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Galena Shores

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Interior
Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Peoria Heights, IL
  • Peoria Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Peoria Civic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Charming Vintage Hideaway with Finished Attic

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (2)
The price is AU$275
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Charming Vintage Hideaway with Finished Attic

About the area

Peoria Heights

With a stay at this vacation home in Peoria Heights, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Peoria Civic Center and Poplar Lane Park. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Forest Park Nature Preserve and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Bielfeldt Park.
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What's nearby

  • Peoria Zoo - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Bradley University - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Northwoods Mall - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trefzger's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pour Bros Craft Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Works - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 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.

Galena Shores

My goal here was to provide a great location and create a space that heightens every one of your creative senses when you stay. In this I strived for "New York BoHo high rise on the water. " I have used local artists for a creative cozy retreat. There is 1 large screen tv in the main area and 1 tv in the bedroom and 1 tv in lower level. We sleep 4 comfortably with 2 bedrooms but can sleep 6 if needed with sofa bed. Hot tub on the water fire pit, grill, kayaks, paddle boat…all you need for a great getaway. The hot tub is treated at every stay. The kitchen is fully supplied for all your cooking needs. Access to the water, 5 min from great restaurants and boutique shopping in Peoria Heights. Pet friendly for 1 small dog. Pets must be crated when at the house alone. It is fenced but no grass so they must be walked for relief. Not allowed on furniture. Only registered guests allowed on property. No parties. Quiet time 10pm to 8am. No tampering with security equipment Your request to book must include a message with information, especially if you have no reviews. Where are you coming from? Who will be staying? Have you used VRBO before? Etc. if there is no message, I will not accept.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kim Bryan Russell

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 4 adults 2 children max No 3rd pty bookings

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Galena Shores Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We love this house as it’s our second time staying. It’s so cozy and relaxing with a well maintained clean house and hot tub. The pet friendly part is also a plus for us. So nice to extend our visits to see family in the area and stay an extra couple days in this house for some quiet relaxing time. The energy in this house is so peaceful.and looking at the stars at night in a hot tub is a must! Kim basically supplies you with whatever you may need and some extra goodies! You can tell she really takes pride in being a good host and very responsive and attentive. Love everything about this property and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, Owner helpful with any questions but not a true 2 bedroom.
The place was very clean, a lot of really neat artwork and lighting. Upstairs family room, kitchen, deck and bedroom were great. Great views of the river. Listing says “2 bedrooms” , that’s not correct. My sister in law only stayed 1 night due to the lack of privacy.” 2nd bedroom” is in the basement and 2 feet from the ping pong table. No dressers or privacy door to be a true bedroom, just a folding panel. Nice place but inaccurate description. Felt presser to give a 5 star rating since checkout instructions said give me a 5 star review and I’ll give you one too. Thats not how it works. Again, nice place, very clean, great river views but it’s not a true 2 bedroom place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fall getaway
Beautiful property right on the water and close to many attractions. Dining was a short drive and home had many amenities that made it just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mae L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peoria stay
Stay was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savithran N., Lake in the hills, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing long weekend getaway
My family of 4 and the puppies absolutely enjoyed the Labor Day weekend. The lake is literally 15-20 feet from the back of the house. The decor of the house is certainly bordering on maximalism, but really nothing feels out of place or excess. This is probably the first vacation where we enjoyed all of the available entertainment opportunities that were provided. We kayaked and strolled the beach, enjoyed the hotd-tub and fireplace at night. We will definitely look forward to coming back again if things work out that way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ledgestone open
Disc golf
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt S., Halfway, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside Retreat
This location is even better in person! We were looking for a relaxing stay while visiting my family and couldnt have chosen better. The entire house felt beautifully curiated and comfortable plus it was so much fun! We got to watch firework shows going across the entire river and enjoyed fishing and playing ping pong to pass the time. Cant wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
This was a 2 night stay for my husband, myself, and our dog while our kids were out of town. We were looking for a relaxing trip along the water driving distance for us. This was a great find. They had kayaks, a paddle boat, a hot tub, and 2 levels of decks for enjoying the outside. The house was clean with a nice kitchen. They provided things like hand soaps, shampoo/conditioner, dishwasher tabs, dish soap, k cups, toilet paper and paper towels. Which I forget about often with rentals. All these things were very nice thoughtful touches! We found it extremely nice that we could bring our dog along too. We spent most of the time relaxing at the property, but did enjoy dinner out in the Peoria Heights area one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan H.

Very small and located next to railroad tracks
The property was very clean and well kept. Was just small and somewhat crowded. It’s very close to road tracks and trains came through at 4:30 in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice secret getaway
My husband and i did a couples trip with our friends. It was a very nice, cozy, comfortable cean and warm feeling home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight in Peoria
Great place to relax after a long day of volleyball games. Kids loved recovering in the hot tub and adults loved the view of the river, the creative and artistic decor, and super comfy beds. This would be a great place to visit in the warmer months as well. We also enjoyed dinner at a nearby restaurant called Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Biz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Stay!
What a great place for a cozy stay!! The views and the hot tub, the big bed and the provisions for our pooch. Everything was lovely for our chilly little holiday getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of the water!
Cozy place to stay with a beautiful view of the water. Loved the hot tub and kayaks. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Fall Family Weekend
Our family of 5 really enjoyed this wonderful home right on the water! The interior is so fun - it’s like your favorite beautiful boutique with something unique and colorful wherever you look! Lovely deck and patio area to relax and enjoy the views! Our boys had a great time playing ping pong and chess! Beds are SO comfy!!!! Kitchen had everything we needed + some extra treats! Owner very helpful! Looking forward to returning when we are in the area in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya I., Bluffton, In

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique spot off the beaten path
We loved kayaking the river and soaking in the hot tub under the stars. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ledgestone tournament stay
Our family was in town for Ledgestone disc golf tournament and the house was a great place for locations of disc park's and with the hot tub to relax, also the beds were so comfortable 😀 and the neighbors were very friendly 😀. I will be booking for next year 😀 👍 Kim was very reachable with any need which were none!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
👍👍 2 thumbs up
This is a great little house. The back deck overlooking the river is just what I needed at the end of the day. From the plants and flowers outside to the amazing decor inside, this is a great place to stay. If and when I'm back in the area I hope its available at that time because here is where I would stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh & Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Found this great little property that we were able to book, Had 4 adults and 2 teens, was a little tight but we made it work. Clean and enjoyable property no complaints will book again in the future. Host stayed in contact and was prompt with questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Weekend Getaway to Peoria
We had a great time visiting Peoria. The house was in a great location. We enjoyed spending time at the house while enjoying the water equipment, ping pong table and hot tub. Kim reached out several times making sure everything was ok and that we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic water side getaway
The house is cozy and you will find some new neat art piece each time you walk through a room. Treats and toiletries and plenty of cozy bedding and fluffy towels were provided. Everything inside was wonderful... But the real highlight was the back yard! We didn't end up having time for the paddle boat or kayaks but they would have been a blast without a doubt. We did take full advantage of the beautiful views, comfortable seating, amazing hot tub, and fire pit. Great parking for 2/3 cars, more than that gets tricky but is doable. No complaints about comfort from the guy who slept on the fold out couch bed, and my bed was so comfortable I might need to get a new one for home now. All around great stay, super accommodating hosts, beautiful getaway. You'll forget you are in Illinois.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice waterfront house
This a nice house in the water. The entrance to the road a little steep so if you have a low riding car, it may be an issue but we have an suv so it was fine for us . The bedrooms are on separate levels which is nice for privacy. We loved that there was upper and lower deck. Owner was very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B., Iowa City, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible views and amenities
We had a girls’ weekend in Peoria for my sister’s 38th birthday celebration. This charming and eclectic lake home provided all the comfort, escape, and amenities we were hoping for. The hot tub was clean and easy to use. The instructions for the property were clear and accessible. The house is super clean, stocked, and conveniently located. We ended up spending more time in Peoria Heights (shops, restaurants, gorgeous parks/historic homes) than downtown. Thank you so much for sharing your home! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & Chic all in one!
This was such a well planned, placed and designed house. It is right along the river where you can watch bald eagles land, or watch the barge go by in the winter and crackle all the ice as it pushes to shore. The hot tub on the upper deck gives you such a great view and if you wake up early enough sunrise is a beautiful scene! The hosts have all the right comforts in place for a really amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S., Valmeyer, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views of the Frozen Lake
Stayed overnight after visiting the frozen waterfalls at Starved Rock. Watching the sunrise over the frozen lake from the hot tub was the highlight of the stay. We enjoyed the eclectic decor and playing ping pong with the kids. We are planning to come back in warmer weather to try out the kayaks on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Peoria Heights!
We planned to visit relatives in the QC. Since we got into Chicago late we wanted to stay at a place halfway, and we were lucky to find this rental. Super cozy house on the Illinois River had everything we needed. So enjoyed hearing the river sights and sounds from the hot tub! Next time we’ll stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023