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Boulder Creek in Galena IL is a serene retreat surrounded by tall woods and teeming with wildlife. Enjoy the cozy fireplace, outdoor fire pit, and full-length deck with grill at this spacious home featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina!

Boulder Creek, Galena IL

Entire Home Rental Property: 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 10 Person Occupancy
Strategically placed on the edge of tall woods this home takes advantage of it's beautiful surroundings by featuring floor to ceiling windows so our guests can enjoy nature from both the outside and the inside. Often you will see deer, wild turkey, fox, and birds of all colors! The home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, bright great room, full length deck with grill, large family room, pool table, and games for the little ones. Gather around the cozy fireplace or outdoor fire pit with family and friends.

Guest access
You will have access to the Galena Territory Owners' Club and all it's amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, game room, fitness center, gym, tennis and basketball courts, and more.

The area
Galena IL has hundreds of unique gift and clothing shops, antique stores, art galleries and artist studios. It boasts a rich performing arts community, live music, gourmet delights, as well as a multitude of museums, wineries, historical sites and tours. There are opportunities to enjoy the outdoors golfing, skiing, playing tennis, boating, fishing, zip-lining, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning and much more.

Getting around
A car is necessary to see all that Galena and the surrounding area has to offer! Taxi, Uber and Lyft services are available.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Boulder Creek, Galena IL Galena
358558
Boulder Creek, Galena IL Private vacation home
Boulder Creek, Galena IL Private vacation home Galena

About the area

The Galena Territory, a neighborhood in Galena, is home to this vacation home. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Galena travel guide
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Galena featuring a park, heritage elements and military items
    Grant Park
    12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Galena featuring a house and heritage elements
    Dowling House
    12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Old Market House showing a house and heritage elements
    Old Market House
    12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Grant Home which includes a house and heritage elements
    Grant Home
    13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Vinny Vanucchi's
    14 min drive
  • Paradise Bar & Grill
    14 min drive
  • Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery
    14 min drive
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
    14 min drive
  • Durty Gurt's
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Old Blacksmith Shop, and Old Market House. Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Dowling House are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very thoughtful and accommodating! We were traveling over Thanksgiving and they asked if they could confirm any kitchen tools needed to prepare the meal, or anything else needed to make our stay special. She also warned us about some snow on the way and looked out for our safety on the curvy roads during the storm. The house was clean and well appointed for the holiday and even had some Christmas decor to make it festive!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

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

Nice cabin in the woods

Enjoyed the views and the privacy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C.

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

Family weekend

Enjoyed our stay tremendously. The house was clean and well stocked. The hosts were communicative and check-in and out was seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This was a beautiful cabin in the woods, very secluded and quiet. Easy drive into Galena. The kids loved the pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Perfectly Perfect

Great location, beautiful house and deck. Great restaurant in. Galena great pontoon boat trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle W.

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

Family getaway

We had a great time at this house! Plenty of cooking and eating space in the kitchen and the kids really enjoyed the play area. Located so close to the pool and golf course and just a short drive into downtown Galena and over to Iowa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Loved the Boulder Creek house!

Charming as described. Wonderful house in a beautiful private setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle & Briana J.

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

An absolute oasis

We had to families with 4 kids at this property and it was absolutely magical. It was a beautiful home with ample space and after the kids went to bed the adults sat on the deck and watched the starts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay in Galena! The house is very well equipped. We made many meals at the house and had everything we needed. Communication was good leading up to the stay. Very comfortable home for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Family get together!

Had a great time, the home was very welcoming and the children enjoyed their time, which meant a lot to us! We all had enough room to
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Relaxing

We had a great time. House was in a very nice wooded location. Very quiet and peaceful. 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

60th Birthday.

We had the most amazing weekend with our kids and grandkids. The home was perfect for us and the scenery and serenity are amazing! We loved the surround sound system and gathering areas. We made lots of memories at this beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelle F.

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

Girls Weekend

We were very happy with the cabin and its location. Clean, well supplied with everything you could possibly want. Great selection of music and movies too. The master bedroom was just beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the back. Booked for 2 nights, added a 3rd night!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful. Wonder clean. Little notes of instructions to make our stay effortless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great summer getaway for a large family

We had a large group, so we needed to find a large house with enough bedrooms to accommodate us. This house has four bedrooms to sleep eight. There might also be a pullout that we did not use. The location is just a short 15-minute drive to Galena, which was great, because once we were outside of Galena there was virtually no traffic. We all appreciated the pool table in the basement, and the coffee table on the main level was large enough for a puzzle. (You'd be amazed how much less time folks spend on their phones when there is a puzzle laying around.) All in all, a great four-night stay! The owners are great to communicate with, very responsive, and gave us a lot of tips on shopping, the owners' club, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mili F.

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

Family Vacation

The inside of the house was very clean, well stocked, and above what was described-even ice cube trays were filled for us! Beds were very comfortable and plenty of entertainment items available. Nice hospitable touches were throughout the house. Customer service call before arriving was a welcome touch as well. As an outdoor living family, we thought the outdoor space was lacking the same attention. There was a small firepit in the middle of 2-3 ft weeds off to the side of the house, the upper deck had not been swept in a while ( more than just random leaves ), and the lower deck space had sparce furniture and 2-3 ft weeds in the gathering area. Paying attention to the outdoor space would make this wonderfully located and private residence even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

The BEST Vacation Home EVER!

We have rented many vacation homes over the years and in a variety of locations from the beaches of NC to the mountains of WV to miner's cabins in Mineral Point, WI, as well as other homes in the Galena Territories. Everyone agrees -- this was the BEST place by far! We had 5 adults staying at the cabin, as well as 2 teens, and 2 children under 6. We had lots and lots of space -- movies and pool in the basement, cards around the table, chatting, reading, and listening to music in the main living space. I really appreciated (having driven 14 hours) arriving at a cabin with toilet paper, made beds (yes, I have had to make my own beds upon arrival!), paper towels, soap - and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need - pizza cutter (yes, I have had to purchase in the past!), wine/bottle/can openers, pots, pans, baggies, saran wrap, pens, paper. It really is like staying at your family's vacation home - warm, inviting, stress-free. And to top all of that off it is SPOTLESS, bug-free, and absolutely cozy and beautiful! Our family enjoyed many of the activities over the July 4th weekend the territory and neighboring communities had to offer - the pool, rodeo, pancake and parachute breakfast, fireworks, parade, and walking around quaint Galena. It was truly a memorable week! We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marge D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the cabin. The house is set up for fun, even on a rainy day. Pool table, games and an incredible selection of movies are at your fingertips.The pool at the clubhouse is very nice, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was spacious and accommodated our group well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy P.

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

Weekend stay

Beautiful area, great house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Boulder Creek is terrific!

Log cabin nestled in the woods with lots of charm. We loved our stay and would return!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Beautiful cabin feel in the middle of the woods!

Our group really enjoyed our stay. House was amazing and the property was beautiful. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to getaway and relax in the middle of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

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

Great getaway

This is a perfect cabin for a larger group, great accommodations, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Very secluded feel, but still close enough to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karena P.

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

Great Home Away from Home option

Rented this home for a getaway for my family! We were immediately at home and loved the layout of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mario D.

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

Family reunion

Lovely house , excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022