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Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.

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Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Nauvoo, IL
  • Nauvoo State Park
    4 min walk
  • Weld House Museum
    5 min walk
  • Baxter's Vineyards
    14 min walk
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    31 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Nauvoo State Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Nauvoo State Park and 5 minutes by foot from Weld House Museum

Property manager

Marianna Bailey

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking/vaping

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Historic Gem 1840's Newly Furnished Brick House
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Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nauvoo historic home stay
Wonderful stay in a clean and comfortable historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
We stayed here with our 5 kids (under 12yrs) and my dad. We had a great time. I loved the location. We walked the town and to the temple. It was also very convenient having a store across the street. The cars on the Main Street can get a little noisy in the morning, but it wasn’t a big deal for us. Sharing one bathroom was a little tricky at times with 8 people but again it was worth it. We felt like we were part of little Nauvoo staying so close to everything. Tips from the hosts were also very helpful. .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home is nicely kept. The only thing we didn't like was that the bedrooms are all upstairs. This is less than ideal for midnight bathroom visits up and down old squeaky stairs. They do have one downstairs bed option but the beds upstairs are much nicer. Also one bathroom is tough for 6 people but we knew what we were getting with an old house. There is a Caseys right across the street which is nice for a quick cup of coffee or breakfast sandwich. Nauvoo is a very quiet town. There is some neat history here if you are into old houses! The host was very responsive, overall nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Friendly
It was a beautiful property, clean, although the front deck could have been weeded. The weeds were growing through the deck. Apart from that, it was a beautiful house. It was clean and had everything needed to stay comfortably. Including a pack n play.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brad T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aug 26- sept 1
We had a wonderful stay very clean. The only issue it was a little warm down stairs especially when cooking in the kitchen. Upstairs was great with the window A/C in each room keeping us cool. Slept like a baby. So close to Nauvoo. Great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Thank you for providing such a great place to stay! The house was exceptionally clean. The beds and bedrooms were comfortable and more than plenty for our family. Everything that we needed was provided for a comfortable and easy stay! It was nice to be in Nauvoo with only a few minutes drive to historic downtown. The Casey’s and Dollar General across the street were convenient. It was fun to learn about the history of the home. The house added to the wonderful experience we had in Nauvoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D W.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing home!
We LOVED our stay in this pioneer home! The location of the home is so convenient to everything in Nauvoo. We loved being able to visit the sites and return for lunch and dinner. The home is large with plenty of comfortable beds and plenty of room. The best part of this home is that it was SO CLEAN and we’ll take care of. Made us feel right at home! We will try to stay here again if we return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place To Stay
This property was clean and well maintained. It is across the street from groceries and gas, and close to other properties such as the Nauvoo temple. The stairs are historic and vintage, so you need to be careful on them. Suggest re-attaching the top of the stair rail for safety. It was loose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical Nauvoo Trip
I loved staying at this house. It was a historic house with really nice updates inside. The house was as described and it was very clean. I appreciated all the info the host supplied before we came. They gave eating info and where to buy groceries. The neighborhood felt safe and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Beautifully maintained. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit Nauvoo, old house, but they have done some remodeling to compensate in a lot of the house. Excellent location within Nauvoo as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rynae B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fun stay!
We were only in town for a couple of nights and had a uniquely fun experience in Nauvoo. Beds were firm, but not uncomfortable. Kitchen was sparsely stocked with pans but doable for a meal for 6. We were warned about the lack of grocery stores in Nauvoo and planned accordingly. Overall we enjoyed the quirkiness of multiple additions to a charming old house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Charming and Convenient
Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends. Plenty of space for our group of 4 adults and 3 kids. Felt like home away from home. Easy access to Dollar General and Casey’s and walking distance to the temple.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good fit for a big family, close to sites, authentic flair
Kitchen was especially large and accessible. We cooked a few meals and were able to seat our family of seven. The beds were soft. It was just a few blocks from the main attractions and across the street from a gas station and dollar general for easy bonus snacks. Bathroom was also roomy. I did need earplugs one night because the master bed is right at the street window. The other two rooms were very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful place to stay….. a very old property that is comfortable in this century!!
It was just like described in the ad…. Older home with many upgrades. Within walking distance of almost everything. Nice living room. We did fine with eight people and one bathroom. Just had to be courteous to others. Kitchen had everything we needed and the laundry area was a life saver!! The kids enjoyed going to the Dollar store for junk food and necessities!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Property
I was pleased with this renovated historic home. The bathroom was large and well stocked and the bedrooms were comfortable and clean. We loved having a livingroom and spacious kitchen with a large table for playing games. It also has a large laundry room. The property manager was easy to work with. My only disappointment was the closet in the 2nd bedroom is very unfinished and dirty and it was not condusive to hanging clothes. Also, there were some very nice mirrors but a full length mirror would be really helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

Liked: Cleanliness
1840’s House
Nicely furnished and decorated with new fixtures and appliances. 1800’s charm with modern convenience. Stayed for a week with family and enjoyed all the Nauvoo sights and history. Location is close to everything. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The location is great--this place is within walking distance of all of the major Nauvoo attractions. The host was wonderful. The house is well equipped with items that visitors might need like basic kitchen stuff and toiletries. The laundry room even had the thoughtful inclusion of laundry baskets. The house felt very spacious for our family of seven and all of our luggage. We probably could have comfortably added two more people to our party. And finally, the place is super cute, and if we ever find ourselves in Nauvoo again, we will check for availability here first.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Issiah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great old house with a lot of character
This spacious house is set right along the main hwy running through town. It has so much character and is such a charming rental. Old houses always have their issues due to their age, but with knowing that you can just settle in and make yourself at home for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
This was perfect for us and our six kids. Loved our stay here and everything about Nauvoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B., Spokane Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of Beds and Smiles
We couldn't turn down the opportunity to stay in a truly historic home and even researched the original owner, Joseph Horne, Jr and learned about his life. I was afraid there wouldn't be enough beds, but there were plenty, with the Murphy bed downstairs and trundle bed upstairs. Our bed was so comfortable! The house was close to pizza, groceries, frozen yogurt and close enough to the Nauvoo temple that we walked down to it every evening at sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient location
Location was perfect for our family to visit Nauvoo! House was very clean and convenient. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tunu S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a hidden gem
We loved our stay. The outside looks a little tired/overgrown but the inside is so cozy and charming. Everything is clean and well stocked. All the beds are comfortable and our family of 7 had plenty of room to spread. It was so nice to come home and unwind each day. The home is quite old so has some quirks but that adds to the charm of things. It was nice to run across the street to Dollar general or the convenience store as needed. Grateful Marianna and Jenny gave us a heads up about shopping ahead of time. There’s truly no where in town to find fresh produce. We would definitely stay here if ever were in town again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023