The Lodge at the Ranch, Galena. Private & tranquil

Fabulous manor house on 500 acre working cattle ranch and commercial vineyard adjacent the Galena Territory in a secluded, pastoral setting in the heart of the Galena Illinois driftless region. Close to the renowned golf courses of Eagle Ridge (less than a five minute drive to The General), Long Hollow Canopy Tours zipline and a ten minute drive to the charming historical town of Galena. Your horses are welcome too! Private 2 stall horse barn just steps from The Lodge. Hay available. No pets. The space Pastoral, private setting among centuries old oaks, offering indoor and outdoor seclusion and relaxation. Private 1/4 mile long driveway leads to The Lodge. Large outdoor fire pit with Adirondack chairs and rough-cut limestone block seating overlooking the ranch, valley and creek below, on a hill among the oaks above and a short walk from The Lodge. Contemplate and relax at the lily pad covered Koi pond and waterfall located above The Lodge. Entertain on large outdoor patio and screened-in sunroom overlooking the valley and creek below. BBQ on massive wood burning/charcoal grill. A poker/bumper pool table is in living room and horseshoes are in the paddock below the house. Huge gourmet kitchen with granite counters, 6 burner gas range with griddle and double oven, KitchenAid microwave, KitchenAid warming drawer/slow cooker, Ninja Foodi, Marvel professional clear ice cube maker for perfect craft cocktails or for your favorite beverage, two full sinks, large island, and three large countertop food prep areas. Great venue for weddings, family gatherings and small corporate retreats. Bring your horses! Private 2 stall horse barn, paddock and pasture. Riding on property and nearby trails. Hay and feed. When in season, hunt turkey, deer, morel mushrooms, pick your own wine grapes and take an adventurous hay ride through the ranch, weather permitting. Check with host for cost and availability for each of these amenities. The grapes from the vineyard have produced many gold medal wines made by Galena Cellars including the 2019 Governor’s Cup award for the best wine produced from Illinois grapes, sparkling Frontenac Gris. No pets allowed. If your group has more than 12 guests or if you have a small group of 4 or less and don’t need as much space, check out the adjacent sister property, The Cabin at The Ranch, Galena, aka The Love Shack, www.airbnb.com/h/theloveshackattheranch, suitable for up to 4 guests. Prefer to stay in the town of Galena? Check out our new listing, The Mansion on Park Avenue, an 1846 Greek Revival/Federal style three story historic mansion. The Mansion has flexible space, 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths and suitable for groups up to 16, or as few as one or two in a studio and three room separate units. No pets allowed. Guest access Rental includes access to The Galena Territory Association (GTA) Owners' Club for a $5 per person per day fee - an exclusive amenity that includes an indoor & outdoor pool, fitness room, pool and ping pong tables, basketball and tennis courts, snack shop and more. There are restrictions on and a fee for usage and occupancy at the GTA Owner’s Club. We must make reservations on your behalf prior to your arrival; we will send you an email with instructions after booking. The status of these amenities is never guaranteed and could change at any time. Refunds are not available due to the amenities not being available.