Spent the weekend with my mom and aunt checking out the mississippi river area. On the back end of…read moreour quest , we ended up in Galena , Illinois. The two ladies are getting up there in age , so we thought the best way to see this city was by taking the trolley tour. The tour cost twenty dollars a person and lasts about one hour. Our guide was very informative about the history of this famous city. We drove by all the important historical homes and markers, while avoiding having to get in and out of the car , numerous times and having to do tons of walking. Parking can be an issue here. The city is also full of lots of hills. So this quick tour was right up our alley by saving us tons of walking and time while getting a more thorough understanding of this city. I highly recommend this tour for people trying to get the Galena experience without doing a ton of walking, searching for parking, and doing a bunch of in and out of cars.

This is the perfect way to start your visit to Galena. When we went, they had trolley tours…read morestarting on the hour from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The tour goes by all the tourist attractions - at a slow pace - through Main St and up the hill to the west of downtown. Then it crosses the river and goes east of downtown as well. There are several short stops - not to get off - but where the driver explains the significance of what we were seeing. The tour enables us to easily figure out what to see and do and where things are.

This was the first time I stayed at a B&B and it was such a pleasant stay. My sisters and I needed…read moresome quality time with one another and opted for a sister's winter weekend in Galena. I chose Brierwreath because we were looking for a room that could accommodate three in a room. The Heirloom Suite has a queen bed and a day bed so that fit the bill. The decor is so charming in the house. It's like stepping into an antique shop. Joe, the owner, was extremely nice. He gave us a little history of the house and was kind enough to give us recommendations of where to dine in Galena. The breakfast he served was so yummy! I definitely was a member of the Clean Plate Club. The 24 hour refreshment hutch and fridge on the guest floor is great. And the fresh cookies were a treat! The location is only a short walk to Main Street, which is another plus. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Galena!

My husband and I stayed at this place when we went to Galena. This was our first time at a b&b and…read morewe really enjoyed it! It was very clean- I did a through check even in the shower. I was pleased that each room had a separate sitting room and it's own bathroom/ shower. We went in the fall/summer so we didn't get a chance to enjoy the bedroom fireplace but it looked so nice! The owner (who took it over in April from his parents) was very friendly and helpful- not overbearing at all! Breakfast was good- we were able to pick between a couple options when he asked us upon checkin. Coffee was good & several juices on the table. On the bedroom level here was a mini fridge, coffee machine, and water machine for use. Also the bedrooms are more separate and since there are only 3guest rooms it was a nice private feel. The only two negatives that I found was I wished they had a surge protector next to the bed because I had to unplug the clock/radio since I prefer to keep my cell phone on the nightstand charging while I sleep (my husband had an extra outlet on his side to use); the other part is they put a lot of effort decorating... There was lots of vases and stuffed teddy bears on the ground which upon leaving I could not simply scan the floor that nothing was left. However the Best part of this place was the location! Excellent perfect location! We were able to walk to everything! When we drove to Iowa (15mins away) we passed a lot of b&b that were not so close which made us really appreciate this place!! And the price was reasonable!

Outstanding company that is family-owned and responsive to the needs of its customers…read more It is hard to find good service these days especially when dealing with larger companies in which employees have little financial interest in the success of the company. That is why this travel and booking company is second to none in that area. If you are looking for a place to day in the Galena Territory, save yourself some time and use galenareservations.com to find a great place with great rates and impeccable customer service.

129 Walnut Hill It…read moredoesn't really take much to make me happy...and on a weekend getaway, I'm only really looking for 4 things. I want to sleep in, I want a hot cup of coffee in the morning, and I want to be able to watch TV during down time, and blow dry my hair after a shower. Renting this golf villa, I was hardly able to do any of that. First off - aside from the couch and rug in the living room, the whole unit is dated. To the tune of the 80s. The 1st floor bed may have had my great-grandmothers hand made lace sheets on it, and shades on the window so paper-thin, it was almost awkward to sleep there. The shower curtain with tie backs should be put back in the '91 JCPenny catalog they came out of. We pulled some extra blankets from the closet, they may have been purchased and washed in the same year...gross. A Macy's one-day sale would cover all the updating needed. Coffee maker? Junk... My luke warm black water wasn't going to do it for me. I get that this is a rental unit, but there should be some minimum requirements to meet before entering the rental program. (Put one of these on the Macy's list too). There were two grills on the patio...which led us to have hope at least one worked. One had a knob missing, and some sticks in it from who knows when, and no LP tank attached. Maybe it's time for that one to go?? The other (same brand/model) thankfully worked. Trying to sit down and enjoy a cocktail while your steak is cooking is another story... This bargain hunters gem of a POS table and chair set may have set the owners back all of $50 during a Menards 11% sale. Not at all comfy, but the clear result of a 'eh, this'll do' moment. Don't worry, there's no view to speak of here anyway...completely wooded back yard. There's a fairway back there, but you aren't going to witness any golf, only the screams and splashes in the close by pool. Cleanliness was also an issue throughout our weekend getaway. Though this may be the fault of the rental company, and not the owners. Most of the dishes and glasses we first grabbed were dirty. I ended up throwing everything I could into the dishwasher for a round of cleaning (and I'd thought I left cleaning at home for the weekend). The bathrooms were half decent, but visible dust, hairs, and other miscellaneous debris were evident on the counters, sinks, and tubs. There was also no blow dryer to be found. I guess I assumed there would be one, my bad. The towels all had a mildew scent to them, and were also thrown in the washer/dryer to pre-wash while we ran out for some groceries. Again, things I didn't think I'd need to do while away for the weekend. TV? Ha. There are about 10 channels to chose from, and zero wifi, or cellular service for that matter. Being able to disconnect from life is one thing, but wondering if you could even call 9-1-1 during an emergency is another. Standard cable and wifi should also be a requirement on these rental units. Everyone has down time during their vacation and wants to watch tv or catch up on Twitter. The Walnut Hill pool... Part of why we decided to rent this unit for the weekend was that it had its own pool (separate from the Owners Club) and since it was late July, we figured we'd avoid some of the crowd there. The pool area was nice, lounge chairs and patio tables with umbrella were not skimped out on. Though the one we chose wasn't in optimal working order, go figure. The pool water was cold for late July, and definitely needed a cleaning. The bottom was filthy, and I saw a band-aid float by at one point. This unit will not be on our list of future places to rent from.

I'm a rookie snowboarder this year. Sundown has been an amazing experience and perfect for me. They…read moreare absolute wizards with the snowmaking/grooming. I've taken a couple lessons and they've put me on the track to success!

Unfortunately Sundown has really gone downhill. No one has the authority to manage the local kids…read moreskiing either a) without passes in some cases or b) those who come all the time without supervision and generally act like it (cussing, cutting in line, trashing the lodge, standing on tables). I used to take my littles there multiple times a year, but they are now 12 and 9 and even they are starting to take notice of how trashy it is getting. All that staff seems to be allowed to do is nicely ask them to stop, which is not doing anything to correct the situation. Someone needs to start pulling some passes for the day so the word gets out so that the behavior doesn't kill this ski hill!!!

We recently flew in for a visit to the area attractions. It's a small FBO, but the bathrooms were…read moresuper nice and the staff took great care of us and the plane.

We came back to visit this year after having such a great experience last year. This really is one…read moreof our favorite campgrounds. It's very quiet, owners are friendly, make sure to stop into the little store as they have some local products for purchase. There's also a room that we didn't notice last by the office that has some big couches for lounging along with pool tables and games and books. We are usually pretty busy with family when we're here so didn't even know this place existed. The utilities are all in working order and we like to stay down on the end so we have an overview of the cattle farm. The fireflies at night in the field are also really fun to watch.

Great sites and beautiful grounds. Bathrooms are excellent…read more Close to town with nice restaurants.

Tom, our host, was great. Beautiful home well kept. A lot of history dating back to the early…read more1800s. Tom prepared an excellent breakfast for us. Felt like we were staying with family. Beautiful backyard to hang out. Sitting in the gazebo is very relaxing, while drinking our wine. Thank you Tom for your great conversations and hospitality. We will definitely come back to visit soon.

Deciding to do a last minute trip to Galena, my boyfriend discovered Abbey's. considering we were…read morebooking the room say day, they were very nice. we arrived around 10:30 pm, and were greeted promptly by kat. she showed us around and then took us to our room. told us breakfast was at 9, and showed us how to get back in when we would leave. we were then introduced to her husband, and we set off into the night for some fun. the room itself was nice in a quaint way. there was a jacuzzi tub in the corner, a 4 post bed, fireplace, desk, and tv. the bathroom was a bit small, and the water-pressure a bit lacking, but it was cute place. probably the biggest downside for us was how loud the bed was! you would sit down and it would creak like it was going to break. i was definitely woken up a few times by my boyfriend rolling over in the middle of the night. breakfast itself was good. there were a few things we didn't care for on the menu, but nothing to complain about overall. the barely saw the owners, which works well for me. i don't want to feel like i'm at my parents house and be checked in on all the time. nice place to stay. i would recommend coming here if you stay in galena. the gardens here a gorgeous and the view is wonderful.

First, starting with the positives, the staff are very friendly here. We needed to come to town for…read morea funeral and we needed a spot for five nights on very short notice and they were able to squeeze us in. It was about $60 a night. You are right at the marina, there is a restaurant here which we did not have the ability to try and there's also a shop. They also have a ton of both facilities, etc. which people seem to be enjoying. We really didn't check out most of the ground since we were leaving the camper early in the morning and we're gone until into the evening The 50 amp power worked just fine, however, the 30 amp our surge protector said it had a fault so make sure you're checking that out before you plug-in Water and sewer were just fine There are certain spots that have cement pads, ours did not, it was just gravel and it does tend to get rainy here so make sure you bring a Mat and such so you don't track mud and gravel into your RV It looks like many people camp here for the season as there were a lot of folks who had structures attached to their units or had put up three seasons rooms. It also appears the same people return each year because everyone knew each other, so that was kind of fun to see. The drawbacks of this place include the train, which runs 24 seven and is very loud if you are in one of the first couple rows. If you're going to stay here, I would highly recommend you try to get something towards the back, closer to the water. We ended up running our very loud AC fan all night and that did help drown out some of the noise, but the vibration you can't fix You have easy access to Dubuque as well as Galena Illinois is just 15 minutes or so. We were able to get to both locations easily. $60 ish night