Riverview Ranch and Resort

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Riverview Ranch & Resort - Galena

Galena

<div>Everything animal and nature lovers could want. Beautiful, wide open spaces, lots of friendly animals, and quiet.</div><div>30 minute petting zoo tour ($95 value), Campfire (weather permitting), and Keurig coffee/tea are included with apartment rental. Horseback rides and canoe/kayak rentals available for added fee. Beautiful nearby nature trails. It's like summer camp for the whole family. It's like a mini-Dude Ranch for children and adults who want to remember simpler times. It's like a breath of fresh air. It's like visiting family. Come visit us and enjoy some good old fashioned R&amp;R.</div><div>More info: <a href="https://riverviewrnr.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>RiverviewRnR.com<span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span></strong></a>.</div>

Apt 3 - Direct Booking & Man

Hotel Taxes 10.56%

Apt 2 - Direct Book

A short music video to give you a taste of what it is like to stay at the Ranch.

Stop and Smell The Horses At Riverview Ranch

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What a great location! Roger’s place was peaceful and we loved getting to meet all the animals! Wish we could have stayed longer!

Fun place for kids and families; owners do a great job at hosting, they make you feel at home. The kids get to be kids, run around and have fun!

Christa's Review

If you’re looking for a unique stay with personalized touches, this is it! Roger and Sabina are both so welcoming, kind, and open to sharing their life. My kids loved interacting with all of the sweet, friendly animals roaming around—especially Nala the dog and the baby pig. Roger always let us know when the pigs were downstairs and even let the kids feed the animals. He played guitar and sang on our last day, which was a total treat. We loved looking out the windows to see the horses on one side and the river on the other. The apartment itself was spacious, comfortable, and had just about everything one could need, including cooking oil, spices, dishes, etc. This place feels like a hidden gem!

Anuja's Review

This is a great weekend stay for families with kids who love animals. Roger and Sabina are warm and welcoming hosts. Our kids spent hours outside interacting with all of the animals and learning a lot about how to care for them.

Morgen's Review

Amazing time! Everyone is super friendly, especially the fur babies love being petted . We were welcomed with open arms. Everything you could think of was already provided in the apartment. Very comfortable & amazing view from each window in every room. Perfect!

Not only we had an an amazing stay at the ranch with breathtakingview from our room and huge living space, we also had the best experience feeding and petting their beautiful animals, something that we can never find in just a regular vacation rental. They offer above and beyond what we expect for our stay. Roger and Sabina were more than gracious and very hospitable, very friendly and warm. Thank you very much again Roger and Sabina â¤ï¸

Everything was perfect. The lodging and  the view on the Mississippi are amazing. 
We love our stays

Roger's place was awesome. We had a great time. Close to Chestnut mountain resort where we went skiing during our stay. Roger and and his wife were both very welcoming and went out of their way to make us feel at home. All of the animals were a bonus for us, and if you have young kids or are young at heart makes it very entertaining.

We appreciated the hospitality of Rodger and Sabina, taking the time to give us a tour of the farm, interact with the animals and the Root Beer tasting. They were always available to answer our questions. 
It was a beautiful, peaceful area, but close to area attractions. Just the get away we needed.

I brought my 12 year old granddaughter to Riverview Ranch to spend time together and to be around horses, as riding is her passion. I wanted someplace affordable and within a day’s drive. From the moment we arrived, we knew we picked the right place! We were greeted by a beautiful and friendly menagerie of dogs, pigs,  goats, ducks, chickens, guinea pigs and of course, horses! Roger and Sabina allowed us to feed them all including a wheel barrel full of hay that we spread in a corral for the horses. Our hosts are very careful for the safety of their guests and their animals. Families can feel comfortable bringing children of every age to this place. It is both holsum and fun. You can turn off your devices and turn on to nature. I am so glad we choice the ranch over a spa weekend or less dusty experience ! Roger and Sabina are the most gracious of hosts, who let you see the work and devotion required to properly care of healthy animals. A great lesson for children and adults alike.

Wrangler Roger was great!   The kids loved him!  Make sure you ask for a story or two. 

Recommended for animal lovers and travelers with kids.

We spent good Friday weekend at Roger's place. it's a beautiful place amidst nature and animals.


kids had a nice time.

We loved our stay at Roger’s place. Our kids said this was one of the best little vacation ever .Roger and his wife were so friendly.Will definitely be back .

Great time and experience. We will be back!

Extremely gracious hosts. From the moment we drove in we were impressed with the hosts.

Denise's Review

My family and I spent the weekend here. It was fabulous. Roger was very nice and welcoming. We felt right at home. The animals were an added bonus. Our 1 year old loved looking out the window to see the horses.

Alyssa's Review

We had a great time at Roger and Sabina's ranch and we thank them for sharing their unique and charming home. It was such fun experience surrounded by living animals and warm hospitality throughout our stay. The location is beautiful and very close to chestnut,  they are especially attentive with children with special needs.  My nephew, Liam was enjoying a therapeutic horseback ride and entertained by Roger?s voice and music.  Highly recommended!

Fenny's Review

Everything was perfect. The lodging and the view on the Mississippi are amazing. We love our stays

Sebastien's Review

Amazing stay with friends! Perfect for a get away!

Jennifer's Review

Roger and Sabina are terrific hosts! They will make you feel right at home. Their horses and all of their animals are well cared for and loved. It is a great environment to be in :-) Roger and Sabina are easy to talk to and so welcoming. The area is very beautiful. It is convenient to get to downtown Galena but you feel like you are on an adventure staying at the ranch. Lovely!

Amy's Review

Thank you to Roger and Sabina for being such gracious hosts. Despite the hot, hot weather, they were both so accommodating to whatever our needs were. My family loved spending time with the animals. The unit we stayed in was perfect for all 5 adults and 1 toddler. The kitchen had just about everything we needed to cook up a hearty breakfast. Towels and linens were clean. The dining room has large windows for you to see out to the horse arena -- fun view of the horses early in the morning. The only thing to note is to bring along some extra bottled water because the tap water has a slight metallic taste. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time at the ranch and hope to visit again in the future. Thank you again, Roger and Sabina!

Lillibeth's Review

What a slam dunk our weekend was at Roger and Sabine’s farm. We have small children who, at 2 and 5, are at impossible ages to travel with — and they couldn’t have been happier. Horseback riding, a bookshelf filled with toys and board games, “our vacation dog” (sweet Nala, who wandered into our unit from time to time to get loved on by the kids), air hockey table, chickens, and more running-around room than they knew what to do with. Roger and Sabine are charming and creative hosts who really have thought of everything. The views from this unit are — you have to see it. Wide open sky over the river on one side, straight into the big barn on the other. I had a view of horses, goats and chickens while standing at the kitchen sink. We made some great family memories at this Airbnb this weekend. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

Annie's Review

Roger and Sabina’s place is as described- a great country getaway to experience a little bit of life on the farm. Our four year loved playing with the dogs and staying in the “barn” apartment. Her favorite part was the pony ride. A trio of stuffed animals were waiting for her on the twin bed, and a small bag of toys kept her occupied in the mornings and evenings before bed. The apartment had plenty of blankets, towels and everything we could need in the kitchen. Water was warm with great water pressure for showers in the morning. WiFi was easy to connect to and allowed us to plan our day and even stream a movie before bed. Roger was gracious enough to start a fire for us on our last night. He entertained us with stories and even spotted us marshmallows and roasting sticks. We enjoyed watching the sun set over the Mississippi and seeing many stars at night. Roger was easy to communicate with, and we had a smooth check in and check out process. Would recommend to o anyone wanting to experience a little bit of life on the farm while visiting the Galena area!

Lovely property with lots of animals and a laid back atmosphere. Great hiking nearby and a quick drive to Galena. Not fancy but everything we needed for meals and comfort was in the unit. Roger is so welcoming; we really enjoyed spending time with him and the horses hearing about their personalities.

Megan's Review

My eight year old and I stayed for a weekend and he was in heaven. The dogs were sweethearts, the goats were very entertaining, and my son got over his fear of horses while we were there. Roger taught him a lot about animal safety, which I appreciated. It was a great place to let my son run around and just be a kid.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Roger, Sabina & all the animals! Beautiful views of the river from the unit, comfortable beds & awesome hosts. Would definitely stay again. Bonfires & guitar playing was a bonus!

Lucas's Review

I highly recommend staying with Roger and Sabina! I stayed with my two sons and all three of us enjoyed every moment. Roger is such an accommodating host, we couldn't decide which experience we liked the best- his spooky stories by the campfire, petting zoo, horseback riding experience, or just our conversations about life. This is the perfect place to stay while traveling to Galena!

Sara's Review

We absolutely loved the ranch, Roger, Sabina, and all their animals. From the moment we arrived until our goodbyes our experience was magical. The children fell in love with the horses, the pig, three dogs, ducks, chickens, roaster, the guinea pigs, Miniature horse, and everything about this place. They keep asking when will we go back. And even our little guy said he wants to stay with the horses for a long long time. We have stayed at many Airbnbs in the past and I can say with utter confidence that Roger is by far the best host we have ever encountered. He was always available and made sure we were very well taken care of and that the children had plenty to do. The sunset was incredible! We will definitely be back and stay longer next time. Thank you Roger and Sabina for a memorable time.

Rana's Review

We came to Galena for a weekend getaway for our 5th year wedding anniversary. The hosts Roger and Sabina also knew that and left a nice card for us in the room. We have a 2 year old which we did not bring, but after being here we kinda wished we planned a trip with our daughter cause she would have loved all the farm animals. I strongly suggest families with younger kids to consider this place cause its perfect for getting to know the various animals. We loved the little fat pig that never stopped wagging her tail, so funny. Even a fire at the end of the day to sit around.

Randall's Review

Cannot say enough position thing's about this property or about the owners. Absolutely loved staying here. You are provided everything you need from coffee, seasoning, shampoo, soap etc. Your child WILL say they don't want to leave so be prepared. The owner's are friendly and carrying. Will definitely come again but with more time to enjoy everything. Thank you guys for everything.

Cristal's Review

Be ready for an amazing stay! Be ware you might not want to leave! :) That was completely spontaneous from my 11 year old son, which says it all! Roger and Sabine are delightful hosts. As we left the farm we started talking about our next visit.

Ana's Review

Roger and Sabina's ranch is truly unique and a genuine experience. Roger and Sabina are fantastic hosts. We stayed at the ranch with our almost two-year old and they did everything they could to make our stay special. The animals were all fantastic with our son, and the space fit us perfectly. It's about a 15-minute drive to Main Street in Galena and easy to get to. But it's also far enough out that you can really enjoy the countryside. The description is on point and we'll definitely be back!

Tiffany's Review

Wonderful place to relax. The kids loved all the animals, taking a bike ride, having a camp fire, and getting horse riding lesson. The place was as it was described and the owners were very nice and accommodating. Perfect for a small or larger family. Lots to do in the area. You will not be disappointed. House had everything you needed to cook meals. Note to self: your child may become attached to one or more of the animals and find it difficult to leave them:)

Cristen's Review

Roger and his wife Sabina are terrific and made sure our stay was excellent. The farm is wonderful with lots of character. We have 3 kids under 10 and they had a great time. We would definitely stay again.

David's Review

they were super helpful and nice. we asked if we could have a fire. they set it all up . very nice view. kids loved the animals and had a blast riding the unicorn!

Julian's Review

Roger and his wife was a great host. If you want to wake up to horses, watch a pig eat a watermelon laugh as a German Shepard herds ducks, sit by a campfire at night with a long hair dachshund at your feet this is the place to stay. Truly a place to get away from it all!

Mitch's Review

This farm stay has an amazing view, a variety of friendly animals to get to know, and is close to downtown Galena.

Brianne's Review

Roger and Sabina were exceptional hosts that made us feel welcome and comfortable during our entire stay. They are super hard workers.

Ed's Review

Roger was a great host catering to the guests to provide a great experience. The farm is about 12 mins from downtown Galena and right by the ski area. We got to play with the three friendly dogs, the miniature pig, ducks, chickens, horses and goats. The dogs enjoyed hanging out with the guests so much that the come up the stairs and quietly ask to be let in. The miniature pig roams around looking for any food. The kids also enjoyed horseback riding on the farm. Overall a great experience.

Alen's Review

There's something special being on Roger and Sabina's farm and I don't know how else to describe it apart from purely being surrounded by kindness: the kindness of your hosts, of the pet and farm animals, and of nature. My husband and I drove from Chicago and stayed here for a short weekend and saw so much. We biked on the Galena trail with two of their bikes, saw Chestnut mountain, did zip lining at Long Hollow, and of course walked around the town of Galena. One of my favorite memories here is seeing the horses and goats being herded by Roger and Nala the little Daschund back to their area during sunset. Grilling our second wedding anniversary under the stars was also something special. I think this is a lovely place for families and couples to visit. Very clean and comfortable room.

Kar Leng's Review

Roger and Sabina are so down to earth. My daughter's ages 16, 20 and 22 had a great time. They loved all the animals especially the dogs. All 7 of us fit comfortablyin the 3 bedroom apartment. I highly recommend staying here.

Madelyn's Review

Roger and sabrina are great hosts! The horses and dogs are what set them apart from the other places. My kids loved bonding with dogs and learning about the horses. Pool and ping pong table kept my boys entertained. It’s not something you would get from a resort. The home vibe with a limited amount guests made it very special. In the evening, we did s’mores n looked at the stars with horses in the pasture.

Erikka's Review

Roger and Sabina were such lovely hosts. They made me and my family feel so comfortable as soon as we arrived. They were so patient and kind to our children (3 and 1 yo). Roger even played his guitar and sang for my daughter and let her play along with his mini guitar. Their animals are SO sweet and gentle and clearly are used to new people being around. Even Ferkelkin the pig let us pet her belly. Their home is only a short drive to downtown Galena so we were easily able to explore the area. If you have a child who loves unicorn, they offer a "unicorn ride" right on site. Our daughter absolutely loved it and it was the highlight of our weekend. Overall just a great weekend with super nice hosts. Such a perfect place to unplug from regular life.

Elizabeth's Review

This is our second time staying at the ranch in galena. Our kids are in love with the animals and my husband and I love our walks along the Mississippi. Highly recommend!

Melissa's Review

This is an animal-lovers paradise! We came with our family and friends, and everyone had a great time. Being able to interact daily with Roger and Sabina's pig, 3 dogs (all of whom are incredible), horses, goats, and guinea pigs was a treat for our whole group. And we even got treated to visits with the baby chicks and ducks! Roger and Sabina are caring and responsive hosts who are very kind and clearly love sharing their amazing space.

Genevra's Review

Roger and Sabina have a beautiful place with no shortage of activities on location to fill a weekend! They both were very welcoming and accommodating. Fantastic stay for those who love animals and outdoor activities. I would highly recommend booking!

Caleb's Review

If you don’t end up staying here make sure to visit the petting zoo and go horseback riding at this wonderful ranch. Our family of 4 stayed in the 3 bedroom unit and had a such fun and memorable vacation. Sabina and Roger are thoughtful, caring hosts with excellent communication and are super cool people. Their kindness also comes through in how they care for their animals. The dogs, pig, goats, chicks, ducks, and horses are the friendliest animals that I have ever been around. Even the horses come up to you to be pet. The animals were so gentle and friendly with my toddler and active seven year-old. The apartment has great air conditioning and an incredibly comfortable bed in the master bedroom. The views are so cool- Mississippi landscape in one side and horse arena the other. We can’t wait to go back and hang out with Sabina, Roger and their animals!

Kathy's Review

What an experience! Roger and Sabina could not have made our Memorial Day weekend better. We especially loved the horse ride, roasting marshmallows, stargazing, the beautiful walk and the view...I mean OMG...just amazing. We loved the animals and their friendliness. They were just so funny and sweet. And the live music made it even better. I just loved it there. Simple living and reminder of what really matters -and doesn't.

Jazmin's Review

Staying with Roger and Sabina is an immersive experience! We loved interacting with the animals on a daily basis. My girlfriend used to be a bit afraid of dogs but became quite fond of them (especially the little one). We enjoyed talking and spending time with them as they had great stories. Roger even played the guitar and sang for us. We also enjoyed the horseback rides as neither of us had much experience with horses previously. A wonderful stay and we look forward to visiting them again!

Thomas's Review

we were so thrilled by how friendly and amazing Roger and Sabina had being in this stay. we enjoyed all the animals and the presence of our bond fires at night. Roger is always available to help in any way. we were able to meet all the horses and feed them. really peaceful and comfortable place to stay in. thanks for everything and will see you hopefully again.

Estefani's Review

Relaxing and family enjoyment. Plenty of kids activity from board games to horseback riding. Enjoy a walk along the river. Location not far from Downtown Galena.

Rocio's Review

The trip that was meant to be. This place is amazing. Our daughters dream is to be a horse rider she loves anything horse related. She is a really quiet girl who does not often come out of her shell. Right away she was out going. We got to have a camp fire with Roger and Sabina. We had food and s’mores. Roger brought out his guitar and sang everyone a song and shared some fun campfire stories. To our surprise, our quiet daughter stole the show and told some amazing stories. I can’t think of too many times she was that outgoing and happy. We were unsure how our autistic son would do on this trip. Little did we know Roger and Sabina where very knowledgeable with autism and could use horses in a way to work with autism. He did amazing on horseback and was so confident. Our daughter was smiling ear to ear riding a horse. Our apartment was nice the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans. The master bedroom has a really comfortable bed. Me and my wife finally got a chance to relax. Their dogs were absolutely amazing and the little pig was really cute. We will be staying here again.

Andrew's Review

Comfortable and laid back. It worked great for a weekend get-a-way for me and my three children. Roger and Sabina were kind and helpful. They were attentive and also gave us space.

Erica's Review

It was our first farm stay and we enjoyed so much. It was a truly one of a kind experience! When you see the kids enjoy and happy that is what I call a great vacation. Roger and Sabina’s pets were so friendly with people (including horses!). Not to mention Roger and Sabina were an amazing hosts!! We will definitely go back and try to explore more (kids had to attend online classes during our stay....). Thank you Sabina & Roger being so thoughtful!!

Riverview Ranch and Resort

2689 South River Road, Galena, Illinois, United States

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