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Galena Retreat | 3 Ensuite BR | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly | Amenity Access

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A large building with a clock tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a river.
A spacious living area with a dining table and chairs, a kitchen with a central island, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A sign for Shenandoah Riding Center surrounded by greenery.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8127 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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.

Galena Retreat | 3 Ensuite BR | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly | Amenity Access

Timbers Edge is a top-rated Galena vacation rental known for its cleanliness, peaceful wooded setting, and relaxing atmosphere.

Located in The Galena Territory, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with ensuite bathrooms offers the privacy and comfort guests consistently highlight—making it ideal for couples, families, and golf groups.

Why guests LOVE Timbers Edge!
✔ Spotlessly clean, peaceful wooded retreat
✔ 3 ensuite bedrooms • Hot tub • Fire pit • Dog-friendly
✔ Discounted golf available at Eagle Ridge + 3-week advanced tee times!
✔ 12 minutes to Downtown Galena
✔ Access to Galena Territory Amenities • Indoor/Outdoor pool • Fitness Center • Pickleball Courts • Lake Galena & Marina • Shenandoah Riding Center & more

Features & Amenities

Outdoor Experience
• Private hot tub (year-round)
• Fire pit with wooded views
• Spacious deck for relaxing

Indoor Comfort
• Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace
• Open-concept living and kitchen
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Smart TVs + high-speed WiFi

Bonus Space
• 3-seasons room with foosball and games
(Not fully climate controlled in extreme temperatures)

Layout & Bedroom Configuration
You will enter the home on the upper level and stairs are required to access the main level.

Upper Level:
• King bedroom with ensuite
• Queen bedroom with ensuite

Main Level:
• King bedroom with ensuite bathroom (also accessible from living room)
• Living room with wood burning fireplace
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Three-seasons room with foosball, games, and TV
• Access the expansive deck off of the living room where the hot tub is located and the fire pit.

Additional sleeping for guests 7–8 is available via an air mattress in the living area.

For the best experience, the home is ideally suited for up to 6 guests.

Pet-Friendly Galena Vacation Rental
This home is dog-friendly (fee applies), making it easy to bring your pet along.

• Quiet wooded setting ideal for walks
• Great option for guests seeking pet-friendly vacation rentals in Galena Territory
• Please review house rules for pet guidelines

Location
• Near Eagle Ridge Resort & golf courses
• 10–15 minutes to Downtown Galena
• Close to dining, wineries, and outdoor activities

Amenity Access
Guests enjoy access to the Galena Territory Owner’s Club, including:

✔ Indoor & outdoor pools*
✔ Fitness center
✔ Tennis & Pickelball courts
✔ Recreation areas
✔ Endless walking and hiking paths
✔ Lake Galena & Marina
✔ Playground for the kids (located at Lake Galena)

* The outdoor pool is typically open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, subject to change. The indoor pool is available year round

Ideal For
✔ Golf trips
✔ Couples traveling together
✔ Families wanting privacy
✔ Weekend getaways from Chicago

👉 Book early—prime dates fill quickly, especially spring through fall.

Other things to note:
Dog-policy: Maximum of 2 allowed + a $150 fee. Renters are liable for any damage caused by their dog and are responsible for picking up and properly disposing of all pet waste. Dogs only, no other pets -- no exceptions.
Cancellation policy: Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible, therefore we highly encourage travel insurance to protect from the unexpected. Travel Insurance can be purchased directly through Vrbo or through us.
Rental Agreement: a rental agreement is required to be signed within 48 hours of booking to secure your stay along providing a picture of your ID. The guest that books the stay is required to sign the agreement and provide the names of all guests staying, and must be present during the entirety of reservation.
Minimum age of Primary Renter: 25
At the time of booking: Accurate guest count is required including number of dogs, if applicable.

Check-in after: 4 PM
Checkout before: 11 AM
*note, early check-in or late checkout cannot be determined until the day before and is not guaranteed.

Three days before your arrival, you will receive a message via VRBO and email with house information, directions, what to bring, and how you will receive your unique door code for your stay.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. An indoor pool, a gym and 1 hot tub are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site 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
Galena Retreat | 3 Ensuite BR | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly | Amenity Access offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Galena Retreat | 3 Ensuite BR | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly | Amenity Access.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,368 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Dog-friendly home; 2 MAX w/ $150 non-refundable dog fee. Smoking not permitted. Guests must be 25 years or older to
book. No parties or events. The primary renter must sign rental agreement & provide picture of govt issued photo ID (w/in 2 days of booking); sent
separately by email, & be present for the rental period. Subject to cancellation if not signed w/in 48 hours. Treat this home as you'd treat your own.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $150 dog fee, 2 dogs max, must be house trained.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Galena Retreat | 3 Ensuite BR | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly | Amenity Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay. The house was clean, the hot tub was
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was super clean. Hot tub was really nice and everything was as explained in the description. We would definitely stay here again. Brian was also super helpful and responsive to the 2 questions we had while there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Beautiful home and great place to stay!

This was a great place to stay in the Galena area. Easy to get downtown. Perfect for 3 couples to enjoy the holidays.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was nice and clean. The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas which made our trip extra special!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and host was good at communicating. They did provide the basic items you might need, including coffee! The hot tub was clean and we greatly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home and location. Hot tub was great and clean. Love this area of Galena. Brian was great with communication and always got back to us with any questions. Great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Perfect place to stay

The place is nice clean and spacious comfortable beds Great Area not far from town quiet safe neighborhood!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

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

Family Getaway

We loved the area and the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Honneli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was fantastic and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay and lovely clean house. Very accommodating hosts and responded quickly in the times needed. Would stay at the house again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and beautiful location! Very peaceful, lots of amenities available nearby and on the property, and plenty of space for everyone. The hot tub in the back is a great cherry on top! We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for a Galena getaway! We were close enough to drive to all the things we wanted to do but in an area that was calm and peaceful. The house was clean and well-equipped. The property manager responded right away to any questions. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Amazing time in Galena

We had an amazing trip to Galena, this spot was perfectly located with all the needed amenities. Will definitely be looking to rebook this exact place in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good condition - need to leave shovel at site for possible snow fall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Beautiful area, great place to stay

We had a great time here, and the house and hot tub were very cozy and nice. There were no issues at all, we can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick S.

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

Galena

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad or Angie A.

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

Great spot

Nice amenities. Enjoyed our short stay, a little ways from town, but nice woodsy landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Galena territory

Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Lovely stay at Timbers Edge

We were very impressed with how clean this home is! It was a wonderful stay for our family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Great home!

This house was fully stocked and had everything we needed. The listing is accurate, the beds are comfortable, the hot tub was perfect and the clubhouse was great for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Beautiful home

We really enjoyed our stay with family. The home is very clean and we had no problems. The three bedrooms with their own private bathroom worked excellent. A very nice hot tub and firepit. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERRY N.

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

Girls weekend get away

Had a great time enjoyed all the amenities😊!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt F.

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

Nice Break

Nice place and all the necessities available. Love the Galena Territory and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025