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Nestled in the heart of historic Nauvoo, this charming home offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern comforts. With three tastefully furnished bedrooms, a spacious living room, and an inviting outside deck to watch life go by.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

After your stay, please remove SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES ONLY from the beds and take them downstairs to the laundry room. Leave in basket provided
Limit ALL food to the kitchen. It attracts critters of the 6 legged and 4 legged kind. If they smell it THEY WILL GET IN.
There is absolutely NO SMOKING. If evidence found of smoking you will be charged $100.00 extra. If you smoke better not to rent this house.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Clear with host for a large gathering.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking/vaping

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
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
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

Property is also known as

Historic Gem 1840's Newly Furnished Brick House
Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house. Nauvoo

About the area

Located in Nauvoo, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Nauvoo State Park, while Weld House Museum and Rheinberger House Museum are cultural highlights. 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. Visit our Nauvoo travel guide
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Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

  • Palmyra New York Sacred Grove home orchard. Forest Grove western New York near the home of Joseph Smith. Founder and Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon
    Joseph Smith Historic Site
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nauvoo State Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Weld House Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Historic Nauvoo
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lovers Glen Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 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
  • Vel's Amigos
    21 min drive
  • Burger King
    21 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house. located?

Located in the centre of Nauvoo, this family-friendly holiday home 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.

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Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne F.

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

Nauvoo historic home stay

Wonderful stay in a clean and comfortable historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is an older home as indicated in the listing, but it was very clean and well maintained. The host did great communicating and helped with our unique accommodations. The home is within walking distance to the temple, downtown, and the few restaurants that are in Nauvoo. The home also had a great history and story that was hanging on the wall which really made the stay extra special knowing what role it played in the history of Nauvoo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place to stay. The location was perfect and size was great. The only thing that was hard was that there was only one bathroom. We knew about that before, so it wasnt a surprise. It would just make the stay a little easier. Overall the stay was awesome and we would easily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Jacob J.

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

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

Jordan L.

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

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

Nicole L.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

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

Timothy D W.

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

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

Jen H.

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

Wonderful location and cute charming house!

We enjoyed this lovely home with a lot of charm! The pioneer owner’s story on the wall was fun to read, too. The location was great and was easy to walk to shops and the one restaurant that was open this time of year. The beds were firm but comfortable and I slept great! The one bathroom was a little tough but we knew that ahead of time so it was ok! It was a nice touch to have body wash, shampoo, dish soap, paper towels, food seasonings, etc supplied. There were a few games and books that my kids enjoyed, too. The only tv was in the living room but we didn’t mind. We really enjoyed our stay- thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brad T.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sarah S.

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

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

Katina A.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Erika N.

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

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

Joyce R.

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

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

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Cindy P.

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

Great location and overall comfortable

Very convenient and unique stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Great house with a lot of history and convenient location

We loved staying at this house. It had enough room for our family. We enjoyed the history of the house but also the added modern conveniences. The location was great as well. It was easy to see the historical sites, take a break at the house, and then continue with the sight seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We loved our stay here! Perfect home to stay in while visiting Nauvoo. It was clean, beds were very comfortable and overall just a great experience. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryce R.

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

Great location

This was a wonderful location to visit old Nauvoo. It was fun to stay in a home with a bit of history of its own.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

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

Kami A.

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

Good place

Good clean place with good sleeping accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023