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Fairy Bowery

Apartment with kitchen, near Mississippi River

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Nauvoo, IL
  • Place, Nauvoo State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Nauvoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪46 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
Garden

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Nauvoo

Located in Nauvoo, this apartment is in the city centre. Historic Nauvoo and Joseph Smith Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Nauvoo State Park. 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.
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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 - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬21 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

8.4

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Natalie T.

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

Location is excellent, property was clean

I would stay here again and would recommend to family and friends. It's in a cute old building. My parents appreciated the Master bedroom and bath. Just up the street from the temple and Zion's Mercantile. And a quick drive to the historic buildings. There are stairs to get to the front door and a few more stairs just inside. But, the outside steps are lighted and all the stairs are easy to navigate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Mary E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
It was in a great location. The unit was clean but there was a heavy smell of cats. The walk-in shower would only flow for 15 seconds and would shut off. Finally discovered a weird little valve behind the shower head.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susie C.

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

Apartment in Nauvoo

The property is in a great location and has two full bathrooms. It is definitely an older home with all the charms that come with it. There was an issue with the cleaning schedule and the unit was not clean when we arrived. The owner was very responsive and did her best to take care of the situation. Parking was right at the unit and always available. We stayed 6 nights and did laundry at the local laundry mat which is very close to the unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Upside: the property was very conveniently located to historic Nauvoo, easy to find, easy to park at, fit our whole family (2 adults 4 kids), & gave us a way to prepare food during our stay, so on that front it was exactly what we were looking for. Downside: cleanliness wise it felt like we may have been the first stay after the winter off season, the windows were so drafty the paper blinds would move/scrape through the night, one shower head fixture would spray water over the shower door, & there was no direct thermostat control. Bottom line: there’s a reason it was cheaper than other options in the area, & if you go in knowing that, you’ll be fine. It was a place to stay & worked fine, it just wasn’t what you call a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Love this apartment.

Loved this home. This cozy home was built about 1901. We enjoyed our stay there. Queen bedroom with full bathroom. Second bathroom by the kitchen. Second bedroom has a twin bed. There is also a sofa sleeper and air mattress. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware, dishes, toaster, coffee maker, ice cream maker, mixer, blender and slow cooker. We were able to cook all our meals. I loved it. Owner is quick to respond to question. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. I was so grateful I was able to bring my 14 year old cat. This was a home away from home. It is on a second floor. There is a secure private entrance. Parking on site. It’s a gem in Nauvoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I read the reviews of others and here's my experience. I did not have any bad smells and my son (who is allergic to cats) did not have any allergy issues. It is obviously an older property, so it's not a modern, freshly painted environment. Things are obviously used, but the renters have done a good job making the space usable and feel "homey". I am pretty easy to please, not a diva so the little grandma type accents I looked at as sweet and quaint. We loved that the dollar general was right behind the house, and we could walk over to Casey's and buy a drink! I'd stay there again, it was comfortable for us and I was grateful to have somewhere to stay, so thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy, location was great, and when we needed sheets and a wasp problem taken care of, communication with the host was prompt. Smelled of cats, but otherwise it worked out pretty well for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The exterior stairs are narrow and there is barely room to open the door on the landing. There are more stairs on the interior where it smells of cat box. The bunk bed is not comfortable for adult bodies. We did not even try the hide a bed. I stayed but my friends went elsewhere and got a hotel room after the first night. It is clean. For me alone without being able to share the cost it was a bit more than I would have spent. Probably fine for someone with young children.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Cool house! Hostess was super responsive and helpful! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property right in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of this place is great for the Nauvoo pageant. Check in process was easy. The kitchen was well stocked with dishware. I wanted to give it a great review but we killed at least 20 spiders during our 3-day stay and every corner had cobwebs. The smell in the place was terrible so we bought some Febreeze and that helped a little. Overall it was quite dirty and we left a day before our stay was over.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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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