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Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.
Family-friendly holiday home in Nauvoo
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Nauvoo State Park
- Place, Historic Nauvoo
- Place, Joseph Smith Historic Site
- Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
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
You need to know
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. Weld House Museum and Rheinberger House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Nauvoo and Joseph Smith Historic Site. 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
- Historic Nauvoo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Baxter's Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Rheinberger House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 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
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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