Guests at The Steamboat House enjoy elegant accommodations in a pre-Civil War mansion.
This beautifully maintained home was built in 1855 by steamboat captain and mining entrepreneur Daniel Harris.
Location. Luxury. Lifestyle.
Reconnect with friends or a special loved one amid luxurious surroundings. Exquisite decor, large guestrooms with fireplaces, flat screen TVs & fine linens, unparalleled antique furnishings, screened gazebo, huge porch and outdoor gardens await.
Rediscover Relaxation.
Walk to downtown Galena. Discover a lifestyle that includes candlelit 3-course breakfasts, complimentary "wine time", billiards, and a setting designed to make memories.
Five guest suites are available, each featuring a private bath and fireplace. The mansion showcases many antiques and heirloom pieces, but maintains a casual, friendly atmosphere. The meticulous nature of the innkeepers is evident in the spotless rooms and lovely decor. Details such as fresh coffee and tea in the upper main parlor for early morning risers reflect a genuine concern for guest comfort.
The Steamboat House is open year-round, and is centrally heated and air conditioned. With private off-street guest parking at the mansion, the historic town of Galena is only a short walk away. Eighty-five percent of the area is on the National Historic Register and there are many reasons for Galena's designation as the second largest tourist city in Illinois.
Nowhere is the scenery more inviting than in Galena, where golf courses, shopping, antiques, hiking and biking are only a few of the leisure activities, and where special events are highlighted during each season of the year. Less than 15 minutes from Galena, Mississippi riverboat cruises, and the Diamond Jo Casino are popular attractions.
Join innkeepers Glen and Char Carlson for a day, a weekend, or a week.