Niota, Illinois
Situated along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi just a short drive from Nauvoo, IL, this cute cabin is just the place for you if your ideal day consists of exploring outdoors during the day and resting your weary head at night. Nestled in the middle of nature, this cozy, non-smoking cabin is small, but it has everything you will need including a fully equipped kitchen and full-sized bathroom. You will feel like you are camping, but with more amenities including a new window air conditioning unit. The cabin can comfortably sleep four people, but it will accommodate up to six on the new mattresses and couches. If the steep driveway is a problem, you are welcome to park at the bottom of the hill.
Because there is no TV or internet, you will have plenty of time to explore the grounds. As long as the Mississippi River is not too high, you can spend the day on the beach. Be sure to look for eagles because there is a bald eagle's nest nearby. If you simply want to relax with a good book while the kids play and explore, you will be able to do that on the new deck. With Nauvoo being so close, you could also explore the many attractions in town before heading back to the peaceful riverfront setting. At night, enjoy building a bonfire on the beach using the occasional driftwood that washes up when the river is high.
This is an uninsulated cabin in the woods. More like camping than a hotel. Please look through all the pictures before booking. If you have dust, mold, or pollen allergies and would not camp outside because of them this will not work for you.
My kids loved how quaint this cabin was. Much of the beach was underwater, but that was okay. It was very clean and had a nice feel about it. I appreciated having the kitchen as there are not a lot of places to eat in Nauvoo. We knew this and got groceries ahead of time. The deposit is collected from the company up front, and we booked many months in advance, so I was paying interest on the deposit, so I would just be aware of that.
If you're planning on getting away with family to a nice relaxing spot I would suggest not booking this cabin the only air conditioning that is available is a very small almost useless unit that did not cool the property at all all outdated uncomfortable furniture trash littered among the property the only good thing is the view beautiful but if you're planning on sleeping and being comfortable unfortunately I would not recommend this cabin
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This cabin is RIGHT on the water and has the best views in the morning. It is a little out of the way and very rustic. It was quiet and seemed very private. It was definitely a step above camping but everyone complained about the beds being uncomfortable. My husband and I with our 3 sons (10, 15, and 16) stayed 2 nights in July and toured Nauvoo. I would give it 3.5 stars for beautiful location and the price was very reasonable.