You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States
Stay in the home of one of America's most beloved Presidents, Ulysses S Grant. His pre-civil war home has been fully restored to its 1800's splendor with a convincing blend of historic era pieces and discretely disguised modern conveniences. It's a perfect mix of history and luxury. Just 3 blocks from the historic downtown.
"Beyond the beauty and history of the house itself, the hosts are the kindest and most thoughtful we've encountered. They went out of their way to make the experience memorable and we're deeply appreciative. We recommend The Grant House highly." Stephen
Property manager
SANDRA HURT
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Car recommended
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Dining room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite service
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Things to do
Hiking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Power boating nearby
Golf nearby
Kayaking nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
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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
Note from host: Minimum age 8 years
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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
725
About the neighborhood
Galena, IL
What's nearby
Old Market House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Dowling House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Belvedere Mansion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Grant Home - 16 min walk - 1.2 km
Grant Park - 16 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 20 min walk
McDonald's - 18 min walk
Culver's - 4 min drive
Bread & Vine - 6 min walk
Galena Roasters - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States located?
Located in the heart of Galena, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum, Old Market House, and Dowling House. Old Blacksmith Shop and West Street Sculpture Park are also within 15 minutes.
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Great historic home in Galena. Place was clean and updated but kept its historic charm of Grant’s prior home. The host was responsive and welcoming. Definitely recommend this place.
The house was immaculate and felt like you were living in a piece of history. The small details and all the hidden luxuries made it a truly unique and comfortable stay. It's in a great location, close to downtown Galena. I would stay here again.
A group of 7 of us came in for the wine fest and this place worked great for us. The location was very convenient for walking into town and the house was clean/comfortable with all needed amenities. The historic piece was a great added bonus.
It was great to live for a couple days in a home where a former president lived. The period furnishings completed the experience, yet the modern appliances in the kitchen are a great convenience.
Fun property because of the unique design and historical significance of the house. Perfect for the four of us (two couples) in Galena to do some golfing, eating, drinking, and socializing. Even spent a few minutes exploring the historic cemetery behind the house. House was clean and had everything that was needed. Communication from the host was clear and concise and even the neighbors would ask how things were going when we encountered them.
Six of us spent the weekend celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday at Grant’s pre civil war home.
First thing we noticed was the cleanliness of the home. All the history books and the layout of the home was fun to explore. The cake left for us to help celebrate the birthday weekend was beautiful and definitely very appreciated.
I know my husband and friends totally enjoyed their time together, having the historic background was the icing on the cake!
My sister and 2 daughter-in-laws stayed at this house ! It is absolutely amazing in every way! Clean well stocked , very nice furniture , and the beds were awesome ! We drove downtown everyday , as the hill coming back up is a big one . Would definitely like to go back.
We stayed at the property for a girls weekend away and had a great time! The house is very clean and beautifully period appropriate decorated. We were thrilled by some of the amenities that we didn’t expect like a new stove and air conditioning. It is very close to downtown but there are lots of hills. We loved that it was a stop on the historical trolley tour too! We would highly recommend!
This property was so full of history and very well appointed. My sister, mother and I stayed for three nights and thoroughly enjoyed every moment, apart from the huge black walnut tree by the outdoor patio dropping its large nuts on us, but we made a game out of that betting who would be the next target lol.
So many places to tour and restaurants within such close proximity to the house as well as the trolley tour bus stopping on the street at the house every hour to mention it's rich history. We enjoyed waving at the patrons on the bus if we were on the patio having our wine and snacks.
The house is very comfortable and Grant's library is full of books to peruse.
We would highly recommend a stay at this house in beautiful historic Galena.
A beautiful home with great history! The home was close to downtown allowing my family to either walk or drive. The home was very clean with lots of household items provided: dishes, pots and pans, utensils, bakeware, cups and mugs, spices, teas, dish towels, coffee pot, toaster, dish soap, bath towels, toilet paper about 6 rolls, paper towels one roll, washer and dryer along with laundry detergent, about 3 toiletry sets, a outside grill, patio set of 4, two bathrobes per bedroom, family board games, three TVs- one in each bedroom and the living however one bedroom did not have a TV, a nice car port. One bedroom was a connecting bedroom upstairs with another bedroom. The 3rd bedroom was a separate wing of the house and had its own bathroom and small kitchen with its own entrance and exit. My family and I really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back to this house.