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Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.

Experience Nauvoo's rich history from your own slice of it - where the past meets comfort.

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

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 manager

Marianna Bailey

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near 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 center

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

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

  • Nauvoo State Park - 4 min walk
  • Historic Nauvoo - 15 min walk
  • Lovers Glen Park - 16 min walk
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 20 min walk
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 19 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vel's Amigo's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in the center of Nauvoo, this family-friendly vacation 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

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rynae B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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! 😉💖👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

Jody W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
Super clean and the decor was perfect. The host of the property was so kind and helpful. We will definitely stay again. My only feedback, it would be nice to have mirrors in the rooms since there is only one bathroom. It would make it easier for all to get ready. Also, WD40 on the bedroom doors, at 4 am the squeaking is loud for the other room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B., Spokane Valley

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

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

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the little touches
We loved staying in this home! It was a great size, with a good location in Nauvoo. My favorite thing were all the little things throughout the house that made this feel like a home. Things like cotton balls and shampoo in the bathroom, to an iron and laundry detergent by the washing machine, to pancake mix in the kitchen, were all the tiny things that most rental houses lack, but this home had. Thank you for making this house feel like home for is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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