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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪48 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 12 minutes by car from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. .This vacation home is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Mississippi River and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Old Blacksmith Shop.

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Dowling House - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 21 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Grant Home - 22 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Grant Park - 22 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill - ‬19 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.

Birds & Blossoms on Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, NOW Pet Friendly!

Now Pet-Friendly! This home is approximately 7 miles or 15 mins from downtown Galena. It has 8 proximity cards for use at the GTA Owners Club.

**Enjoy Golf Benefits** Guests of this home have access to our Golf Membership at Eagle Ridge which provides preferred rates and tee times at The General, The North Course and the South Course! Contact us for details.

Cogan is a spacious 2400 square-foot home with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Enter the main level of the home by just 2 stairs and step into the family room. This room is open to the kitchen and dining room, which easily seats 8. The gas fireplace and flat-screen TV are the focal points and can be seen from anywhere in these rooms. You will have deck access from the dining room, which leads out to the backyard with a fire pit. The dining room also leads out to the garage, you may park up to 2 cars here. The main level master bedroom features a King size bed, walk-in closet, and flat-screen TV. This en suite has a full bathroom with a whirlpool tub and stand-up shower. The bathroom is within arms reach of the laundry room which has a full size washer and dryer, we supply the detergent. The other bedroom on this level has a Queen-sized bed and access to the full hallway bath with tub/shower combo. Venture downstairs into the large family room which will be your group's favorite hang out spot. The pool table, chess table, Pac-Man game, flat screen TV, and comfy couches (both are sofa sleepers) will make it hard to leave. The lower level is where your plus two will sleep on a sofa sleeper. Another King bedroom is located in the lower level with access to a full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Walk straight outside to the 7-person hot tub, the outdoor fire pit, and the gas grill. The back of the home has privacy on all three sides, along with great views of the rolling hills of the Galena Territory. Pet-friendly homes do require a $150 pet fee.

Enjoy Access to the GTA Owners Club while staying with us. The indoor pool is open year-round and the outdoor pool is open Memorial Day - Labor Day. The club is an exclusive amenity that can be used by only Galena Territory property owners and their guests. It includes an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool w/slides, a kiddie pool, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts and seasonal snack bar. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding Center and hiking trails throughout the 6,800-acre property. Disclaimer: You may not have enough cards for your entire group. Guest passes can be purchased for just $5 a day at the GTA admin office or pool entrance, staying with us grants you access, it may not be free. 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.

Please Note: You will be required to sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking. We ask that you sign and file this within 48 hours of receiving it to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking. Please Note—there are no exceptions to our cancellation policy. We highly recommend travel insurance.

Check-in details are emailed to you three days before arrival. This includes the home's address, the access code, and other home/area information. Early check-in is not available from June to October. When available, it cannot be considered until the night before or morning of your arrival and is NEVER guaranteed. 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. 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.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and gas 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

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,400 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

1929-88231

Birds & Blossoms on Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, NOW Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 336 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil and beautiful

Property is very cute with beautiful views. Love the entertainment on the property and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

This property had everything we were looking for and we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Halloween get away

Beautiful location close to Eagle Ridge Resort. Cozy and very clean home, great amenities from pool table to hot tub. Easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Fall Getaway

My wife and I enjoyed every moment. This house was perfect for an intimate and private getaway. The proximity to Galena was perfect and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. 10/5 stars if possible. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend In Galena

Easy check in process, clean rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place, not great sleeping

The property was in a good location and the club house was great. The pull out couches were extremely uncomfortable/thin mattresses. Also no shades in the basement where the pull out couches were. For advertising sleeping 8 you should have better accommodations for the sofa sleepers. A few minor issues too but otherwise it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!!

This was a perfect place to stay for our "friends getaway", so glad we found it. Super clean, roomy, not far from town and the area is beautiful. We were also able to use the Owners Club amenities which are amazing. We'll definitely stay here again if our plans bring us back to the Galena area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Very clean home. Loved the 3 bed 3 bath feature. A short drive to many different activities. We were riding motorcycles and loved that we were able to use the garage. Definitely would recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay - wonderful home

We enjoyed our time in the home. It was a great get-away. Clean / lots of space / great communication. Would recommend and would go back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

My family enjoy every minute in this beautiful house,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy r.

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s great home for a family getaway

Very nice home the area is wonderful and very clean I would love to come and visit again the family loves everything about the house very safe and beautiful thank you will return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed!

My husband and I live very hectic lives with work and our 4 kids in all different stages of adolescence. We needed a break. We needed quiet. I booked this property within 24 hours and I am so glad I made this choice. The property is about a 15 minute drive from Main Street and the neighborhood is just beautiful. We especially loved the wild turkeys walking around in the morning. The hot tub has two seats with working jets, so that worked for us and the pool table was a nice touch. I didn't know my husband used to play in pool leagues when he was younger, but I was a worthy opponent! Check in and out was seamless, the instructions were very clear. This quick weekend getaway was the break we were looking for (and dreamed of for a long time!) and we will definitely book again. Thank you for sharing this home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway!

We had a wonderful time staying at Cogan Drive! The house was incredibly comfortable, especially the linens! The kitchen has everything you need, and was large and user friendly. The kids, especially loved the hot tub and the video games. We sort of gave up on the fireplace after relighting the pilot light several times, but that was ok. The location was great and it was nice to be a short drive from The Owners’ Club. Overall five stars - we would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Weekend Stay

This property was perfect for our 2 families. Loved the hot tub and game room. Home was clean and perfect size for us and quick responses to our questions over the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H., Iowa City, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

We've stayed here twice before and it always works well for our family. Plenty of space and amenities. It's close to the owners club for swimming, but not on top of other properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

pdemoss563

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!!!

I would highly recommend this house to anyone who is looking to get away. It’s fairly secluded but yet close enough to downtown galena. Had a great time. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space for our family

Great space for our family to hunker down over the Thanksgiving holiday. Loved that the meal’s cook still gets to be with the family while the rest of us play games at the dining table or watch a movie, great size for a hot tub, and appreciated all amenities. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Perfect rustic home for a girls trip. Loved the hot tub and having multiple bathrooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness

fantastic stay

The property was very clean. Great fire pit and nice size hot tub. Nice size rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters Get Away

Perfect for a long weekend and more. The property was ideal for mobility issues of clients.it was nice to have use of the garage however, we didn't have the access code.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieras D., Darien

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Get Away

This was the best 3 night trip. So peaceful I feel like we were gone a week. The area is beautiful and we really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Joy K.

Mediocre stay & experience, wouldn't return

I stayed here with 4 girlfriends for a weekend and we found the house to be a little sub-par compared to other Galena Territory properties we've stayed at. A few things: - Keurig wasn't working properly - Garage door wasn't working properly - one sensor stayed red, one green so it would close and immediately go back up. - Front keyless lock was infuriating and we could not get it to lock at all, following all instructions and basically trying everything. Had to lock from the inside and go out the back patio door each time. It unlocked just fine. - Cobwebs all over the basement bedroom in the ceiling corners - When the temperature is decent upstairs, it's absolutely freezing downstairs, had to use all available blankets on a very hot weekend. - The house looks much smaller than the pictures would have you believe. Yes we know it was 2100 sq ft, but pictures don't convey how small it really feels. - Minor but the pacman game in the basement does not allow 2 players, even though it is a 2 player game. - Pool table has 1 pool cue (and one small cue but no stand) - kinda a pain. Overall it wasn't a terrible experience, but we would not choose to stay here again. We did not contact the property managers with these issues because we were only there for a quick weekend and being in & out of the house, it just wasn't worth the time or hassle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena

Should have USB charging outlets , otherwise perfect property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B., Box Elder, SD

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

The property was a very nice place, plenty of room inside and outside. The game room downstairs was a huge plus with the kids. They played there most of the time lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023