Deseret Heritage Manor, 2040 Knight Street, Nauvoo IL

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 202560 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Nauvoo, IL

Nauvoo State Park11 min walk
Historic Nauvoo19 min walk
Joseph Smith Historic Site3 min drive
Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Basement

4 Twin Beds

Bedroom 1 main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2, main floor

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3 upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 upstairs

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 upstairs

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 main floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5 upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6 Basement

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Accommodation Type: Vacation Rental

Meals: Guests provide their own. Fully furnished kitchen.

Deseret Heritage Manor is located a short distance from shopping, historical sites and the Nauvoo LDS temple. It is a beautiful,modern five bedroom and six bathroom home with sleeping accommodations to sleep up to 20 people. It has a fully furnished kitchen and laundry facilities. The game room with foosball table, air hockey table & TV with DVD player are located in the basement. A flat screen HD TV with DVD player is in the living room. Wi-fi internet. Although we do not provide traditional cable TV, we do provide ROKU’s with apps like Netflix, Prime, HULU, etc. Feel free to use these services with your own login & enjoy. Just a reminder to logout of any apps you might have used before you leave.
All linens necessary for your visit are furnished (sheets & towels). The house has geothermal heating & cooling and off street parking for 6 vehicles. It has a covered picnic pavilion in the back yard that is for rent for a daily fee through “The Inn At ‘Ol Nauvoo”.
Accommodations include:
Main floor: Bedroom with a king size bed & on suite bath
Bedroom with 2 queen size beds
Handicap accessible bathroom with shower off the kitchen
Huge dining area with large table that seats up to 12, a smaller table that
Seats 6.
Bar with 3 bar stools
Living area has couch and chairs, etc
Basement: Game room
Four twin beds
Tv
Couch
Bathroom with shower, sink, & toilet
Laundry room with large size washer & dryer.
2nd floor: Sitting area with couch, chair & desk
Bedroom with 1 king size bed & on suite bath
Family bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds and a queen size bed
Single bedroom with a queen size bed.
Two separate bathrooms with tub, toilet & two sinks.

House Rules: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY is 20 guests ( the city of Nauvoo has licensed us
To sleep a maximum of 20 guests)
Children are welcome (crib is available)
Minimum age limit for renters is 21 years old
NON SMOKING only
No alcoholic beverages please.
NO pets allowed
** We suggest you stop at Walmart in Keokuk for your grocery purchases since Nauvoo does not have any grocery stores. Casey's & Dollar General has limited items but all are very high priced.
***Cell reception in Nauvoo is spotty. Some cellular companies have better signal than others.

Local services: Bank/ ATM located east of the temple on Mullholland. Laundromat is on Mullholland downtown.

Property manager

Al and Judie Worthen

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Nauvoo Mansion On The Hill-One Of Nauvoo's Most Beautiful Homes

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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

We request that children are not left alone.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

NON SMOKING /NO ALCOHOL

Pets

No pets allowed

Completely pet free home no exceptions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly no smoking/no alcohol

Children are not to be left unattended. An adult must be present at all times. Please No tents, RVs/camping allowed.

No slip and slides, wading pools, water slides are allowed No tents are allowed as per Nauvoo City Code

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35

Note from host: NON SMOKING /NO ALCOHOL

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Nauvoo

Located in Nauvoo, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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.

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Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

Nauvoo State Park - 11 min walk
Baxter's Vineyards - 15 min walk
Historic Nauvoo - 19 min walk
Joseph Smith Historic Site - 3 min drive
Lovers Glen Park - 4 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
‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deseret Heritage Manor, 2040 Knight Street, Nauvoo IL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deseret Heritage Manor, 2040 Knight Street, Nauvoo IL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deseret Heritage Manor, 2040 Knight Street, Nauvoo IL?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deseret Heritage Manor, 2040 Knight Street, Nauvoo IL located?

This family-friendly Nauvoo vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nauvoo State Park and Historic Nauvoo. Weld House Museum and Baxter's Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

Jul 13, 2024

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

Perfect for big families

We had two families and a few friends stay at Deseret Manor. There plenty of room for all of us. It’s close to the sites- we still drove back and forth because we had children. The place was very clean and the host very helpful. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meliah L.

Jul 3, 2024

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

Family Reunion

We had a great time. Everything was beautiful and very well maintained. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Jun 24, 2024

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

Youth conference

Perfect! We loved this house

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Jun 13, 2024

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

Amazing Experience

Incredible location, the home had everything you could be looking for and the owners are great to work with.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

May 29, 2024

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

Great Family Gathering Place

This is the second year we have used this property for a whole family gathering. We have a wide range of kids with all sizes. The little kids loved the yard as all the older kids and adults loved the spacious living/kitchen area for visiting. We had 18 people with beds for all. Great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Aug 8, 2023

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

Very nice place!

Very beautiful home and place to stay! The only issue was the air conditioning was in need of repair. We spoke with the property owner and they were aware and working to get it repaired. Once that little item is taken care of, the property is excellent for a large group (it can sleep up to 20!). We very much enjoyed our stay and would certainly do it again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Jul 26, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay! This is such a great property for families, close to everything, we wanted to see, and amazing responsive hosts! Highly recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Jul 20, 2023

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

Perfect for our family reunion

The property was clean and well maintained. Everything worked as it should have. The location was great, within blocks of many attractions including the temple. It was a quick drive or a long walk to Main Street Nauvoo. If you have a larger group, I highly recommend this site.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Jun 20, 2023

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

Luxury Experience

This property was well kept and a nice oasis to come to after a tired day.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Jun 19, 2023

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

A delightful home in a delightful city

The place was just as stated in the descriptions. We had just about perfect weather. The house accommodated several groups doing a variety of activities inside and out without feeling too crowded. Nice quiet location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Jun 4, 2023

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

Clean house with plenty of amenities, exactly as advertised!

We had a great stay! The house was very comfortable, clean, and stocked. The location was perfect, and the owners are very responsive. We hope to stay again on a future trip to Nauvoo!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

May 29, 2023

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

This was a wonderful large gathering place for a large group

A+

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Aug 17, 2022

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

Nauvoo with the Family

We had a great stay in the Nauvoo area. The home was full of room and plenty of beds for all 15 of us. Great place to hang with the family.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Aug 14, 2022

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

Extended Family Stay

What an amazing staging area for a spectacular visit to Nauvoo.!!! The owners personally worked with us to make sure we came at the right time and had the best trip. They walked us through the VRBO experience and were so thoughtful!! Our entire family was able to fit. Multiple times through our stay someone would mention the perfect location, the great space, comfortable beds and plenty of room. We would recommend this location to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Jul 24, 2022

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

Spacious, comfortable, and beautiful.

Perfect fit for our extended family to stay at Nauvoo!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Macy M.

Jul 12, 2022

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

This house is perfect for a big group!

This home was just the right size for our big group of 20! Plenty of beds, towels, kitchen chairs, bathrooms and space. The teens loved the basement space. It is set up nicely with 4 beds, games and a table. The location is great! My family likes staying close to Casey's gas station for lots of cold drinks, doughnuts, and pizza! The owners were very helpful and great to work with. Nauvoo is a great place to bring your family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Jul 3, 2022

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

Such a great house for a large group!

Very clean, plenty of rooms and beds and lots of space in the fully equipped kitchen. Al and Judy were very helpful and quick to respond to any questions/concerns. Would definitely recommend this house for your group visit to Nauvoo!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

Jun 20, 2022

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

Great house for large groups

Worked well for our group of 19. Plenty of space and bathrooms for all.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricard G., United States

Jun 9, 2022

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My new favorite in Nauvoo

I have stayed in four different homes in Nauvoo over the years. This is now my favorite. Many of the older homes have strange floor plans that have bedrooms that can only be accessed by passing through another bedroom. This home was built to have the charm and feel of one of the historic homes but a much nicer floor plan. One room upstairs and another on the main floor have a bathroom attached to the bedroom. All the other bedrooms have a bathroom that is easily accessible. Both staircases (upstairs/basement) are as you would expect in a modern home. The home is well cared for and clean. All of my interactions with the owner were very pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend this home for your group.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

Jul 27, 2021

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

comfortable and convenient

We stayed here during our family reunion in Nauvoo. The accommodations were great. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Jul 25, 2021

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

Great home for our family gathering in Nauvoo

We loved this home! It was perfect for our family with a range of ages. It’s close to everything we wanted to see another yet located in a quiet area. Couldn’t have been happier!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Jul 16, 2021

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

Wonderful house!

Everything was easy and the home was perfect for our needs. Smoothest res/checkin/stay we've had. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Jul 8, 2021

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

Perfect Place

Great space for visiting Nauvoo. We had 20 people, 7 adults and 13 kids. The house is right off the Main Street in Nauvoo. Super clean, and perfect for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Jun 22, 2021

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

Family Retreat

This beautiful home was perfect for our family vacation. It was well cared for and had everything we needed for our retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K., Illinois, USA

Aug 5, 2020

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

Family home

We have stayed here multiple times and always enjoyed it. For years we've had family reunions in multiple houses and the pavilion.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Al and Judie Worthen

We love Nauvoo and loved serving as full time missionaries here from 2014 to 2015. We bought Deseret Heritage Manor as a heritage to our children and grandchildren who have come to love the spirit and feeling of Nauvoo as much as we do. We live in Bakersfield California and make a point of making a trip to our "favorite city by the Mississippi" at least a couple of times a year.

Why they chose this property

Believe it or not we bought this beautiful home sight unseen from a posting on the internet and have never regretted it one bit. The house has a special feeling of peace & when we gather here together as an extended family there is no bickering between our 13 grandchildren--only lots of laughter and love. We don't have pioneer heritage and are both converts to the LDS church but the spirit of Nauvoo rings true in our hearts. We hope you can feel it too during your stay.

What makes this property unique

We have tried to furnish our home with uplifting sayings and pictures that will help bring the spirit of Nauvoo into your lives. The view from the high windows in the living area are wonderful--you can even see a full moon without going outside!!