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Gorgeous Victorian with Seasonal Pool , sleeps 8, pet friendly close to downtown
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m
Popular amenities
Check-in time
4:00 PM
Check-out time
10:00 AM
Explore the area
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Hannibal, MO
- Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum6 min walk
- Big River Train Town6 min walk
- Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse16 min walk
- Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)105 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
East Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Gorgeous Victorian with Seasonal Pool , sleeps 8, pet friendly close to downtown
Property manager
Anneliesa Barta
Premier Host
Languages
English
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
![Exterior](https://media.vrbo.com/lodging/93000000/92320000/92314000/92313906/5b27ab28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
Guest House with a River View, located downtown Hannibal, MO—- No Cleaning Fee
Guest House with a River View, located downtown Hannibal, MO—- No Cleaning Fee
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (8 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supply your own child proof safety gear
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$75 pet guest fee for EACH approved pet.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Hannibal
Located in Hannibal, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Sodalis Nature Preserve, while Molly Brown Museum and Home and Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum are cultural highlights. Sawyer's Creek Fun Park and Villa Kathrine are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Hannibal, MO
What's nearby
- Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 6 min walk
- Big River Train Town - 6 min walk
- Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse - 16 min walk
- Lovers Leap - 3 min drive
- Mark Twain Cave and Cameron Cave - 5 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
- Subway - 5 min drive
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
- Papa John's Pizza - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Gem
Linda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Anneliesa Barta
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Your hosts are Anneliesa Barta and Architect Jim Smith, one of Denver’s top architects. We are "professional nesters" - we love renovating homes and creating places for us, our family and our guests to dwell - and stay awhile! When you visit Hannibal you will notice that the area is revitalizing with many homes under renovation, a new waterfront and new stores on its vibrant Main Street. We are part of this movement, with four completed renovation projects and more underway.
To date we have hosted over 400 satisfied guests between our various properties in Colorado, South Dakota and Missouri. Together we are building a portfolio of distinguished properties in places of importance in American history. We offer the discriminating traveler a truly authentic experience of a period home, furnished with a view toward harmony, simplicity and modern comforts. Come, be our guest – and stay awhile!
Anneliesa Barta
Anneliesa works in Environmental Consulting as a Project Manager for AECOM. Her professional background includes working 3 years as General Manager for a renovated historic hotel in Maryland. That experience provided her with a deep understanding of hospitality that she applies to hosting guests in short term vacation rentals.
Jim Smith
"Caring for the structures of the past is a worthy pursuit" says Architect Jim Smith of SmithsArchitects. He has a keen eye for historic preservation, and personally oversees all aspects of building and renovation. He loves to restore properties to their former beauty by working with original woodwork, detailing and period fixtures. As a result, you can literally FEEL HISTORY in the renovated spaces that is respectful to original builders and craftsman, and materials.
To date we have hosted over 400 satisfied guests between our various properties in Colorado, South Dakota and Missouri. Together we are building a portfolio of distinguished properties in places of importance in American history. We offer the discriminating traveler a truly authentic experience of a period home, furnished with a view toward harmony, simplicity and modern comforts. Come, be our guest – and stay awhile!
Anneliesa Barta
Anneliesa works in Environmental Consulting as a Project Manager for AECOM. Her professional background includes working 3 years as General Manager for a renovated historic hotel in Maryland. That experience provided her with a deep understanding of hospitality that she applies to hosting guests in short term vacation rentals.
Jim Smith
"Caring for the structures of the past is a worthy pursuit" says Architect Jim Smith of SmithsArchitects. He has a keen eye for historic preservation, and personally oversees all aspects of building and renovation. He loves to restore properties to their former beauty by working with original woodwork, detailing and period fixtures. As a result, you can literally FEEL HISTORY in the renovated spaces that is respectful to original builders and craftsman, and materials.
Why they chose this property
Located in Central Park Historic District, just 4 blocks to Hannibal's thriving Main Street and historic waterfront on the Mississippi River!
What makes this property unique
The Historic Eleanor Davis House is a Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1894 by Edward W. Herriman of Herriman Lumber. The millwork of each room was crafted of different exotic woods. Handcrafted ornate wood fretwork adorns the Front Hall, and entrances to the Living Room and Kitchen, which retain their original sliding doors. The doors and mouldings of the home have never been painted and can be experienced in their original state. Other fine details include the Front Porch with original baroque balusters, carved gables, entablature above paired colonnettes, ornamental corbels, beveled and leaded glass and a handcrafted staircase.
Eleanor Davis was a gifted pianist, composer and had a beautiful soprano voice. In 1922, she debuted at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, giving a vocal and piano recital of her own compositions. Eleanor and her mother Tully performed as a music duo in many venues in New York City with many distinguished musicians of the time. They hosted a national radio show that debuted in 1925 and continued for decades. Throughout her career, Eleanor composed more than 80 works for voice, piano, organ, strings and ensemble.
After Eleanor's death in 1973, the home sat vacant for many years and fell into a state of disrepair but was restored to its former beauty in 2023 by Architect Jim Smith and his wife Anneliesa. Formerly the Edward W. Herriman House, the home was renamed to honor Eleanor Davis, the Hannibal native and lifelong resident who achieved greatly in the music business as an educator, an opera singer and a rare woman composer of serious / classical music on the national stage.
Staying here offers the traveler in search of history a uniquely clear connection to Hannibal's past, its place in time and to the local culture – with modern amenities.
Eleanor Davis was a gifted pianist, composer and had a beautiful soprano voice. In 1922, she debuted at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, giving a vocal and piano recital of her own compositions. Eleanor and her mother Tully performed as a music duo in many venues in New York City with many distinguished musicians of the time. They hosted a national radio show that debuted in 1925 and continued for decades. Throughout her career, Eleanor composed more than 80 works for voice, piano, organ, strings and ensemble.
After Eleanor's death in 1973, the home sat vacant for many years and fell into a state of disrepair but was restored to its former beauty in 2023 by Architect Jim Smith and his wife Anneliesa. Formerly the Edward W. Herriman House, the home was renamed to honor Eleanor Davis, the Hannibal native and lifelong resident who achieved greatly in the music business as an educator, an opera singer and a rare woman composer of serious / classical music on the national stage.
Staying here offers the traveler in search of history a uniquely clear connection to Hannibal's past, its place in time and to the local culture – with modern amenities.
Languages:
English
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