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Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo!

Vacation home in Nauvoo with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Nauvoo, IL
  • Place, Baxter's Vineyards
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nauvoo State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Nauvoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nauvoo

Located within a 5-minute walk of Baxter's Vineyards, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Nauvoo State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Baxter's Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nauvoo State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lovers Glen Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Historic Nauvoo - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 20 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo!

The Mix House is a beautiful early Nauvoo pioneer home with authentic antiques and period reproductions. It is nestled among quiet farms on Parley street and offers a unique peacefulness as it truly takes you back in time. From the soft beds, comfortable furnishings and a beautiful dining room - you will make unforgettable memories staying at the historic Mix House in Nauvoo.
The homestead is the perfect place for children to run and play and for reflective morning and evening walks.
You will also find a beautiful summer kitchen, outdoor cooking space and lovely garden on the homestead.
It is the perfect space to make family memories or entertain guests while visiting Nauvoo.
Our guests over the years have unanimously shared that the Mix House made their trip to Nauvoo even that much more authentic and a cherished experience.
Please visit our website at nauvoomixhouse.com for more information about the history of the home and property.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo! Nauvoo

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Nauvoo is within a 10-minute walk of Baxter's Vineyards and Nauvoo State Park. You'll also find Lovers Glen Park and Rheinberger House Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional), which is 25.9 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo!?

Yes, every accommodation at Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo! comes with a deck.

Reviews

Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, different, pioneer experience. I didn’t see any checkout guidance otherwise everything was clear. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul P., North Muskegon, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint historic charm

We had a wonderful anniversary trip to Nauvoo. The historic and quaint Mix House added some period charm to our stay. While the house retains much of its 19th century charm, it has the modern conveniences needed for a relaxing stay. It may have been the off season, but food and meal choices were limited in Nauvoo itself. We were grateful for the items we ordered from The Apron Bake Shoppe.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Authentic

Authentic feel with modern day convenient items. Fun house with rich history. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Mix House is Awesome

This house is so fun! It might be the best place to stay when visiting Nauvoo. It’s an old, old home that really gives a sense for how folks lived in the 1800s.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Church Conference

The property was exactly as listed. This property is immaculate. I love the fact that you can look up on the 2nd floor and see the original rafters. There are some quirks such as no electrical outlets in the downstairs bathroom, (or that I saw easily) However I would stay again. This home is close to 200 years old and in amazing condition, just beautiful! The hosts were responsive when needed! Super comfy beds as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jarrod s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!!! We loved our stay!

Staying at the Mix House made our experience even better! We had a rental car so driving back and forth from Historic Nauvoo was a breeze! The views, comfort, and charm enhanced our trip so much! When we come again we will stay at the Mix House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A bonus for our travel.

This property was perfect for the added "step back in time" experience we were seeking. The home and property allowed us to explore and experience a simple lifestyle and the ability to gather as family for mealtimes when we wanted to stay in for breakfast and dinner. It is close to the historical parts of Nauvoo, making it easy and quick to see the many sites and tours available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Tree and History Adventure

Nauvoo was a mid point ti meet a family member and continue work on our family tree. The historical site was the main reason we chose Nauvoo. A little search on Vrbo, we found a historic home to stay in. What a treat! The rental was beyond the price point we usually seek but the home was the cherry on top of a wonderful visit. Very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home that made our stay unique and memorable.

Thank you for the opportunity to pariticpate in Nauvoo in an authentic and unique way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, historic home with many modern conveniences.

This is an amazing pioneer home and property. It is thoughtfully decorated and filled with historical documents, art, and other period pieces. It was hard to leave. I will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Loved staying at the Mix house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

S M., Ivins, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Pioneer House was Super Fun

We absolutely loved staying in this pioneer house decorated with antiques. It was a very unique experience and my kids thought it was so fun. The modern kitchen and bath amenities and A/C made it very comfortable. The host was responsive and helpful. The only suggestion I have is to change the number of people it sleeps to 5 - two in the master and three in the kids room. If you count the couch downstairs or the blowup mattress or the cot then you could say 6 but I think that would be the max. The little bed in the hall would only work for a toddler.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute old house

We loved staying at the Mix House! It’s close to all the things to do in Nauvoo. Our children loved exploring the property and playing out in the yard. It was perfect for our little family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving in Nauvoo

Excellent place to stay while in Nauvoo!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great time with our family for the weekend. The ambiance really adds some authenticity to the historic Nauvoo experience. The old quirks of the house are part of the adventure. The owners were very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Issiah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little Nauvoo stay

The Mix house is a perfect little house to step back to live in the Nauvoo days, but with some comforts of the modern days
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

Liked: Cleanliness

the perfect place to stay for a true Nauvoo experience

It was such a fun experience seeing all of the amazing historical homes around Nauvoo and then to get to come home and live in one! Totally immersive experience and the perfect VRBO experience. Couldn't recommend it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joal H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great time staying in such a well maintained pioneer age property. Hide and seek with the light switches was a comedic highlight. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kobie H.

Good location, authentic experience

The house offers a very authentic experience. It’s definitely a pioneer house but with some modern conveniences, like a shower, washer and dryer, refrigerator, etc. Keep in mind that since it is a pioneer house, it can feel tight depending on how many people you have staying. We had our family of six so one of the kids ended up in the master with us on the provided cot. The owners were great about responding to our questions. The instructions for the house were descriptive and helpful. We appreciated them mentioning their diligence with pest control but also the warning that we may encounter a critter or two since the house is old and surrounded by fields. We found a few baby mice under one of the beds, so the warning was much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Mix House. The property was well taken care of. We really liked staying in a historic property. We came to Nauvoo to tour the pioneer historical church sites and it made it even more fun to stay in a pioneer home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely lovely home

There was no blow up mattress or bbq grill but the hosts were very good at immediately helping us with anything we needed. We absolutely loved the décor and feel of the home. Will stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Historic Home

It was a special treat to stay in this historic home with our family. It felt like we were transported back in time. Lots of little thoughtful touches including the delicious soft gingersnap cookies upon arrival! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Fantastic!

Oh how I appreciate that someone would care for this old house, furnish it with beautiful antiques, and then share it!! After all he church history tours we'd done, it was a dream to stay in one of the old houses. There was so much to do in Nauvoo, my only regret is that we didn't have more time to just be at the house and soak it all in. But we loved every minute we were there. The owners were great to work with, all was as described, and then some. WE LOVED this sweet house. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A peaceful weekend stay!

We had a nice stay in the Mix House. With two young children (7 and 5) we had to be mindful of too much curiosity about some of the antiques, but the upside of learning about history, playing in the yard, and unplugging a bit was definitely worth it. The cheese and pie shop across the road was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a great experience! We had 8, it was a bit of a tight squeeze. We loved feeling like we stepped back in time! The children loved the outdoor space to play. We bought groceries in the neighboring town and cooked all our meals in the house. Bring paper plates to ease dishes! Loved Nauvoo and We would stay in the Mix house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

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