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

Ranch in Galena, Illinois

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.87 reviews
Hosted by Riverview Ranch And Resort
  1. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

At-home gym

The stationary bike and free weights are ready for workouts.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
Comfortable 1300 sq. ft. 3BR - 2BA apartment in 24,440 sq. ft. equestrian resort. Meet horses, miniature horse, goat, pig, dogs, ducks, chickens, & guinea pigs up close and personal. Petting Zoo Tour included ($95 value). Pony rides and canoe/kayak tours available. Riverview sunsets, campfires. Nature hiking nearby. Full Kitchen. AC, TV, air hockey, billiards/ping pong, 2 King beds. So many things to do-all year long. Live music on request, when available. Fine Dining & 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 Foosball Table, ping pong/pool table. The building has indoor horse stalls and a 60 x 160’ indoor riding arena. Your apartment is clean, spacious and rustic.

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, (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. You may pet horses over the fence at your own risk. Please don't feed the animals. Please do not pet the neighbor's horses or enter their driveway.

Please do not enter apt. 1 (under renovation), the downstairs kitchen, apt 2, or the lobby office.

Feel free to use the lobby. We pass through the lobby often and the mini-pig sleeps there. Guests have access to parking area, garden, and patio.

Other things to note
Sniff and Greet:

Our miniature Dachshunds, Nala, Simba, and Ruby, get excited when new people come so we ask that you allow them a short parking lot sniff and greet when you arrive. They are friendly but they often bark as they run up to strangers. If someone is afraid of dogs in your group, please let me know and I'll keep them away until that person is comfortable. 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 unless a wrangler is present.

In summer we attack mosquitos and flies aggressively. We are in a clearing, and a lot of bug-eating swallows live here so the bugs are normally not a problem. However, we are near the river so, in summer, we recommend bringing bug spray.

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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4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 3% of 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

Guest reviews mention

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
128 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
My work: Former fighter pilot
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 2 and rent apartment 3. Apartment 1 is under renovation.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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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