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Spend Spring @ Bayward! King Beds, Pool Table, Hot Tub is Avail Year Round!

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
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Indoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Galena

With a stay at this vacation home in Galena (The Galena Territory), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. .This vacation home is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Mississippi River and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf.

What's nearby

  • Dowling House - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Grant Park - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Grant Home - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 18 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spend Spring @ Bayward! King Beds, Pool Table, Hot Tub is Avail Year Round!

Bayward is 3 miles from the GTA Owners Club and 7 miles to Downtown Galena. This home is NOT pet friendly.

*Golf Benefits: Guests have access to our Eagle Ridge Golf Membership with preferred rates and tee times at The General, The North Course and the South Course! Contact us for details.

Bayward Lodge is a spacious 2700 square foot 3 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home, amazing space with more amazing finishes. The large 3 bedrooms feature King beds, the main level features 2 Primary Suites, one has a jetted tub and stand up shower, the other has a bathroom with tub/shower combination. The lower level King bedroom has a shared hallway bath with another private room with a Queen Serta sofa sleeper to comfortably sleep 8 total. The dining room seats 8 and is open to the family room and fully appointed kitchen. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace while cooking, playing games and relaxing. We provide both a Keurig and a regular coffee maker. The lower level is huge with a pool table, flat screen tv, game room, arcade wall game and great access to the backyard, etc. This home boasts an outdoor hot tub with privacy and starry skies, screened in porch, huge front porch with rocking chairs and deck off the back. Don't forget the huge yard and fire pit! (we provide the firewood, you bring the matches).

The home is located in the Thunderbay area of the Territory and is near many walking trails and Galena Territory amenities. Just 15 minutes to downtown Galena and only 7 minutes to the popular Galena Cellars Vineyard. Jump in the car and you will be at the GTA Owners Club to enjoy the pools, gyms, fitness center, tennis courts and so much more.

Your rental will include some proximity cards that allow you access to the The Galena Territory Owners' Club. This is an exclusive amenity that can be used by only Galena Territory property owners and their guests. "The Owners' Club" includes an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool w/slides, kiddie pool, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, seasonal snack bar, WiFi and outdoor playground. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding Center and hiking trails throughout the 6,800 acre property. Please remember usage of the amenities is NEVER guaranteed. We do not discount or refund due their closure.

When you book a home with us we will require 30% down, this is a payment not a deposit. The full balance is due 14 days prior to check in. If you cancel prior to the 14 days you will receive the first payment less a $35 cancellation fee. At the 14 day mark your stay will become non-refundable and dates cannot be adjusted. Your payments will automatically be processed to the card you place on file at the time of booking. Your rental agreement (sent after booking) will reflect the due dates and amounts.

Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible, we highly recommend travel insurance. Travel insurance is offered at the time of booking and up until 15 days prior to check in. The provider is CSA.

Please Note: You will be required to sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking, we ask this be signed and filed within 48 hours of receiving to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking and present the entire stay.

Check in details are sent 3 days prior to your arrival to the email on file. This includes the home's address, the access code and other pertinent home/area information. Early check in is never guaranteed and cannot be considered until the night before or morning of your arrival. The check in details will cover this process.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacation Homes of Galena by A Great Escape!

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

1929-136957

Spend Spring @ Bayward! King Beds, Pool Table, Hot Tub is Avail Year Round! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, spacious home!

We had a great time so close to Galena for a girls’ trip. So spacious. We each had a king sized bed loved the hot tub and Infinity game board.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin for the whole family

Our family had a wonderful experience at the cabin. There was something for all ages to enjoy. We plan on coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and the kids enjoyed playing all the games on the tabletop gaming system!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vytas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay, great and cozy home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good house

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chimere P.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jewel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy & Roomy

The property is gorgeous- we loved that we all got king beds and bathrooms- plenty of places to cuddle up with a book or play some games. We loved downtown Galena especially Galena Bakehouse. The hot tub was lovely- a fun experience during the winter, but definitely be careful for ice etc. The kitchen was amazing. The whole place was clean. My family really enjpyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

HUSBAND AND DAD

All was well. A few small things could have been better. Simple things like: burnt out lights in ceiling and hallway, sharpened scissors, new potato peeler, pots and pans with more secure handles. Better ventilation in master bathroom above the shower would help the paint on the wall.Once again very small items. Overall is was great! We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEE H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away.

Home was clean, spacious, and well-stocked:) We really enjoyed the game table and hot tub. Our only complaint is that it seemed dark in the living room and kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena Territory Stay

Enjoyed everything about the home. Was clean, spacious for our group to gather, well equipped with everything we needed, and the hot tub was a plus that everyone liked. Would recommend this home to other groups. Will likely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy O.

Girls weekend!

We had a great time! The place was only 12 minutes from town and in a lively neighborhood. The views were outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena Weekend

We did not use the Club House, but the home was great for three couples. Close proximity to the town of Galena.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

We enjoyed the home very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Property

Home was setup well for relaxation and conversation. Truely was "Best on Bayward".
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Home in Galena Territory

The home was clean, with a well-equipped kitchen. Bedrooms were great with nice King beds, night stands with lamps and full bath for each. The views outside the large windows were beautiful. Great sunsets and stargazing! The spacious lower level was a fun gathering space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod and Angel H., Milford

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay

Our 2 daughters and sons-in-laws and us stayed here in July. The separation of the bedrooms gave us privacy, but we could all be together. Lots of great space and gathering spots in this house and we used the hot tub each night and enjoyed stargazing. Not too far from town, (about 9 min). Simple decor that is homey, but not in the way of putting out our things. We felt right at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Great girls’ weekend in Galena. The property has enough space for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. Access to the pool was a huge plus since the hot tub was out of commission for most of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K., Johnston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Iowa 4

Loved the location and place. Felt very clean and comfortable. There were two things that we would give a heads up about, the hot tub did not seem clean, and no soap in showers. Other than that, thumbs up all the way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena getaway

Great property especially for 3 couples! Clean home with lots of natural light! Tried communicating before check in and didn’t hear back from anyone which was a little disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!!

Hard to say what was best. The setting with all the fields and birds, the wall of windows to see the the outdoors, the screened in porch to eat meals the front porch rocking chairs, the close distance to golf and hiking the comfortable beds. It was incredible to see the storms rolling in on Friday. (And just a little scary!). Thank you for sharing your home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene G., Eden, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

The location of the house was perfect it was close to town. The house had everything we needed and the hot tub was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples weekend

This is our second time staying at Bayward. The house is beautiful and comfortable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

My family had a wonderful time at this beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay with Friends!

This was a great find for our party of six. House was huge! Bedrooms were more than accomodating and each had a private bath (definetly a plus for our middle age group!) It was clean and comfortable, enjoyed the real fireplace on the cool night. We have stayed at multiple properties in the territories over the years. This was another great find and would stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very spacious house and very responsive management. The internwas down, but management had people out looking at the issue and communicated with us about the issue. Hot tub was very nice. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024