Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory

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nice six person hot tub Octagon House
Octagon House
Octagon House
Brixen Ivy Ranch Octagon House
review stars
9.6Outstanding
(54 Ratings)
"We were upgraded to the main lodge which was great so I am unable to review the original property. Had a couple issues but they were resolved promptly."
Debra K.
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(54 Ratings)

Lodge in Illinois

26 guests · 12 bedrooms · 7 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this lodge

This rental is located at on of the highest elevations in Illinois and consists of two houses, plus the art studio events barn. The two house are called the Caspian house and the octagon house. One house has five bedrooms and three bathrooms and the other house has seven bedrooms and four baths. One has old wood post and beam construction and the other is more mid century. Both recently rehabbed The houses are 40 yards apart, connected by a wide gravel path. Enjoy a game room with pool table, foosball, theater room, table tennis. Both houses are located on one of the highest point in Illinois with breathtaking views. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets. Enjoy the nine hole, par three golf course. Almost 300 acres and miles of hiking trails. Visit the alpacas, goats, ducks, geese, peacocks. Two Fishing ponds with large mouth bass, baseball field, soccer field, sand volleyball court. The octagon house has amazing architecture with post and beam construction built with reclaimed beams and cobblestone from NAVY PIER in chicago. Stone, woddburning fireplaces on all three levels. Large expansive deck, great for cookouts and outdoor dining. Rental also includes a third building ideal for movie nights, large dinners, weddings, social events. In the middle of the two houses and the "art studio" recreation center is a field pit. This rental provides access to the Galena Territory owners club, which is seven minutes door to door. The owners club consists of outdoor and indoor pools, fitness center, gym, business center, horseback riding, pontoon boating, golf, tennis etc. Each rental is provide six passes to the owners club. Each person beyond six is charged $5. On the 300 acres of the Brixen Ivy ranch, there is two fishing ponds, many hiking trails, animals, nine hole golf course, volleyball court. Again, the octagon house has a large hot tub. It faces west (sunsets). The Caspian house has the entertainment center and faces east (sunrises)

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(54 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We were upgraded to the main lodge which was great so I am unable to review the original property. Had a couple issues but they were resolved promptly.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We booked these houses for some of our wedding guest and it was absolutely perfect. The studio is so great to have when you have that large of a group who likes to party. Everyone had plenty of space and Mark and his team were easy to get a hold of. We had so much fun and everyone loved the location.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The property was gorgeous. The houses still kept the farm house feel, while providing modern well kept amenities.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
This was a great location for our family reunion. Plenty of beds/bedrooms and the art studio was perfect for meals when we were all gathered together. At this price point, there should be more attention to detail - for example, we had to ask for toiletries and hair dryers, many lightbulbs were burnt out, boxes lying around, smoke detectors not installed, etc. Please note that the pool is NOT on the property as it implies on the listing. You must drive to the owners' club for the pool. The kids loved the animals. Sunsets were stunning!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory pet friendly?

Yes! This lodge is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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