The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast
Location: 605 S Prospect St, Galena, Illinois, 61036, Galena, US
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in one of our 5 air-conditioned rooms with fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Enjoy cable programming and DVD players for entertainment, along with complimentary wireless internet access to stay connected.
Charming Amenities
Take advantage of complimentary full breakfast served daily, along with free self-parking and a garden view. Additional perks include complimentary newspapers, a library, and coffee/tea in a shared area.
Prime Location
Conveniently located in Galena's shopping district, just a brief stroll from Belvedere Mansion and West Street Sculpture Park. Explore nearby historic sites or venture slightly further to experience the beautiful Mississippi River.
Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast!
Important Information
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor furniture
- Library
- Free breakfast
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free self parking
- Free full breakfast
- Proposal/romance packages available
Rooms Available
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Single Room (Amanda)
1 Queen Bed
193-sq-foot room with garden views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free newspaper and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- DVD player
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
-
Single Room (Bess)
1 Queen Bed
182-sq-foot room, balcony with hill views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free newspaper and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- DVD player
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
-
Single Room, Garden View (Lene)
1 Queen Bed
193-sq-foot room with garden views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free newspaper and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- DVD player
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
-
Single Room (Viola)
1 Queen Bed
193-sq-foot room with garden views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free newspaper and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- DVD player
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
-
Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (Elsie)
1 Queen Bed
279-sq-foot room with hill views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free newspaper and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- DVD player
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
Guest Reviews
- Doug (10/5): - Everything was great!
- Doreen (6/5): - The room was fine and clean, and the bed was comfortable. One small piece of cheese put out for the 5:00 cheese and wine. Coffee is not served until 7:30 and breakfast is not until 9:00. We had to check out at 8:30 for a tee time and asked if there was anything to take with us. Even a piece of toast or a muffin to go would have been nice.
- Mark (10/5): - This was a lovely and very convenient B&B. Easy walking distance to Main Street with plenty of period furnishings.
- David (10/5): - Excellent experience!!
- Judy (10/5): - The hostess was friendly; made you feel welcome. Breakfast was delicious. History of the house and furnishings was set to time period and made you feel what it was like in the 1800's
- Tony (10/5): - A+ tremendous experience from A to Z. Carol is so nice and the home is just Wow. Would not change one thing. Built in 1855 and it was meticulous!
- Mark (10/5): - Two nights. Good location
- Nathan (10/5): - Perfect location and great service!
- Deniece (10/5): - Very nice place, staff wonderful! Breakfast meals were fabulous.
- Daniel (10/5): - The property restoration was very good. They put in a lot of work to decorate for the holiday. The owner was very nice and helpful.
- Robert (10/5): - Great place to stay
- Joseph (8/5): - Beautifully restored Victorian house, within walking distance to main shopping street. Victorian decor not really my taste but I appreciate the details.
- David (10/5): - Downtown Galena is a 2block walk. The rooms were beautiful and very quiet. Breakfast was fantastic also
- Edward (10/5): - Great experience all around.
- Erich (10/5): - It's very quaint and comfortable and I liked the family-style breakfast in the morning as all of the guests were able to talk to each other. The host was also nice as well and I enjoyed the various activities (such as the morning coffee and evening wine cheese tea) and things to do.
- James (10/5): - Carol & Katie were excellent hosts
- Sidney (10/5): - our stay was amazing. clean old home emaculent furnishing. I think we were the last to make our reservations, because the B&B was full for the 3 days that we stayed. I did not see any other rooms available when I booked. we had a smaller room with a queen size bed, but very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent was able to meet new people and was very entertaining. all of them were repeat guests and some even knew each other from previous visits. This was our first time going to Galena I am going to make sure it is not my last. over all one of the best mini vacations we have ever had. By the way Galina was #1 also did not have a bad meal in 3 days that we stayed, full of things to do and see.
- Frank (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay very much there. We love the old house and all the stuff that goes with it. The staff was wonderful. The food was great. We really enjoyed ourselves.
- Joerg (10/5): - Cute little Bed and Breakfast close to all the shopping. Breakfast was astounding.
- Jenny (2/5): MOLD ISSUES! - CAUTION! Don't stay here if you are sensitive to mold!!! Or have allergies or asthma. On our recent stay we encountered horrible air quality conditions. We had a two night stay planned and left a night early, opting to stay at another local hotel. When we brought this manager's attention they did nothing to make improvements (switching rooms/ airing out the room), or a refund. We attempted to communicate all of this with the owner and have yet to receive a response(and it's been a few weeks) On a positive note, the cookies they put out were fantastic!
- Steven (10/5): First Time Bed And Breakfast Patrons - This was the first time my wife and I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast. We were very impressed with everything from the check-in to check-out. The Steamboat House is very impressive and historic. Our room was very nice and the breakfasts we were served were excellent. The Steamboat House is only a 5 minute walk to downtown, so we did not move our car during our 2 night stay. We will definitely be going back to the Steamboat House during our next stay in Galena. Carol's hospitality made this a very pleasant trip.
- John (10/5): - Owner was excellent and very accommodating
- William (10/5): - Everything about our stay met our expectations. Great host, beautiful gardens, interior wonderfully decorated, with main level having both a piano and billiard room. Breakfast was scrumptious.
- Twyla (8/5): - First time staying at a BB. Had a pleasant time. Inn keepers were kind and helpful.
- Kim (8/5): Labor Day Getaway - There are quite a few bed and breakfast places in Galena. It is an old historic home, the inside was decorated nicely, we made use of the pool room which was fun. One suggestion would be to clean up the large front porch a bit, hide the bottle of round up, etc. This is the first impression and the front porch could be such a great focal point. The breakfast each day was very good and it was nice to meet and talk with the other guests. The location was great, just a few blocks from downtown. Overall a nice place.
- JOSEPH (10/5): - Beautiful rooms and excellent breakfast.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful Historic B&B within walking distance to downtown. Awesome breakfast that caters to guest's health needs.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Enjoyed the breakfast and the pool table. Very convenient walk to Main Street.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - It was lovely. Just what I imagined a Victorian home to be.
- Samantha (10/5): - We highly recommend The Steamboat House! We stayed at here on our first trip to Galena and we’re so impressed. We hadn’t ever stayed at a Bed & Breakfast so weren’t really sure what to expect but couldn’t have had a better experience. Everything was very clean and Covid friendly! Carol is so kind and welcoming. The home is beautiful and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. The wine at 5 PM was a lovely time to explore the beautiful house. You can see the amount of care Carol puts into everything with the seasonal decorations and the pristine condition of the house. We stayed in Viola and really appreciated the fireplace in our room and morning coffee right outside the door! We will definitely be back!
- MelissaY. (10/5): - We enjoyed everything about the Steamboat House! Carol and the staff were accommodating, without being overbearing. The house itself was absolutely gorgeous, and my husband enjoyed playing in the billiard room. The wine in the early evening was also a nice touch, along with the hand-made delicious breakfast each morning. We appreciated being within walking distance of downtown, while staying removed from the noise of the crowd. Lastly, being child-free, the quiet, peaceful adults only setting was helpful in us making our weekend more relaxing. We would definitely return!
- CuriousCouple (8/5): - Being at the Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast felt like travelling in the time machine. What a beautifully maintained place. We particularly enjoyed the library, with its floor to ceiling shelves filled with books and decorations. The room was charming; however, we with there was a table for extra convenience. The wine and cheese plate in the evening was a nice touch. The biggest let down was the breakfast, consisting of coffee, fruit juice, small fruit bowl, and a muffin. Some eggs and sausages would be nice.
- Sheila (10/5): A step back in time. - The breakfast was exceptional, and lots of it. Wine and cheese, and cookies and beverage offerings were a nice touch throughout our day. The period decor of the house filled our stay with interesting discoveries in every room.
- Sara (10/5): - Quiet, peaceful, great weekend escape. The house was exciting and decorated so well. Our room had a fire place which made the experience much more cozy. The wine time with cheese made the house feel like a vacation just hanging out.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Delightful Bed and Breakfast - The Steamboat House has a great location, within an easy walk of Main Street. The home has lots of features to enjoy like the billiards and movie collection. We stayed in Lene and were very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious each morning, but I could not enjoy the full breakfast on either day. I do wish we were told in advance what would be served or were asked about dietary needs.
- Dawn (10/5): Steamboat House - Beautiful, excellent food and Carol is wonderful. We met 6 new friends. Will go again. Dawn O'Regan
- Debra (10/5): Halloween parade weekend - A great location for exploring Galena and the surrounding area. Good breakfast, comfortable room and we enjoyed the Halloween decorations throughout the house. This was our second stay and would definitely recommend staying at this bed and breakfast.
- Nancy (10/5): - We loved all the Halloween decorations dispersed throughout the house. We loved the fresh coffee at 7:30am. We loved the fantastic breakfasts. We loved the cookies in the evening. We enjoyed our linens, comfortable bed with out fireplace in our room. We loved the location to walk into town. Thank you to Carol and her daughter for a fabulous time!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Carol was a great host . Nice big suite and comfy bed.
- Linda (10/5): - Beautiful decor. Friendly and welcoming proprietor. Delicious breakfast. Personalized service. We received a call within an hour of checking out that we had left something behind so we were able to retrieve it easily. Highly recommend!!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This house was amazingly furnished. Our room was very comfortable and coffee bar was right outside the door. Served wine around 4:00 which we looked forward to. Beds were comfortable and only had one problem with a hair dryer and outlet, but that was quickly solved. I would stay here again. It's so close to downtown Galena and very quiet.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Steamboat house is fantastic. Hostess was great, food was outstanding, and the house is decorated for the Galena civil war period.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - とても古いロマンティックなホテルです。私の部屋はポーチがある部屋で、朝、のんびりとコーヒーを飲みました。野生のリスが見れてとても良かったです。 5時からワインタイムがあり、美味しいワインとチーズが無料で楽しめます。 朝食は日本人の私でも食べる量です。 ただ、古いので鍵がかけずらいです。
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Period correct and beautifully maintained and decorated. Full of period antique furnishings and photographs. Close walking distance to downtown Galena. The house was squeeky clean and everything worked. Owner Carol and daughter Stephanie were cordial and served delicious breakfasts each day. The house was surprisingly quiet--we really slept well. Carol served wine and cheese at 5pm each evening which was a nice opportunity to chat with the other guests. We really had a nice time at Steamboat House and would definitely go again.
- GALEN (10/5): Happy - It was great very friendly people. Beautiful antique furniture and house.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a fantastic stay. The house is beautiful and Carol is very kind and welcoming. Short walk to everything. We’ll be back.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A great first B&B experience - Our first B&B experience. The small staff was very friendly, and even emailed before the stay to ask about food allergies. Coffee and hot water in carafes just outside the bedrooms at 7:00 was handy. Breakfast was big and tasty. Location just a block away from Route 20, but very quiet. Library filled with wonderful books, games, and movies. Staff was very accommodating to our schedule, and really knew the area. Room was comfortable, and attached bathroom included a shower. You can charge some phones with the alarm clock. Wi-fi and phone reception seemed fine. Our wintertime stay gave us a good idea of icy weather in a hilly region! Staff arranged for multiple applications of salt, sand, and a bit of gravel for the sake of good traction in the driveway and small parking area. Although this was a couple's trip, the set-up would be perfect for a girls' weekend, as the guest rooms are all on the 2nd floor, with a central parlor with chairs and cards.
- Unes (10/5): Super - Great location. Wonderful hostess. Excellent accommodations. Highly recommend.
- emily jo (10/5): a wonderful couples getaway - We loved the steam boat house, the home was beautiful and the innkeeper Carol was very kind. Our stay included a wine and cheese tray as well as cookies and tea and coco in the evening which was a very nice touch. We will definitely be staying here again.
- Deb (10/5): - Among the best B&Bs I have stayed in. Beautiful home, very clean and comfortable. Very good breakfasts. Appreciated the information about the surrounding area that was in our room and led us to explore a new area outside Galena. Within walking distance of Main Street which was perfect for attending the Halloween parade and walking tor dinner Friday night. Would definitely return and recommend to friends.
- Veronika (10/5): A wonderful long birthday weekend location - I had a great time in Galena with my sister and mother. It was her birthday, and my sister and I wanted to treat her to a weekend away at a beautiful B&B, in a lovely town. Check in was easy, Carol, the innkeeper, was wonderful, friendly and gracious. She served delicious breakfasts in the beautiful dining room, and evening wine and cheese in the front parlor. Our bedroom, the Elsie, was the largest and was so beautifully decorated! The Victorian style is not a style I’d have in my home, but our room really made me appreciate the decor, and want to add a few antiques to my home! It was quiet in the B&B, and the other guests were very friendly, and this helped make our stay a memorable one. I’d definitely come back and stay here again.
- Sue (8/5): - The one thing we would have liked, were cold bottles of water in our room. There were 2 bottles of water in the room when we arrived, but it was very warm. Putting the bottles in a bucket of ice would help. Having a refrigerator in the hall where the bedrooms are located would be nice. The breakfast was wonderful! Overall, it was a very nice place to stay.
- Dan (10/5): - Very nice B&B. Historical home, clean rooms, great hosts, unique beautifully set breakfast. Highly recommend.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Awesome stay! Breakfasts were amazing and delicious. Host was very hospitable :)
- Cathy (10/5): Fabulous bed and breakfast close to downtown - Beautiful property close to downtown. Carol was a fantastic hostess. The breakfast both mornings were incredible. Plus she served wine and cheese in the afternoon and cookies and tea in the evening. Rooms were clean, comfortable and decorated very nicely. This was my first experience with a bed and breakfast and was extremely impressed.
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