Fairy Bowery

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Living room, dining area, and second bedroom.

Living room, dining area, play area, and second bedroom.

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Amenities
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Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Nauvoo, IL

Nauvoo State Park

4 min walk

Weld House Museum

5 min walk

Historic Nauvoo

14 min walk

Keokuk, IA (EOK-Keokuk Municipal)

31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

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.
Your pet is also welcome to stay with an extra $20 fee.

Property manager

Rebecca Williamson

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Similar properties

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nauvoo

Located in Nauvoo, this apartment is in the city centre. Weld House Museum and Rheinberger House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baxter's Vineyards and Fort Madison Marina. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and birdwatching.

Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

Nauvoo State Park - 4 min walk
Weld House Museum - 5 min walk
Historic Nauvoo - 14 min walk
Baxter's Vineyards - 14 min walk
Joseph Smith Historic Site - 2 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Vel's Amigo's - ‬20 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬17 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min drive
‪Subway - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairy Bowery pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fairy Bowery?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairy Bowery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairy Bowery located?

Located in the heart of Nauvoo, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Nauvoo State Park and Weld House Museum. Historic Nauvoo and Baxter's Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

11 Sept 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

16 Aug 2024

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

Comfort

The master bed is comfortable. The bunk beds appear to be sized and accessible for children rather than adults (tight squeeze but doable). Two full baths great for multiple people staying. The kitchen has plenty dishware, utensils, equipment. The rooms are clean. Rebeca was readily reachable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matt K.

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

12 Aug 2024

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

Great Location

We had a great stay in the Fairy Bowery! On the website it has a single bed listed in the bedroom, we were happy to see it was a bunk bed! We had a great stay and the host was very accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bowman F.

27 July 2024

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

Great place

Our family enjoyed our stay at the fairy Bowery. The location was perfect for our visit. We really didn’t spend much time there, but each night when we returned we had a great nights sleep. Plenty of beds, air mattresses, blankets, etc. We loved that it had two full bathrooms for our family of six.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susie C.

10 July 2024

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

Apartment in Nauvoo

The property is in a great location and has two full bathrooms. It is definitely an older home with all the charms that come with it. There was an issue with the cleaning schedule and the unit was not clean when we arrived. The owner was very responsive and did her best to take care of the situation. Parking was right at the unit and always available. We stayed 6 nights and did laundry at the local laundry mat which is very close to the unit.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

5 July 2024

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

Location is excellent, property was clean

I would stay here again and would recommend to family and friends. It's in a cute old building. My parents appreciated the Master bedroom and bath. Just up the street from the temple and Zion's Mercantile. And a quick drive to the historic buildings. There are stairs to get to the front door and a few more stairs just inside. But, the outside steps are lighted and all the stairs are easy to navigate.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

20 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Fairy Bowery was clean and felt like home. It was so nice to be able to just relax and not worry about a long list of check out rules. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

20 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again. Host responded rapidly to communication and values constructive feedback. The unit was older and quirky but very comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed for preparing and eating our simple meals. We watched our favorite series using the HDMI cable that the host thoughtfully provided, and there was a Roku device attached, but we did not use it. WiFi had lots of bandwidth. Convenience store and Dollar General directly next door on either side, respectively. Would be a great unit for a young family on a visit to Nauvoo.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

20 June 2024

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

Perfect base for your vacation!

We love this little house. It was perfect for what we needed and was so close to everything that we wanted to see. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

18 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Place was clean and stocked. Cute place with a fun personality.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

16 June 2024

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

Loved it.

WE really enjoyed it, and the location for Nauvoo. It was very nice. Loved the angels and the mice pics. It was roomy. Loved the large table so we could play games. Thank You

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

9 May 2024

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

Love the unit. All creature comforts of home

Beautiful older apartment. Charming environment. Well stocked kitchen with all the tools to prepare meals. Responsive owners. I’m now a repeat visitor.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

8 May 2024

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

Thanks for a great stay!

Becca was super friendly and helpful. Everything was great with the house. Thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

karin h.

1 May 2024

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

Overnight Stay

We did not stay for long just an overnight stay to visit family.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

4 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Upside: the property was very conveniently located to historic Nauvoo, easy to find, easy to park at, fit our whole family (2 adults 4 kids), & gave us a way to prepare food during our stay, so on that front it was exactly what we were looking for. Downside: cleanliness wise it felt like we may have been the first stay after the winter off season, the windows were so drafty the paper blinds would move/scrape through the night, one shower head fixture would spray water over the shower door, & there was no direct thermostat control. Bottom line: there’s a reason it was cheaper than other options in the area, & if you go in knowing that, you’ll be fine. It was a place to stay & worked fine, it just wasn’t what you call a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary E

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

It was in a great location. The unit was clean but there was a heavy smell of cats. The walk-in shower would only flow for 15 seconds and would shut off. Finally discovered a weird little valve behind the shower head.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

19 Sept 2023

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

Love this apartment.

Loved this home. This cozy home was built about 1901. We enjoyed our stay there. Queen bedroom with full bathroom. Second bathroom by the kitchen. Second bedroom has a twin bed. There is also a sofa sleeper and air mattress. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware, dishes, toaster, coffee maker, ice cream maker, mixer, blender and slow cooker. We were able to cook all our meals. I loved it. Owner is quick to respond to question. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. I was so grateful I was able to bring my 14 year old cat. This was a home away from home. It is on a second floor. There is a secure private entrance. Parking on site. It’s a gem in Nauvoo.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOE S.

11 Sept 2023

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

loved it

very nice clean and easy access.loved it

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

15 Aug 2023

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

Nice

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

marilyn b.

30 July 2023

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

Love this place!

We loved the Fairy Bowery apartment. So clean and pretty and fun for kids—lots of space. Comfy beds. So great. Our second time staying at this property. Central to town. Love it so much! Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

20 June 2023

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

Happy with our stay

Very accomodating host. Quick to answer questions. Plenty cool with the window a/c units. Very comfortable mattresses and air mattress with the exception of the couch bed. Couch itself is comfortable. Convenient location to shops, temple, and historic sites.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kia

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

The location was convenient and had all the needed amenities. The rooms were old and had a not pleasant odor.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Ann T.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good, but some things you should know

The Fairy Bowery in Nauvoo allowed us to bring our dog. It's hard to find accommodations that are pet friendly! Rebecca was quick to reply to both emails and telephone calls. Overall, it was clean, but the place has quite a strong animal odor. Some people in our party were quite bothered by it, while others weren't. It has a window air conditioning unit and two or three fans, but no central air. It was hot in the back bedroom. Also, it is listed as a 6 person rental. There is a bedroom with a queen bed, a small alcove with a single and a sofa bed, which was very uncomfortable. In fact, my son ended up leaving it as a sofa and sleeping on that. The sixth bed is actually a blow up mattress that we had to blow up ourselves. So, yes, it technically can sleep six people, but not comfortably. The location was very close to everything downtown, and right across the street from the golf cart and go cart rentals, which was awesome. There is a gas station across the street which was convenient for late night snacks and pizza.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022