Entire home·Private host

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

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16353 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Elizabeth, IL

Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
‪20 min drive‬
Apple Canyon Lake
‪25 min drive‬
Chestnut Mountain Resort
‪40 min drive‬
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
‪63 min drive‬

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Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

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. Five bedrooms (including large bunk room that sleeps 7) FIVE BATHS! Stay at the Brixen Ivy Ranch and enjoy all of our amenities as well as Galena territory owners club. 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 four 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 HOTTUB on Large patio deck and screened in porch with outdoor television.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Apple River Fort. Enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and a hot tub. A kitchen and 4.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
Amenities include laundry facilities
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a playground
23 mi (37 km) from Mississippi River and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Apple Canyon Lake

This vacation home offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

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
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
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

Laundry facilities
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
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Optional ski privileges
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino 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

Garden
Unit size: 3,800 square feet

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

13 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a lovely stay! We loved fishing at the pond, and hiking around the beautiful property. The house was well maintained and was easy to call home for our stay. Our host, Mark, was super responsive to anything we needed! My kids are begging me to book again next year. Would definitely return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly K.

29 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The listing of this property does not give the beautiful views justice. We loved mornings on the large wrap around porch. The kids loved fishing in the pond and taking a walk to see the animals. All the rooms were stocked with pillows and blankets and the beds were comfy! The bathrooms were all beautiful and updated as well. The peacefulness of this property is just what we needed for our 4th annual family vacation. This was our favorite vacation by far. The kids loved the pool at Galena Territory. Overall, this immaculate home is perfect for families with all ages of children. The ranch hand was so kind and helpful. Thank you for having us!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

23 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun weekend

We enjoyed how spacious the house was. W/ 11 of us, we felt like there was plenty of room for us to be comfortable. Having 5 bathrooms was a definite plus! The animals were a delight to visit. We made several trips down the path to visit them & named our favorites! Fishing was fun & kids even caught a large bass twice! Joe made sure to address any needs & concerns at check in & during our stay. He was friendly & informative.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb T.

8 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing is good. Animals are great. Raccoons smash the garbage. Instead 4 “ticket” at the pool but 7 adults and 1 child…..

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place is beautiful. The house was a perfect place for my daughter’s bachelorette party. Love the property, it was gorgeous. The ranch hand was very nice and quick in answering our questions. Definitely would go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman V.

27 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

THX

It's a fantastic location—beautiful and authentic! It's quiet and safe, so my friends and I had an incredible time celebrating my birthday. Thank you for your fantastic hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Chicago

18 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and ranch

We stayed here for a long weekend to ski nearby at Chestnut Mountain. The house was perfectly comfortable for three families with children. The surroundings are gorgeous.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Geneva, IL

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise on the Ramch

The house was very clean and spacious. You can tell that much thought and care went into the recent rehab. Our group of kiddos, parents, and grandparents enjoyed the trails, animals, and access to the Galena Territory, as well as proximity to Chestnut Mountain and Galena. One night we enjoyed a cozy fire, while other nights we gathered around the large table and played board games and card games. Joe was a pleasure to communicate with and he ensured all our questions were answered and we had everything we needed for our stay. We definitely recommend this property for a family getaway.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

23 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Fun with Family

Clean, spacious, plenty for all age groups, and plenty of activities in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Thanksgiving Celebration/Getaway

We got together with our son and daughter and their families for Thanksgiving. There were 13 of us! Plenty of room for all of us - everyone had a bed with a couple of beds left over! The house was advertised as being remodeled and it truly was - everything was really nice and also very clean! We all enjoyed the game room, even though my son beat me at ping pong!! The living room/kitchen area was open and very spacious. We enjoyed movies, popcorn and hot chocolate in comfort, not to mention our wonderful Thanksgiving meal! The property was nice, too - we enjoyed some short hikes and enjoyed seeing all of the animals (turkeys, ducks, goats, alpacas, miniature horses). Our only regret was that the weather prohibited us from enjoying the outside areas more - the deck and screened porch areas looked so inviting; however the 20 degree temperatures weren’t conducive to hanging out for very long. The hot tub was a hit, though!! We would definitely consider visiting this property again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf trip stay

Our golf friend group organized a stay at this house and played golf around the Galena area. The golf was great and the house was even better! Lots of space for sleep, yard games, grilling, and hanging out. The host was very helpful with golf and made the check in process easy. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim G.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loree M.

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

This property was perfect for a family reunion. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely unique place to stay

We loved our stay here - we surprised my mother in law for the weekend with the whole family & had a fantastic time! The property is gorgeous & Joe the property manger was extremely friendly & helpful. I highly recommend it & we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pilar t.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquility & Amazing views

The place had ample space to meet our family’s needs. We had elders, a teen, children and tweens and everyone had something to do!! Modern look. Clean. Ranch hand came to great us on our first day. Very nice welcome

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Mokena

26 Nov 2023

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.

22 Oct 2023

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.

7 Sept 2023

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.

4 Sept 2023

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

13 Aug 2023

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.

6 Aug 2023

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.

1 Aug 2023

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.

17 Jul 2023

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.

9 Jul 2023

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

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Property manager

Languages

Property amenities

Ski

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transport

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Work spaces

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Location highlights

Things to do

Safety features

General

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Pets

Children and extra beds

Important information

You need to know

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Caroline S.

10/10 Excellent

Karly K.

Family vacation

Karly K.

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Family fun weekend

Kathleen M.

6/10 Okay

Deb T.

Deb T.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Julie

10/10 Excellent

Roman V.

THX

Roman V.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Chicago

Beautiful home and ranch

Sarah S.

10/10 Excellent