See all properties
Entire home

Finest, Nicest, Mansion In the Nauvoo Area. Totally Family-Oriented

Photo gallery for Finest, Nicest, Mansion In the Nauvoo Area. Totally Family-Oriented

Nauvoo Mansion On The Hill-One Of Nauvoo's Most Beautiful Homes
Mississippi River View From Nauvoo Mansion On The Hill
Beauty and Comfort
First Class Living Room
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Nauvoo, IL
  • Historic Nauvoo
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nauvoo State Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Keokuk, IA (EOK-Keokuk Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Finest, Nicest, Mansion In the Nauvoo Area. Totally Family-Oriented

Nauvoo Mansion On the Hill-You Get the Whole House:

Nauvoo Mansion On the Hill is one of the nicest properties any where, but we feel it is by far the nicest in all of the Nauvoo Area. This is a rare opportunity to bring you whole family on a vacation of a life time. The house will sleep 14 and one infant in a crib. The house is located on 2 acres overlooking the Mississippi River. 14 minutes to the Nauvoo temple, 40 minutes to Carthage, 2 hours to Springfield Illinois(Abraham Lincoln lived in this area for over 30 years, his home and furnishings are still awaiting you. The new Presidential Lincoln Library is an absolute must. Nauvoo has been restored to it's original 1830's era, take a free horse drawn wagon ride to see all the old homes, the printing press, the black smith shop where they will make you a free prairie diamond ring, the old brick kiln where you will see them make brick, and they will give you one made right from the kiln.

Property manager

Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior detail

Historic 1840s Pioneer Home with Modern Addition

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, (10 reviews)
Historic 1840s Pioneer Home with Modern Addition

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smokiing including Vaping, No Alcohol, No Coffee or Tea

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nauvoo

Located in Nauvoo, this holiday home is in a rural area. Weld House Museum and Rheinberger House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Nauvoo and Joseph Smith Historic Site. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, water tubing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Map
Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

  • Weld House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Nauvoo - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nauvoo State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 21 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vel's Amigo's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest, Nicest, Mansion In the Nauvoo Area. Totally Family-Oriented pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest, Nicest, Mansion In the Nauvoo Area. Totally Family-Oriented?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest, Nicest, Mansion In the Nauvoo Area. Totally Family-Oriented?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest, Nicest, Mansion In the Nauvoo Area. Totally Family-Oriented located?

This family-friendly Nauvoo holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nauvoo Public Library and Mississippi River. Nauvoo State Park and Weld House Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

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

Exceptional!

This was a mansion, indeed...such grand curb appeal, and a sparkling view of the river. So many rooms and comfy living areas - cozy recliners for movie watching. Best part was the kind owners, eager to make it memorable for us. They succeeded!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

angie y.

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

Beautiful property

The house is lovely with great proximity to Nauvoo. Owner was easy to get in touch with. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn B.

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

Great stay in Nauvoo!

Our group loved our time here! Lots of space! Beautiful property! Very responsive host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Thanksgiving trip

We have stayed at this time previously and it always provides what we need for space and amenities. The home is well stocked in the kitchen for ease of cooking. The only draw back was we ran out of TP/kleenex/paper towels. We will know to come prepared the next time. Over all great home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis N.

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

Lovely spacious home

We had a great stay here. Exactly as described. We loved to spread out and rest after our busy days. Felt even more spacious with the two story ceilings. So neat being on the Mississippi. Convenient location being in between Nauvoo and Carthage which were what we came to see. Friendly hosts. Thanks for the good memories
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brody H.

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

Amazing stay on the Mississippi near Nauvoo.

We were so grateful to stay in this beautiful house. It is surrounded by forest on three sides, and the Mississippi river on the other. What an amazing view and what a beautiful home. The home has such beautiful, big windows that let in so much light and happiness. The kitchen was well equipped, and the house was clean, tidy, and beautifully decorated. The upstairs bedrooms were Themed, which made it fun for our kids to choose their favorite room. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Brooke M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Suggestions Given

We arrived after a long day of traveling, and we were locked out in the dark for an hour since the key box didn't work. The home is nice, but there were some major cobwebs and piles of lady bugs. Two of the bathroom lights were burned out, the shower didn't work, and the one roll of toilet paper per bathroom didn't last the length of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not in Nauvoo!

The “get directions” map takes you to downtown Nauvoo. This house is located in Hamilton 10 minutes away. I had to contact VRBO to get a response from the host. The silverware drawer was full of mouse droppings. The house is big so it worked for our group but it needs a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

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

Week in Nauvoo

The mansion was just that! The pictures do not do justice to the actual home. Clean, orderly, beautifully appointed and nice environment. We lacked nothing and our morning and evenings together in the mansion were memorable. The location was ideal, located halfway between Nauvoo and Carthage. Easy access to stores in Keokuk was a nice affordance. My brothers and our wives get together each year. This was by far the nicest place we have stayed! Anyone spending time in Nauvoo should stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia Tobey S.

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

Serene, snowy family getaway

We were blessed to rent this beautiful property for an extended New Year's weekend. It was a serene setting on a hill overlooking the lake. We enjoyed relaxing indoors, as well as exploring the quaint downtown of Nauvoo and sledding nearby, as well as in the backyard. Our hosts were very gracious and accommodating to our family. It was such a precious time to make memories and start the new year with anticipation. This would make a wonderful get away for other families looking for a respite from the stress of a pandemic. My only recommendation would for fellow winter guests to prepare for potential snowy weather by bringing extra shovels, salt to melt ice, and sleds. In such peaceful, small towns, it can be harder to find these items in stock nearby. Thankfully, the hosts contacted us ahead of time to let us know that snow removal was not included, so that we could try to better anticipate the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Thomas F.

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

Diamond in the rough

The host was kind and accommodating. This place is indeed laid out like a mansion, and the 13 of us had plenty of room to gather or spread. The rooms look neat and kept in order. We enjoyed the ping-pong table, and the deck (after applying deet against bugs, it's a common Mississippi blessing). There are signs of neglect, though. The driveway could use a load of gravel on the steep section so cars won't get stuck. The plants around the house could use a trimming. We found mouse droppings inside. The WiFi didn't work. If you don't mind some roughness in your experience you'll enjoy the place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Geode Fest 2022

The property is fairly well maintained. There was some confusion on the checkin process (they were transitioning to a new security system), but we managed. There was quite a bit of dust etc. on the ceiling fans and the windows were quite dirty. Overall, very comfy and easy to feel at home. The grill was very nice and functional. The kitchen was well equipped with appliances and tools (difficult to find sometimes - not surprising for a rental, but well furnished). Knowing that the property owner no longer lived on the premises, I planned for delays in return messaging, and it worked out fine. Responses were within a day or two. As recommended on the website, if you have any questions, ask ahead of time and be prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Donna F.

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

Nice place with plenty of room for all!

We had a wonderful stay! Beds were comfy, place was clean. Convenient location to the Tri State Rodeo, which is why we went. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark C., South Jordan

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

Great place to stay for a large group

This was a great place to stay for us. There was an issue with hot water the first day and it was fixed the next day. They were very responsive to us and had great communication. We had room to spread out and a large kitchen to fix meals in. We also had a large table to play games at when everything in Nauvoo shut down. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely mansion

We were impressed with this beautiful home, its furnishings and views. It was pleasant to stay there and we had everything we needed for our comfort and safety and privacy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

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

Great roomy mansion

Very nice. Master suite was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami A., Lake in the Hills, Illinois

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

Excellent home for family gathering

We had family fly and drive I from all over and this home was perfect. Better than the pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Great house!

They had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. 6 bedrooms was perfect! Plenty of dishes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Drex B.

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

Nauvoo Mansion 2022

Outside impression is very nice. However, garage and downstairs were messy and in need of maintenance. The big crack in the kitchen cabinet top, missing divider between cabinet doors , bad finish on the dining room table, and door to outside with no deck detract from the overall appearance. We did have a good time and were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful property, difficult host

We were in the area for our daughter's wedding at a nearby venue. The home is large and as pictured. There were plenty of towels and the kitchen was well-stocked with cookware and dishes. The view of the Mississippi River is a nice plus. That said, we had several struggles with the owner. He is older, forgetful, and spends winters in Hawaii so the time difference makes communicating very difficult. Three weeks prior to our trip, and weeks after our reservation had been confirmed and paid for, he called to cancel our reservation saying he had double-booked the property. After much panic on our part, he "worked out" the problem so we could keep our reservation. I don't know what we would have done otherwise because it was too last minute to change travel plans. Also, within an hour of checking in, the owner called to inform us that there was no internet. Apparently a mix-up with the arrival time of the tech had prevented it from being installed. Rather than rectifying the problem by re-scheduling the installation, (or even apologizing), he suggested that we get a hotspot on our phone plan. That was an added expense we did not want to incur, especially since the property is advertised as having internet. Without internet, none of the TV's work (at all). We did happen to bring an HDMI cable and adapter which helped, but cell service in the area is unreliable as well so streaming quality was quite poor. We asked several times for him to reschedule the installation and offered to allow the tech access to the house during our stay but to no avail. We had a similar problem with the fireplace. It does not work. My inquiries about it were simply ignored. Easily-accessed parts of the home were clean however, the whole house needs a deep cleaning. The windows are very dirty, covered with bugs stuck in spiderwebs, the stairs had not been vacuumed prior to our arrival and it was obvious they hadn't been for some time. Carpets throughout the home are in desperate need of cleaning. There is a plethora of silk plants and trees and all are very dirty. We also found mouse droppings in the master bedroom closet. We had to wash pans and dishes prior to using them because they were either covered with a greasy film or didn't come clean in the dishwasher. Overall, we would suggest careful and detailed communication with the owner prior to booking and actual travel to make sure what you are expecting is what you will get.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

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

Nice place to stay

This was a great place for our family of 11 to stay at while we hunted geodes during Geodefest. There was plenty of room for everyone to hang out, plenty of beds and enough bathrooms for us all. Check in and check out were very easy. The back porch was a nice place to sit and visit. We're already planning on booking this same house for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brandon S.

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

Nice home, too many wasps

The house was very accommodating, we loved all the room and had a nice stay. It’s a beautiful home. The owner let us check in a few hours early since there wasn’t a family checking out ahead of us. There are beautiful close by places to stop and enjoy the river and the views of the river from the house is beautiful. The kids loved the ping pong table and we had a great time! Cons. There are tons of wasps, wasps nests all over the outside of the garage area. Have to pick your bravest to open the door. My daughter is allergic, so every time we left we’d have to make sure the garage door was shut before she got in the car, she couldn’t be outside the house. We did advise the owners, but maybe with the short notice they couldn’t act, but I would think the people that clean should have advised them. There is not a stalked pantry. The grill not only didn’t have propane, but it was so old and rusty you wouldn’t be able to use it anyway. Wish I would of known and we would of brought our portable. So we had all this food to grill and couldn’t. We ended up buying another portable. There are not enough towels. This being said, I would still stay again and we had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Awesome two-family house

Beautiful home right on the Mississippi that was perfect for two families. There was plenty of room for us to spread out. The 15-minute drive to and from Nauvoo each day was stunning. There were just a few very minor things I would suggest for improvement: 1. The garage (where we parked our cars) was disgustingly full of dead and live bugs and spiders. It would take just a minute for cleaners to blow most of them out with a leaf blower. 2. I wish the owner had provided shampoo in the bathrooms 3. The hot and cold water was reversed in the shower of the master bathroom 4. Internet was too slow for high-quality streaming. It was probably just the area. 5. There were a few "slightly damaged" things (like melted surface on one of the kitchen tables, a toaster that did not work at all, etc.) that were not reported in the inventory list. I was worried we might get charged for them. We loved staying in this beautiful home and would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Beautiful home

Awesome place to stay. Clean, comfortable, just plain amazing. We stayed here with a large group of 10 people had plenty of room. Owner was very helpful and easy to get a hold of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Palm Coast

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

Birthday Celebration

We gathered here from 3 states to celebrate our 2 year old granddaughter’s birthday. This was a beautiful property and a perfect fit for our family! This might have been the cleanest home we have rented. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Owner

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback