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Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
3 Single Beds
Office 1
1 Single Murphy Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.
This genteel old lady was built in 1842 and she has good bones! The house is in the middle of all that historic Nauvoo has to offer, with the added benefit of being across the street from Dollar General and Casey's pizza. As with most old houses, there is one bathroom which is clean and spacious and on the ground floor. All of the furnishings are new. There is a large and inviting living room with plenty of space to spread out. There are three bedrooms - one very large - that are all tastefully furnished and have new mattresses. The biggest bedroom can hold more sleepers if needed. The smallest bedroom (the 'Toblerone' room) is ideal for our littlest guests with its quirky shape and fort-like possibilities. There is an outside deck where you can watch life go by but perhaps not in the winter. There is a laundry room on the main floor. There are two parking spaces at the back. On a more sentimental note, there are some original Nauvoo temple stones incorporated into the building as door lintels and windowsills. A gentle reminder that there is no smoking, vaping, alcohol or drugs permitted. Please do not bring your pets. Please note that this is an old house. The stairs are steep and may not suit people who have stability issues and the bedrooms and single bathroom are not on the same floor.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Clear with host for a large gathering.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking/vaping
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Clear with host for a large gathering.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Nauvoo
Located in Nauvoo, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Nauvoo State Park, while Weld House Museum and Rheinberger House Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Calvert Stadium, or consider a night out at Fort Madison Area Arts Association. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.
Nauvoo, IL
What's nearby
- Nauvoo State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Weld House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Historic Nauvoo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Lovers Glen Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Joseph Smith Historic Site - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min drive
- Casa Jalisco - 21 min drive
- Vel's Amigos - 21 min drive
- Burger King - 21 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leanne F.
20 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nauvoo historic home stay
Leanne F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan H.
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a lot of history and convenient location
Ryan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua M.
20 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joshua M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lindsay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryce R.
19 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Bryce R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location
Jason M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
29 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kami A.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place
Kami A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob J.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
Jacob J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
28 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home for girls’ trip
Amy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jordan L.
18 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Charming and Convenient
Jordan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie S.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Old Nauvoo and the temple
Bonnie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ashleigh S.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashleigh S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ThomasW W.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nauvoo
ThomasW W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ian W.
17 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Pioneer Property
Ian W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole L.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historical Nauvoo Trip
Nicole L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Cara J.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Cara J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raymond M.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1840’s House
Raymond M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Timothy D W.
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing home!
Timothy D W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mindi M.
23 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Mindi M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Issiah A.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great old house with a lot of character
Issiah A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen B.
11 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming older home in a great location
Colleen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard I.
2 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Larger than it looks online.
Richard I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Marianna Bailey
I am originally Italian but confuse many because I grew up in England and then moved to the USA when I married the ever lovely and evergreen Larry. Five children and 3 dogs later, we are almost empty nesters, and are moving into a different phase of our lives. We have sold our little farm in Oregon, and have moved to Nauvoo full time. After visiting, I realized that these were my people. I bought a house, and then another - one to live in and one to rent out. We are local so can usually handle issues in real time.
Why they chose this property
Why this property? Well Nauvoo is the short answer. And then there is the river and the farming community and the fact that everyone is on first name terms. Mostly it is a peaceful and calm place that is full of great beauty. This home is in the process of emerging butterfly-like from its neglected cocoon. It really does have great bones so watch this space as it emerges!
What makes this property unique
It is what I consider walking distance to all the lovely historical bits with the added benefit of being across the road from the Dollar General or Casey's for when you have to satisfy an uncontrollable ice cream craving. For an old house it is very spacious- nothing pokey here - so you really can spread out and find a corner to yourself to read or catch up on email or knit or whatever your heart desires when you have a bit of down time.
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