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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Single Room (Bess) | Balcony
Front of property
Single Room (Amanda) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Business services
    Business services

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605 S Prospect St, Galena, IL, 61036
  • Belvedere Mansion
    6 min walk
  • Washburne House Historic Site
    8 min walk
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum
    9 min walk
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    29 min drive

Room options

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Single Room (Viola) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Viola)

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room (Bess)

Single Room (Bess) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Bess)

  • 182 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

Single Room, Garden View (Lene) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Garden View (Lene)

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)

  • 279 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room (Amanda) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Amanda)

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

4-star Galena B&B with in-room fireplaces
Coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and a library are available at this bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Galena bed & breakfast also offers a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 9 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1855
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Galena
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Steamboat House Galena
Steamboat House
The Steamboat House Bed Breakfast
The Steamboat House & Galena
The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Galena
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The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored Victorian house, within walking distance to main shopping street. Victorian decor not really my taste but I appreciate the details.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downtown Galena is a 2block walk. The rooms were beautiful and very quiet. Breakfast was fantastic also
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's very quaint and comfortable and I liked the family-style breakfast in the morning as all of the guests were able to talk to each other. The host was also nice as well and I enjoyed the various activities (such as the morning coffee and evening wine cheese tea) and things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Carol & Katie were excellent hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
our stay was amazing. clean old home emaculent furnishing. I think we were the last to make our reservations, because the B&B was full for the 3 days that we stayed. I did not see any other rooms available when I booked. we had a smaller room with a queen size bed, but very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent was able to meet new people and was very entertaining. all of them were repeat guests and some even knew each other from previous visits. This was our first time going to Galena I am going to make sure it is not my last. over all one of the best mini vacations we have ever had. By the way Galina was #1 also did not have a bad meal in 3 days that we stayed, full of things to do and see.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much there. We love the old house and all the stuff that goes with it. The staff was wonderful. The food was great. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joerg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Bed and Breakfast close to all the shopping. Breakfast was astounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MOLD ISSUES!
CAUTION! Don't stay here if you are sensitive to mold!!! Or have allergies or asthma. On our recent stay we encountered horrible air quality conditions. We had a two night stay planned and left a night early, opting to stay at another local hotel. When we brought this manager's attention they did nothing to make improvements (switching rooms/ airing out the room), or a refund. We attempted to communicate all of this with the owner and have yet to receive a response(and it's been a few weeks) On a positive note, the cookies they put out were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First Time Bed And Breakfast Patrons
This was the first time my wife and I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast. We were very impressed with everything from the check-in to check-out. The Steamboat House is very impressive and historic. Our room was very nice and the breakfasts we were served were excellent. The Steamboat House is only a 5 minute walk to downtown, so we did not move our car during our 2 night stay. We will definitely be going back to the Steamboat House during our next stay in Galena. Carol's hospitality made this a very pleasant trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John, Sugar Grove

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was excellent and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay met our expectations. Great host, beautiful gardens, interior wonderfully decorated, with main level having both a piano and billiard room. Breakfast was scrumptious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Twyla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time staying at a BB. Had a pleasant time. Inn keepers were kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Labor Day Getaway
There are quite a few bed and breakfast places in Galena. It is an old historic home, the inside was decorated nicely, we made use of the pool room which was fun. One suggestion would be to clean up the large front porch a bit, hide the bottle of round up, etc. This is the first impression and the front porch could be such a great focal point. The breakfast each day was very good and it was nice to meet and talk with the other guests. The location was great, just a few blocks from downtown. Overall a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Historic B&B within walking distance to downtown. Awesome breakfast that caters to guest's health needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the breakfast and the pool table. Very convenient walk to Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely. Just what I imagined a Victorian home to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Chicago, IL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend The Steamboat House! We stayed at here on our first trip to Galena and we’re so impressed. We hadn’t ever stayed at a Bed & Breakfast so weren’t really sure what to expect but couldn’t have had a better experience. Everything was very clean and Covid friendly! Carol is so kind and welcoming. The home is beautiful and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. The wine at 5 PM was a lovely time to explore the beautiful house. You can see the amount of care Carol puts into everything with the seasonal decorations and the pristine condition of the house. We stayed in Viola and really appreciated the fireplace in our room and morning coffee right outside the door! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

MelissaY., Rockford, IL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about the Steamboat House! Carol and the staff were accommodating, without being overbearing. The house itself was absolutely gorgeous, and my husband enjoyed playing in the billiard room. The wine in the early evening was also a nice touch, along with the hand-made delicious breakfast each morning. We appreciated being within walking distance of downtown, while staying removed from the noise of the crowd. Lastly, being child-free, the quiet, peaceful adults only setting was helpful in us making our weekend more relaxing. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020