Title: Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=100982&destination=Elizabeth%2C+Illinois%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=53134074&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond ## Photo gallery for Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond ![Interior - Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond (Elizabeth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53140000/53134100/53134074/56cd7a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond (Elizabeth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53140000/53134100/53134074/6944da38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond (Elizabeth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53140000/53134100/53134074/e08b71c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor spa tub - Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond (Elizabeth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53140000/53134100/53134074/b7c3874e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis, books - Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond (Elizabeth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53140000/53134100/53134074/3e0752b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Brixen Ivy Ranch, where the great outdoors meets comfort and entertainment. Take in amazing views of rolling hills from the large patio deck or screened-in porch with outdoor TV. Enjoy a soak in the hot tub, challenge your family to a game night in the giant game room, or explore 300 acres of trails like Shark trail. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 163800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond Brand new. Nothing like it. Five bedrooms (including large bunk room that sleeps 7) FIVE BATHS! Stay at the Brixen Ivy Ranch and enjoy all of our amenities as well as Galena territory owners club. Great floor plan with large great room, amazing views of rolling hills. Giant game room with pool table, table tennis, pop a shot, bunk room for 6, in addition to four more large bedrooms. Fire pit, hike the Shark trail or others on the 300 acre ranch. Access to ball field, llamas, peacocks. Great family escape with lots of fresh air and room to "social distance" :). Large HOTTUB on Large patio deck and screened in porch with outdoor television. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Optional ski privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Optional ski privileges - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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Dont attach any "decorations" to the walls ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings No drinking games, drunks,loud music, xtra guests ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 2 Note from host: no drinking games, drunks,loud music, xtra guests 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 first aid kit 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Elizabeth, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apple Canyon Lake and Apple River, while Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Elizabeth travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Elizabeth.dx100982) [View more Vacation homes in Elizabeth](https://www.expedia.ca/Elizabeth-Private-Vacation-Homes.d100982-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C42.37484%2C-90.24413&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MUFe3tSW7lp-RLT0yzilQHCOQck=) Elizabeth, IL ### What's nearby - ![Apple Canyon Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975876542/0430f08f-e723-446c-badb-b23611e61043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Apple Canyon Lake 19 min drive \- 11.9 km - ![Grant Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649473/b4f4ba73-da21-4adc-a8b9-c71f96e27c5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grant Park 22 min drive \- 23.3 km - ![Belvedere Mansion](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922901501/1a780dfd-1b47-42c9-bd2a-94ca267d6814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Belvedere Mansion 23 min drive \- 24.3 km - Apple River Fort 13 min drive \- 14.3 km - Eagle Ridge Resort Golf 17 min drive \- 12.3 km ### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - Woodlands Restaurant 21 min drive - The Country Store 19 min drive - Highlands Restaurant & Lounge 19 min drive - The Cove 29 min drive - Jug's Tap 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond? ### Is Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond? ### What time is check-out at Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond? ### Where is Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 69 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home and ranch We stayed here for a long weekend to ski nearby at Chestnut Mountain. The house was perfectly comfortable for three families with children. The surroundings are gorgeous. ##### Sarah S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom W. Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Fun with Family Clean, spacious, plenty for all age groups, and plenty of activities in the area. ##### Tom W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roman V. Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### THX It's a fantastic location—beautiful and authentic! It's quiet and safe, so my friends and I had an incredible time celebrating my birthday. Thank you for your fantastic hospitality. ##### Roman V. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan G. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely unique place to stay We loved our stay here - we surprised my mother in law for the weekend with the whole family & had a fantastic time! The property is gorgeous & Joe the property manger was extremely friendly & helpful. I highly recommend it & we will be back! ##### Joan G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie S. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place We enjoyed a long weekend. Kids loved taking walks and had a great day at the pool. ##### Melanie S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kathleen M. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family fun weekend We enjoyed how spacious the house was. W/ 11 of us, we felt like there was plenty of room for us to be comfortable. Having 5 bathrooms was a definite plus! The animals were a delight to visit. We made several trips down the path to visit them & named our favorites! Fishing was fun & kids even caught a large bass twice! Joe made sure to address any needs & concerns at check in & during our stay. He was friendly & informative. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d4f3ae27-ea1f-4dd6-a8b2-d4c2d5b1ccf4-1750643361151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/95f52c9a-f4a0-46bf-8091-e93171628476-1750643362525.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0c7e8a16-ba1d-41f0-94a1-d3b2c3ad7b41-1750643359973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5b727653-38ab-4347-87a9-bcb41f5e85b1-1750643358098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kathleen M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. Oct 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf trip stay Our golf friend group organized a stay at this house and played golf around the Galena area. The golf was great and the house was even better! Lots of space for sleep, yard games, grilling, and hanging out. The host was very helpful with golf and made the check in process easy. I would definitely recommend staying here! ##### David W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary F. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Thanksgiving Great property for a family Thanksgiving gathering Large kitchen and plenty of room for all to gather and enjoy time together The kids loved the trails and animals and beautiful views Loved the hot tub! ##### Mary F. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny W. Oct 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for larger groups Perfect house for our girls trip. Plenty of room to spread out and everyone had a bed. If you enjoy a country setting, this is the place for you. The owner does meet you there at check in which is not something I am accustomed to having stayed in many rental properties, but they are very nice and helpful. Would stay here again. ##### Jenny W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Willow K. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galena Getaway college friends and our families Great property for our 3 college friends annual weekend trip with husband and 5 kids ages 6-1 1/2 years old. We explored , enjoyed hot tub and went swimming at owners club. Plenty of seating and really enjoyed grilling and eating out on the deck ##### Willow K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend Our group of ladies (in our 30s/40s) LOVED this property! Scenic setting, very comfortable and well stocked. We enjoyed the hot tub and made good use of the grill and game room. Highly recommend to anyone considering. We talked about coming back next year! ##### Laura M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise on the Ramch The house was very clean and spacious. You can tell that much thought and care went into the recent rehab. Our group of kiddos, parents, and grandparents enjoyed the trails, animals, and access to the Galena Territory, as well as proximity to Chestnut Mountain and Galena. One night we enjoyed a cozy fire, while other nights we gathered around the large table and played board games and card games. Joe was a pleasure to communicate with and he ensured all our questions were answered and we had everything we needed for our stay. We definitely recommend this property for a family getaway. ##### Susan M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn D. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Never have to leave So many great features on this property you never would even have to go anywhere else! Disc golf, 9 hole golf, soccer field, full size baseball diamond, fishing pond, animals, the list goes on. The house had beautiful views, plenty of space, awesome game room and a hot tub. Easy communication with the owner. Would definitely recommend this property. ##### Dawn D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie Y. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible house on incredible property! This was the second time we have been on this property, and it’s hard to decide what’s better - this house, or being on the ranch. Our kids brought their teenage friends, and they never ran lot of things to do - wiffle ball, soccer, visiting animals, hiking around the ponds, volleyball - and of course the basement game room is beyond belief with ping pong, pool and pop a shot. The great fire pit, hot tub and gigantic deck top it all off. Joe the ranch hand was yet again a wonderful guide - we hope to come back and stay again!! ##### Stacie Y. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Thanksgiving Celebration/Getaway We got together with our son and daughter and their families for Thanksgiving. There were 13 of us! Plenty of room for all of us - everyone had a bed with a couple of beds left over! The house was advertised as being remodeled and it truly was - everything was really nice and also very clean! We all enjoyed the game room, even though my son beat me at ping pong!! The living room/kitchen area was open and very spacious. We enjoyed movies, popcorn and hot chocolate in comfort, not to mention our wonderful Thanksgiving meal! The property was nice, too - we enjoyed some short hikes and enjoyed seeing all of the animals (turkeys, ducks, goats, alpacas, miniature horses). Our only regret was that the weather prohibited us from enjoying the outside areas more - the deck and screened porch areas looked so inviting; however the 20 degree temperatures weren’t conducive to hanging out for very long. The hot tub was a hit, though!! We would definitely consider visiting this property again! ##### Mary S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott L. Jan 1, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was great for our size family. We had 14 people and plenty of room. Joe the farm hand was great he met us on arrival and explained everything we needed to know.We would stay here again. ##### Scott L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha C. Dec 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had a great weekend away at Fish Tale Lodge! We will absolutely be coming back and are already looking forward to when we can book our next trip. There was so much space for our family of 11\. Absolutely beautiful property! Thank you!!! ##### Samantha C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie G. Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our stay very much. Our whole group of friends enjoyed the stay. Joe was very quick to respond with any questions we had. He was great to work with. ##### Julie G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arielle A. Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A group of 12 stayed on this beautiful and clean property for a weekend. Three families comfortably fit in the house with room to spare. We also had the pleasure of walking the trails and interacting with the animals on the ranch. Thank you for a memorable weekend! ##### Arielle A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick V. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice house; beautiful property. Very clean. Great place ##### Nick V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline S. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely stay! We loved fishing at the pond, and hiking around the beautiful property. The house was well maintained and was easy to call home for our stay. Our host, Mark, was super responsive to anything we needed! My kids are begging me to book again next year. Would definitely return! ##### Caroline S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loree M. Sep 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion This property was perfect for a family reunion. We really enjoyed our stay! ##### Loree M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This place is beautiful. The house was a perfect place for my daughter’s bachelorette party. Love the property, it was gorgeous. The ranch hand was very nice and quick in answering our questions. Definitely would go back. ##### Julie Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Deb T. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Fishing is good. Animals are great. Raccoons smash the garbage. Instead 4 “ticket” at the pool but 7 adults and 1 child….. ##### Deb T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb L. Aug 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing retreat with a stunning view This property was amazing. Tuna of space, beautiful view, lots of trails to explore. ##### Deb L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [XCHNG King Bed Luxury Downtown, XCHNG. 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