Avery on Prospect Hill Guest House

It's easy to say wonderful things about Avery On Prospect Hill. The location is steps away from the main tourist areas of Galena. The host is incredibly knowledgeable, has a fantastic, wry sense of humor, and is respectful to the extreme. The house is in perfect shape and much better attuned to modern conveniences than most B&Bs. I particularly enjoyed the back porch and gazebo in the backyard, filled with hummingbirds, rabbits, and squirrels. It made doing work email much easier!

This is a nice, clean little B&B. Host is very friendly. Having stayed in many other B&B’s in the area, I was a bit disappointed in the very basic, lackluster breakfast. Nothing wrong with it, just not as nice as at competitors with similar prices. The house and bedrooms are clean but pretty standard. Lovely porch and convenient location.

The house is lovely and Bob and Cherish are wonderful people. They are pleasant hosts and fun to talk to. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. We stayed in Lydia and I would do so again. I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of all the guest rooms and they all are very clean and comfortable. They have great wi-fi, some free streaming services, and the candy jars are a special treat. They also have a separate room upstairs by the guest rooms with a small fridge, a Keurig with a large assortment of coffees & teas, a hot and cold water dispenser and a microwave. Bob makes a plated breakfast every day so make sure you share any dietary restrictions. The first day was an egg casserole with veggies and ham and his fried potatoes with onions. The second day was a french toast casserole with thick cut bacon and the last day was crepes and sausages. All the food was wonderful and kept us full until dinner. The location of the guest house is perfect since it is a very easy walk to main street. Parking on their street was easy and it was so nice to be able to walk to the shops and restaurants. We will happily stay there again in the future.

Wonderful B&B! Loved our hosts, their breakfasts and our accommodations! Great location within walking distance of downtown. They know their history and the local restaurants. Definitely will stay with them again!

Excellent stay! The location was within walking distance of downtown, as well as other historic sights (Belvedere Mansion, Washburne house and Grant's house). Extremely clean, cozy, delicious breakfasts each morning (we stayed 2 nights and experienced one savory and one sweet breakfast). Beds were comfortable, lots of amenities provided (candy bar, games, movies, coffee and tea 24/7, fresh baked cookies, Disney+, Netflix, Hulu). A wonderful back porch area we enjoyed in the evening. Bob and Cherish are just the right mixture of inviting and friendly, without being intrusive. We knew we could easily reach them if needed, but only saw them in the mornings for light & casual conversation at breakfast. They're also a great resource for things to do, places to eat, etc. I would 100% recommend staying here!

This was the perfect place for a quiet getaway! The Sandra room was perfect with the reading nook and claw foot tub to just relax and reset. Time on the porch was also wonderful! Bob cooked a wonderful breakfast each morning. I can’t wait to plan my next trip!