Captain Harris Guest House
LOCATION! Just a stroll of one LEVEL block from Galena's Main Street shopping. One of Galena's oldest (c.1836) and finest homes, elegantly furnished with antiques, family heirlooms, artwork, stained and leaded glass windows. All rooms have fireplaces, cable TV, DVD players & library, central heat/air, & free Wi-Fi Internet access. Located on over an acre of land, this home was featured in the Tour of Homes 2 of the last 6 years. On the edge of downtown, walk to shopping, dining and all major attractions.
Ambiance? Our guests have commented that they find our home relaxing and homey, complimented by heartfelt hospitality
......arrive as a guest, leave as family!
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Location
- Location is best described as:
- Tri-state area
- Downtown
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Dubuque, IA (12 miles West)
- Directions to property:
To reach our Guest House, travel Route 20 into Galena. At the Main Street traffic lights (at the north end of the Galena River road bridge) turn right if traveling from the west or left traveling from the east. The fifth house on the right is Captain Harris Guest House, on the corner of South Bench Street and Gear Street.
Please drive just past the frontage of the house and turn right into Gear Street. Parking will be available alongside the sidewalk. The main entrance is from that sidewalk and along the elevated front porch to the door. - Nearest major airport: Dubuque, IA (DBQ) 20 miles
- Directions from airport:
Start out going Southeast on AIRPORT RD toward US-61 S.
Turn LEFT onto US-61 N
Merge onto S LOCUST ST toward US-20/DOWNTOWN/CIVIC CENTER
Turn RIGHT onto DODGE ST/US-20. Continue to follow US-20 E.
Travel Route 20 into Galena. At the Main Street traffic lights (just before you cross the Galena River road bridge) turn right. The fifth house on the right is Captain Harris Guest House, on the corner of South Bench Street and Gear Street.
Please drive just past the frontage of the house and turn right into Gear Street. Parking will be available - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: 3 rooms, 1 suite, 1 cottage
- There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 195.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 195.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: Whirlpool Suite
The Captain's Quarters is a 900 square feet, five room suite. It has a living room with a SONY 32" cable TV/VCR/DVD Surround Sound Theater System including Video/DVD library, and fireplace. The living room also has a queen sized sleeper sofa, accommodating an extra two persons.
The bedroom is queen sized with cable TV, CD player and CD selection; private bathroom with shower and dressing area. There is a private kitchenette with fridge, coffeemaker and microwave, and a two person whirlpool in a lower level which formerly was the root cellar of the 1836 vintage home.
The suite is secluded (unattached) on its own first floor ground level, including a private porch, private entrance and reserved off-street parking right outside the door
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| CD player | Ceiling fans |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | DVD Player |
| Data port | Desk |
| Fireplace | Fridge |
| Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Internet Service | Microwave |
| Private entrance | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| VCR | Videos |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| Computer | Conference Rooms |
| Copier | Fax Machine |
| Library | Secretarial services |
| Telephone | Washer/dryer |
| Wedding Facilities | Wet bar |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Central heat/air in every room | Fireplaces in every room |
| Full Country Breakfast | DVD players in every room |
| Just one block from Main Street shops | Free Wi-Fi Access in every room |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 9 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area, In room
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Blueberry Pecan French Toast with caramel glaze
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Prefer 2 night minimum on weekends, 3 night holiday weekends)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Smoking available on all porches)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (Respecting the health of our guests)
- Limitations on children staying (Must be 16 years or older)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Rooms furnished with wine glasses and corkscrews)
- Deposit amount required (Credit card guarantee or check for 1st nights lodging.)
- Check in time is 3PM-6PM or call and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
10 day cancellation notice required. If cancellation within 10 days, and room is rented to another guest, there is no cancellation charge. Otherwise 1 night will be charged.
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Anne and Frank McCaw
- The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Hot Air Baloon Rides, Horse & Carriage Rides, Historic Mansion Tours, Shopping in a historic district, Mississippi River, US Grant Home, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Horse & Carriage Rides, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Water sports
Galena Nearby Cities
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