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Charming Cottage, close to all the sights.

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Staircase with turned balusters and handrail leads to an upper level, accompanied by a small table and floral arrangement.
Stunning two-story home with a front porch and steps leading to the entrance.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and sink.
Entertainment center houses a television and decorative items on multiple shelves and drawers.
A compact washing machine with digital controls sits on a wooden floor, conveniently located near a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Nauvoo, IL
  • Nauvoo State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Historic Nauvoo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nauvoo

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Nauvoo State Park and Weld House Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Nauvoo State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Historic Nauvoo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lovers Glen Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 19 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vel's Amigo's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬23 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.

Charming Cottage, close to all the sights.

Welcome to our very own White House. This charming little place was built in 1925 and has retained all of its original Craftsman style. It has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. It also has what we lovingly refer to as the ¼ bathroom down stairs. There is a full sized and well stocked kitchen, with attached dining room and a comfortably furnished living room. There is a desk to one side for those who need to bring a little work along on the trip. There are 2 queen beds and 1 full bed. There are also two fold away mattresses. This place comfortably sleeps 8 people. All of the beds and bedding are new and of a high quality. This place is in the downtown Nauvoo district and is minutes away from all of the historical sites. You can walk to the temple and take it all in. It is a block from the Dollar General and Casey’s gas station.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Marianna Bailey

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Nauvoo is within a 10-minute walk of Nauvoo State Park and Weld House Museum. You'll also find Baxter's Vineyards and Historic Nauvoo less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Is there 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 Charming Cottage, close to all the sights.?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Charming Cottage, close to all the sights. have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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 25.8 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Charming Cottage, close to all the sights.?

No, at Charming Cottage, close to all the sights., there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Charming Cottage, close to all the sights. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little house in Nauvoo

Nice place to stay. Kept 4 adults and 4 kids relatively comfortable close to the events and activities in Nauvoo. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience! Thank you for making our stay Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in Nauvoo

A perfect time of year to visit this beautiful city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

Bigger than I imagined, comfortable and conveniently located near amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., Cedar City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in Nauvoo

This property was great! The house is old, but that was definitely part of its charm. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds were comfortable. The A/C was nice and cool. The owners were great at responding and happy to help with anything we needed. If we ever get back to Nauvoo, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

It was a cute old house. It felt very time period appropriate. Hosts were great too! The only thing I wish it had was a porch swing or rocking chair on the front porch, so I could watch the fireflies in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Val P.

Nice but needs some improvement

This property accommodated our family well and we really enjoyed the time in Nauvoo. The host was also very responsive and kind when we contacted her a couple of times. We appreciate the owner's efforts to make this old house comfortable. We know it's challenging but some simple improvements could be made: replacing or strengthening the dining table chairs, cleaning/replacing lenses on the fluorescent dining room lights (very dirty), replacing the dining room ceiling tiles (sagging and dirty), providing a suitable extension cord for the fan in the bedroom closet (no outlets were close enough to where we would want to place it). The online listing says there's a washer/dryer but there is no separate dryer. Due to lack of space, it's just a small combo unit that claims to be capable of doing both washing and drying, but it does a horrible job of drying clothes since it does not vent the hot, humid air. Plan on hanging the clothes to dry, which can take quite a while with the summer humidity, or taking them to the laundromat down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the privilege of staying in this adorable 1920s home during our vacation to Nauvoo. Marianna and Jenny reached out when we booked and made sure we felt comfortable communicating with them. They answered questions within 24 hours and gave clear and concise instructions. We arrived very late, but had no issues. The home is simply but comfortably furnished and decorated. Towels and bedding were good quality and clean with no stains or excessive wear. The mattresses varied in firmness but were comfortable with plenty of clean pillows. We were pleasantly surprised that the home had central AC, ceiling fans and additional AC units in two of the upstairs bedrooms. The 1.5 bathrooms are small, but we didn’t have any issues and we are large people. The home has been updated, but you can still see touches of history in many areas including a delightfully strange attic access that had my children enjoyed observing. We cooked all our meals at the cottage. The kitchen had everything needed for normal cooking. All the furniture was clean and comfortable and the television had a Roku device for streaming services. We had one issue, but Marianna and Jenny responded quickly and the situation corrected itself. We LOVED meeting our kind entertaining hosts in person. The cottage is walking distance to Dollar General and downtown shops, and around a mile from Historic Nauvoo. We had a wonderful stay in Nauvoo and coming to a clean comfortable home just added to the experience! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our stay in this charming home. It was close to everything we needed. It was comfortable, cool, and clean and had a well stocked kitchen. The full-sized fridge was a lifesaver in preserving our granddaughter’s wedding flowers. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in Nauvoo

Charming place with great proximity to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness

House on Mulholland

The house was great. We would stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location in Nauvoo

We loved this house for our visit to Nauvoo. It’s far enough from the temple that we were t interrupted by other visitors, but close enough that we could easily get to all the tourist spots very quickly. We had a question about how the shower worked, and the owner promptly addressed it for us! The communication with the host was always quick and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again when in Nauvoo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

This was a great location for the sites we wanted to see in Nauvoo. It was also a fun and roomy house to stay in. The kitchen was fully stocked with essentials, the beds were good, it was indeed a charming house. The owners were extremely prompt to address any questions or concerns that we had. We had a great experience staying there, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a stay in Nauvoo!

Perfect location for our stay in Nauvoo! Close to the LDS temple and historic Nauvoo. Easy check in and great communication with the host. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janae C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot for Family

The hosts were lovely and helpful. The property was perfect for our family. It was comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nauvoo Charming Cottage

This was a perfect place to gather with adult family members. We enjoyed the close walk to the Nauvoo temple, Old Nauvoo and the city. We were thankful for a cool place to recharge after a hot day. With the bedrooms on the upper level it was nice to visit in the downstairs. The parking was plentiful for 2 Vans. I loved the feel of a old house, with modern updates. Giving us a pioneer experience. We found the washer and dryer combo was a plus. Bedding and comfortable. Plenty of pillows and towels Checkout was easy and painless. We had a good experience with this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location.

Jenny's place worked great for our party of 6. Check in was very easy. Amenities were mostly as advertised, minus hair dryer. Nice to have the half bathroom downstairs. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeromy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot in Nauvoo

We had a fantastic time in Nauvoo. The house was perfect. Plenty of room. Simple checkin and checkout procedures. Great location making it easy to get anywhere. Very close to all the main stores in Nauvoo and a straight shot to the Temple and all things Nauvoo. Our host, Jenny, was very helpful. Great host, great home, great vacation. Thanks Jenny and VRBO!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

My husband and I were very comfortable in this inviting and lovely 2-story home. Jenny was a delight to talk with and very helpful in getting us settled in. All the amenities were present to make our stay comfortable; fully stocked kitchen, bath towels, soaps both bath and laundry, loved the hand soaps, clean bedding...loved the pillows! We loved the convenience of gas and groceries so close by. Several blocks down was the Nauvoo Temple. Made for a lovely walk on the more sunnier days. Wonderful little shops and eateries. All within walking distance from the home. We enjoyed meeting two of the neighbors who were friendly and wished us a good stay. Home is on the main street, but was was not loud or busy. People genuinely were kind, friendly and helpful. We told Jenny we hoped to be able to come back in a couple of years for another enjoyable stay. Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022