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Walk to Historic Nauvoo
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Garden
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Nauvoo, IL
Nauvoo State Park
Place, Nauvoo State Park
5 min walk
Weld House Museum
Place, Weld House Museum
6 min walk
Historic Nauvoo
Place, Historic Nauvoo
12 min walk
Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
34 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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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
Property # 2943439vb
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
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.
Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Vel's Amigos - 21 min drive
Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - 24 min drive
Casa Jalisco - 21 min drive
Hardee's - 18 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Fairy Bowery?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairy Bowery on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Fairy Bowery?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is older and many of the fixtures and appliances seem to have been doing their job for 40 years. The apartment was clean enough and we had a nice stay.
Rich E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Camry
30 August 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a quaint little stay! The property has so much character and charm! Great place to stay!
Although the bowery was warm, there was no thermostat that we could use to adjust the heat. The stairs were steeper than the picture seemed to show. But, overall, it was what we expected.
David V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
This is an older building so the thermostat is in another apartment but can be adjusted if the guest requests. I have happily adjusted the temperature for guests. I do my best to try and be as clear as possible in the photos and description.
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.
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.
Laura P.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jillian
20 June 2024
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!
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.
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!
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!
Lisa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Melissa P.
3 August 2025
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.
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.
Beautiful older apartment. Charming environment. Well stocked kitchen with all the tools to prepare meals. Responsive owners. I’m now a repeat visitor.
Carol M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Rebecca Williamson
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.