House vacation rentals in Lake Galena

Recommended place to stay with families

Stayed here with family. Easy to find. Quiet. Layout worked out well. 3 bathrooms! Able to block off stairs. traveled with a senior dog with a bad knee. Kitchen had anything we needed. Relaxing after a day at Chesnut Mountain. Beds comfortable, bathrooms spotless. husband enjoyed the puzzle ball game. Nicely decorated to reflect the holiday season!

Booked a girls weekend and loved this place! The location was secluded out of the city and very peaceful. We saw lots of wild life! Ryan was very responsive and helpful! I would definitely stay here again.

Beautiful and peaceful home surrounded by nature. We were looking to “unplug” and spend quality time together. We loved the pond, birdwatching and the hot tub on cold nights. The house is perfect and has everything you need. Downtown Galena is only a short ride away and we enjoyed learning about its rich history. Thank you for letting us into your cozy home.

Oh boy a must stay we walked in and absolutely Beautiful!!! All our needs were met!!! Jacuzzi was so nice with fun lights!! Just so pretty!!! Would stay again loved it!!♥️

My family of nine had an amazing stay at Cynthia‘s place. We thoroughly enjoyed the owners club and all of the activities that it included, including Pickleball, the pool, the gym and the basketball courts. There was truly something for everybody. My six-year-old nephew loved playing in the backyard, my two cousins enjoyed, making s’mores in the fire pit, my husband loved working out at the gym in the morning, and my parents enjoyed stargazing in the hot tub. Fantastic location, and value for a wonderful family weekend. We went into town two days in a row and loved the shops and restaurants. My family enjoyed the wine bars and one of the breakfast spots on Main Street. We did have quite a bit of lady bug visitors in the home, but given the time of year and location in nature, it didn’t bother us. Would happily return, great memories made!

The place is huge. We only had 5 people but you could easily fit twice that. Everything overall clean. Likely to return again!

My sisters and I have been visiting Galena for annually for the last twenty years. This is the single nicest house we have ever had! From the stellar communication to the absolute perfection of the house, we were already planning our visit for 2026 before we even left!

We really enjoyed our stay. We had plenty of space. The kitchen was very well stocked and the rooms were clean. We walked across the street to hike at the nature preserve, which was fun. It was a short drive to Peosta which has a grocery store and a few restaurants. It was a little further to Dubuque, but not bad. I'd say this is a great stay for people that want a quiet spacious home with good access to amenities in either direction.

Our second stay at Nathan’s was fantastic as expected! Took advantage of his local cafe recommendation, which was fantastic. Love stopping here as it’s beautiful and cozy. Plus Nathan is an outstanding host! Highly recommend this stay for any trip to Dubuque!

Our stay at the Carwash Inn was lovely!! The space is cozy and was perfect for our needs. The whole place was very clean and the bed was very comfortable, would recommend!

The house is close enough to downtown Dubuque without being in the busy area. Cute house big enough for a smaller group!

We used it as a base to explore the rest of the area and could have stayed for much longer discovering all the sights. It was nice to come back to all the creature comforts of home (including a dishwasher!) and the canoes were a nice bonus. Clean and cozy place for exploring the area. Yes it's by the railroad. Bring your melatonin and white noise machines, the trains do blow whistles often. Do check out Timmermans Supper Club you can see from the house across the water for a fancier dinner out. Don't miss the river walk down to Star Brewery in Dubuque, IA + historic shot tower. And for a dinner + entertainment we enjoyed Frank O'Dowds Irish pub in Galena. We also explored Maquoketa caves and took the Fenelon place elevator ride for a picturesque view of the city. Location is a little more in a run-down type area by the tracks, but the house itself is updated and clean inside. Several security cameras are used reducing the feeling of privacy, but safer for belongings.

The Broadlawn Bungalow is a great place in a quiet neighborhood. Easy access to a couple of main roads, Asbury Rd and JFK. Everything was well organized, easy to find and clean.

Had a wonderful Easter celebration with family while visiting with plenty of space, entertainment for everyone, and the playground only a few steps away. Thanks for hosting us and being very responsive!

Well-kept, serene, and charming. This place is ideal for a relaxing getaway. The Farmhouse, set in the rolling hills of the Wisconsin countryside, is spacious and inviting and guests can expect a quiet, comfortable stay with all the amenities of home. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at the Farmhouse.

Catherine's place was lovely, quiet, beautifully apppointed, spotlessly clean, spacious. I loved it! Sadly I was only in Dubuque for 2 nights, I would love to have stayed there longer. I look to come back sooner than laterwith the hope this lovely carriage house will be available!

Our friend group couples vacation gave us the perfect opportunity to stay at Dawn’s beautiful home. The property was immaculate and the house was very meticulously designed. It was equipped with everything we needed and more. Our husbands enjoyed ice fishing and the game cottage while us ladies enjoyed the hot tub and relaxing inside by the fire. We found ourselves gathered around the large island playing games every night. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, not to mention Dawn’s extremely quick and helpful responses every time. Kudos, Dawn! 👏🏻

very conscious to detail and making you feel welcome. highly recommend booking with Dan and Annie.

Jessica was very friendly. She gave upfront, easy instructions. The house was clean and easy to access. The description was perfect. We came for a weekend at UD. This house did not disappoint. Would definitely stay again!

This place was perfect for our family when we went to Dubuque for a wedding. It was spacious and comfortable for 3 adult couples and 2 kids.

The 1920's Spanish Revival home was just what we expected, like stepping back in time 100 years but with modern amenities and a clean, uncluttered look and beautiful aesthetic. It was a lovely mix of old and new with everything you might need for a respite away from the everyday. We thoroughly enjoyed the cozy living room, sun room and dining room and cooked up a storm in the well stocked kitchen. Ample sunlight streamed inside in the mornings, perfect to wake up to a hot cup of coffee. We appreciated the ample blankets for the cold winter weekend, many extra small appliances to satisfy our creature comforts and small snacks and treats left out for us. I highly recommend this space, as it is a short drive to all Dubuque has to offer. It was clean, comfortable and beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

We had a lovely stay at The Treehouse. Kimberly and Dan were wonderful hosts. We had one little snafu that was immediately addressed and no issues whatsoever from there. Gorgeous views, comfortable spaces, great community amenities. Enjoyed being a little off the beaten path as well. Guidebook was readily available and helpful. Kids had a blast with the games. Only wish it would’ve been a little warmer to use the deck and porch. Would definitely book again! Thank you for a great stay!

The house was great with a bathroom in every bedroom. We have a special needs grand daughter who uses a power wheelchair and the layout worked well for her needs. We enjoyed the hot tub. The area was very good with access to the marina & fishing, swimming pools, and pickleball. Great stay with our family!