Park Avenue Guest House

So excited to drive up to this house the first time - so large and beautiful from the outside. All of the rooms (parlor, sitting room, bedrooms furnished with period furniture). Our bedroom (Helen) so cozy yet spacious - 3 windows, one of them a bay window, an electric fireplace for the cool evenings and early morning, cozy comfortable bed, great bathroom, friendly kitties). The screened in wraparound porch and lawn looked great too but it was a little too cool to really enjoy those. We looked forward to the early a.m. coffee left in the hallway and hot drinks available all the time. Sharon has done a great job. We were sorry to leave. Al and Judy S

A nice quiet place to stay and a beautiful home, but not as memorable as I had anticipated.

I was aware of a resident cat, but not THREE and one would not leave our room alone. We are both quite allergic and were quite sick all night, for the cats are apparently used to visiting guests. Even with the door closed, one cat kept meouwing at our door. I think the cats belong with the owner in her quarters, but not in the guest rooms. The owner has a sign to not let the cats in the rooms but it is nearly impossible to stop them. It is a gorgeous home and very well kept up, and Sharon is a great cook but unfortunately, due to allergies, this won't be a repeat visit.

Room was nice. However, difficult to enjoy being that I am allergic to cats and the innkeeper has three. No shampoo and conditioner or evening snacks and beverages provided, as most other B&B's do. Breakfast could have been better. Disappointing, as I am a big B&B fan. Would not return.

The Park Avenue Guest House is all you could want in a charming Victorian setting. The public rooms were inviting and very homey. The guest rooms were just right with private baths and really fine linens! Our hostess, Sharon was a delight. Staying at the Park Avenue guest house is staying in a lovely private home with a fun relative as your hostess. This place is perfect for those that want the feel of a fine private home as opposed to a hotel like setting. I would certainly recommend it. The prices for the rooms were very reasonable. Oh, and I forgot to mention, that the LOCATION was terrific for walking all around the town. We didn't use the car at all! A great experience and we will go back!

The Park Avenue Guest House was a very private and yet delightful to stay at. We loved the suite, it was very charming. Sharon the caretaker was charismatic, welcoming and she was a notable story teller. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. Our trip was a short 2-night getaway and our first time to Galena, IL. We enjoyed it so much and would definitely visit again. Galena's locals welcome you, and are so delightful people.

it was a nice quiet location and close to downtown. You could walk if you wanted.

The rooms have always been pristine and lovely and this visit was no different. Sharon is a great cook and a joy to have as a hostess. We plan to return!

My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay at Park Avenue. Sharon is a wonderful hostess, and the breakfasts she made were spectacular. The house is beautiful. I particularly loved the screened-in porch; it's a great place for reading on a summer morning. An added bonus was that three of the sweetest kitties on the planet were our friends while we were there (if you're a cat person, this is your Nirvana!). We will definitely be back every time we visit Galena.

Hot summer days sitting on a cool and shaded screened-in porch, on a quiet street...hard to beat. This "painted lady" was very well done inside and out. Each room was very nicely decorated and quite roomy. The breakfasts of Apple Pancakes and the Egg Casserole were very good. Free to come and go as we pleased, this was a nice "home" to come back to at the end of the day.

We stayed in the Anna Room. We had lots of room, it was very spacious. The shower was great too, lots of pressure for a great shower. The owner also cooks a wonderful breakfast. We will stay here again!

The house is very very nice the rooms are wonderful and the hospitality is outstanding. The breakfast was excellent and the house was very clean considering the hostess has three cats. The value of our stay was above expectations and we would diffinetly stay there again. We loved the stories the hostess had to tell about the house and her life while there.

Park Avenue is a great place to stay in Galena. The house and rooms were full of character and beautiful antiques. Our bedroom and bath were very comfortable and inviting. The food was delicious and filling. The neighborhood was quiet, but the main street with all of the shops and restaurants was a comfortable walking distance over a footbridge. We plan to stay there again when we return.

Sharon was incredibly charming and entertaining, the house itself is gorgeous, and I loved the location. It was super-easy to walk to everything. When I go to Galena I like to park my car and not have to use it again until I leave and the location of the Park Ave. made it so I could. Walking trails are very close by and Park Avenue itself is very pretty. I can't say enough good things about my stay - it was, a perfect getaway weekend. Thanks to Sharon!!!!

was wonderful! Beautiful home, room was great! Enjoyed our stay immensely!

The Park Avenue Guest House was a very private and secure B&B to stay at. We loved the suite and didn't lack for anything while there. The caretaker was accommodating, welcoming and a good story-teller! The breakfasts were delicious! Our trip was a short 2-night getaway and our first time to Galena, IL. We enjoyed it very much and would definitely visit again.

Peaceful, relaxing. Everything we were looking for. Would stay again.

We went for a weekend get-away, something we hadn't done since our honeymoon. We knew our location, but made no plans for activities. It was nice to have no schedule and our stay at P.A. allowed us the freedom to come and go as we pleased.

I have stayed at the Park Avenue Guest House on 2 occasions, and have enjoyed my stays immensely. The rooms are so lovely, and inviting and the kitties only make the stay more enjoyable. Sharon is a friendly and polite hostess and prepares a wonderful breakfast. I will be back next year

Great trip. Accommodations excellent. Food outstanding. Will come back in the future.

Quiet, clean room -- relaxing -- everything we needed -- nice porch and lawns -- close walk to downtown & a super breakfast

We had a lovely time at the Park Ave Guest House. Sharon met us at the front door, initiated us as 1st time B&Bers, and was very gracious. We found our room to be very clean, arranged nicely, and decorated well. Our 2-night stay was a real treat.

Sharon offers great conversation, a beautiful home, and a satisfying, relaxing space!

Room was very nice - immaculate. Breakfast was outstanding!

Beautiful home, great food and great service, Wonderful screened in Porch to relax in rocking chairs. Will recommend and will stay there again.

Sharon, the innkeeper, was so gracious thoroughout our stay - even accomodating our late arrival at 9 pm. Our room was a tastefully decorated and immaculately clean one, complete with fireplace, great view of the grounds and a VERY comfortable bed. Sharon makes a hearty hot breakfast and is a font of knowledge for what to see and do in lovely Galena. We never had to use the car once in 3 days, the Park Avenue Guest House is so conveniently located.

Thank you for this wonderful find! We enjoyed every moment. Especially the inviting wrap-around porch!

We had a great time at this Bed & Breakfast - it wasn't quite as lavish (or pricey) as some of the other options in town, but it was comfortable and quiet for a very good night's sleep. It's also a very quick stroll over to Main Street for restaurants and shopping. Be warned - the three cats that live there wander through all the rooms fairly easily - so if you're allergic, you may want to stay somewhere else. They're very friendly and well-behaved, though.

Two years ago we went to our first bed and breakfast to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. The Park Avenue was the perfect style house, "Helen" was the perfect room and Sharon was the perfect owner. This year we returned to "Helen"! It had an incredible new shower with several options for massage. We love it and will be back again!

Our room was lovely, bed was fantastic; very comfortable. Helen Room has great bathroom and private suite. Breakfasts served with a flair. You sit right off Sharon's kitchen while she cooks and chats with guests. Screened in porch and gardens let you relax just like you're at home; but better! Cats roam and greet you. Two parlors, Victorian charm everywhere.

My wife and I came for a weekend and had a wonderful time. Park Avenue is a beautiful place, warm and comfortable, and we will be back.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Entertaining hostess and great breakfast. Loved the cats, too!

A wonderful place for the ladies to celebrate a Big Birthday! Rooms were gorgeous (loved the linens!), comfortable, and roomy. The added furry host/hostesses was a big PLUS!! Dempster came running to greet us at the door, Hamlin welcomed us to our rooms upstairs, and Murph came out to say Good Morning the next day. Purrfect!

From the moment we walked in, we felt like we had come home. Sharon was so kind to us. She gave us a tour of each room and showed us all of the beautiful decorations throughout her home. Every room was decorated for Christmas. Our room was warm and comfy. The breakfast was outstanding as well. We were truly welcomed. We will come back in the summer.

This painted lady was as cozy and warm as a long lost lover. I almost did not want to leave the house, even though one of the most historic Main Streets in America beckoned. Every detail was almost perfect. The house has loads of charm and personality.

A wonderful getaway, home-cooked food, gracious hostess, Victorian charm. What a fine way to re-charge. Everything its advertising says it is and so much more. I'll be back.

Exceeded expectation. Our first B&B won't be our last.

This was our second time to stay at Park Avenue Guest House. We love it and we love Sharon! Galena is our favorite getaway place and we'll always return to this fabulous B&B! The house is beyond beautiful and Sharon's hospitality,cleanliness and cooking are unbeatable! Scott & Danette Bartelmay

To Celebrate my daughter's 40th Birthday, she wanted to stay at a B&B. What a delight it was to stay at Park Avenue for this celebration. The Anna Room was beautiful. Sharon is a delightful hostess, serving a delicious breakfast each morning. We enjoyed all the miniature villages that lined her kitchen where we were served breakfast. Certainly would stay at Park Avenue again.

I just stayed here recently, and it was just what I needed - a couple days of relaxation and quiet! Sharon is a friendly, funny B&B owner, and the breakfasts were delicious & filling. There are a couple of friendly kitties who slept nearby as I read on the screened-in porch, listening to the birds and a gurgling fountain. My room and the rest of the house were immaculate. It's only a short walk to town (shopping) as well. I felt refreshed and renewed. :)

First time at a B&B- Loved it!! Sharon has awesome taste, food, and stories! :)

Charon was very hospitable, friendly, and an excellent cook. First time experience with B&B. Outside surroundings very pretty.

Sharon's Park Avenue B&B is the place to stay while visiting the Galena area. Her hospitality was the best- the mansion comfortable. stay here! and enjoy!

Sharon;s home was open, the food was wonderful, the gardens were gorgeous. She made you feel like a family member without doing chores. Gave great insight to the area and let you go. I'd love to do it again.

Outstanding rooms, host, and breakfast that helped make the weekend fantastic for the eight of us.

Just a great place to stay and a most delicious breakfast and Sharon is a super nice innkeeper!

We were married in Elizabeth in 2004 and stayed at the Inn for our honeymoon! The rooms are Victorian and feel like a step back in time. Sharon was so good to us. She felt like family. She makes a wonderful breakfast.

We wanted something special for our 15th Wedding Anniversary. This was it. A fantastic room, amazing house, romantic porch, complete with music. the food was also top notch.

A long peaceful home, well run and superbly hosted by Sharon.

fantastic stay! we really enjoyed our stay and Sharon is wonderful!

This was my first B&B experience and it was wonderful. The owner was so friendly and made me feel right at home. I loved the cozy feeling of the rooms and our kitty visitors.

Your visit will be full of wonderful surprises at the Park Ave. Guest House. The home is cozy and delightful from the porch to the kitchen. The bed linens are beautiful. You'll even be greeted by friendly feliness who will be happy to make new friends with you.

A very nice stay. Would recommend to anyone.

Very pleasant, home away from home feel. While sitting on the screen porch sipping hot tea, kitty cats scamper under my feet, spring flowers smile from the gardens, birds chirp and we totally relax.

Fantastic stay! We really enjoyed our stay and Sharon is wonderful! :)

Very homey and comfortable-breakfast was great-Sharon was very friendly and outgoing.

A quality experience mere money can't buy. The sort of place, the sort of warmth and ambience you wish you'd grown up in. Truly rejuvinating. Back to work, now; I'm ready. Look out world, here i come!

Wonderful experience! We really anjoyed the homey feel and the kitty cats! Great breakfast

I loved my stay at the Park Ave Guest House. The owner Sharon was wonderful. My 1st time at a B&B. Felt right at home.

Cozy and comfortable place to stay with lots of interesting history.