Enjoyed our 4th anniversary at QWL. The room was very nice,the staff very friendly and helpful. The area very relaxing and quiet. Secluded setting but close enough to Dubuque for entertainment.

The Quiet Walker Lodge was the best idea we ever had! When we arrived, Carol came outside and greeted us. She showed us to our room. We stayed in Bella Vita. The refrigerator was stocked with a couple of sodas, some waters, some cheese, and a package of crackers. On top of the microwave, there was a tray with the crackers and two types of corkscrews, the type of thing you always forget to bring when you have a bottle of wine! We slept well the first night.
The next morning we were served a delicious quiche, croissants,. fresh fruit, bread, coffee, and juice. A well need start to the day. Carol's husband Mike quickly fixed our toliet which ran all night. It didn't bother us but we were dismayed to find that it kept the couple below us up. But Mike a Carol had it working again in no time!
We spent most of our morning talking to Linda about her greenhouse! It was wonderful to find a like minded person!
After spending the day in Dubuque and a nice supper in Galena, it was wonderful to have a place that felt like home to come back to!
Our second night was relaxing and peaceful as well. The next morning we were served french toast, ham, croissants, fresh fruit, bread, coffee, and juice.
We were so lucky to find a place to stay that was just what we were looking for. Close to Dubuque and Galena (about 10-15 from Dubuque and about 25-30 minutes from Galena) while still being in an area that was private and away from most traffic. We left knowing that we will be returning for any future romantic getaways!

We recently stayed at QWL over Labor day weekend and we loved it. Carol and Linda were so nice. They were helpful with reccomendations on what to see in the area and nearby restaurant choices and would do anything to make your stay with them more enjoyable. We stayed in the original lodge that is very comfortable and clean. The room we stayed in was delightful and the breakfasts were not "fancy" but very good. What we liked most about QWL was the seclusion. Far enough out to be in "the country" but still close enough to civilization not to be out of touch. Perfect setting for a romantic getaway. We will stay here again. You'll love it. I think we will try the new lodge house when we come back, it's beautiful.

My husband suggested a trip to Galena for our anniversary so I started looking around for some place other than a hotel to stay at, we wanted something different. We definitely found it at Quiet Walker Lodge, the place is gorgeous! Carol came out to greet us (by our first names!) and showed us our room and around the lodge area. She had even run out to get the bottle of champagne that my husband had requested. She made us feel so welcome and right at home. The room was very nice and had everything we needed. The breakfast the next day was wonderful, homemade bread, fresh fruit, french toast and ham, just what I needed to start my day shopping! Carol (the innkeeper) and Linda (the owner) were so friendly and offered several suggestions for us to do. I enjoyed talking to them both during our stay, Carol gave me a great hint for making my towels as soft as theirs! I love that Linda is working on her gardening so that maybe on our next stay we will be eating from her garden! It was a perfect weekend, only wish we would have stayed 2 nights now. I am planning a girlfriends trip and this will be a perfect place to enjoy a quiet evening, sitting around the fire, drinking some wine, talking with my closest friends (after shopping of course!). It might seem to be a bit out of the way but trust me, it is worth it!! The drive to Galena was about 25 minutes and in the scheme of things it was nothing at all. We will definitely be back!