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View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, music library, stereo
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown

Built in 1856 by Asa Haile, a licensed riverboat captain and successful mason, this classic Federal-style brick home with Greek Revival accents is located up on Quality Hill, where mansions overlook the entire historic district of Galena. A quick 5-minute walk (maybe a bit longer on the way back up) puts you directly on Galena's Main Street, named “One of America’s best Main Streets” by Fodor’s.

The front porch is the key to your stay at Asa Haile House. The view is fantastic, whether with a cup of coffee watching the town wake up or an evening sunset out towards Horseshoe Mound. Some evenings lightbeams can be seen over by Pilot Knob as a barge searches its way up the Mississippi River. No matter what the season; spring, summer, fall or winter, the porch is AWESOME!

Inside the house is a culmination of love and dedication as Pete & Tacie Campbell took ownership of the property in the early 1970s. Their influence can be enjoyed throughout the 2,700-sqf house as both were historians; Pete ran the Illinois state historic sites in Galena and Tacie was the curator at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, IA as well as working early on for the Galena Historical Society. Time can easily disappear while hanging out in the front or back parlor, or upstairs in the front room. The bedrooms are comfortable and a great end to your day of doing whatever… or doing absolutely nothing.

The property is still family-owned by Pete and Tacie’s two sons and their families.
No matter what you end up doing (shopping, dining, antiquing, wine tasting, historic walking tours, river floats, winter skiing and more), The Asa Haile House is a great way to experience Galena and all of it’s historic charm.

Property manager

Robert Campbell

Languages

English, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

This property does not allow children

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dowling House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Home - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House. Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop are also within 10 minutes.

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View from Quality Hill overlooking historic district, quick walk to downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynae S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Large home that easily accommodated 7 adults. A bit difficult to findEasy access to main street
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Full of character and a comfortable place to hang with friends. Short walk, but you have to go down (and of course back up) 250 stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had a great time
we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This house is a lovely historic home. The landlords are very easy to communicate with. Close to town if you don’t mind walking up and down some stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home! Lots of history.
A couples trip. Enjoyed the proximity to downtown. Clean home. The steps were a challenge at times but not a surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view with a hill to climb!
Home has plenty of space for 3 couples. View from front patio is spectacular. The walking distance to main street was nice…the hill coming back to the house can be a little tiring! Antique beds and floors are decent but do make a good amount of noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage Haven
We enjoyed our stay. I would describe the home as quaint, quiet, and historical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Great house and location! Hosts were great! Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute quiet farmhouse style home
Gorgeous view, pretty home. It was fully of charm and had everything you need. The owners were easy to reach out to with any questions and were super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College reunion visit to Galena
The home is beautiful - like taking a step back in time and staying in a house from the early 1900s. There were five of us in our late 60s - the stairs were difficult for one of us and we could have used one more bed, but everything was very clean and comfortable and in a great location to all things Galena. Host were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galena Gem
Wonderful weekend in a beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect galena getaway
The location and space exceeded all of our expectations everyone in our party lived there stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than Pics
very comfortable historic home.. fantastic view of the town.. everything works!! plenty of outlets, lights.. narrow, steep stairs.. of course.. great place to stay thanks so much.. ps what a library..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

A P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historic house and location
Had a great 2 night stay with high school girls. Love the coziness and the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Adventure
Our annual family girls trip was a blast! We enjoyed the close proximity to downtown and all the historical sites! The historic home was beautiful and a nice comfy home feel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A must stay
Living history, a must stay!! Absorb the decades of history this property provides!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galena Winter Wonderland
The beautiful historic home was the perfect location to have a private space with friends. The front porch was great for drinking a beverage and socializing and the quick walk down to shopping and restaurants made it easy for individual excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
This was the perfect place for a girlfriend weekend to celebrate a birthday. Very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Very nice and clean property! Perfect location and beautiful view. Very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway
This was a great location! Easy to walk to town (a few steps involved) and the home has multiple sitting rooms to enjoy! Beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful time at the ASA house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your place. The beds were very comfy, and we used every room whether it was talking into the wee hours of the night in the sitting room or playing cards in the dining room. Two things that may be improved: musty odor was noticed at the door we entered and kitchen. This odor seemed to dissipate the next day which was good since I am allergic to mold. Also, a step stool may be helpful to future guests for the one high bed (one guest was alittle short). Other than that we enjoyed our stay and thank you for the wine!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., St.Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters getaway
Beautiful property, very comfortable beds, incredible view. We spent a lot of time in the upstairs "music" room relaxing, loved all the books and decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
We had a wonderful time. Good location, clean house and very safe. We could walk downtown, shop and eat. October is a beautiful time to go. The owner is very hospitable, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Wonderful
Everything about this listing (the house itself, the location, the accomodations, communication, etc) was wonderful. It was the ideal place for girls' weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Korah W., Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off Season Galena Weekend
We enjoyed getting to stay in a historic house in Galena over the weekend. We like coming here in the off season to enjoy the ambiance, restaurants and historical buildings. We had a great weekend. :-) Our host was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023