Set 25 km from Diamond Jo Casino, The Federal House offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the city and quiet street. All units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a shower and free toiletries. A microwave, a fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and American breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. For guests with children, The Federal House offers a baby safety gate. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a ski equipment rental service. Popular points of interest near The Federal House include Belvedere Mansion, Galena Historic District and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum. The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional Airport, 35 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Galena
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  • Derek
    United States United States
    We absolutely loved our stay at The Federal House. Kate is amazingly kind and accomodating, Leanne is also amazingly kind and makes an amazing breakfast! We were so comfortable here. It is not on the Main St so it is away from the hustle and...
  • Megan
    United States United States
    Delicious breakfast, beautiful and spacious room with super comfy bed and nice tub, excellent location.
  • Lori
    United States United States
    Owner Kate, the staff and breakfast were great. Walkable to restaurants and shops. House was cozy and charming. Our room had a little kitchenette which was a nice extra. Would definitely stay again.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Federal House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Fax/photocopying
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Federal House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 18:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    4+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$35 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Federal House

    • The prices at The Federal House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Federal House include:

      • Double

    • The Federal House is 650 yards from the centre of Galena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at The Federal House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
      • À la carte

    • The Federal House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours

    • Check-in at The Federal House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.