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Private 2 Acres! Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Game Room AND Movie Room, Bunk Room!

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A spacious wooden dining area with a large table and chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a glass-top table, and a sign reading "Hillside House".
An indoor pool with lap lanes, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Galena, IL
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    ‪9 min drive‬
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    ‪17 min drive‬
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    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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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.

Private 2 Acres! Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Game Room AND Movie Room, Bunk Room!

Welcome to Timber Ridge, nestled in the woods on four secluded acres surrounded by green space. We are NOT Pet-Friendly!

Explore the sprawling property with a stroll down "Miner's Way," a short trail along the wooded property. Spend the evening seated around the fire or take in the incredible starry skies while soaking in the 7-person hot tub. Enjoy hundreds of movies on the DVR for family movie night in our cozy "Cedar Theater," or stream your favorite shows on our Roku TVs.

The kids will love playtime at "Saplings"- their own secret playroom tucked under the stairs for tykes. Tweens & teens will love to escape to “Twigs” Game Room, located outside in the garage, features a 2-player electronic shootout basketball game, bumper pool, darts, mini shuffleboard, hook & ring, and a 2-joystick video game console loaded with 2,000+ arcade games (parents will love too)!

Timber Ridge offers guests plenty of quiet spaces to rest comfortably. There are 3 queen suites (Pine, Walnut & Oak) with private baths on each level of the home. The main level suite features a private balcony and attached nursery (Seedlings) with pack and play, changing table, baby gates & child-size stowaway cot. The spacious half bathroom on the main level accommodates a washer/dryer available for guest use. The lower level features two queen bedrooms (Hickory & Maple) that share a full bath, in addition to 2 sets of heavy-duty twin bunk beds (top bunks can support adults up to 300 lbs.) in Slumber Jacks bunk room, a semi-private space located just off the home theater. A queen sofa sleeper is in the theater too. 2 of the lower-level bedrooms have private access to the ground-level patio w/walkway to the hot tub.
The impressive great room, with a wood-burning fireplace, provides access to a large deck perfect for grilling and outdoor dining. The kitchen has everything you need to cook homemade meals for a crowd, including plenty of extra dishes to accommodate large groups. The dining room hosts a massive hand-crafted table with seating for 12 and access to the cozy screen porch.

You will have 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 through Labor Day. The club is an exclusive amenity that can only be used by Galena Territory property owners and their guests. The Club includes an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool w/slides, a kiddie pool, a fitness room, a game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, a seasonal snack bar, free WiFi, and an outdoor playground. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding Center & hiking trails throughout the 6,800-acre property. Please remember that the use of amenities is NEVER guaranteed. We do not offer discounts or refunds due to their closure. Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible. We highly recommend travel insurance, which is offered at the time of booking and up until 15 days before check-in.

When you book a home with us, a 30% down payment is required; this is not a deposit. The full balance is due 14 days prior to check-in. If you cancel before the final payment is due, you will be refunded that payment with a cancellation fee of less than $35. At the 14-day mark, your final payment will be processed, the stay will become non-refundable, and dates cannot be adjusted. Please NOTE: You must sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking. We ask that this be signed and filed within 48 hours of receiving it to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older when booking and present the entire stay. Check-in details are sent 3 days before your arrival to the email on file. Early check-in is never guaranteed and cannot be considered until the night before or the morning of your arrival. The check-in details will cover this process.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. An indoor pool, a gym, and a hot tub are available. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and 14 minutes from Washburne House Historic Site
This vacation home offers its guests an indoor 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 amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video game console
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1929-139198

Private 2 Acres! Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Game Room AND Movie Room, Bunk Room! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Great House Rental!

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: Great house rental and perfect setup for a large group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for us to plan a year round program of activities and do team building
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice place to stay. We felt at home immediately. The home had everything that our family needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Annual family vacay

It’s the third time we stayed and it’s a great place for our large group. We already have it booked for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was so beautiful and extremely well kept! There was plenty of space and so many fun things to do at the property alone! We all thought it was so comfortable and cozy- we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Easter Weekend

Property was wonderful, our 3rd time here. We enjoyed all the amenities of this cozy home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent. The location of the house and the amenities worked out well for our family. Having a game room was awesome for the kids of all ages. There was ample space for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Perfect rental

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: Fantastic! Beautiful house, better than described. Everything you could possibly need. Very beautiful, very clean, well stocked. Would love to go back in
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona R.

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

Family weekend

Thank you for opening your home to us! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Weekend Christmas Vacation

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: This house was perfect for our extended family to all be under one roof. It was very family friendly, with gates for the stairs, the play room for the kids, etc.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Galena!

Our group had a blast. Love the Galena Territory and location of the house. Private lot and great kid/teen space.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Easter Weekend Family Getaway

Very private, clean, beautiful home! Plenty of activities for every age at the home. Nice to have pool access too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Great family getaway

We booked Timber Ridge for an extended weekend. 6 adults and 4 kids had a great time in the house and in visiting Galena's sites. Kitchen was well stocked so we could cook family meals. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. Game room was a bonus! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Galena annual 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: We love this home.Grandkids had a great time too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Great family vacation

This was our second year staying at this lovely home. There were eleven of us and we had plenty of room for all. We enjoyed the screen porch, large dining table, hot tub etc. We are looking forward to staying again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karolina M.

You should consider staying there 😀

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 such a great weekend at this cabin! It was super cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. The area was quiet and relaxing, just what we were looking for. We’d definitely stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

luann C.

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

Great place to stay

We all had a great time. The kitchen was well stocked and plenty of games. The play area snd sleeping area for small children was terrific. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonny B.

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

Amazing miner’s oasis!

Immaculate, as advertised, and perfect for our family of 10 (2 kids 4 and under). Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased with how well the kitchen was stocked with utensils and dishes. Lots of space for everyone, enjoyed the hot tub, firepit, and the big dining room table. Beautiful surroundings with trees and flowers. Kids really had fun in the game room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Great home!

Great home to entertain the kids and relax. Communication with the host was excellent… even in a blizzard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Fantastic weekend!

We meet every year for a ski trip and this was our first time in Galena. The Basswood house was perfect - we were all blown away!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

11 Basswood Property - Galena

Very clean comfortable and spacious property. Enjoyed the Galena area sites & restaurants. Great location with access to the General Golf/Convenience Store & the Highland Restaurant/Lounge. We will likely return in the summer/fall time frame!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathleen f.

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

Timber Ridge, Galena

Wonderful house! Perfect family spot with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Listened to the birds and enjoyed our coffee on the screened in porch each morning. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jhoon ‘Jake’ C.

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

Best VRBO EVER

This is one of the best VRBO properties you will ever stay at. It is charming, UBER clean, and you can tell that the owners were meticulous in the time that they put into this renovating this property. There is something to do for the entire family. I wish we could have stayed longer. Kudos to the owners!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Great place for a family vacation!

We had 12 family members staying at this lovely home! It was large enough to accommodate all of us. There was so much to see in this thoughtful 6 bedroom home. I especially liked the theater room and the screen porch! We will be going back soon I hope.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023