The Nest — Dog-Friendly Galena Territory Rental · Hot Tub · Shuffleboard
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3 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms 3 Baths • Sleeps 1-8The Nest — Dog-Friendly Galena Territory Rental · Hot Tub · Shuffleboard
Dog-friendly wooded retreat in The Galena Territory — private hot tub, fire pit, two wood-burning fireplaces, and a shuffleboard-and-foosball game room downstairs. Comfortable for up to 6 adults in real beds; twin bunks in the third bedroom for kids. 10–15 minutes to downtown Galena.
The Nest is a 3BR / 3BA wooded retreat in The Galena Territory built for dogs and their people — couples, families with kids, or a mixed group who want peace, privacy, and the option to bring the pup. Book direct with The Collection Vacation Homes to skip platform fees and connect with our team directly.
🛏 Sleep & Relax
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on 3 levels — each bedroom has a dedicated bathroom
- Upper – Primary bedroom: king bed with ensuite bathroom
- Main – Bedroom 2: king bed with a bathroom just outside the door
- Lower – Bedroom 3: queen bed + twin bunks (bunks ideal for kids or teens), adjacent bathroom
- Comfortably sleeps up to 6 adults in the adult beds; 8 total using the bunks for kids
- Private hot tub on the lower-level walkout deck, framed by trees
- Two wood-burning fireplaces (main + lower level)
- Smart TVs in every bedroom and both living rooms (bring your logins)
- Fast WiFi throughout
- Dogs welcome (max 2)
🍽 Eat, Play & Gather
- Main-level living room with large sectional couch, wood-burning fireplace, and Smart TV
- Lower-level second living room with its own wood-burning fireplace, Smart TV, shuffleboard, and foosball
- Full kitchen — drip coffee maker, Keurig, filters — dining seats 8
- Screened porch for al fresco dining, opening onto the deck
- Deck with a gas grill, fire table, and refreshed outdoor furniture
- Wood-burning fire pit in the woods, walkout from the lower level
🏌️ GTA Owners Club — Included with Every Stay
Your stay includes access to The Galena Territory Owners Club — a private amenity complex reserved for guests of Territory properties.
- Indoor pool (year-round) + outdoor pool (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
- Fitness center
- Lake Galena Marina
- 20+ miles of walking and hiking trails
- Pickleball courts
- Shenandoah Riding Center
6 Owner's Club passes provided for your group. Additional day passes may be purchased at the Owner's Club. Passes required for ages 5+.
⛳ Golf & Beyond
Discounted tee times at Eagle Ridge Resort's four championship courses via The Collection's corporate membership, including The General — widely regarded as one of the most scenic golf courses in Illinois. Guests can purchase reduced-rate rounds and reserve tee times up to three weeks in advance, giving you priority access during peak season.
- 10–15 minutes to downtown Galena's historic Main Street — restaurants, wineries, shops
- Chestnut Mountain Resort a short drive away for winter skiing and snowboarding
- Lake Galena within The Galena Territory
📋 Good to Know
- Best fit: up to 6 adults in the adult beds; 8 total with the bunks for kids or teens. Groups of 8 adults are welcome and will be asked to acknowledge the bunk-bed configuration before check-in.
- Dogs welcome (max 2) — $150/stay pet fee. Guests bring their own leash and supplies. Yard is unfenced; leash walks in the wooded surroundings and along the GTA trails are part of the appeal.
- Primary renter must be 25 or older.
- After booking: rental agreement e-signature + photo of guest ID required within 48 hours. Standard for all Collection properties.
- Three days before arrival, you'll receive an email from The Collection with directions and house manual. One day prior to arrival, you'll receive your unique door code for your stay.
- Check-in 4 PM / check-out 11 AM (early check-in / late checkout not confirmed until day before, not guaranteed)
- No smoking or vaping indoors or within 15 feet of windows and doors
- Quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM (outdoor enjoyment welcome; neighbor-considerate volume)
- No events or parties
- $500 unauthorized pet fee
- Exterior security cameras on the property
Our cancellation policy is not flexible — we highly recommend travel insurance for peace of mind.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking The Nest.
Check-in: 4:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM.
▲ CloseWe do same-day flips across the portfolio, so early check-in and late check-out cannot be confirmed until one day prior to your stay. Contact us the day before your arrival or the day of checkout and we'll do our best if the schedule allows.
▲ CloseThree days before arrival, you'll receive an email from The Collection with directions and the house manual. One day prior to your arrival, you'll receive your unique door code. No key pickup needed.
▲ CloseYes — a rental agreement e-signature and a photo of the primary renter's ID are required within 48 hours of booking to secure your stay. You'll receive a link via email from OwnerRez. The primary renter must be at least 25 years old and present for the entirety of the stay.
▲ CloseThe Nest uses our Standard cancellation tier. A $75 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations. Full refund (minus fee) if cancelled 30 or more days before check-in. 50% refund if cancelled 14–29 days before check-in. No refund inside 14 days. We highly recommend travel insurance for peace of mind.
▲ CloseYes! We welcome up to 2 dogs. A $150 pet fee applies per stay. Dogs only — no other pets. Guests bring their own leash and supplies. Please keep dogs off furniture and clean up after them outside. The yard is unfenced, so dogs must be leashed outdoors; the wooded surroundings and 20+ miles of GTA trails are great for walks. An unauthorized pet fee of $500 applies if this policy is violated.
▲ CloseThe Nest sleeps up to 8 guests. Bed configuration: Upper – Primary bedroom with a king. Main – Bedroom 2 with a king. Lower – Bedroom 3 with a queen and twin bunk beds. The home is most comfortable for up to 6 adults in the adult beds; 8 total when the bunks are used for kids or teens. Groups of 8 adults are welcome and will be asked to acknowledge the bunk-bed configuration before check-in. Exceeding maximum occupancy is not permitted.
▲ CloseNo smoking or vaping indoors or within 15 feet of windows and doors.
▲ CloseNo events, parties, or gatherings beyond the registered guest count. Violations may result in immediate termination of the stay without refund.
▲ CloseQuiet hours are 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM. This doesn't mean you can't be outside enjoying the property — just please keep noise levels considerate of our neighbors, many of whom live here full time.
▲ CloseAs a Galena Territory property, your stay at The Nest includes access to The Galena Territory Owners Club:
- Indoor pool at The GTA Owners Club (open year-round)
- Outdoor pool at The GTA Owners Club (seasonal: Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Fitness center
- Lake Galena Marina
- 20+ miles of walking and hiking trails
- Pickleball courts
- Shenandoah Riding Center
Six Owner's Club passes are provided with your stay; additional day passes may be purchased at the Owner's Club. Passes are required for ages 5+.
▲ CloseEagle Ridge Resort is minutes away with four championship courses — The General, The Brute, The Eagle, and The Woodlands. The General is widely regarded as one of the most scenic courses in Illinois. As a guest of The Collection Vacation Homes, you have access to discounted tee times via our corporate membership, and can reserve tee times up to three weeks in advance during peak season. Just ask us when you book and we'll share the details.
▲ CloseYes — fast WiFi is available throughout the property. Network name and password are in the welcome guide and property binder.
▲ CloseWe provide a starter kit: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, trash bags, and basic kitchen staples. The kitchen has a drip coffee maker, Keurig, and filters — bring your favorite pods or grounds. Bring your own toiletries, dog leash and supplies (for pet-owning guests), and any additional supplies for longer stays.
▲ CloseFree on-site parking in the driveway.
▲ CloseApproximately 10–15 minutes by car to downtown Galena's historic Main Street — restaurants, wineries, shops, and galleries. Chestnut Mountain Resort for winter skiing is a short drive away.
▲ CloseGuests consistently highlight the private hot tub in the wooded setting, the shuffleboard-and-foosball game room downstairs, and how genuinely dog-friendly the property is. Two full living rooms — one on the main level, one downstairs with a second wood-burning fireplace and games — mean groups can spread out or gather together as the mood strikes.
Booking direct through The Collection Vacation Homes lets you skip platform fees and connect with our team directly.
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Galena, Illinois
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Registration
- Registration Expiration Date
- Dec 31, 2026
Rates
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Summer Updated 5/23 - 10/31 |
$200 - $639 | $1,469 to $2,579 | $6,426 to $9,082 |
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Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $75.00 cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges (less $75.00 cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.