What an amazing time we had at this farmhouse/lighthouse getaway. Upon arrival, my kids shrieked with delight, launching themselves from the car to run straight to the lighthouse. We were all amazed at the view of the beautiful countryside all around us, what a sunset we caught. They were then thrilled to discover the pool table and ping pong table in the garage. The next morning they did a little more exploring, finding the apple trees on the property, plus a dinner bell which they delighted in giving a clang. The house itself is so homey, well stocked with everything you might need including a nice selection of spices if you plan to cook. We took advantage of the dvd selection and curled up for a family movie night, and also pulled out some of the games available in the basement. It was an easy drive for us into Galena one day to visit all the shops, then to Dubuque the next day to visit the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the Fenelon Place Elevator. I’m a huge fan of lighthouses, so for me, the best part was waking up to see the lighthouse as the sun rose, and taking a trip up to the top whenever we liked to sit & snack, enjoying the view and our time together. One of the best VRBOs we’ve been to by far, thanks for letting us stay!