Out of all the B &B's we've stayed at, this is in our top 3! Location absolutely perfect. You are…read moreable to walk to Main Street from here. It is very quiet, very relaxing and has great vibes. The hosts have thought of your every need. From extra towels to your daily supply of delicious cookies. Breakfast was truly over the top.It was delicious, hot and very filling. Wine and cheese in the garden each night was wonderful. Eager to answer questions or listen to concerns. I would definitely recommend!

Our second stay at the Farmers Guest House was as good or better than our first. Mark, Elaine, and…read moreLuke make you feel like family! The breakfast by itself is worth the stay. Throw in the hospitality, the extremely clean and comfortable accommodations, and the proximity to the downtown area and you have everything you need for a great experience.

Resa and Chris run the best B&B ever. Everything was so wonderful from the clean, beautifully…read moredecorated rooms to the 4:00 happy hour on the patio to the DELICIOUS 3 course breakfasts. They were great hosts to us on our honeymoon beginning with a cake in our room upon arrival. They were very quick to point out our must sees and had menus for all the major restaurants. We can't wait to go back.

The owners were so kind and welcoming. They helped suggest activities, shops and restaurants. The…read morelocation was perfect and the house was absolutely stately! I loved all of the period pieces, cleanliness of the rooms and the smells. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

I just had the worst customer service I could ever imagine. I was told to "Shut the F*** up" "Your…read morean "F***in Liar". "I don't give a sh*t what you do" "Your a piece of sh*t". He refused to give me his name, or the owners. I won't even go into what the dispute was about, even though I was taken for $500. Being spoken to like this is totally unacceptable. I have worked with the public for over 40 years and would never think to talk to someone like this. In fact, even the most upset customer hasn't talked to me like this.

My wife and I love history and jumped on a chance to have a romantic getaway in Galena in one of…read morethese Circa 1830's cabins. We arrived and were immediately impressed by the cabins. For some reason I had thought these cabins where going to be spaced a little further apart, the where relatively close to each other, kind of like a city neighborhood. I don't know where I got that impression, but they never advertised it that way. We stayed in the Grant cabin, it was the smallest log cabin they had and it was perfect for the two of us. It was nice and cozy. The cabin was clean and waiting for us. The owner/operator welcomed us cheerfully and explained the amenities. The cabin comes with a microwave, fridge, Jacuzzi tub, TV, fireplace and firewood. There is a couch and small table and chairs to eat at. They supply you with a cork screw, coffee pot/coffee, wine glasses and tumbler glasses. In the fridge was a delicious loaf of homemade blueberry bread and two bottles of orange juice. On bench that served as a coffee table between the couch and the fire place there was a guest book where people put in their stories and a binder with fliers and menus for local business and restaurants. One of the neatest part was the history of the building, not just how old it was but the impact of various guests. There were pennies and corks wedged into the walls at different places, left by guests as a reminder of their visit. Keep this in mind when you show up so you don't get annoyed like I did that someone jammed a cork someplace and the owner didn't clean. My wife and I left our own mark. I loved the location and the feel and can't wait to go back. I will say that at $228.00 after tax a night is a little pricey, but well worth the ambiance and experience.

If you're around Galena and looking for the perfect historic, rural town tour with a twist, don't…read moremiss out on Annie Wiggin's Ghost Tour! Not only does it begin within a gorgeous Victorian mansion, a costumed guide (Annie Wiggin herself) leads you on a tour of Galena's most haunted sites to share with you the most unground ghost tales and legends. Don't be deterred to go for the downtown ghost tour that I hear is more adolescent and doesn't compare. Tours are $10 and some odd cents and run 1 hour and 15 minutes. Reservations are recommended for this seasonal tour on Fridays and Saturdays, May through October (often 7:00-8:00-9:00 pm). A good amount of walking (and a good amount up-hill) is required so wear walking shoes and be forewarned. Ages 10+.

We went on this review on October 15. I was expecting to be entertained and learn a little about…read morehistory. Yeah, neither of these happened on this tour. The lady giving this tour pretty much seemed to be making up stories with no dates and names that seemed made up, "Farmer Brown" etc. She gestured vaguely around so you had no context at all for the stories she was telling. I wanted to leave halfway through, but hoped it might turn out okay. Um, no. It was a dud from start to finish. I have been on other ghost tours that were really fun and interesting, but Annie Wiggins was not one of them. In fact, I was so disappointed in the tour, that later on my husband and I saw some other tour going around with about 40 people, and we "snuck in" to listen to some of his stories. Just the 10 minutes with him were much better than 1 1/2 hours with Annie Wiggins. This town is so full of creepy goodness. Find someone else to tell you about it.

Staying here was absolutely wonderful! It's a few blocks away from Main Street, the hosts were very…read morehelpful and friendly! The Wolfe Room was gorgeous and breakfast was very tasty! I highly recommend staying here!

We had such a lovely time here. Owners Todd and Candy were very gracious hosts. The space is…read morecharming and has all the amenities you could ask for. Numerous sitting areas, porch, little gazebo; coffee, Keurig, and water always available. We stayed in Room #2, the ?Mary Kay room. There's a cozy reading nook which I utilized. We had a hot 90 degree day but inside there's central air, plus a window unit, a ceiling fan and additional tabletop fan if needed. Needless to say, we were totally comfortable. Our room also had a free-standing tub, which is unique to us. You may not like that part if you're claustrophobic, because you're totally enveloped in its graceful, pretty shower curtain... just an fyi. Definitely added to the charm, though. Also, if you're used to a king bed, like we are, this bed might feel a bit snug. Again, just fyi. The B&B is very conventionally located to town, just a few minutes walk. Make sure you bring your walking legs for the hills though ;) As with the whole area. Breakfasts were filling and delicious. Cookies and candies are always available, too. And again, Todd and Candy were very helpful and accommodating yet not intrusive, so it felt like your own home. Would definitely come back. Thank you!

Hellman House is an awesome three story Victorian home in almost original condition, serving as a…read morebed & breakfast. There are four guest rooms. The largest is called the Master Suite, and the others are named after the original owners daughters. We stayed in the "Eleanor" room, which is the smallest of the rooms. We came on Christmas Day and were the only people there. Rita, the innkeeper, was extremely pleasant, accommodating and helpful. She told us the history of the house, how she became the ninth owner and also helped us find the only restaurant open on Christmas within a 30 mile radius. She then gave us a gift of local wine and a tiny Christmas ornament. So great! Another thing I appreciated about this B&B is when I was looking up places in Galena, I noticed a rather disturbing trend of a lot of places having beautiful buildings, but then were either ridiculously expensive or else inside things got really hokey. Like with in room jacuzzi tubs or everything Super Girly with pink and lace exploding everywhere. Thanks for keeping it simple & elegant, Hellman, we are excited to come back again.

My wife and I had such a nice stay at Hellman Guest House that we can't wait to go back and stay…read moreagain. Rita is a welcoming and friendly host who is happy share information about the history of the house and the town of Galena. The breakfast was very good! The location is perfect for its views as well as its proximity to Main Street. We strongly recommend Hellman Guest House if you plan to visit Galena and the surrounding area.

Stayed at this B&B last weekend which is located on "quality hill" in Galena, IL It is one of the…read moresmaller B&B's, having 3 rooms to rent. We rented the largest one which was the only one with it's own bathroom. It was very well kept, clean, and ornate in the victorian style that Galena is known for. The proprieter, Marjie, was very nice and friendly without getting in your way. Her breakfasts were superb, the best of any of the numerous B&B's we have stayed at in Galena. Great views from the front porch of Galena and of course, Horseshoe Mound. The house itself was very fun to explore, with ornate wood trim and built in china cabinets, etc. They don't build them like that anymore! Being on "quality hill", it was a short walk down to mainstreet.

If you love the idea of staying at a quaint, quiet Victorian period bed & breakfast, you'll really…read moreenjoy The Grandview Guest Home. It's location is up at the top of a hill overlooking Galena's Main Street. Marjie, the proprietor, is warm and welcoming, and fixes delicious gourmet breakfasts in her formal dining room, where you can catch up on the activities of the other guests. The home dates from the 1870's, and is decorated accordingly with plenty of period pieces, yet is comfy and relaxing. I slept like a baby in the luxurious bed! There are 3 rooms available, one with a private bathroom. Drive down the hill to park near the shops and historic sites, or walk up & down the 255+ steps for a supurb workout!