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Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings!

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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
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  • Hot tub
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  • Fireplace
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  • Free WiFi
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Scales Mound, IL
  • Popular LocationGalena Golf Club14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBelvedere Mansion15 min drive
  • Popular LocationEagle Ridge Resort25 min drive
  • AirportDubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)36 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our weekend stay at this historic and recently renovated church! The 3 bedrooms were perfect for our sibling ...
Julie D.
Mar. 20, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings!

This gorgeous church hosts up to ten guests. A private master suite with its own deck overlooking the beauty of Jo Davies’s county just outside of Galena. Coming in the winter for skiing? No problem! Just drive into the 2 car garage connected to the church. Summer wedding? There is an amazing secret garden to say your vows. A fire pit for toasting marshmallows and viewing the night skies. A gas grill for tasty steaks. It’s all yours…modern amenities…historical features…and whenever you want; you can ring the church bell!

Property manager

Carolyn Wettstone Swails

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
2 total (up to 50 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 area

Scales Mound

This vacation home is located in Scales Mound. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dowling House and Belvedere Mansion.
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What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 13 min drive
  • Dowling House - 14 min drive
  • Galena Golf Club - 14 min drive
  • Belvedere Mansion - 15 min drive
  • Eagle Ridge Resort - 25 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! located?

Situated in Scales Mound, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Galena Golf Club, Old Blacksmith Shop, and Old Market House. Dowling House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Historic Church Renovated with all modern amenities! 5 Star Ratings! Reviews

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful weekend getaway
We enjoyed our weekend stay at this historic and recently renovated church! The 3 bedrooms were perfect for our sibling adventure. We are 3 couples in our 60's and traveled to Galena for a weekend getaway and the location was perfect, just a quick drive to a rural area NE of town. The renovations are beautiful while still keeping some of the history of the church intact. We had plenty of room in the great room and kitchen area to socialize and the 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms were perfect for us. The views from the decks were great and I'm sure would be even better in the summer and fall with the tree colors. The self-check in process was smooth and it was clean and newly renovated. We are always up for adventure and staying in church was a fun experience. Don't hesitate to book this great property, especially if you have a desire to ring an old fashioned church bell!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Booked this place for a weekend girls trip. Such a cool and unique place to stay, and very close to town. Comfortably fit 8 people. Hosts were very friendly and easy to reach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elda Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay!
Our family enjoyed visiting Galena and staying at this beautiful and unique converted church. We found the home very clean when we arrived and very comfortable for the 2 nights we visited. Amazing views of the sunrise and nighttime stars from the deck. Plenty of room for our family of 9 and a dog to enjoy. Our hosts were very accommodating and quick to reply to all our questions. Would love to come back and stay at this house. Definitely and highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place to Get Ready for Wedding
What a beautiful property! We would love to come back and enjoyed having such a peaceful place to stay while we were getting ready the morning of for my wedding. Spacious, well decorated, and the host was accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023