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Welcome to Serenity Cottage!

Relax at this cottage surrounded by nature. Enjoy golfing nearby or take advantage of activities like horseback riding and zip lining before unwinding back home.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Welcome to Serenity Cottage!

Neighboring four golf courses, this newly remodeled, sunny, 2 bed, 1.5 bath modern cottage is located in the heart of the Galena Territory resort core. Swimming, horseback riding, zip lining, boating, hiking, winter skiing and many other activities available to visitors. Downtown historic Galena, a short drive away, is a shopper’s and foodie’s paradise. Relax back at Serenity Cottage with a new Spa bath featuring a soaking tub and rain head shower, Roku TV’s, electric fireplace, fully stocked kitchen, new linens and bedding. Sharp master bedroom with King bed and full bath on upper floor, twin beds and half bath on first. Dining area with large table, rear deck and gas grill. WIFI, six passes to Owner’s Club fitness and business center with indoor/outdoor pools, baby pool. Coffee, tea, spices, soaps and paper goods provided. Dogs under 30lbs allowed. Ring Camera by front door of property outside.

Property manager

Rosebud Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 10 min drive
  • Grant Home - 12 min drive
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive
  • Dowling House - 13 min drive
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Serenity Cottage! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to Serenity Cottage! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Serenity Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Serenity Cottage!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Serenity Cottage! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this golf cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Welcome to Serenity Cottage! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
We have a 1 year old and we had a quick kid free weekend and just relaxed:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young-Mi K., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway near Galena
Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay here. Perfect location for exploring historic Galena and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sunni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway
Amazing place! Absolutely perfect for a weekend wedding we attended. Definitely will be going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024