[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to Serenity Cottage! Lakefront cottage with a fitness center and an indoor pool ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105561000/105560944/316b3704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105561000/105560944/6e953159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105561000/105560944/696c1328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105561000/105560944/048524df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105561000/105560944/2cc602d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Galena Territory, Serenity Cottage offers a sunny retreat with modern comforts. Unwind in the new Spa bath featuring a soaking tub and rain head shower or cozy up by the electric fireplace. With Roku TVs, fully stocked kitchen, and amenities like six passes to Owner’s Club fitness center with pools. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Gym - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Indoor pool - Massage - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Next to a golf course - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653400/36653354/cc9dc978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Hideaway with 3 Season Lake View The Galena Territory - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=36653354&PinnedHotelID=36653354&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24130000/24123600/24123572/9b319890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bedroom, 2 bath home in The Galena Territory. 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WIFI The Galena Territory - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 51 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=55332214&PinnedHotelID=55332214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### 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 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 area Located in The Galena Territory, a neighborhood in Galena, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Galena travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Galena.dx7956) [View more Cottages in Galena](https://www.expedia.ca/Galena-Cottages.d7956-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.39701%2C-90.35001&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_vGHlfM18UdRrEA9gERIZGz3XJ0=) Galena, IL ### What's nearby - Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 8 min drive - 3.9 km - Grant Home - 12 min drive - 8.8 km - Belvedere Mansion - 13 min drive - 9.2 km - Grant Park - 13 min drive - 9.2 km - Old Market House - 14 min drive - 9.5 km ### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 37 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive - ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive - ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Grape Escape - ‬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? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to Serenity Cottage! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krista S. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Serenity Cottage is exceptional; we were welcomed to a very clean and charming home, where our hosts thought of everything! …and the access to local amenities is a big plus. We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing weekend stay exploring Galena. PS we LOVED the pastries at Galena Bakehouse. ![Galena River Trail](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/55862026-184d-4a97-8634-6ba3ac5c9691-1749393465564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Downtown](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f9529ee4-0140-43c9-b8a4-74f51ea58516-1749393461234.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Galena Cellars Winery](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2eedb5e1-87bd-4bca-aaea-376eb3ace48b-1749393461236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Galena Bakehouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/80362c84-f755-4526-ad48-f6be0f208e8c-1749393461518.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Krista S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly C. May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity cottage This was a really great cottage, very clean,cozy, nice fireplace that made a wonderful atmosphere very quiet and pleasant our whole experience was amazing cant wait to come back in the future. ##### Holly C. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan H. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hot time in Galena The home we stayed in was very nice. It was very clean, the furnishings well maintained and the location was great. The little extra the owner provided was extremely thoughtful (snacks,coffee,water). ##### Jan H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie S. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Serenity Cottage! This was the perfect getaway for my husband and I! The house was great for what we needed! It was also a very quiet neighborhood! We will stay again for sure! ##### Melanie S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn O. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway Amazing place! Absolutely perfect for a weekend wedding we attended. Definitely will be going back again! ##### Kathryn O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin G. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway We have a 1 year old and we had a quick kid free weekend and just relaxed:) ##### Kevin G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### William Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication There was a police standoff last 2 days we were there, with the manhunt going on my wife would not leave the building. this man was on the loose with police presence to get in or out of the premises. Some money back i believe is in order. He had fire arms and was spotted behind where we were staying fleeing. ##### William Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee E. Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little getaway Comfortable furniture, table big enough to do a puzzle on, lovely shower with good water pressure and tons of hot water. Clean, well-appointed. Can’t wait to come back. ##### Renee E. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Young-Mi K. Dec 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice getaway near Galena Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay here. Perfect location for exploring historic Galena and surrounding areas. ##### Young-Mi K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sunni Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities ##### Sunni Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hyatt Regency Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Chicago.h4903.Hotel-Information) > > [Congress Plaza Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Congress-Plaza-Hotel.h6452.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Chicago.h9119528.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Fairmont-Chicago-At-Millennium-Park.h15937.Hotel-Information) > > [21c Museum Hotel Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-21c-Museum-Hotel-Chicago.h26728.Hotel-Information) > > [Palmer House a Hilton Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Palmer-House-A-Hilton-Hotel.h8079.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Renaissance-Chicago-Downtown-Hotel.h19215.Hotel-Information) > > [Pendry Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Pendry-Chicago.h982552.Hotel-Information) > > [LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-LondonHouse-Chicago.h12786616.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Sofitel-Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.h864219.Hotel-Information) > > [Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Chicago-Marriott-Downtown-Magnificent-Mile.h18035.Hotel-Information) > > [Aloft Chicago Downtown River North](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Aloft-Chicago-Downtown-River-North.h5461400.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.h21152.Hotel-Information) > > [Warwick Allerton - Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Warwick-Allerton-Chicago.h25452.Hotel-Information) > > [Freehand Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Freehand-Chicago.h9418281.Hotel-Information) > > [citizenM Chicago Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-CitizenM-Chicago-Downtown.h82652306.Hotel-Information) > > [Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Trump-International-Hotel-Tower-Chicago.h1723215.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-The-Westin-Michigan-Avenue-Chicago.h21055.Hotel-Information) > > [Aloft Chicago Mag Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Aloft-Chicago-Mag-Mile.h26998765.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Residence-Inn-Chicago-DowntownLoop.h11544584.Hotel-Information) > > [Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Hotel-Blake.h21142.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Chicago.h12167.Hotel-Information) > > [Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Millennium-Knickerbocker-Chicago.h15087.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.h982517.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-Chicago-Downtown-Magnificent-Mile.h570329.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-InterContinental-Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.h20205.Hotel-Information) > > [The Drake](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-The-Drake.h15092.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-The-Gwen.h558027.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Chicago River North](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-The-Westin-Chicago-River-North.h41800.Hotel-Information) > > [The Wade](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-W-Chicago-Lakeshore.h1346.Hotel-Information)