View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Nauvoo, IL

Historic Nauvoo

6 min drive

Weld House Museum

7 min drive

Joseph Smith Historic Site

8 min drive

Fort Madison, IA (FMS-Fort Madison Municipal)

29 min drive

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

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Next to the River.
Hot tub
Deck
Wifi.
3 fire places.
Close to LDS Temple and Visitors Center.
Antique claw legged bath tub inside a turret.
2 kitchens.
6 bunk beds.
2 bed rooms.
Sacred Indian Burial Mounds in the back yard.
Computer.
Printer.
Board Games.
Blue Tooth Speaker.
Foosball.
Taylor guitar.
Washer and Dryer.
Foosball Table.
Mini Taylor Guitar.
Paly Station 4.
Digital grand piano.

We will consider pets if you are willing to keep them on the first floor only.

Property manager

Johnathan West

Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Only allowed on the main floor

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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.

Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

Historic Nauvoo - 6 min drive
Weld House Museum - 7 min drive
Nauvoo State Park - 8 min drive
Joseph Smith Historic Site - 8 min drive
Baxter's Vineyards - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Vel's Amigo's - ‬27 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬24 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬24 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon located?

Situated in Nauvoo, this chalet is steps from Mississippi River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Historic Nauvoo and Weld House Museum. Joseph Smith Historic Site and Rheinberger House Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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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

10/10 Excellent

Glenna M.

16 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadene K.

11 July 2024

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

Lots of fun for kids

Great house for kids

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

11 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Boston P.

4 July 2024

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

Best place to stay in Nauvoo

I don't have enough good things to say about this property. It was so close to historic Nauvoo, but located right above the Mississippi with beautiful views. The castle style home was a huge hit for everyone. The house had plenty of beds, with a fun bunk room for the kids. The living area and bathrooms were clean and fully stocked. There were a lot of things for my kids to do at the house, including foosball, giant connect 4, balls, toys, a rocking horse and more. There were 2 washers and dryers, so getting clean clothes was so easy! There was even a piano there, to the joy of my son who plays the piano very well. I had a mixup on my days, and the owner was willing to work with me and even refund some of my money, which they didn't have to do. I hope we get to come back here one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

1 June 2024

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

8/10 Good

Christopher N.

9 Apr 2024

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

Small Castle

The first things my children said when we arrived is that it looks like a small castle. Overall, the home was well stocked with towels, and everything was in working order. This is our first VRBO, so I cannot comment on cleanliness standards fully, but from what we could tell, the place was clean. We enjoyed the fire places, and the kids enjoyed playing 'sardines', another form of hide and seek. The road leading in gave a little anxiety for there were no guide rails and I feared driving off a cliff or into the Mississippi River! But we didn't, obviously. Saw many eagles, bald and golden as well as wonderful sunsets. Close proximity to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints historic sites in Nauvoo.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Butch S.

21 Jan 2024

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

4/10 Poor

LENNY M.

26 Oct 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Medea S.

25 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

18 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

20 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Josie H.

16 June 2023

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

It's a castle!

My teenagers LOVED staying in a castle! There's just something about a turret, right?! Favorite things: 1) the castle, obviously. 2) The views of the Mississippi River were gorgeous, especially at sunset. 3) There was a mess up with our welcome email so we didn't have the door code, but communicating with the owner was super fast and easy and we were in right away. 4) Plenty of TVs and viewing options. Less great things (not necessarily things the owner can fix): 1) The oven burns the bottom of everything before cooking it all the way through and there are NO food staples in the kitchen - so bring everything with you. 2) There are 3 kinds of beds: a U of bunk beds, a queen bed in a private room upstairs (meaning, it has a door), and a king bed in the upstairs living room set apart with a screen. The queen and the king share the upstairs bathroom. Luckily, my kids all slept down in the bunk beds so my husband and I had the upstairs private to ourselves (no door, but our kids are old enough to not come upstairs), but if someone was sleeping in the queen, there's no privacy. 3) There are showers in the two downstairs bathrooms, but the upstairs bath only has a clawfoot tub and a shower wand, which is great for baths, less so for showering (no curtain). We just showered downstairs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Butch S.

28 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

lynne s.

12 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Harold C.

30 Aug 2022

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

Dream vacation

Beautiful location. Beautiful home. Kids loved vacationing in a castle. Loved the piano. It was put to good use. Saw at least one eagle almost every morning perched on dead tree by the river. Bunk beds were a hit with kids. Tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Very nice hot tub. Great location to ancient burial mounds.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

17 Aug 2022

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

Cute home with beautiful river view!

My family was visiting the Mormon/LDS history area and watching the pageants and enjoyed our stay. My kids liked the bunk beds and my parents and I took the two beds upstairs. This is a great property to stay with family but I would keep in mind, it’s not private enough that I’d want to share the rental with a friend. The two beds upstairs that an adult would sleep in, one is a private bed room, the other is in a screened area of like a lofted sitting room so that room is traveled through to visit the shared restroom or to access the stairs. Since I was traveling with my parents, it was fine for us. The bunks are on the bottom floor, so it was good for my kids who are old enough not to need me for anything at night but this probably isn’t a good fit for a very young family because the parents would be two flights of stairs away from little kids in an unfamiliar home and would need close supervision for safety since the home is on a steep hill leading down to the river. Many roads in this area are steep and unpaved gravel so keep that in mind if you are traveling in a rental car…you may prefer an SUV. Friend of ours were in a Toyota minivan and rented a house just up the road from us and the steep gravel roads really beat up the rear end of their van! Also note that the roads are not only steep gravel but very narrow too, so knowing that now I’d plan your arrival during daylight hours! (Sorry if all that is too much *extra* but I was traveling here from out of town so I was unfamiliar with the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

8 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

31 July 2022

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

Great space

We really enjoyed the views of the river and all the separate spaces to relax. Each of the three levels has its own space to relax or watch TV. We could let the kids be loud in the basement and have two other levels to relax away from the kids. Great space for all of us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dionne W.

9 July 2022

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

Beautiful and well stocked

House is really beautiful, and has a beautiful view of the Mississippi. Location to Historic Nauvoo was great. House was very well stocked with trash bags, soap, dish detergent, towels, etc. I did have to call to get the code for check-in, but that was easy, and I never receive checkout instructions, so I wasn’t really sure what those were. There is also a weird smell upstairs, maybe the carpets need cleaned. The oven on the main level did not work. Overall, great place, very unique, and we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Trever F.

6 July 2022

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

Fun Family 4th

Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

2 July 2022

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

Wonderful place!!!!

We loved everything about the home from the location to the look, to the games and the spaces. The kids had a great time downstairs. The main floor was a great place to meet and eat. And the upstairs was great for the adults. We would have loved to have spent more time at the house. If I were to do it all over again, I would plane another day or two just to give us time to hang out at the house!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

9 June 2022

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

Enchanted!

This property is beautiful and was perfect for 8 of us. We especially enjoyed the large deck and the wonderful view of the Mississippi River. It truly is a castle, with 2 beautiful kitchens and multiple bathrooms. We will definitely stay here again, if we get back to Nauvoo. It is located conveniently to LDS Church history sites

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022