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View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown

Built in 1856 by Asa Haile, a licensed riverboat captain and successful mason, this classic Federal-style brick home with Greek Revival accents is located up on Quality Hill, where mansions overlook the entire historic district of Galena. A quick 5-minute walk (maybe a bit longer on the way back up) puts you directly on Galena's Main Street, named “One of America’s best Main Streets” by Fodor’s.

The front porch is the key to your stay at Asa Haile House. The view is fantastic, whether with a cup of coffee watching the town wake up or an evening sunset out towards Horseshoe Mound. Some evenings lightbeams can be seen over by Pilot Knob as a barge searches its way up the Mississippi River. No matter what the season; spring, summer, fall or winter, the porch is AWESOME!

Inside the house is a culmination of love and dedication as Pete & Tacie Campbell took ownership of the property in the early 1970s. Their influence can be enjoyed throughout the 2,700-sqf house as both were historians; Pete ran the Illinois state historic sites in Galena and Tacie was the curator at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, IA as well as working early on for the Galena Historical Society. Time can easily disappear while hanging out in the front or back parlor, or upstairs in the front room. The bedrooms are comfortable and a great end to your day of doing whatever… or doing absolutely nothing.

The property is still family-owned by Pete and Tacie’s two sons and their families.
No matter what you end up doing (shopping, dining, antiquing, wine tasting, historic walking tours, river floats, winter skiing and more), The Asa Haile House is a great way to experience Galena and all of it’s historic charm.

Property manager

Robert Campbell

Languages

English, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking 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

General

  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dowling House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Home - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House. Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop are also within 10 minutes.

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View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Full of character and a comfortable place to hang with friends. Short walk, but you have to go down (and of course back up) 250 stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view with a hill to climb!
Home has plenty of space for 3 couples. View from front patio is spectacular. The walking distance to main street was nice…the hill coming back to the house can be a little tiring! Antique beds and floors are decent but do make a good amount of noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Great house and location! Hosts were great! Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute quiet farmhouse style home
Gorgeous view, pretty home. It was fully of charm and had everything you need. The owners were easy to reach out to with any questions and were super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

T S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galena Gem
Wonderful weekend in a beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect galena getaway
The location and space exceeded all of our expectations everyone in our party lived there stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

A P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historic house and location
Had a great 2 night stay with high school girls. Love the coziness and the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Adventure
Our annual family girls trip was a blast! We enjoyed the close proximity to downtown and all the historical sites! The historic home was beautiful and a nice comfy home feel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galena Winter Wonderland
The beautiful historic home was the perfect location to have a private space with friends. The front porch was great for drinking a beverage and socializing and the quick walk down to shopping and restaurants made it easy for individual excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A must stay
Living history, a must stay!! Absorb the decades of history this property provides!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
This was the perfect place for a girlfriend weekend to celebrate a birthday. Very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Very nice and clean property! Perfect location and beautiful view. Very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway
This was a great location! Easy to walk to town (a few steps involved) and the home has multiple sitting rooms to enjoy! Beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., St.Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters getaway
Beautiful property, very comfortable beds, incredible view. We spent a lot of time in the upstairs "music" room relaxing, loved all the books and decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
We had a wonderful time. Good location, clean house and very safe. We could walk downtown, shop and eat. October is a beautiful time to go. The owner is very hospitable, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Wonderful
Everything about this listing (the house itself, the location, the accomodations, communication, etc) was wonderful. It was the ideal place for girls' weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Korah W., Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off Season Galena Weekend
We enjoyed getting to stay in a historic house in Galena over the weekend. We like coming here in the off season to enjoy the ambiance, restaurants and historical buildings. We had a great weekend. :-) Our host was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Galena setting
The Asa Haile House was a perfect setting for a friends reunion weekend. It's a gorgeous house. Watching the sun rise over Main Street and the foggy hills in the distance with coffee on the porch to wine on the lovely courtyard at night can't be beat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
There were 5 of us staying here. We stayed for 2 nights. We had a great time. Plenty of room and great outdoor seating! The views are incredible. Robert was so nice and responsive to any questions I had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historic property
Great location - walking distance to everything on main st (although be mindful that it’s about 200 steps to climb when returning). Nice view. Clean house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Asa Haile House
The house was beautiful inside, beds were so comfortable and it was spotless!! We will definitely stay there again. We may have to drive to the shops since the stairs were brutal but the view from the patio made up for it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hailey V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location or able walkers!
It was very nice, neighbor is really friendly. It was really cool staying in such an old home just as it has been through generations. Super clean! The tubs are perfect for soaking!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Home Away From Home
The home had so much character and everything needed. The location couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic House
We loved the place. Truly a rare ante bellum 19th Century house with great charm made really special by the collection of books and prints throughout that were clearly the result of years of collecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H., St. Paul MN

Beautiful and Comfortable Home in Galena
This was an amazing property. A well cared for and equipped home overlooking Galena. Our host, Mike, met and exceeded our needs during our stay. We would highly recommend this beautiful abode for a weekend or longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018