Riverview Ranch & Resort - 3 BR, 2 BA Apt.

Ranch in Galena, Illinois

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Riverview Ranch And Resort
  1. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Unbeatable location

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Comfortable 1300 sq. ft. 3BR - 2BA apartment in 24,440 sq. ft. equestrian resort. Meet horses, goats, pigs, dogs, ducks, chickens, & guinea pigs up close and personal. Petting Zoo Tour included ($95 value). Horseback rides and canoe/kayak tours available. Riverview sunsets, star gazing, campfires. Nature hiking nearby. Full Kitchen. AC, TV, air hockey, billiards/ping pong, 2 King beds. So many things to do-all year long. $500 sec dep required. No Smoking. Many Family activities nearby.

The space
This is a unique 24,440 sqft. equestrian center in a country setting. Come enjoy our slice of animal lover's and nature lover's paradise. Lobby has Direct TV, ping pong/pool table, air hockey. The building has indoor horse stalls and a 60 x 160’ indoor riding arena. Your apartment is spacious and basic.

The animals are friendly and kids can be kids here. Feed chickens by hand. Meet all the animals up close and personal. Experience the therapeutic effect of horses and other animals.

We often have sunset campfires where we tell stories and sing songs under the stars. we provide the firewood. If you would like Guitarist /Singer/Storyteller Roger to visit with you just ask.

Chestnut mtn. Ski resort is 0.9 miles from our place to the bottom of the slopes or 3.3 miles to the parking lot at the top of the mountain. They have summer activities as well as winter snow skiing.

In fall and spring migrating water fowl fly over and flock to the river in front of us. Geese, pelicans and ducks are common sights for about 4 months of the year. From mid July to early September, acres of American Lotus (lily pads) bloom thousands of huge yellow flowers in shallow waters. You can paddle right up to them in the canoe or kayak.

A beautiful one mile walk along River Road has breathtaking views of the Mississippi, rock cliffs and wonderful wooded areas filled with wildlife. Many species of wildflowers bloom all along the road. Mulberry trees (June-July), wild grape vines (Aug-Sept), and raspberry bushes (June-July) offer snacks. Yellow oyster mushrooms (June-Aug) grow along the road after rainstorms.

Less than a mile away is Winston Tunnel preserve - a fantastic place to hike up and down hills under a canopy of trees.

Pony and Unicorn rides (200 lbs. max) and mini-horse rides (50 lbs. max) and canoe/kayak tours are available.

Guest access
Guests will have exclusive use of the apartment, which is 1300 sqft.

Guests are not allowed in horse stall area/ riding areas or in pastures without a signed liability waiver and accompanied by a wrangler. Please don't feed the animals. Please do not pet the neighbor's horses or enter their driveway.

Please do not enter apt. 1, the downstairs kitchen, or the lobby office. Owners occupy these spaces. Bunkhouse 3 may be rented to other guests.

Feel free to use the lobby. We pass through the lobby often. Guests have access to parking area, garden, and patio. You may pet horses over the fence at your own risk.

Other things to note
Security Deposit:
After booking our bunkhouse on Airbnb you will be sent a link to our Riverview Ranch and Resort confirmation process which will ask you to provide information, such as age of your kids. You will also be asked to pre-authorize a $500 security deposit within 24 hours of booking or 2 weeks prior to your arrival date. Your pre-authorization will allow our credit card management service to place a hold of $500 on your credit card one day prior to your arrival. If your party causes damage we may capture some or all of the security deposit. If no damage is caused the hold will be automatically released two days after your departure. If the security deposit is not timely pre-authorized we may cancel your booking at our discretion.

Sniff and Greet:

Our Dogs get excited when new people come so we ask that you allow them a short sniff and greet when you arrive. They are friendly but they often bark as they run up to strangers. Especially our very friendly German Shepard, Bessie, can be intimidating for people who are afraid of dogs. If someone is afraid of dogs in your group, please let me know and I'll keep tight controls of Bessie until that person is comfortable. It won't take long. Bessie loves to be petted. Nala, mini Dachshund, loves to play "gimmie that" and Pepper, yorkie mix, loves to be scratched. It is best to just relax and move slowly any time you meet a new dog. Once the dogs get your scent and you pet them, they will become your best buddies very quickly.

Please don't feed any of the animals.

In summer we attack mosquitos and flies aggressively. Even though we are close to the river, the mosquitos and gnats are not bad because we are in a clearing, and a lot of bug-eating swallows live here. In summer we recommend bringing bug spray anyway.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

River view
Shared beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi – 16 Mbps
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 85 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Galena, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The city of Galena is a scenic six-mile drive or scenic bicycle ride away. Explore a secluded section of the Mississippi River and islands. There are numerous other nearby attractions such as a beautiful walk along River Road right in front of our property and numerous nearby nature trails.

Meet your host

Host
126 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
My work: Roger - Former fighter pilot, airline pilot and instructor pilot. Sabina - former Professor of Criminal justice
Speaks English and German
I am a former US Marine fighter pilot, flight instructor, and airline pilot with a BS in computer science. Now I'm back to my roots as a cowboy. My wife, Sabina, is a horse lover from Germany and has a PhD in Criminal Justice. We are empty nesters with a big nest. We live in apartment 1 and rent apartments 2 and 3.

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm