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Captain Harris Guest House
bed and breakfast - inn
- Number of bedrooms
5 - Number of bathrooms
5 - Number of floors
3 - Sleeps
14
| Pets - No | Smoking - No | Wheelchair - Yes |
Property description
Amongst the oldest (1836) houses in Galena, Illinois the Captain Harris Guest House is just one block from the famous shopping district of Galena, the town that time forgot.
Altogether the guest house welcomes guests to five romantic climate controlled guest rooms all with private bathrooms, ceiling fans and queen beds. Three of these have fireplaces, and accomodate more than two persons. Two of the rooms are secluded with their own entrances, private gardens, double Whirlpools and fireplaces. One of these is a detached cottage and the other is a five roomed suite on its own level. A full gourmet breakfast is served every morning in the dining room adjoining the comfortable living area of the house. The living room, recently refurbished and equipped with new mission styled and antique furniture looks out on a beautiful view of green lawns & trees stretching down to the Galena River.
Called Manitoomie (God's Country) by the native Americans, Galena became a major commercial center in the 1830's. Fortunes were amassed in lead mining and steamboating. Galena was home to Ulysses S. Grant and eight other civil war generals. When trains replaced steamboats, the economy of Galena declined, preventing buildings from being modernized or replaced. The Captain Harris Guest House was built by Robert Scribe Harris, a steamboat captain and lead mine owner. The home has retained the character of the past, but modifications, such as adding 50 leaded glass windows in the 1920's, have enhanced its beauty. The leaded glass windows were built and installed by a partner of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Beach Access, Beach Chairs, Beach Front, Beach Towels, Beach Umbrella, Ceiling Fan(s), Cook, Fireplace, Heating, Housekeeper, Lake Front, Lake View
Appiliances: Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Dryer, Filtered Water/Ice, Full Refrigerator, Hair Dryer, Ice Maker, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave, Toaster
Electronics: Alarm Clock, Alarm System, Answering Machine, Big Screen TV (36" or larger), Cable TV, CD Player, Computer, Copy Machine, DVD Player, Fax Machine, Home Theater, Internet Access, Stereo, TV, Telephone, VCR
Recreation/Activities: Biking Nearby, Boating, Canoeing Nearby, Casino Nearby, Cross-Country Ski Trails, Fishing Nearby, Golf Nearby, Hiking Nearby, Historic Area Nearby, Horseback Riding Nearby, Hot Tub, Hunting Nearby, Night Club/Disco Nearby, Restaurant Nearby, Shopping, Ski Slopes Nearby, State/National Park Nearby, Swimming, Tennis Nearby
Activities: Fishing, Golf, Group retreat properties, Mountain biking, Skiing
Rates
85 - 185 USD
/day
Rates details: There is a 2 night minimum stay on weekends, but occasionally we have a single night available, particularly as we get close to arrival date.
Rates include full breakfast for 2 persons (additional charge for extra person), and are subject to change without notice.
Honeymoon, anniversary and birthday packages are available.
Visa and MasterCard credit cards accepted.
Cancellations are accepted more than 10 days prior to arrival
or if room is rented to another guest.
We are happy to accommodate children over 16 years old.
For hospitality reasons we cannot accommodate pets, or smoking in the rooms
Owner Information
Name: Kathy Cameron
Telephone: 815 777 4713
Fax number: 815 777 4713
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