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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Nauvoo, IL
  • Place, Nauvoo State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Nauvoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nauvoo

Located within a 5-minute walk of Nauvoo State Park, this apartment is within a 15-minute stroll of Weld House Museum. The apartment includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Nauvoo State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Historic Nauvoo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Baxter's Vineyards - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fairy Bowery

Come and enjoy the charm of a historic home when staying in this second floor apartment on the main entrance into Nauvoo. With a private keyless entry and parking, you will have the ease of coming and going. You can enjoy a walk to all the main street shops and nearby restaurants. Its a short drive to several state parks and historic sites. We are pet friendly! We love for you to be able to bring your pet on vacation.
**If you have allergies to pet dander you should book elsewhere.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors
I do not have a chore chart for you. Please pick up trash and put in trash bags. There is a dumpster outside if you want to take it out. Wash the dishes if you have time.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
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: 5:00 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 and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this apartment?

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

Is there parking available at this apartment?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Fairy Bowery good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a jetted bathtub and a kitchen in each apartment and kitchens in some.

Does Fairy Bowery have a hot tub?

No, but all apartments at this apartment have jetted bathtubs.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional), which is 25.8 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fairy Bowery?

No, at Fairy Bowery, there aren't any apartments that list a balcony.

Reviews

Fairy Bowery Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Cool house! Hostess was super responsive and helpful! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property right in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of this place is great for the Nauvoo pageant. Check in process was easy. The kitchen was well stocked with dishware. I wanted to give it a great review but we killed at least 20 spiders during our 3-day stay and every corner had cobwebs. The smell in the place was terrible so we bought some Febreeze and that helped a little. Overall it was quite dirty and we left a day before our stay was over.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda R.

Great location

The location was great within only a few minutes of historic Nauvoo. It was great to have kitchen amenities and it slept all 6 my family members, although the second "bedroom" was extremely small and my teenage boy who probably weighs around 100 pounds didn't feel like the bunkbed was strong enough to sleep him on the top. Honestly, everything was fine except the smell. It smells very strongly of cats and made the whole property feel less than clean and made it very hard to relax and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

the r.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a pleasant smell

The overall place was clean. But when you walked in there was an overwhelming smell of urine and it was too much for us. We could not stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

james h.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cat urine SMELL... otherwise quaint place

The smell of cat urine was overwhelming and we had to cancel our second night since we couldn't bear it anymore. Grateful the host refunded night 2. Had it not been for the smell we would have enjoyed our stay. Great location, clean (except for the smell), and quaint style that reflects the area. Host was responsive and allowed us to check in early due to our unexpected early arrival. I missed some of the other reviews about the smell and just went off of the reviews of 8.4 out of 10. Wished I had looked closer. If you don't mind the smell of cat urine, it should be a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sawyer J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

The owner was very accommodating for us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jared L.

Great space and perfect location!

This is a great space and a perfect location. I cant really imagine finding anything better for the price and it was exactly what we needed. The house is old, and I believe that is part of what contributes to the smell, but there's also some kind of animal smell. I honestly wonder if it isn't bats? The primary smell seemed to be coming from the entry area and when we closed of the door at the top of the stairs it made it much better. Overall though, this is a great place. We have animals at home and live on a hobby farm, the smell wasnt that bad and for the price and location I will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol, Gilbert

This is a very old property. Of course for the money I did expect this. Flight and a half of stairs up to rooms. Not a real two bedroom-a curtain separates bunk beds from living area. We thought there were two queens plus bunk beds (says 6 people). Under bed was dirty. Smelled and problems opening up windows when it got stuffy, warm. Cheap option for Nauvoo but for a family on the cheap. Fairies around were cute. Kitchen was clean. Had games.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Responsive host

Do not book if you have animal allergies. My daughter became very ill as soon as we arrived at the property. The host was very responsive and worked with us on a refund and finding another place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawnett J.

Amazing but

We loved staying there , my kids begged to come back again . My only issue were the sheets and pillow cases on the master didn’t smell clean so I had a hard time sleeping . Otherwise it was a place I would return to again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

Our stay in Nauvoo was absolutely wonderful, thanks to Rebecca and her exceptional apartment. Rebecca was incredibly informative and proactive in her communications before our stay, making everything seamless and stress-free. The apartment itself was immaculate and exceeded our expectations in every way. It had everything we needed, which truly made our time in Nauvoo easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend staying here—Rebecca has created a fantastic experience for her guests!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol W.

Okay

The house was perfectly located within walking distance to stores and downtown. I was sufficient in size. Unfortunately it smelled like cat urine and kitty litter. When we wanted to buy some form of air freshener, there was a note stating that they were not allowed to be used in the house?! . The shower water never got hot enough. It stayed just above the warm temp. The wood stairs leading up to the house were not lit and so it was dangerous to walk up and down when they were wet and slippery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Location, Clean and Comfortable..but the SMELL

Pros: The place was very clean and comfortable for our stay. The location was excellent. The hostess was kind and was willing to make our stay more comfortable. Cons: The smell of pets was REALLY BAD. The odor was overwhelming. It took some time before we got used to it, but it hit us every time we came back there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nana Osei B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

Cute little apartment near all of the tourist attractions of Nauvoo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kaylee S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Terrible Smells

If you like the smell of cats, cat urine, and dust then this place is for you. Find a different location if you are sensitive to smell!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

REALLY nice apartment! Comfy and well stocked with bedding, pots and pans, towels etc. Its an old house, which I love, but the floor creaks so don't plan on sneaking in the kitchen for a midnight snack! We had a super great time and definitely would come back to this apartment!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Went well and had plenty of room. Well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing and Misleading Experience.

I recently stayed at this apartment and was extremely disappointed. The pictures promised a clean, cozy space with a blue couch, a tan chair, a beautiful rug, and a twin bed. However, the reality was far from what was advertised. The blue couch was actually covered in a sloppy, ill-fitting cover over a non-functioning pull-out bed. The tan chair? Covered with an unattractive floral print slipcover. There was no rug in sight. To make matters worse, the house smelled strongly of cat urine upon entering, and the odor only intensified when the air conditioner was on, circulating the smell throughout the apartment. When I brought this up to the owner, I was told, "Some people smell it, some don’t," and they offered me a candle as a solution. A candle?! There's even a note on the refrigerator that says, "Do not use air fresheners in the apartment, only cleaning supplies," which made me question if the apartment had been cleaned properly. I’m shocked that no one has written a review about this before. I cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean and pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little place

It was a cute little place. It was just me and a friend so plenty of room. Excellent location and easy parking. I could smell the cat smell that other reviews posted about so just be aware of that if you are allergic. The place was clean. We didn't need to use the kitchen at all so I can't speak to appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Funny smell

It just had a funny smell - like it had been shut up for awhile or was musty. Other than the funky odor everything was clean and easy to utilize
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024