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Enjoy your vacation at Stargazer’s Nook! Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Games and More!
Ski all day at Chestnut Mountain – SKEE-BALL all night in our rec room!

About this home

Whether interested in rejuvenating in our hot tub, playing SKEE-BALL, seeking some retro entertainment fun, or simply gazing at the stars, our house has everything you need! We have room for 8, a full kitchen, dreamy nook, office space, pool access, and entertainment both inside and out. This home is very popular with families, couples, golfers, skiers, and ladies weekends, but has the features that everyone will enjoy.

Living Space for 8

Enter through our key-less front door and walk into our open living room with vaulted ceilings and a double-sided wood burning fireplace. Explore the layout – each of the three floors has its own bedroom and bathroom to keep everyone together but maintain privacy. Altogether, we have 6 separate beds that can sleep 8.

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Amenities

House

Keyless access
Self check-in/out
Free high speed internet
Wi-Fi
Fireplace – wood burning
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Iron and board
Office desk
Office chairs
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Telephone
Free parking

Bedrooms (in each)

Linens
Extra sheets, blankets, pillows
Closets with hangers
Full dressers
Luggage rack

Bathrooms (in each)

Shower
Toilet
Sink
Towels provided
Hair dryer
Toilet paper

 

Kitchen

Full Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove
Oven
Cookware
Grill (Gas)
Dishes & utensils
Silverware
Coffee maker
Keurig machine
Free K-cups
Blender
Toaster
Paper towels
Spices

Dining/Seating

Dining table
Breakfast area
Screened porch
Outdoor deck
Outdoor patio

Baby & Toddler

Games for kids
Toys
Pack & Play

Indoor Fun

SKEE-BALL Machine
Foosball table
Retro games
Books
TVs (170+ channels)
DVD player
Dozens of DVDs

Outdoor Fun

7-person hot tub
Fire pit with free firewood
Outdoor seating for 8
Private hiking path
Bags / Corn hole
Children’s play gym
Various balls and games
Patio
Deck
Front & back yard
Forest view

Safety

Fully licensed
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Fire extinguisher
First Aid kit
Exterior lighting
Police, Fire, Hospital contact
Child outlet covers
Deadbolt Lock

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Ratings and Reviews

Average Rating: 4.9 stars (based on 36 ratings)

 

Review highlights

– The vacation rental was spotless
– Couldn’t have been happier
– It was just as described
– It provided everything we needed
– Plenty of space for everyone
– SKEE-BALL was a huge hit
– The foosball table was a ton of fun
– Great selection of games
– 2 year old granddaughter loved the toy boxes
– The kitchen had all we needed
– Enjoyed the nook and stargazing at night
– Beautiful views
– The fire pit was very nice
– So much room and great layout
– Great screened-in porch

– We will book again

 

Here’s what our past guests have to say…

Relaxing stay

This property had everything we needed. Very comfortable.

Steve P.
November 1, 2024

Fall getaway

The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay over a long weekend. One point to note:

janet M.
October 29, 2023

Beautiful Clean Home

House was exactly as described. It was very clean and in a great location. It was so quiet and peaceful.

Tina B.
October 10, 2024

Wonderful Time

Couldn’t have been happier – the house was exactly as advertised. Plenty of space for everyone to hang out and enjoy. The foosball table was a ton of fun, the hot tub was wonderful, and there were lots of toys to keep the 2-year-old we had with us entertained.

Matt B.
February 18, 2024

Great place to stay!

Our stay at the Stargazer was beyond expectations! We went for a Sisters getaway and it met our needs perfectly! Wish we would have booked a longer stay! Location was great, close enough to a variety of activities but also provided privacy and peace and quiet. Loved having breakfast on

A guest from Readlyn, IA
August 4, 2024

Ladies Retreat

Stargazer’s Nook is the perfect home for a family vacation or a ladies-only retreat.  This home is in the perfect location as it is a short distance to Galena.  We enjoyed the quiet ambiance of the neighborhood and the spacious layout of the home.  The home was very clean and

Cathy B
June 27, 2024

Great place

The house was exactly what the listing said. The whole house was very clean. It was easy to access the house once we arrived and the check-out process was pretty simple to, with notes attached to the fridge on what had to be done. We would stay here again.

Matthew S.
June 19, 2024

Friends retreat

Upon arrival we explored the entire house and fell in love. We ended up ordering in and enjoying the hot tub, fire pit and game room. Saturday we went downtown and introduced Cosmo to everyone interested. We had a great time and it was fun to have a goal for

Jill E.
December 3, 2024

Girls Weekend.

We had another great weekend in this home. The hot tub and SKEE-BALL game was a huge hit. Thank you!

Amy B.
October 8, 2024

Perfect for a family getaway

The house was perfect for a family getaway! We spent lots of time in the hot tub, playing board games, and reading in the many comfy chairs. The nook was in high demand between the kids, so they all spent time there lounging and looking at the stars. We put

Len S.
August 12, 2024

Stayed with kids

Nice home. Easy to find everything. Getting into the house was easy too. Had everything we needed!

Christine
December 15, 2024

Family weekend

The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Eric H.
July 13, 2023

Christmas Break

The home was just as described. It provided everything we needed. Plenty of space to gather when we wanted and to get away from each other at the end of the day. The indoor community center and hot tub were a plus! 2 year old granddaughter loved finding the toy

Melissa P.
December 28, 2023

Golf trip

Very nice property. Easy drive to the golf courses and downtown. Plenty of space, sleeping room, and the fire pit area was very nice!

Kevin A.
July 17, 2023

Group Trip

The house was very cozy, convenient to downtown Galena but still quiet and private.

Sarah
December 7, 2024

Girls weekend

I was so impressed with this home. So much room and great layout. Girls weekend was a blast. Will definitely stay here again.

Amy
November 25, 2023

Lovely Retreat

This house was so comfy, can we talk about that reading nook?! What a dream. We had a great friend’s weekend, enjoying the hot tub and fire pit. The dining table was perfect fit for board games AND snacks. This was exactly what we all needed

Theresa
October 31, 2024

We’ll be back!

Beautiful home! Perfect for 2 families, we’ll be back!!

Linda B.
July 22, 2024

Everything you need is here!

Beautiful scenery all around, and the night sky looks amazing (especially once the outdoor lights go out at 10). My group did not, unfortunately, get to visit the community pool or any other amenities for the location, but everyone had an amazing time between visiting downtown Galena and having fun

Sara P.
July 24, 2024

Girls Weekend2

We had another great weekend in this home. The hot tub and ski ball game was a huge hit. Thank you!

Amy B.
October 6, 2024

Guys golfing weekend

Great time at Stargazer’s Nook.

Gregg G
May 18, 2024

End of summer get away

Outdoor amenities and property are terrific. Love 3 floors and 3 baths. The kitchen floor unfortunately is very squeaky and was annoying to all especially those below. The owners have a gem and they care about your experience. The loft is spectacular.

Anonymous
August 26, 2024

Clean and comfortable

Cute and clean property, clean hot tub, very nice space. Wish we had another family with us, would have enjoyed the basement space. Great game collection. Access to the community pool was nice; it was a little bit crowded.

Shruti S.
April 10, 2024

Great!

It is in a good quiet location. It had a great screened in porch.

Tom
April 25, 2024

Group Trip to Galena

The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at this property. The house was very

July 23, 2023

Wonderful home

The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. We had a wonderful time. The house had everything we needed. Well stocked. Great location

patty d
June 28, 2024

50 Birthday Celebration

My sisters and Mom decided on a girls weekend in Galena to enjoy wine, shopping, and of course hot tub time for my oldest sister’s 50th. This place was perfect for a small group! The nook was popular for star gazing, the hot tub was delightful in the cold weather,

Shannon H.
January 3, 2025

Great home

My family stayed at this home and my brother at a home down the road. The 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms were amazing. The kitchen and porch was big enough to cook meals together and we could all eat at one time. The area offered lots to do and hot

Brenda K.
July 31, 2024

Girls Trip

We had a wonderful time. The house was much bigger than we thought. Beautiful views and clean. We will book this again next year. We had a rainy weekend so didn’t get to use the firepit but hopefully next year. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Amy B
October 18, 2023

A great family getaway

The house was great! Extremely clean and well stocked kitchen. The location is close to the multiple golf courses, owners club with pool, and a short drive to downtown Galena. There were toys for the kids and games for all ages. The screened porch was a favorite, especially this time

Susan E.
July 15, 2024

What a great house!

We had a very enjoyable time here. Very clean, and wonderful. Would definitely like to stay here again.

Amanda H.
January 6, 2025

Great!

Great location. Everything was as described and in the photos.

Leonardo
May 28, 2024

Weekend with our kids

Booked the night before for a last minute getaway. House was easy to find and in a beautiful location. Only complaint, no fault of the owners, is that it was a rainy few days so we couldn’t fully enjoy looking at the stars in the comfy stargaze nook. But we

KateLyn
June 18, 2024

Stayed a few nights

Great getaway in Galena! Spacious, peaceful, perfect for 5 people, Had a great time with my friends in the hot tub. Highly recommend!

Shivangi
April 25, 2024

A great little getaway

Beautiful scenery all around, and the night sky looks amazing (especially once the outdoor lights go out at 10). My group did not, unfortunately, get to visit the community pool or any other amenities for the location, but everyone had an amazing time between visiting downtown Galena and having fun

Katie and David B.
July 4, 2024

Family weekend

We had a really nice stay at this vacation rental home in Galena.

Amanda
June 14, 2023

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