House-Downtown Galena located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum, Belvedere Mansion, and Linmar Gardens. Old Market House and Washburne House Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.

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The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We loved our stay. The home was in a great location with plenty of space for 4. Having 2 bathrooms was great. We were able to walk back and for easily and safely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This house is absolutely adorable and clean. The location is perfect for someone wanting to easily walk to the restaurants, boutiques and wineries. This was our first time in Galena and we cannot wait to come back. Thank you for the perfectly located, safe and clean home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It was a wonderful stay. A short walk to all the restaurants! Great views of galena. Just need a little upgrade in the beds, but other than that it was clean and cozy! We definitely will stay there again!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location and comfortable lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great stay! Sitting on the front porch was delightful. It was so convenient to have parking and walk to everything right downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Cute home, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Cute house with great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

The deer in the yard at night was a plus. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This home is old, quirky and charming in a perfect location. Steps (without climbing steps) from downtown shops and restaurants. Wonderful front porch and back deck/yard. Be aware your parking spot is on Bench Street with several steps down to house. We have stayed here several times and intend to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Perfect location to all shops and restaurants!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Our family with two young kids had a great stay. The house is located right in the town so only a couple blocks to restaurants and coffee and shops. The house was very clean and cute, authentic to the town. Parking was so convenient. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Nice house. Well kept. Enjoyed our stay. Will do again in the future and tell others how great the place was.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay at the property.. it had everything we needed for a long weekend in Galena and a perfect location to park and walk to most of the city points of interest. The outdoor areas of the house were great for unwinding at the end of the day or between activities. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Perfect location for a weekend get away to Galena. We love the accessibility to the main street shops and restaurants. The home is well kept and a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Great location. Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Very nice house. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Had a great weekend here enjoying sitting on porch and ability to walk to everything down town. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, well maintained and had a charming nautical theme. I really appreciated how close it was to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Very historical nautical themed house right downtown Galena. Check in was easy and walking to 110 shops and restaurants was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

A beautiful home with loads of character. The location was ideal for our needs/interests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Met family in Galena for the weekend. The place was clean and was in excellent proximity to shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Great home with perfect location to downtown Galena. Parking spot is very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Great location. Comfy beds. Plush towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Perfect spot, walk everywhere could not get closer to Main Street! Great front porch and back deck perfect for grilling and sipping some wine!!! Great place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023