[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cliffside Cottage, Private Pond, 50 acres w/ Breathtaking views near Galena, IL Vacation home in Elizabeth with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89570000/89566400/89566340/b389d692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89570000/89566400/89566340/04532276.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89570000/89566400/89566340/7e72bbd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89570000/89566400/89566340/397e096c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89570000/89566400/89566340/2cef807f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in a secluded wooded retreat, Cliffside Cottage offers an escape from the hustle and bustle with its serene views of endless tree lines and wildlife. This 6-bedroom haven boasts a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, screened-in porch, fireplace, private patio areas to grill or enjoy a fire at night. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cliffside Cottage, Private Pond, 50 acres w/ Breathtaking views near Galena, IL Cliffside Cottage, a secluded wooded retreat located on 50 acres with breathtaking views, a pond to swim, fish, wooded trails, and so much more! A perfect destination to get away from it all while being in close vicinity to so many amenities. The cottage, conveniently located just off Highway 20. Only a 15 minute drive from Eagle Ridge/Galena Territory, and only 20 minutes from Chestnut mountain and historic downtown Galena that offers museums, boutiques & restaurants! The space Welcome to your perfect vacation home! 20 minutes from Chestnut Ski Resort, 20 minutes from downtown Galena, and 15 minutes from Eagle Ridge/Galena Territory. Enjoy the privacy this home will offer you as it sits in the middle of 50 beautiful acres. As you drive down the lane to our cliffside cottage you will instantly feel that you are leaving your busy, hectic daily life and you have entered a place of serene, calming essence and stunning scenery. The perfect weekend getaway or week-long vacation destination 20 minutes from downtown Galena. As you enter this 6 bedroom cliffside cottage you will instantly feel the privacy with views from every room you enter of endless tree lines, fields, and wildlife. This cottage sits in the middle of the trees on a private 50 acres overlooking one of the most idyllic valleys of Jo Daviess County. Bright and open floor plan with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen that includes an over-sized island providing the perfect area to gather with your group. A screened in porch immediately off of the dining area offers an ideal location to enjoy the outdoors, without leaving the home. Indoor – The main floor features high vaulted ceilings, fireplace, a breathtaking view from kitchen and living room. A master king bedroom with a full bath. A half bath, and a queen bedroom. Laundry is located right outside the master bedroom for guest use. Top level bedrooms share a jack/jill style bathroom with a tub/shower. One queen bedroom and one king bedroom. The king room has a balcony to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sunset, offering plenty of seating for others in your group to join you. The lower level offers a large living area with a large sectional sofa perfect for movies in the evening or on rainy days. The lower level also offers easy access to the lower level patio. The lower level also includes two bedrooms. There is also a queen bedroom and bedroom with two twin beds and a full bathroom. Outside you can take advantage of the beautiful scenery on our large screened-in deck, or grill out on the back patio. Enjoy a fire at night with our solo stove. There is plenty of yard and parking space. The cottage is situated on 50 acres with trails and a newly built 2 acre pond to swim and fish in the summer and ice fish and ice skate in the winter. (still filling but will be ready to swim by summer of 2023) Pool\*\*\* - There is no option for pond as an amenity but at our newly rebuilt clear and clean pond you will find yourself kayaking, swimming at the sandy beach, relaxing and making memories with family and friends!! See photos or inquire for more information We do have property maintenance and security personnel. You may see them around the property during your stay Our pond is semi-private and shared between our two rental homes, Cliffside Cottage and Cedar Cove Cabin. Guests of Cliffside Cottage have access to the beach area with the dock, while Cedar Cove Cabin has its own private beach area. The pond is enjoyed by all guests for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. We kindly ask all guests to respect each other's space and enjoy their time on the property responsibly. Thank you! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming 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) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30327200/30327199/512eca3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.30551,-90.19402&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:otfaGr_oeP%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40U%40SBU%40SBSBUBSBUBSBQDSDSBUDQDSDSDSFQDSFQFQDQHSFQFQFQHOFQHOHQFOHOJQHMHOHOJMHOJOJKJMJMJMJMJKLMJKLKJILKJKLILKLGLILILILGLGNILELGLENGNELENELCNELCNCNENALCNANANCN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBN%40NDLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLFNDLFLDLHNFLFLHLHLHLFLJJHLJLJJJLHJLJJLJJLJLJLJLJJHNJNHLJNHNHLHPHNHNHPFNHPHPFNFPFPFRFPFPDPFRDPFRDRDRDRBRDRDRBPBRBTBRBTBR%40R%40TBR%40T%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTARATARATATCRARATCRCTCPCTCRCRERERCREREREPGRERGPERGPGPGPGPGPGPIPINGPININIPINININKLINKLINKLKLKLKLKJMJKLKJMJKJMJMHKJMHMHMHMHMFMHODMHMFMFODMFMDODODMBOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEOGMEMGMGOIMEMIMGMIMIMIMIMKKIMKKIMMKKMMKKKKKMKMKMKMKOIMKOIMIOIOKOIQGMIQIQGOIOGSGQGQIQEQGQGSEQGSESEQESESCSESESCSCSCUCQCUCSAUCSASAUAUASAUAS%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z0QSw_deXYEZaACgR9l3SFcuiBg=) Elizabeth, IL #### What's nearby - Apple River Fort - 8 min drive - 5.2 km - Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 22 min drive - 20.3 km - Belvedere Mansion - 30 min drive - 32.3 km - Apple Canyon Lake - 38 min drive - 23.4 km - Chestnut Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 31.8 km #### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bootlegger Saloon - ‬15 min drive - ‪Cajun Jack’s - ‬7 min drive - ‪E Town Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dually's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Three Sisters Sweet Shoppe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cliffside Cottage, Private Pond, 50 acres w/ Breathtaking views near Galena, IL have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Cliffside Cottage, Private Pond, 50 acres w/ Breathtaking views near Galena, IL pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Cliffside Cottage, Private Pond, 50 acres w/ Breathtaking views near Galena, IL? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cliffside Cottage, Private Pond, 50 acres w/ Breathtaking views near Galena, IL? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cliffside Cottage, Private Pond, 50 acres w/ Breathtaking views near Galena, IL located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Apple River Fort and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery and Massbach Ridge Winery. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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