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Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.

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A room with a brick fireplace, a television on a stand, and an open book with glasses on it.
A living room with a grey armchair, a sofa with red cushions, a patterned rug, and a clock on the wall.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.
A two-story brick building with a white door and shutters, a number "1690" sign, and a small porch area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a glass dining table with four chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Historic Nauvoo
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Nauvoo, IL
  • Place, Nauvoo State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Weld House Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Nauvoo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Clear with host for a large gathering.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking/vaping
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2139269vb
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

About the area

Nauvoo

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.
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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
  • 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

  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬21 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house.?

As of 26 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Gem 1840's newly furnished brick house. on 18 Sept 2026 start from AU$833, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

About the host

Hosted by Susan Bartlett

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I am originally Italian but confuse many because I grew up in England and then moved to the USA when I married the ever lovely and evergreen Larry. Five children and 3 dogs later, we are almost empty nesters, and are moving into a different phase of our lives. We have sold our little farm in Oregon, and have moved to Nauvoo full time. After visiting, I realized that these were my people. I bought a house, and then another - one to live in and one to rent out. We are local so can usually handle issues in real time.

Why they chose this property

Why this property? Well Nauvoo is the short answer. And then there is the river and the farming community and the fact that everyone is on first name terms. Mostly it is a peaceful and calm place that is full of great beauty. This home is in the process of emerging butterfly-like from its neglected cocoon. It really does have great bones so watch this space as it emerges!

What makes this property unique

It is what I consider walking distance to all the lovely historical bits with the added benefit of being across the road from the Dollar General or Casey's for when you have to satisfy an uncontrollable ice cream craving. For an old house it is very spacious- nothing pokey here - so you really can spread out and find a corner to yourself to read or catch up on email or knit or whatever your heart desires when you have a bit of down time.

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