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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
Indoor pool, a heated pool
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Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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.

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.

Property manager

Vacation Homes of Galena by A Great Escape!

Languages

English

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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

  • 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
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating 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

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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
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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
On-site 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

About the area

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Galena, IL

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Best on Bayward! 3 King Beds, Pool Table, Outdoor Hot Tub Avail Year Round! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Best on Bayward! 3 King Beds, Pool Table, Outdoor Hot Tub Avail Year Round! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best on Bayward! 3 King Beds, Pool Table, Outdoor Hot Tub Avail Year Round!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best on Bayward! 3 King Beds, Pool Table, Outdoor Hot Tub Avail Year Round!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best on Bayward! 3 King Beds, Pool Table, Outdoor Hot Tub Avail Year Round! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Dowling House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Perfect Family Getaway
Our family had a wonderful stay at Bayward. The house was just as listed and provided the perfect family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene G.

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

Kimberly K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeana H.

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

Ronda L.

Great stay!
Plenty of room, great place and great location! Really enjoyed access to the owners club
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Incredible Girls Weekend!
Great location, great place and Galena was everything we expected and more!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Great layout and clean!
Our stay was fantastic. We had everything we needed and the layout of the home was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Brent S.

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

John C.

Nice Property
Everything went well. A good time was had by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Semra G.

Very nice rental
This has become one of our families go to rentals in the territory. It’s always clean and well stocked for renters. Highly recommend the rental property. Our families 3rd or 4th time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Family Vacation
Great property the only thing I would change is planting some sort of hedges to provide a bit more privacy in the front yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

Rustic Charm
This house was so perfect for our “framily” getaway. The property was beautiful and the house was a quintessential log cabin with so much space to spread out. We loved the large beds and especially the fire pit for evening s’mores with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Barbara C.

Clean and comfortable
The home was very nice and extremely clean. We enjoyed the hot tub which was also pristine. Beds were comfortable with plently of pillows and blankets. Great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ L.

Beautiful Galena Getaway
This house if perfect for a family reunion. The 3 bedrooms and 4 baths was perfect for our 6 adults/3 couples. The walkout lower level with pool table and PacMan arcade games was a great gathering area. The great room connected to the kitchen was wonderful for cooking and gathering together. We all loved the house and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Comfort house
We loved our stay! So much space! All king beds with private bathrooms. Great location. We had 6 adults and 2 boys age 3 and 5 and it worked out great. Planning to stay again next year! The boys loved the pool table and hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Juanita M.

Quiet retreat
We stayed over they weekend, everything was wonderful. We stayed on the screened in porch most of the time to visit, the tvs were only on before bed. The area is beautiful, house was clean, beds were comfy and I slept all night and never woke up. The surrounding area felt secure and the neighbors were quiet. Wish all my vacations were that relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Sooooooo nice.
I love the location and how beautiful the yard is. The house meets all of our rooming needs. The three king size beds are wonderful and having a rec room on the bottom gives so much room. Yes to the hot tub which is maintained. The only thing we needed was a broom, dustpan, and a vacuum.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Great Place!
Two couples recently stayed a few nights at this residence and we would highly recommend it for couples or families. The residence is large, clean and very well-appointed. All the furniture was comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. A couple of added bonuses....King beds, great hot tub, full-size pool table and a Mrs. PacMan game. Only 12 minutes from downtown Galena. A great get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

We loved the house
We loved the house. The only down fall was the hot tub was broke while we were there which was one of the main reasons we picked it. Besides that the house was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K., Bramley, Reading, United Kingdom

Perfect stay over the holidays
Our first Christmas away from home (London) and we wanted to find somewhere special. We were hoping for a white Christmas and certainly got more than we bargained for in Illinois. The house was fantastic and plenty of space for 4 adults. We didn't venture out that much apart from heading into Galena due to the weather, but that did not matter as the house had plenty to keep us amused. Would love to return in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Linda O.

Disliked: Communication
Needs updates
Accommodations we’re good but good use a few tweaks/updates
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry H.

Bayward Lodge
Inside of this home was good and provided a nice stay for our 8 family members. The screened in porch had torn screens and the deck on the grill side seemed to be pulling apart and maybe not safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021