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Saltwater Pool Now Open • Hot Tub • Sauna • Observatory Tower

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Pool
TV, fireplace, table football, stereo
TV, fireplace, table football, stereo
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪43 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.

Saltwater Pool Now Open • Hot Tub • Sauna • Observatory Tower

Set on its own hilltop in The Galena Territory, Tower House is all about privacy, views, and a setting that feels completely removed while still being just minutes from town.

The pool is now open for the season. Early spring, many guests enjoy it as a cold plunge—especially paired with the cedar sauna. If you prefer it heated, that’s available for early-season stays for an additional fee, just let us know in advance.

The property itself is what people remember most. Wide-open views, quiet surroundings, and regular wildlife—cow, deer, wild turkey, birds all moving through the hills. The landscaping has been thoughtfully built out with wildflowers, hydrangeas and boxwoods around the pool, weeping willows in the back, and flowering trees out front.

Inside, the home is designed for groups who want to be together without feeling on top of each other. There are four bedrooms, multiple living spaces, and an easy flow between indoor and outdoor areas. It works just as well for a long dinner with friends as it does for a quiet morning overlooking the hills.

What makes this place different are the features you don’t usually find together: a private saltwater pool, hot tub, outdoor cedar sauna, and a true observatory tower with 360° views. Being in a certified Dark Sky community, the stargazing here is something people don’t expect—and end up talking about long after.

The home sleeps 10 comfortably (3 kings + 2 queens) and includes a fully equipped kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, fireplace, 75” TV, and Bang & Olufsen sound system. Interiors are currently being refreshed with updated furnishings and finishes, with new photos coming soon.

You’re a short drive from downtown Galena and Chestnut Mountain Resort, along with golf, the marina, and trails—but most guests end up spending more time at the house than they planned.

There’s also an EV charger, high-speed WiFi, keyless entry, fire pit, and access to the Owners Club with pools, fitness, and courts, plus Lake Galena.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. You'll find features like a gym, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and 13 minutes from Washburne House Historic Site
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Pickleball
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis

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
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
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 first aid kit
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.
Property Registration Number 25952

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Saltwater Pool Now Open • Hot Tub • Sauna • Observatory Tower Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with easy to get to location. Host was very responsive to questions we had. Wonderful getaway for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne W.

Pool was great but house was a little outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Weekend Getaway

This has property everything you need for a great vacation! Pristine and private outdoor space. Clean and spacious inside. Comfortable beds.
View of the valley
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The home was expectacular! We had an amazing and relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy p.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised!

We rented this house for a 4-night stay to celebrate my dad’s 85th birthday. It was exactly what we had hoped for. We had the fireplace going every night, stayed in and cooked two of the nights, and had movie night each night. The convenience store a few minutes from the house had everything we needed but forgot to bring! The house was super cozy and comfortable. The check-in process was a breeze and communications were timely. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a nice little getaway with the family or large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

shane p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

Great place to stay, hot tub and sauna were excellent, and great view out the back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Our stay at the Tower House was amazing. We enjoyed everything this house had to offer; hot tub, sauna, games, family dinners. The house is very spacious with plenty of room for the entire family and provided the ability for the kids to do “their own things” throughout our stay.Ron was prompt with answering any of our questions prior to our stay. Since we were arriving later in the evening, he left the lights on to welcome us.We would recommend the Tower house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool vistas and scenic views

Very nice and accommodating for a family gathering. Lots of space yet plenty of privacy in the many different rooms that offer guests places to retreat for solitude when looking to get away from the crowd. We went in the fall but look forward to a return in the summer to use all of the outdoor activities that are available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra E., Chicago, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Home & Great Views

We love visiting the Galena area. This home is perfectly situated in the Galena Ridge Territory area. The property and home are very well kept and there is ample space for a family to relax. The outdoor space is wonderful and the warm pool and hot tub are terrific. Plenty of land for kids to run around too. The bathrooms and kitchen are not new but extremely well kept and clean. There was ample key items like dish soap, detergent, toilet paper, pool towels. Many places skimp and this place did not! It’s little things like this that go a long way!! We loved it here and intend to visit again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely amazing

I almost don't want to mention how amazing our vacation was at this property. The house and location were top notch, the backyard was incredible and the communication with the host was some of the best we've ever experienced. It was truly paradise for us and we will 100% be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

Spent my 50th birthday with my friends in this beautiful place! Loved it! So much to do, well decorated and super clean! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A special place that does not disappoint

A luxurious home with an attentive host. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, spending time in the pool or the hot tub and playing games or star gazing at night. A verymemorable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and versatile house

The house has a beautiful view while offering total privacy. The layout of the house affords lots of room to gather but also cozy private spaces. As the earliest riser in the family, I loved drinking my first cup of coffee on the private upstairs deck. This house will be doubly spectacular once the inground swimming pool is completed. Unfortunately we were too busy with the kids to enjoy the hot tub or sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Ladies Girls Weekend 2024

This beautiful home was perfect for us. Ron is the nicest, most accommodating host you could ask for. Stunning home with lots of space and views from every room. We enjoyed everything, the screened in porch, the sauna, the whirlpool, the grill, the fire pit, and the most spectacular Tower room. We will definitely be back. For all of it…and the incredible sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spaces and fabulous views

Our stay was wonderful! The home was comfortable with lots of space. The favorite space was the “tower” room. The views up there were incredible!! Our host, Ron was very accessible and made sure we had what we needed to have a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip with college friends

The house was perfect for our group! Very comfy beds, lots of room to spread out, gorgeous spaces…we loved it all! The kitchen was well stocked; the only thing we thought was missing were wine glasses. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B., Huntley, Illinois USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean and well equipped

One of the cleanest Vrbo’s we’ve stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Escape

Beautiful property and very kind hosts. The house was even better than we could have imagined. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place for 3 generations

We had a perfect 4-day vacation there. It is a beautiful house in a great location. There was room for all nine of us to play together and also to find a space for some alone time. We hung out and relaxed. We cooked together in the well-stocked kitchen. We played games in the house and on the large area of mowed grass. The kids swam and played in three pools in the owner's club. The adults used the work out room and the tennis courts there. We went horse back riding at a stable a short 8 minute drive from the house. We want to come back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time well spent

Way to short
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway in Galena Territory

Tower House is a great place for a family vacation. It’s cozy, bright and comfortable. With bedrooms located on all three levels, it provides guests with space and privacy. The main level has plenty of gathering space that spills out onto a large deck with great views. The property is clean and well maintained and comes with a completely outfitted kitchen. The location is quiet and beautiful. I highly recommend Tower House.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th birthday celebration in Galena!

The house was beautiful with plenty of room for all of our guests! We had three generations that gathered in Galena to celebrate one of my sisters 60th birthday…a great time was had by all! We would definitely stay at this location again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house had a great time, very clean

Nice House very clean well maintained would rent it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriend’s trip

This property is beautiful & very accommodating! It is about a 13 min drive into downtown Galena, but it is so very nice! 7 of us, High School Girlfriends had a wonderful time & plan to book this property again next year! The property owner was responsive, in a timely matter, to all of our questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023