LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS

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12 bedrooms11+ bathroomsSleeps 281161 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Elizabeth, IL

Apple Canyon Lake19 min drive
Eagle Ridge Resort20 min drive
Belvedere Mansion27 min drive
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 11

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 12

1 King Bed

11 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 12

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This rental listing consists of both The Sunset Cottage (four bedroom guest house) AND the Grand lodge (8+ bedrooms, 10,700 square feet) ....about 125 feet apart.They exist on a very unique property, located on the grounds of the Brixen Ivy Ranch. It is a beautiful working cattle ranch near Galena and the Galena Territories. It consists of almost 300 acres that include s miles of trails, two fishing ponds, nine hole golf course, frisbee/disc golf, baseball/softball/kickball field, volleyball court, animals and fowl such as Alpacas, llama, goats, miniature horses, peacocks, turkeys ducks, chickens and of course Scottish highland cattle. Close to Eagle ridge golf, skiing, horseback riding pontoon boat rental. The houses are a seven minute drive to the "owners club" facilities in the Galena Territory (with year round swimming and fitness center). The Sunset Cottage has the state's best views of...... the sunset, with a deck overlooking 275 acres of rolling hills. Very unique property. Gorgeous, peaceful views. Sunset cottage has Four bedrooms 3 baths house and sleeps up to 10 people. One bedroom contains a Queen size bed and one full size bunk bed; another room contains two queen beds. House includes a private lower level room with King size bed with private walk out. Consists of open floor plan with large great room that combines kitchen, living and dining areas. The main lodge is a 10700 square foot lodge with nine bedrooms to combine for 13 bedrooms. Seven bedrooms consist of king size beds and en suite bathrooms, while there are two additional bunk rooms. A ranch hand or property manager will be available to help with campfires, tours, fishing and trail access. Another fantastic optional rental is our very own REGULATION LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD OF DREAMS! If you need room for a larger group contact us for additional housing available at the ranch. Call for full details.
For less than 20 people, Check out our OTHER property on the ranch grounds *** at vrbo.com/878616***

Property manager

Mark & Lyza, owners

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Parents must include children on waiver

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Parties must be approved by management

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Each head of household must sign a waiver. Late checkout and early check in is available for a fee.

Occupancy will be strictly enforced. No amplified music outside or disruptive behavior that would affect other guests at the ranch.

100% refund if cancelled more than 120 days, of event, less a 25% cancellation fee of booked price.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 28

Note from host: Parties must be approved by management

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

About the area

Elizabeth

Located in Elizabeth, this holiday home is near theme parks. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort and Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elizabeth, IL

What's nearby

Apple Canyon Lake - 19 min drive
Eagle Ridge Resort - 20 min drive
Belvedere Mansion - 27 min drive
Grant Park - 28 min drive
Chestnut Mountain Resort - 35 min drive

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

The Galena Territory Owners' Club - 19 min drive
Woodlands Restaurant - 20 min drive
Cajun Jack's Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
Small Town Saloon - 12 min drive
Highlands Restaurant And Lounge 289 - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS have a pool?

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

Is LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS located?

Set in Elizabeth, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Apple Canyon Lake, Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course and Apple River Fort. Eagle Ridge Resort and Apple River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David B.

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Views and everything we could have wanted

We visited the Ranch for a March Madness weekend! We have four generations and 26 people. The youngest was 2years old and the oldest was 90! The Ranch was perfect. Many bed rooms, very comfortable beds, large kitchen, lots of table space for meals. Our main reason was to watch the basketball games (And we did!). Lots of seating in the main room in front of the beautiful fireplace (Which we had burning from morning to night everyday). The kids loved the goats, turkeys, Pea Hens and Peacocks, lama & alpacas. The Hot tub was also a hit with the kids. Mark is a great host and Joe (The ranch hand) took care of making sure we had no trouble checking in and showing us around. He also got us more fire wood when we asked. All in all an incredible long weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jestine W.

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay for Small Wedding and Family Gathering

We had a GREAT time! The venue was huge and just perfect for what we needed. We loved seeing all the animals, the gorgeous view, the game room, the comfort of the hang-out spaces, the kitchen, the swim spa, and the responsiveness of the host. We made good use of making meals and the kids loved running around. There were plenty of activities that we barely had to leave the area at all. We would love to come back during the summer months!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a Great Adventure

Nineteen of us girl cousins gathered at this beautiful ranch. We came from seven different states, most of us are grandmas. We were warmly welcomed and the lodge/accommodations far exceeded our expectations. Some of us took advantage of the nearby horse trail ride, and zip-lines. On the ranch we hiked, played golf, whiffle ball, bean bags and played cards outdoors. We had spectators to cheer on those of us who can't sit still - an easy task with such an amazing view. It was a unanimous decision to return in two years.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remarkable Property

As soon as you get an overview of the property, your reaction is "I wish I had booked a couple more days here." The property has so much to offer. Great walking trails, par 3 golf (country style), frisbee golf, volleyball, miniature petting zoo, baseball field, water spa (they don't call it a hot tub) for 8, VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS. We had a family reunion for 26 ages 1 - 73. Everyone had a spectacular time. Lots of TVs in this place but I don't think one of them got turned on all weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Wonderful time for our extended family

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Lyza, owners

The nam Brixen Ivy comes from the rooftop building at Wrigley Field that i used to own.It is a play on words pertaining to the outfield walls of Wrigley Field made out of Bricks and Ivy. Man builds the Bricks, God grows the Ivy. Our facilities have been used by many inner city, under rescued communities to bring their groups of kids, to experience a beautiful interaction with nature, animals and scenery.

Why they chose this property

Because it is amazing. Peaceful. Strengthen families and groups.

What makes this property unique

llamas, peacocks, goats, cattle
Baseball field, fishing pond
Access to the amenities at Galena Territories - Owners Sports Complex, Pool, Property Owners' Club, Greenspace & Trails, Lake Galena & Marina, Shenandoah Riding Center, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

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