We had an amazing & wonderful stay -- love the Steamboat House & the wonderful innkeepers, Glen & Char. Great hospitality, food, comfort, etc. Loved our stay!

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Glen and Char Carlson have done a spectactular restoration of a beautiful old house filling it with antiques authentic to the period. They're great hosts. Breakfasts are incredible, beautifully presented and deliciously prepared, many making use... read more

Our stay here was most memorable. Everything about this B&B is perfect. Marvelous innkeepers, fabulous breakfasts, quality accomodations located in a quiet area within walking distance to main street. We stayed in the "Bess" room -... read more

It is always humbling to meet people who so commit themselves to providing an exceptional experience. The food was remarkable. The restoration of a beautiful home was dazzling. Highly recommended.

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Glen and Char work 24/7 to make a first class experience. Breakfast was divine. Their attention to detail is amazing! Relaxing, yet elegant home. read more

This was our first B and B experience and it greatly exceeded our expectations. Glen and Char were very welcoming and helpful. The place is beautiful and filled with antiques and heirlooms; we had alot of fun just moving from room to room and... read more

This was a beautiful place, ran by beautiful people for a beautiful birthday getaway! read more

Girls Getaway weekend was fabulous! Beautiful home and even more beautiful landscape and porch. I wish there had been more time to sit on the porch and read, but there is so much to do in Galena that did not happen-highly recommend this bed and... read more

Hats off to owners Glen and Char! The Steamboat House was a great getaway experience. Lovely B&B with a fantastic breakfast each morning. Perfect location to shops and restaurants. Haven't stayed in many B&B's, but highly recommend the... read more

Glen & Char were excellent hosts. The house is fantastic.

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"Welcome to our home" is the first thing you hear from Glen and Char Carlson, Innkeepers of The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast in Galena, Illinois. And from that moment on, you feel you are at home. Glen and Char are skilled hosts,... read more

My husband and I have been to the Steamboat House many times. It is our favorite place to go. The food is delicious, the house is beautiful, and the innkeepers are warm, welcoming, and accommodating! read more

My husband and I stayed at the Steamboat House for our honeymoon on Labor Day weekend. It was our 1st time at a B&B and our 1st visit to Galena, and we were very pleased. We read many on-line B&B reviews and visited dozens of different... read more

very great stay, as always! read more

great stay

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Glen and Char were excellent hosts. Engaging, informative, and welcoming, while allowing their guests to come and go as they pleased. A cozy fire and a lovely breakfast. highly recommend! read more

We loved our stay- it was fabulous!! Accommodations were great! read more

Celebrating our 50th anniversary, Steamboat Inn made us feel very pampered and spoiled. Very enjoyable. Very nice innkeepers! read more

This is a beautiful B&B home filled with gorgeous antiques, displayed in a lovely manner. I especially enjoyed their 1918 grand piano! innkeepers were charming

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1st class! Beautiful house, great room. Clean, sparkling! Yummy food. Wonderful hospitality. we'll go back!

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The hose was beautifully decorated & very clean. The hosts were super friendly & made you feel at home.

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A relaxing weekend with a wine before dinner, pleasant conversation, interesting historical surroundings both inside & outside the inn and hot tea & cocoa before bedtime.

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Exquisite decor; very atmospheric; excellent service & hospitality. Enjoyed wind & cheese in the evenings; hot cocoa & tea before bed. Coffee & hot tea provided before wonderful & delicious breakfasts. Would definitely go back... read more

Wonderful hosts, terrific accommodations, very clean, very comfortable. Good food and interesting conversation.

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My husband and I just spent last weekend at the Steamboat House B&B. It was our first trip to Galena and we were thrilled to be on this romantic trip. We really liked the B&B. The innkeepers were nice, breakfast was really good, and the... read more

We first visited because we were given a gift certificate. Now we wouldn't stay anywhere else in Galena! Glen and Char are fabulous hosts, the home is beautiful and immaculate, and we always make new friends. Char must write a breakfast cookbook!... read more

Great - outstanding hospitality! Wonderful experience!

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Awesome, picturesque. Totally Victorian updated charming setting in wonderful Galena, hosted by personable caring homeowners. If you're interested in a place away from home catered to yor every need, this is it!

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The Steamboat House is a great place to stay. We were very impressed with the house. Glenn & Char are great hosts. The breakfast were fantastic. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Galena.

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The Steamboat House could become one of our favorites! We have stayed at many B & B's, and found this one to be right up there among the finest. Beautiful home, and lovely bedrooms with full baths and gorgeous funishings. Delicious breakfast,... read more

Have stayed there several times! Enjoying the visit each time - very much! Wonderful host and hostess!!!

The facilities, the service, the food and the hospitality are excellent. My husband has a gluten allergy and Char takes such good care of him - always a special breakfast. We love it there and have been back several times.

Beautiful home with a great location. Glen and Char now how to treat their guests right. We had a good breakfast and even better conversation with wonderful hosts.

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This was our first stay in Galena and only our third time anywhere at a B&B. The Steamboat House was superb! Glen and Char's hospitality was second to none. The house is beautifully decorated and it is obvious that the Carlsons have put a lot... read more

This is the third time we've stayed at the Steamboat House and we wouldn't stay anywhere else. We plan our weekends in Galena around their availability. The rooms have great history and charm and the antiques are fantastic. The breakfast is huge,... read more

Exceptional hosts, very welcoming innkeepers share their beautiful home, antiques and antique game room with their guests. The house is beautiful and has foyer and main living areas to share with guests to enjoy the architecture and their beautiful... read more

My husband and I have been coming to Galena for 6 yrs. This is our second time staying at the Steamboat House, and I just love it. We have already made our reservations for next october 2008. We celebrated our first wedding anniversary and were... read more

Very enjoyable first stay at a B&B!

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Super Hosts/super clean great food – made us feel very welcome. Off street parking. read more

The house and furnishings are beautiful. The breakfast was very delicious and large. The rooms were immaculate and the innkeepers were very nice and gracious.

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A gorgeous b&b fill to the brim with antiques. Very pleasant innkeepers.

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My husband and I started going to The Steamboat House about seven years ago in Galena. We've stayed at other lodgings in the area, but nothing compares to the ambience we found at The Steamboat House. The innkeepers are welcoming and kind. They... read more

The Steamboat House is a wonderful place to stay when in Galena. As mentioned previously it is very close to town, so close you can park your car when you arrive and not use it until you leave if you want. Glen and Char are wonderful hosts and... read more

Glen & Char are great hosts and obviously very proud of their beautiful B&B that makes for a great stay, from the exquisite antiques that are accessible to the guests, the tasty breakfasts that will last you until dinner, their knowledge of... read more