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View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon

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A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, a central arched window, and a wooden door.
A room with a desk, two monitors, a laptop, a chair, and a television.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a wooden rocking chair, a small table with a vase, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and vanity with mirror.
A living room with a fireplace, a Christmas tree, and a ceiling fan.

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bunk bed cove

6 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Nauvoo

Nauvoo is home to this chalet. Historic Nauvoo and Joseph Smith Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Nauvoo State Park. 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.
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Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

  • Historic Nauvoo - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nauvoo State Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Weld House Museum - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Lovers Glen Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 27 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬25 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castle home was amazing! View of the river is incredible. So much room with extra fans and pillows. We loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most beautiful view of the Mississippi! Home is very spacious and had everything we needed. Great location 5 minutes from Nauvoo. Very peaceful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dr Bloom O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
A/C was broken. Unfortunately it wasn't able to be fixed before our arrival, so we were unable to stay at the property during the hot summer months. Interesting and unique property though. Great view of the Mississippi River. Host was easy to work with and we were able to get a full refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay. Lots of room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, couldn't have asked for better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, we had so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynne s.

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

Wonderful stay

A beautiful and unique home, with an amazing view and all the amenities to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffani R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fabulous' I loved having 2 washers and dryers to get through pageant clothes quickly. The house was beautiful, well stocked, and was great for our family.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat D.

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

Nauvoo Weekend Stay

Our stay was wonderful, the check-in and out process was very straightforward. We enjoyed our days sitting outside on the patio and visited the river! Such a great location and close enough to town we got to see the nightly performance by the missionairies. It is a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

I need of a getaway, book this

This is the second time I’ve stayed at this property. Both times so peaceful and the design inside and outside is so unique it’s like being transported back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Loved the view, space, style, amenities. Would definitely stay there again!!! Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. So many wonderful memories created.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was an amazing home like a castle. Lots of things to do there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadene K.

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

Lots of fun for kids

Great house for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thanks for the kind review and glad your kids liked it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koby B.

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

Castle on the River

Location and setting were awesome. First impression as you pull up could have been better with the weeds and exterior landscape. Once inside and spending time there, it was fantastic. Plenty of room and the deck and views were amazing. Overall it was fantastic and really close to Historic Nauvoo and great for a medium size group of two families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

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

Big Family Gathering

We had a family reunion and all stayed here together! It was the perfect size for multiple families! The location can be a little precarious but it's also very cool. Very close to Historic Nauvoo which made it so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thanks for the stay! Hope the family reunion was wonderful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Butch S.

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

Another great stay

Once again everything was as expected. Thanks for the chest of blankets. Enjoyed the week of be cozy around
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade T.

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

Nauvoo for the first time

The house is amazing and the views are stunning! We especially love the ancient Indian burial grounds right above the house. The fall colors were amazing and we love Nauvoo. Thank you so much for letting us stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Butch S.

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

Nauvoo

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was well stock and had everything we needed creating the comfort of home. Love the peaceful environment overlooking the old man Mississippi River. Such beautiful sunsets. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Unique experience

We absolutely loved staying at this one-of-a-kind property and discovering its little quirks. The kids hunted geodes down at the river and found a lot! Owner was very helpful and responsive. Would absolutely stay again or recommend to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Royal Accomodations!

We loved our stay in this small castle. Just walking in, the house felt like it went on forever. Three floors of grand, but comfy space. I especially appreciated all of the touches for kids, like bunk beds and games. Our entire family felt welcome. I can't leave out the amazing view of the Mississippi. It was nice to take a break and just look out from the tower over the water. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

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

Awesome views close to Nauvoo and right on the Mississippi

Awesome concept home with space and the place was as advertised. This close to the water, bugs were definitely a thing and we got our steps in moving between floors. The upstairs was divided into sections with a decorative partition, but the space worked for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

LENNY M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Ask Questions

Owner was great answering questions. We will not stay again unless the cleanliness is improved greatly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Family Trip to Nauvoo

The property is just what you would expect nestled on a ridge overlooking the Mississippi River. There were a few dead bugs inside, but (as someone who lives in the MidSouth) that is to be expected in the summer. The owner obviously took steps to prevent live bugs and spiders inside. Lots of room to spread out. The views are incredible! We enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Medea S.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

House on the road off of the River

Interesting theme home that needs a deep clean. No access to river. Kids enjoyed themselves.husband was allergic to the bath towels and broke out in hives.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenna M.

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

A relaxing and pleasant stay

We very much enjoyed our time at the 'castle'. It was a fun and unique place to stay. Since our visit was so brief (3 nights), we didn't get to use a lot of the amenities, such as the hot tub, musical instruments, fireplaces, etc.; but we did have pleasant evenings on the deck watching the sunsets and we enjoyed the fire pit one evening. The views were beautiful. The home is very spacious, so we had plenty of room to spread out and having three bathrooms was great! I was also impressed with the supplies provided. We didn't have any children with us, but I think it would be a great place for families with kids. The lower level with the bunk room had a nice selection of games, children's DVDs, etc. The only issue we had was getting a wi-fi signal. We used our phones for hot spots since the signal didn't seem strong enough for our laptops. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024