Airbnb Reviews for Riverview Ranch &
Resort Apartment 2
October 2021
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!
Jennifer,
Fremont, CA
October 2021
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.
Morgen, Oak Park, IL
October 2021
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, West Des Moines, IA
September 2021
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, Washington, IA
September 2021
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, Chicago, IL
August 2021
Roger and Sabina are great
hosts. They are very attentive to their guests and offer information on great
tourist attractions. The ranch sports a three bedroom
full apartment on one side and a one bedroom on the other. Both are very
spacious yet cozy at the same time. The common room has a ton of fun things
from air hockey to a pool table. Not to mention the random room visits from
some of the ranch’s favored tenants Nala and Pepper. Two lovely and friendly
pups who enjoy the company of guests. Highly recommended and I would absolutely
go again.
Chris, Chicago, IL
August 2021
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, Manchester, IA
July 2021
This farm stay has an
amazing view, a variety of friendly animals to get to know, and is close to
downtown Galena.
Brianne, Downers Grove,
IL
July 2021
Roger and Sabina were exceptional
hosts that made us feel welcome and comfortable during our entire stay. They
are super hard workers.
Ed
July 2021
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,
Chicago, IL
July 2021
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, Chicago, IL
June 2021
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, Villa Park, IL
May 2021
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, Bridgeview, IL