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Fairy Bowery

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Living room, dining area, and second bedroom.
Living room, dining area, play area, and second bedroom.
play area
Living room, dining area
Kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Nauvoo, IL
  • Nauvoo State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Historic Nauvoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Fairy Bowery

Come and enjoy the charm of a historic home when staying in this second floor apartment on the main entrance into Nauvoo. With a private keyless entry and parking, you will have the ease of coming and going. You can enjoy a walk to all the main street shops and nearby restaurants. Its a short drive to several state parks and historic sites. We are pet friendly! We love for you to be able to bring your pet on vacation.
**If you have allergies to pet dander you should book elsewhere.

Property manager

Rebecca Williamson

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors
I do not have a chore chart for you. Please pick up trash and put in trash bags. There is a dumpster outside if you want to take it out. Wash the dishes if you have time.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nauvoo

Located in Nauvoo, this apartment is in the city centre. Weld House Museum and Rheinberger House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baxter's Vineyards and Fort Madison Marina. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and winery tours.
Map
Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

  • Nauvoo State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Historic Nauvoo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Baxter's Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 19 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vel's Amigo's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairy Bowery pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fairy Bowery?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairy Bowery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairy Bowery located?

Located in the heart of Nauvoo, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Nauvoo State Park, Weld House Museum and Nauvoo Public Library. Historic Nauvoo and Baxter's Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sawyer J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

The owner was very accommodating for us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location was great within only a few minutes of historic Nauvoo. It was great to have kitchen amenities and it slept all 6 my family members, although the second "bedroom" was extremely small and my teenage boy who probably weighs around 100 pounds didn't feel like the bunkbed was strong enough to sleep him on the top. Honestly, everything was fine except the smell. It smells very strongly of cats and made the whole property feel less than clean and made it very hard to relax and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

the r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a pleasant smell

The overall place was clean. But when you walked in there was an overwhelming smell of urine and it was too much for us. We could not stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

james h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cat urine SMELL... otherwise quaint place

The smell of cat urine was overwhelming and we had to cancel our second night since we couldn't bear it anymore. Grateful the host refunded night 2. Had it not been for the smell we would have enjoyed our stay. Great location, clean (except for the smell), and quaint style that reflects the area. Host was responsive and allowed us to check in early due to our unexpected early arrival. I missed some of the other reviews about the smell and just went off of the reviews of 8.4 out of 10. Wished I had looked closer. If you don't mind the smell of cat urine, it should be a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

Our stay in Nauvoo was absolutely wonderful, thanks to Rebecca and her exceptional apartment. Rebecca was incredibly informative and proactive in her communications before our stay, making everything seamless and stress-free. The apartment itself was immaculate and exceeded our expectations in every way. It had everything we needed, which truly made our time in Nauvoo easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend staying here—Rebecca has created a fantastic experience for her guests!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather N.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Responsive host

Do not book if you have animal allergies. My daughter became very ill as soon as we arrived at the property. The host was very responsive and worked with us on a refund and finding another place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Cute little apartment near all of the tourist attractions of Nauvoo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawnett J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing but

We loved staying there , my kids begged to come back again . My only issue were the sheets and pillow cases on the master didn’t smell clean so I had a hard time sleeping . Otherwise it was a place I would return to again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base for your vacation!

We love this little house. It was perfect for what we needed and was so close to everything that we wanted to see. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jared L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space and perfect location!

This is a great space and a perfect location. I cant really imagine finding anything better for the price and it was exactly what we needed. The house is old, and I believe that is part of what contributes to the smell, but there's also some kind of animal smell. I honestly wonder if it isn't bats? The primary smell seemed to be coming from the entry area and when we closed of the door at the top of the stairs it made it much better. Overall though, this is a great place. We have animals at home and live on a hobby farm, the smell wasnt that bad and for the price and location I will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had a great stay in the Fairy Bowery! On the website it has a single bed listed in the bedroom, we were happy to see it was a bunk bed! We had a great stay and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was clean and stocked. Cute place with a fun personality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

This is a very old property. Of course for the money I did expect this. Flight and a half of stairs up to rooms. Not a real two bedroom-a curtain separates bunk beds from living area. We thought there were two queens plus bunk beds (says 6 people). Under bed was dirty. Smelled and problems opening up windows when it got stuffy, warm. Cheap option for Nauvoo but for a family on the cheap. Fairies around were cute. Kitchen was clean. Had games.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Fairy Bowery was clean and felt like home. It was so nice to be able to just relax and not worry about a long list of check out rules. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

REALLY nice apartment! Comfy and well stocked with bedding, pots and pans, towels etc. Its an old house, which I love, but the floor creaks so don't plan on sneaking in the kitchen for a midnight snack! We had a super great time and definitely would come back to this apartment!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bowman F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Our family enjoyed our stay at the fairy Bowery. The location was perfect for our visit. We really didn’t spend much time there, but each night when we returned we had a great nights sleep. Plenty of beds, air mattresses, blankets, etc. We loved that it had two full bathrooms for our family of six.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location, Clean and Comfortable..but the SMELL

Pros: The place was very clean and comfortable for our stay. The location was excellent. The hostess was kind and was willing to make our stay more comfortable. Cons: The smell of pets was REALLY BAD. The odor was overwhelming. It took some time before we got used to it, but it hit us every time we came back there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karin h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight Stay

We did not stay for long just an overnight stay to visit family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Went well and had plenty of room. Well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a great stay!

Becca was super friendly and helpful. Everything was great with the house. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little place

It was a cute little place. It was just me and a friend so plenty of room. Excellent location and easy parking. I could smell the cat smell that other reviews posted about so just be aware of that if you are allergic. The place was clean. We didn't need to use the kitchen at all so I can't speak to appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it.

WE really enjoyed it, and the location for Nauvoo. It was very nice. Loved the angels and the mice pics. It was roomy. Loved the large table so we could play games. Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kaylee S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Terrible Smells

If you like the smell of cats, cat urine, and dust then this place is for you. Find a different location if you are sensitive to smell!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

loved it

very nice clean and easy access.loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort

The master bed is comfortable. The bunk beds appear to be sized and accessible for children rather than adults (tight squeeze but doable). Two full baths great for multiple people staying. The kitchen has plenty dishware, utensils, equipment. The rooms are clean. Rebeca was readily reachable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca Williamson

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Nauvoo local who is active in the Nauvoo community. Widowed mom who enjoys hosting.

Why they chose this property

Love the history of Nauvoo!

What makes this property unique

I am pet friendly and kid friendly. As a mom I know what its like to travel with kids and pets and everything that goes along with that.
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