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Allen's Log Cabin Guest House: Traveller Reviews

11661 West Chetlain Lane, Galena, IL 61036
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Allen's Log Cabin Guest House
Ranked #32 of 35 Galena B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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Wonder Lake, Illinois, United States
1 review
“Sweet!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

I love this place! This is my fourth stay at the cabins. This time in..Grant..which is the "handicapped" cabin. These cabins are over 100 years old. They have a wonderful rustic charm with modern conveniences. Wood burning fireplace, hot tub, satellite TV. They are not new apartments set up to look old and rustic..they ARE old and rustic. If you can't take a little dust (cow pasture next door) and the occasional bug, go stay at the shiny city dwellers hotel up the road. Highly recommend for a romantic couples getaway.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Plainfield, Illinois
1 review
“Enjoyed the rustic atmosphere”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

We stayed in the Parker House and thoroughly enjoyed it. You have to remember this cabin is almost 200 years old. However, it was very clean and well kept. Be prepared for two small loaves of delicious breakfast breads and orange juice to welcome you. These were the perfect size to get us going in the morning while we planned our day in town. We brought our own butter and travel mugs for coffee. Loved all the corks in the walls left by previous guests. HAHA, if those walls could talk!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1 review
“Cool cabins - need some TLC”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

Cabins are very cool - very log cabin/original, with updated bathrooms etc. They are very close together however, so be prepared for that. The deck on the Grant, was broken down and the deck in general a mess...table/chairs not cleaned or even able to be sat on. We received our one small load of frozen bread and 4 bottles of warm orange juice about 10 am, the morning AFTER we checked in. Neither of which was consumable until the next day. We are self sufficient and knew day one this was not a resort by any mean, nor really a bed and breakfast (as there is no breakfast per say), it is a rustic cabin and because of that has it's own charm for sure. Bed was not very comfortable and sheets were average at best. Overall - cabin look/feel was great, hospitality not so good and in general not something we would return to

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Tammara Kumbera, Owner at Allen's Log Cabin Guest House, responded to this review
12 May 2012
Allen's Log Cabin Guest House has recently become family owned and operated with many upgrades. Please feel free to give us a call and we will gladly offer a repeat guest discount for your next stay and you can see the upgrades taking place.
Thank you.
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“definitely rustic”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011
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The log cabins are every bit as rustic as we had expected them to be. It was clean and comfortable and we very much enjoyed the wood-burning fireplace. We were very disappointed in the condition of the whirlpool tub however. The surface was peeling in several spots which made it very unappealing to us. In addition, the water pressure was so slow I'm quite sure the water would have been cold by the time the tub was full.

Although we enjoyed our stay for the most part, we felt it was over-priced due to the condition of the amenities.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Never again.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2010
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$225 a night weekend stay, with a 3 night minimum stay since its Labor Day weekend, you'd think the least they could do is dust. Our cabin (Parker) had a seemingly neverending supply of dust and cobwebs. I understand the idea of roughing it, but once again for the price, come on!
Killed quite a few spiders and wasps inside the cabin during our stay. Left after only one evening, could no longer take the filth or the smell. And the couch was broken. Ate the cost of the remaining 2 nights stay, worth it to get the hell out of there.

  • Stayed September 2010
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
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11661 West Chetlain Lane, Galena, IL 61036
Price range (per night):* 173 AUD - 256 AUD

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