This is an amazing peaceful retreat! We wanted to rent our own cottage because of Covid, and felt…read morevery safe here. We rented Sommersot cottage because it included a swing chair on the porch. I liked how secluded it felt. The breakfast each day was HUGE and included baked goodies to snack on later. Bob the Rooster is incredible, but lives far enough away from cottages he won't disturb you. The robes are comfy and the bath tube is HUGE (and they provided bath salts and candles). Also great customer service, they were happy to provide recommendations for everything from fancy dinner to where to seek medical help. When they found out I had food poisoning, they even sent over a Gatorade and 7Up which was very sweet and thoughtful. Note the TVs do have DVD players-- in the drawers you will find a few movies and cards. One thing to note is that if you want to use the grill, have to request it ahead of visit or else they may not have time to clean it. Definitely going to have to come back!

My husband and I came here in late February for a quiet long weekend, and our stay was everything…read morethat we expected and more. Breakfast in the morning greatly exceeded our expectations. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. We look forward to returning as soon as we are able!

A fantastic B&B. This was our second stay and this was a special one as we celebrated our 50th…read morewedding anniversary. Chris and Resa the proprietors made our weekend extra special. They surprised us with a little cake for our 50th. Every evening they hosted a cocktail hour with all the guests and they joined in the conversation. The breakfasts were amazing. A different breakfast everyday. They were also very helpful with things to do in the area and they always have recommendations for dinner and it does not disappoint.

Resa and Chris run the best B&B ever. Everything was so wonderful from the clean, beautifully…read moredecorated rooms to the 4:00 happy hour on the patio to the DELICIOUS 3 course breakfasts. They were great hosts to us on our honeymoon beginning with a cake in our room upon arrival. They were very quick to point out our must sees and had menus for all the major restaurants. We can't wait to go back.

Sandy and Charles were the best host. Full of knowledge and stories about Galena and the history of…read morethe property which we learned over the best breakfast and coffee! Sandy definitely knows her way around the kitchen. The French Toast was so good, wish I could have some more now!!! Also, they had some great tips for things to do around town depending on what your own preferences are. Check out Horseshoe Mound for some great views! The room itself was amazing!! Super clean, comfortable and bigger than expected. Beautiful bed, small kitchenette, great sized bathroom..We stayed in PJs Roost and the auto skylights were amazing (and my second favorite thing in the room). Close to the downtown area and right off the main road... it was the best experience for the 1st time in a Bed & Breakfast! The boyfriend and I were truly impressed and already planning a family trip in the future. If you get a chance, book here!

We had a wonderful time! Accommodations were tidy and the art was pleasant. Do not…read moremiss Sunday breakfast, superb treatment like I've never experienced before!

We brought a group of 24 for a 3 day/2 night visit. Our group rate was great considering its peak…read moreseason for Galena (thanks to Tara). The front desk and restaurant staff (especially Joe the restaurant manager, Pete the bellman and Delaney) made our first night flawless with a pizza party by the fire-pit. The staff was very accommodating to anything we needed. Thank you to all and we'll be back!

It was very very dirty and we saw a five centipede/millipedes. We try to give house cleaning a…read morechance, but all they did was put the shower mat in the shower. They didn't clean the ground at all. I don't know if this is normal what they usually do but they only let those two Thai pods to do laundry and no fabric softener. And from the previous guest, probably from like 20 years ago, left Fitness bars in a crusty Ziploc bag and house cleaning didn't pick it up. But they had a nice pool and work out room

There are 3 main reasons why this place is great and why I will come back when my wife and I…read morerevisit Galena, Illinois. Reason # 1: The location. The property is a short walk away from main street, Linmar Gardens, Grant Park, Galena History Museum, Grant's House, and pretty much everything that the town of Galena has to offer. It is located next to a highway, but with traffic lights to slow cars down and a lack of major conjestion, any vehicle noise wasn't very noticable. Reason # 2: The owners care about their property. From the rooms, to the buildings, to the hedges and grass, everything is well kept and nice looking. The rooms are clean and comfortable with extra blankets and a fan in the closet if things get hot or cold. Our room, the Hannah room, wasn't the largest available, but the bed was very comfortable and the room was charming enough that we didn't mind the lack of size. A common area was also available to our room and the other guests in our building. We never saw other guests but we were happy to use the kitchen, living room area, and outside patio in peace. The only element I wish they had was access to the internet. This place is as low tech as it gets. Even the owners don't use the world wide web. Their tourist information is all based on brochures and phone calls. It's actually kind of endearing. A more simple time. So, even though my laptop didn't see too much use during our stay I was okay with it and it added some unexpected charm. Reasson # 3: The owners care about their guests. The first thing we did when we arrived was meet one of the owners, Barb. She is a very straight forward, kind of socially awkward, kind woman. She hurridly got our information and went through the motions of checking us in. A phone call interrupted our conversation that Barb had to answer allowing Bill, the other owner, to take over. Bill is awesome. After finishing the check in process he sat us down and then went in detail, using a map of the town, all the ins and outs of Galena. Showed us good places to eat, where the public washrooms are, how to get to one place and the other. Not only was he full of info but he really seemed sincerely happy to help us. They even made some calls for us to secure a dinner reservation, allowed us to use their parking lot after we checked out the next day, and were happy to take picture after picture of us when my wife wanted the perfect one. Both were very nice, helpful, and along with their B&B, they helped make our Galena experience a great one.

Cute, clean, quaint, cozy, quality. Great room, super clean, amazing breakfast. It felt like I was…read morespending the night at Mom's (that's a good thing). Barbara was so attentive to our needs.

Staying here was absolutely wonderful! It's a few blocks away from Main Street, the hosts were very…read morehelpful and friendly! The Wolfe Room was gorgeous and breakfast was very tasty! I highly recommend staying here!

We had such a lovely time here. Owners Todd and Candy were very gracious hosts. The space is…read morecharming and has all the amenities you could ask for. Numerous sitting areas, porch, little gazebo; coffee, Keurig, and water always available. We stayed in Room #2, the ?Mary Kay room. There's a cozy reading nook which I utilized. We had a hot 90 degree day but inside there's central air, plus a window unit, a ceiling fan and additional tabletop fan if needed. Needless to say, we were totally comfortable. Our room also had a free-standing tub, which is unique to us. You may not like that part if you're claustrophobic, because you're totally enveloped in its graceful, pretty shower curtain... just an fyi. Definitely added to the charm, though. Also, if you're used to a king bed, like we are, this bed might feel a bit snug. Again, just fyi. The B&B is very conventionally located to town, just a few minutes walk. Make sure you bring your walking legs for the hills though ;) As with the whole area. Breakfasts were filling and delicious. Cookies and candies are always available, too. And again, Todd and Candy were very helpful and accommodating yet not intrusive, so it felt like your own home. Would definitely come back. Thank you!

My wife and I were invited by some friend to join them for a couple days at Pine Hollow Inn. Once…read morewe drove onto the very private grounds, we fell in love with this place. Larry and Sally (owners) were SO friendly and accommodating - - they could easily become close friends! Nestled amongst trees and surrounded by hills, you can only hear a leaf drop. Large bedrooms, with a fireplace and bathroom in each, a porch for chatting with friends, bbq, fire pit, and anything else you'd need - - what a perfect place for a small family reunion too! Only a mile from downtown Galena - this will become an annual trip for us!

It was so peaceful and quiet. And the morning continental breakfast was fresh baked and delicious…read more A perfect honeymoon spot for couples.

We had a great stay here and Kathleen's breakfast was delicious! The location is great as it's not…read moredown on the busy main street but is within a 5 minute walk to the downtown area (downhill there but uphill back! Note to first timers: bring comfortable walking shoes that you can handle shopping in all day and doing some light hiking in- galena is awful hilly for being in Illinois!) Our room was great and had a jacuzzi tub for 2 in it. Tom & Kathleen were very hospitable and welcoming but not overwhelming. They have a dog Queenie who is the sweetest thing ever. Definitely a great place for a relaxing romantic weeked-highly recommended!

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.