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Galena Log Cabin

Galena, Illinois.

Stay in your very own authentic, hand-made log cabin and begin to cherish the golden sounds of nature. Experience the 45 lovely acres of Galena Log Cabin Getaway and the Adventure Creek Alpaca Farm, owned and operated by Ruth and Frank Netzel.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodations

Nestled in picturesque rolling hills, our resort offers 45 acres with a variety of birds, wildlife, and nature experiences including trails and the winding Adventure Creek. Enjoy campfires and the unparalled night sky! When the stars come out, you can see them all from horizon to horizon - no light pollution 4 miles south of Galena. Ruth and Frank are the local experts in relaxing. They will be glad to respond to any questions you might have about the property. The Netzels will also show you their alpacas: quiet, stately, regal animals that are friendly to people - especially to smaller children.

Each one-room, 650+ sq ft log cabin has an open loft (2nd bedroom) and a modern separate bath with 6-ft double-whirlpool tub and a skylight to enjoy the stars. All cabins are hand¬chinked hewn logs of cedar and red pine with all-pine floors and ceilings. In fact all major parts are constructed without nails.Each cabin has central gas forced-air heat; central air, 4 cu ft refrigerator, gas fireplace, 250 satellite TV channels, CO/DVO player, and comfortable platform rockers. With a luxurious queen bed on main floor and a double bed in loft.

Enjoy great views of the Mississippi River. Learn about Native American mound building, especially the thunderbird effigy mound and 5l burial mounds over 750 years old. Come hike the oak savannas and hill prairies or snowshoe/cross-country ski.

Inn Information

Season: All Year
Rates: 189.00 - 249.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 11
With private baths: 11
Mealplan: No meals included in price
Payment methods accepted:

• Checks
• Cash

Services:

Gas log fireplace, satellite tv, refrigerator, microwave, hike, bike, canoe/kayak, ski, alpaca farm

Area Attractions and Activities:

Adventure Creek meanders from one end of the 45+ acres to the other. Guests can hike the trails and explore the wildlife and natural beauty all along the creek. The Mississippi River and Casper Bluffs are just a mile away. Kayak or canoe (bring your own or rent from Fever River Adventure in Galena).

Bird watching (borrow our binoculars and a bird book) & photography. Hiking. Biking. Star gazing (borrow binoculars or telescope and a star guide). Enjoy the Miss. River. Do an adventure weekend; A canoe/ kayak, hike, bike, snowshoe, cross-country ski. Walk nature trails. Visit 51 burial mounds and a thunderbird effigy mound - over 750 years old. Horseback ride. Fish on the Galena & Mississippi Rivers. Wine taste at 3 wineries. Antique shops. Historic sites. Fabulous restaurants. Great area golf courses. Dog racing. Riverboat gambling - all within a 20-minute drive.

Come meet our Midwest Grand Champion & 1st Place Alpacas!

Most Popular Rooms:

Each 650+ square feet cabin offers a warm and cozy living space. The one room cabin with loft has a large separate bathroom, a queen size bed on the main floor and a double bed in the loft, for a historic log cabin lodging experience!

Accommodation Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.

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