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*Hot tub-Fire-3 king beds-Game room*Winter fun!*

Galena, IL, United States
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3.5

About

Relax, unwind, & explore at this winter retreat in Galena Territory! Escape to this cozy, spacious cabin for a peaceful winter getaway. Sip morning coffee as snow falls through the trees, then unwind in the hot tub or by the fireplace. Roast marshmallows around the fire or enjoy arcade games, air hockey, darts, and more indoors. Stay active with access to the owner's club—indoor pool, fitness center, and pickleball (8 amenity cards included). Perfect for relaxation and winter adventure!

Good to know

Ideal for large families or multiple couples | Family run | Private location | Hot tub | Fast WiFi | Paved Road access | Fire pit with Free Wood | Indoor Wood Fireplace Lookout Lodge has 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths. The home designed by akm designs with contemporary rustic design. Many added luxuries throughout to make it comfortable for everyone! Main Floor: -Large open seating/dining area with a full kitchen to enjoy with family or friends. -Half bath -Screened porch with seating for 8+ and games (Large Connect 4, yard dice, big Jenga!) -Outdoor Dining table for 8+ and gas grill -Primary bedroom: Large bedroom with a king bed and attached bathroom with large two-head shower. -Kitchen: very fully equipped, drip coffee maker, Keurig, cooking basics (oil, spices), dishwater & silverware for 12, stainless steel appliances, blender, toaster, spices, waffle maker, mix, and syrup for breakfast! Lower Level: -Patio with screen porch 8 person hot tub -Seating area with games (air hockey, arcade, board games, and darts) and 3 bedrooms. -Bedroom 2: 2 twins and bunkbed (2 twins) -Bedroom 3: 1 king -Bedroom 4: 1 king (attached bath with shower/tub combination) -Bathrooms- 2 bathrooms, one in hallway with shower stall, one attached to Bedroom 3 with shower/tub General: Central A/C & heating, linens and towels provided, washer/dryer Outside: -Upper front yard with fire pit with 8+ seating -Front deck with seating for four -Back elevated deck with table for 8+ (added chairs) -Hot tub on screened porch -Fire pit (free wood) -Yard games (bean bags, yard dice, jenga) -Private 1 acre property deep to woods- can see side neighbors in winter Child amenities: -High chair -Pack and play -Plastic plates, bowls, cups, and silverware -Young child books and toys -Lawn area With plenty of activities to choose from at Lookout Lodge, enjoy this home base to all of the hiking, skiing, horseback riding, and outdoor activities this area provides!

Other Details to Note

The house is located 1.5 miles (4 minutes) away from the Galena Territory Owner's Club that you have access to with 8 amenity cards provided. It has swimming, exercising, basketball/pickle ball (rackets and balls provided at the house!), and games. Also, 4 championship golf courses within 5 minutes drive, 9 miles (13 minutes) to Galena, and 17 miles (25 minutes) to Chestnut Mountain Resort. The cabin will be supplied with a few staples to get you started. You will find 2 extra rolls of toilet paper supplied, hand soap at each sink, 1 roll paper towel in kitchen, plenty of garbage bags, dishwasher pods, kitchen towels, sponge, dishsoap and hand soap. For the coffee lovers, we supply a container of ground coffee and filters for the drip coffeemaker, and 10 Keurig pods. Well equipped kitchen with enough plates for 20 (one in dishwasher, one on the table!). Newer washer and dryer with provided laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Our cleaning fees are directly passed on from our cleaners to our guests, we do our best to keep them as low as possible. Holidays are charged at double rate and last minute cleans (booking within a week) may be subject to extra cleaning fees. This is an amazingly serene private property with woodland views! There are no steep drives and it is just off of main roads! There is one decline coming into the property off the main road. Bring your friends and family, food, pack your bags and nothing else should be needed!

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection
  • Exercise equipment
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Record player
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Crib
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Resort access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House Rules

1. The Galena Territory has a dark night ordinance that prohibits outside lights from being on past 1 am. Please make sure that all outside lights are turned off when you retire for the night and when you check out. If guests do not follow the light or noise ordinance, we are charged by The Galena Territory and will pass on the charges to you. Depending on which of these, it can be $150-$500.  2. Proximity Cards: There is a $50 charge for lost or damaged proximity cards 3. Hot Tub: Renter agrees to use the hot tub at his or her own risk. No children under the age of 12 are permitted in the hot tub without adult supervision. Always leave the tub covered when not in use. Do not wear sun tan or other lotions in the tub. Renter will be charged for any additional cleaning fees or damage to the hot tub. 4. No garbage service. There is no garbage service in the Galena Territory. Renters are expected to take garbage to the free garbage/refuse center in the Territory (address provided in house guide). Excessive garbage on site will incur a $25 disposal charge. 5. There is a double charge for cleaning if checkout occurs on a holiday (Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day) 6. Pets: We are responsible pet owners and understand wanting to bring your pet! There is a charge for hosting your pet of $30 per animal/night that will be billed with your total stay. If you selected a pet, you were already charged $90. We have a few specific rules for pets. Please respond, "Yes, I agree to the pet policy," if you agree and wish to book. - Pet must have required shots, licenses and tags, including name tags. - Guest must provide bedding/crate for their pet for when they leave the property. One dog kennel is available at the home (suitable for dogs weighing 60 lbs or less). - If pets are going to be on the furniture or beds, please provide your own blanket to cover these items. - If you plan to leave, please make sure your pet is crated. - Guests must pick up after their pet and discard waste properly. Doggy bags or bag station is available for your convenience. - Guests are responsible for cleaning up any “accidents” their pet has caused inside. Please notify us of any accidents or damage. - County Leash Law: it is illegal for people to allow their dogs to run free. The ordinance requires that if a dog is off its owner’s premise, the dog must be on a leash. - Guests are required to pay for any damage their pet causes.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Wooded location. You will not even notice the neighbors in summer! In seasons without leaves, the trees aren't as thick and you can see side neighbors. Walking trails nearby. Surrounding region has plenty of walking trails and places to explore without even getting back in your car. Owner's Club Access to Indoor/Outdoor pool, gym with basketball and pickle ball, exercise equipment, locker rooms, lap pool indoors and outdoors along with children's play area in summer. Amenities are never guaranteed and can be closed due to weather (outdoors) or due to maintenance. We provide 8 amenity cards/guest passes to use the Owner's club. Enjoy the many amenities of the Galena Territory besides the Owner's Club. Golf- 4 championship golf courses within 5 minutes drive Lake Galena- fishing and boating, no swimming. Rent Kayaks and pontoons from the Territory Association. Riding stables Hiking trails Star watching (Dark Sky Neighborhood)

Guest Access

You will be given a personal code prior to arrival giving you contact-less access to our cabin. You have access to everything (minus a two small locked closets) is available for the guest.

Reviews

Leslie
February 2026 · Airbnb
Our stay was perfect. We loved the house and how spacious it was with the room sizes. The bedrooms were all very nice and comfortable. It was very nice to have bathrooms close bedrooms and showers were amazing. The kitchen had everything we needed and loved making our meals. The game room was a hit, along with the hot tub. We felt at home and had a great time.
Leslie
January 2026 · Airbnb
10 out of 10!! We LOVED staying here. My girlfriends and I came for a little winter retreat and it was genuinely perfect. There were 5 of us and we had more than enough room and everything was beautiful and comfortable and peaceful and well cared for. The kitchen was extremely well appointed and had a great layout. Loved having a fireplace and hot tub and a garage to park the car in on these cold winter days! Could go on and on but probably the best way to communicate how much we loved it is that before we were even out of Galena, we booked again for next year (for even longer!). Thank you so much!!
Rudy
January 2026 · Airbnb
This place was exactly what we needed. Clean, plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and the dogs settled right in without any trouble. The fireplace became our evening ritual. There’s something about a real fire that just makes everything feel right. Hot tub and game room were also big wins for the group. Check-in was seamless, the host was responsive and easy to work with, and everything matched the listing. No surprises, which honestly is all you can ask for. We’d come back. If you’re traveling with a group and dogs and just want somewhere comfortable to actually relax, this is it.
John
January 2026 · Airbnb
Gorgeous and very clean. You won’t be disappointed . I did find the draconian admonitions about exterior lights left on fascist . God I hate HOA s and all you control freaks out there that support them. Off the soapbox this is a great pick for a stay in Galena !
Gina
January 2026 · Airbnb
We absolutely loved staying at this vacation home. It has every thing a large family hopes for- a beautiful view, a kitchen with everything one needs, a large table good for hosting for a large family and a very comfortable sitting area not to mention the huge family room with all of the gaming possibilities and a hot tub with a gorgeous view of the woods. We could not have asked for anything more and hope to come back in the future

Find us

Parking for 4-5 cars at the home, driveway with mild slope. 2 car garage you can access! The Galena Territory Owner's Club (4 minutes) Downtown Galena (15 minutes)- shops, restaurants, wine tasting, historic sites, Haunted Tours, Trolly Tours Chestnut Mountain (25 minutes)- skiing, zip lining This is a GREAT location for enjoying all of the Galena Territory amenities and the region!

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