Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.

Nauvoo, Illinois
$230 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Absolutely No Smoking/vaping Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Bret

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    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.

  • Kevin

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 3, 2024

    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.

  • allen

    Submitted Jun 29, 2023

    Stayed Jun 27, 2023

    Loved the charm of the 1840s building. Perfect for a stay when seeing old Nauvoo! Lots of room to hang out! Washer, dryer, full kitchen, living room, spacious bedrooms, and close to everything!! The only downside at all and we were able to juggle pretty well, was it only had one bathroom. Overall, loved the atmosphere and location! ???

  • Janis

    Submitted Sep 20, 2022

    Stayed Sep 15, 2022

    I loved staying in an older historic home for my visit to Nauvoo. The house had everything we needed. A nice touch was having full size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided. We arrived at midnight, and the entry area was very dark. We were provided with clear directions on how to get in, but I was still holding my breath as I tried the lock on the back door, hoping this really was the right house. I'm sure they would have turned the porch light on for me had I mentioned my arrival time. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

  • Lindsay

    Submitted Jul 6, 2022

    Stayed Jul 1, 2022

    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!

  • Denette

    Submitted Apr 30, 2022

    Stayed Apr 27, 2022

    I liked that this was close to historic Nauvoo and would accommodate my large family. The manager of the property was very helpful and quick to respond to my questions.

  • Joshua M.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    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.

  • Ryan H.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    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.

  • Julie B.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    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.

  • Ashleigh S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    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!

  • Cindy P.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Very convenient and unique stay.

  • Jen H.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    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!

  • Leanne F.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Wonderful stay in a clean and comfortable historic home.

  • Sarah S.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    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. .

  • Katina A.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    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.

  • Brad T.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    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

  • Stephanie M.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    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.

  • Timothy D W.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    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.

  • Pat H.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    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.

  • Nicole L.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    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.

  • Cara J.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    Beautifully maintained. :)

  • Rynae B.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    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.

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$230+
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