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Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.

Family-friendly holiday home in Nauvoo

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • 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

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

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

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Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Baxter's Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 2 min drive - 2.1 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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Reviews

Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house. Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashleigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 7 stayed very comfortably here for 6 nights, and would absolutely do it again! There's plenty of space to spread out but also ample space to gather together. The AC units in the bedrooms worked beautifully! My daughters loved the gabled children's room. I was worried that only one bathroom might be an issue with 7 of us, but the bathroom was spacious and it worked out great! The home itself was so charming, we loved the pioneer character. Everything was clean and well stocked, and it was a wonderful stay!! Communication with the hosts was easy, efficient, and they were so quickly responsive!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

Amy R., Aurora, IL

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

Nice home for girls’ trip

Three of us stayed here for a long weekend getaway. Nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Bonnie S.

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

Close to Old Nauvoo and the temple

Thank you! We enjoyed our stay in Nauvoo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ThomasW W.

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

Nauvoo

Absolutely wonderful. The host went above and beyond to help us. Place was charming and immaculate!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Cara J.

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

Lovely

Beautifully maintained. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

Ian W., Salt Lake City, Utah. USA

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

Beautiful Pioneer Property

Our host was wonderfully communicative and provided great advice and suggestions. The home was ready for our arrival with air conditioning running and a cool home greeted us on an otherwise hot and humid day. We would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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

Issiah A.

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

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

Mindi M.

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

Perfect location

Loved having the dollar general store, gas station and pizza right across the street. We walked to at least1 of them everyday. This house is in the perfect location if you are touring Nauvoo and going to the shows and performances. It was nice to have a full kitchen when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Charming older home in a great location

My 4 kids and I came down to hunt geodes and had a wonderful time. We enjoyed the charm of the older home and my kids had a great time exploring all the small closets and nooks and crannies. We had everything we needed, full kitchen, laundry, spacious bathroom, and my kids love the small bedroom. Jenny was a very friendly and communicative host and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

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

Larger than it looks online.

Kitchen is big, access is easy, Stairs are old-school and steep just like the pioneer homes, so be careful. It is a lot roomier than the pictures depict! It was a comfortable sleep and the AC works well! We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021