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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Birds & Blossoms on Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, NOW Pet Friendly!

Now Pet Friendly!! This home is approximately 7 miles or 15 minutes to downtown Galena. This home is NOT pet friendly. This home has 8 proximity cards for your use at the GTA Owners Club.

Cogan is a spacious 2400 square-foot home with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Enter the main level of the home by just 2 stairs and step into the family room. This room is open to the kitchen and dining room, which easily seats 8. The gas fireplace and flat screen tv are the focal point and can be seen from anywhere in these rooms. You will have deck access from the dining room, which leads out to the backyard with a fire pit. The dining room also leads out to the garage, you may park up to 2 cars here. The main level master bedroom features a King size bed, walk-in closet and flat screen TV. This en suite has a full bathroom with a whirlpool tub and stand-up shower. The bathroom is within arms reach of the laundry room which has a full size washer and dryer, we supply the detergent. The other bedroom on this level has a Queen size bed and access to the full hallway bath with tub/shower combo. Venture downstairs into the large family room which will be your group's favorite hang out spot. The pool table, chess table, Pac Man arcade game, flat screen TV and comfy couches (both are sofa sleepers) will make it hard to leave. The lower level is where your plus two will sleep on a sofa sleeper. Another King bedroom is located in the lower level with access to a full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Walk straight outside to the 7-person hot tub, the outdoor fire pit and gas grill. There is a huge downward sloping backyard to spread out and explore. The back of home has privacy on all three sides along with great views of the rolling hills of the Galena Territory. For the fire pit we supply firewood and we also provide the propane for the gas grill.

Enjoy Access to the GTA Owners Club while staying with us. The indoor pool is open year-round and the outdoor pool is open Memorial Day - Labor Day. The club is an exclusive amenity that can be used by only Galena Territory property owners and their guests. The Owner's Club includes an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool w/slides, a kiddie pool, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts and seasonal snack bar. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding
Center and hiking trails throughout the 6,800-acre property.

Disclaimer: You may not have enough cards for your entire group. Guest passes can be purchased for just $5 a day at the GTA admin office or pool entrance, staying with us grants you access, it may not be free. 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.

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 it to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking. Please Note - there are no exceptions to our cancellation policy-we highly recommend travel insurance.

Check-in details are emailed to you 3 days prior to arrival. This includes the home's address, the access code, and other home/area information. Early check-in is not available from June-Oct. When available it cannot be considered until the night before or morning of your arrival and is NEVER guaranteed. The check-in details will cover this process.

Property manager

Vacation Homes of Galena by A Great Escape!

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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
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

1929-88231

About the area

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 21 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Grant Home - 22 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Grant Park - 22 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Enjoy Sweater Weather @ Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Now Pet Friendly! have a pool?

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

Is Enjoy Sweater Weather @ Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Now Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Sweater Weather @ Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Now Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Sweater Weather @ Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Now Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Sweater Weather @ Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Now Pet Friendly! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 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 9 mi (15 km).

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Birds & Blossoms on Cogan Valley ~ Hot Tub, Pool Table, NOW Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 332 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracy r.

It’s great home for a family getaway
Very nice home the area is wonderful and very clean I would love to come and visit again the family loves everything about the house very safe and beautiful thank you will return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

pdemoss563

Great Stay!!!
I would highly recommend this house to anyone who is looking to get away. It’s fairly secluded but yet close enough to downtown galena. Had a great time. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H., Iowa City, IA

Another great stay
We've stayed here twice before and it always works well for our family. Plenty of space and amenities. It's close to the owners club for swimming, but not on top of other properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

fantastic stay
The property was very clean. Great fire pit and nice size hot tub. Nice size rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

Friends Weekend Stay
This property was perfect for our 2 families. Loved the hot tub and game room. Home was clean and perfect size for us and quick responses to our questions over the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Nice place.
Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieras D., Darien

Our Get Away
This was the best 3 night trip. So peaceful I feel like we were gone a week. The area is beautiful and we really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

Girls trip
Perfect rustic home for a girls trip. Loved the hot tub and having multiple bathrooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Loved the Territory
Nice house, good price, fun trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Great space for our family
Great space for our family to hunker down over the Thanksgiving holiday. Loved that the meal’s cook still gets to be with the family while the rest of us play games at the dining table or watch a movie, great size for a hot tub, and appreciated all amenities. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S., Chicago, IL

Great family getaway!
We had a wonderful time staying at Cogan Drive! The house was incredibly comfortable, especially the linens! The kitchen has everything you need, and was large and user friendly. The kids, especially loved the hot tub and the video games. We sort of gave up on the fireplace after relighting the pilot light several times, but that was ok. The location was great and it was nice to be a short drive from The Owners’ Club. Overall five stars - we would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Judy T.

Great Place!
We stayed at the coldest time and the heat broke. The company was right on top of it and did a great time getting us heat quickly. Would definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B., Box Elder, SD

Wonderful vacation
The property was a very nice place, plenty of room inside and outside. The game room downstairs was a huge plus with the kids. They played there most of the time lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Courtney B.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Good place, not great sleeping
The property was in a good location and the club house was great. The pull out couches were extremely uncomfortable/thin mattresses. Also no shades in the basement where the pull out couches were. For advertising sleeping 8 you should have better accommodations for the sofa sleepers. A few minor issues too but otherwise it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Sisters Get Away
Perfect for a long weekend and more. The property was ideal for mobility issues of clients.it was nice to have use of the garage however, we didn't have the access code.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Great home with wonderful amenities
Rating Details: 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. Reviewer Comments: Great home and location. Cell service is very weak in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Beautiful escape
Such a spacious nice well kept home in the hilly countryside of Galena. The games and pool table were a hit for everyone. The hot tub was so relaxing with a lovely view of the trees. Owners club pool was a 2 min drive, could even walk to it if weather was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Galena
Should have USB charging outlets , otherwise perfect property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Beautiful House - Perfect Getaway
Lovely house in a lovely location. Easy and inviting. We enjoyed the porch, the views, and the property. It is close to the owners club and an easy car trip into downtown Galena for dinner/shops. We had a minor issue getting the garage door to stay down and phoned the property manager. She answered immediately and texted us the solution in minutes. She was friendly and no one even needed to come out. Very clean and well arranged.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Family Christmas
Rating Details: 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 spent three nights at the Cogan home for our family Christmas. This is a very nice home that had all the things we needed for our family. The kitchen was very nice and had all the things we needed for meals during our stay. My family loved the hot tub and the pool table. It was a great Christmas get-away for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Kimberly W.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Only beds for 6 sleepers
Communication great, cleanliness great, location good, fun games, nice hot tub and fire pit. Very disappointed that they counted their pull out couches as sleepable beds. These pullout mattresses are extremely short and approx 3” thick. But, There is plenty of floor space to bring your own blow up mattress. Thank goodness we brought one as backup for our 7th adult.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Just what we needed!
My husband and I live very hectic lives with work and our 4 kids in all different stages of adolescence. We needed a break. We needed quiet. I booked this property within 24 hours and I am so glad I made this choice. The property is about a 15 minute drive from Main Street and the neighborhood is just beautiful. We especially loved the wild turkeys walking around in the morning. The hot tub has two seats with working jets, so that worked for us and the pool table was a nice touch. I didn't know my husband used to play in pool leagues when he was younger, but I was a worthy opponent! Check in and out was seamless, the instructions were very clear. This quick weekend getaway was the break we were looking for (and dreamed of for a long time!) and we will definitely book again. Thank you for sharing this home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Excellent Galena getaway!!!
Rating Details: 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. Reviewer Comments: The house is perfect! On a quiet street but within minutes drive if everything in the territory. The hot tub is spacious, there is a fire pit in the huge backyard, the beds were surprisingly comfortable, the kitchen was VERY well stocked and the back porch is a great place to watch the moon or just sit and enjoy your morning coffee. Highly, highly recommended. Also the house was very clean when we arrived with extra towels provided for the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

Donna H.

136 Cogan Dr August 1-4
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall a very good experience. Easy to rent, check in and check out. All mechanicals working well. Great location close to pool and marina but remote enough for lots of peace and quiet. Home was clean enough but needs a deep clean - kitchen walls especially. Liked the list of items to bring from the rental company. Need to add soap for the showers as there was nothing provided but hand soap at the sinks.

8/10 Good

Aaron M.

Nature lovers dream.
Property was nice and clean. Functional Kitchen with plenty of cooking utensils. My wife has mobility issues, pictures show hot tub off main floor on deck, it’s actually off the basement and there was ice everywhere around it. WiFi was horrible, and the pilot light kept going out on the fireplace and was no instructions on how to start it, so we left it. Beds were comfortable with plenty of pillow choices. Shower was tiny and the couches are tired. All-in-all we enjoyed ourselves.. plenty of nature to soak in and tons of privacy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022