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Grand Victorian on the Mississippi

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A room with a wooden floor, a fireplace with a mantel, a door with glass panels, and a framed painting on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a dishwasher, and two rugs.
A grand staircase with ornate railings, a wooden table with a vase, and a patterned rug in a spacious room with wooden flooring and classic decor.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a patterned rug, and a stained glass window.
A grand piano in a room with a patterned carpet, red curtains, and a decorative metal partition.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mississippi River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Fort Madison, IA
  • Place, North Lee County Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Riverview Pavillion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Madison Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Fort Madison

Located in Fort Madison, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Old Fort Madison and Historic Nauvoo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Ortho Landing and Wildlife Area. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Fort Madison, IA

What's nearby

  • North Lee County Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Madison Area Arts Association - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sheaffer Pen Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Riverview Pavillion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fort Madison Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Station - 27 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turnwater Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Victorian on the Mississippi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Victorian on the Mississippi?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Victorian on the Mississippi on Dec 22, 2026 start from $367, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grand Victorian on the Mississippi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Victorian on the Mississippi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Victorian on the Mississippi located?

Located in the heart of Fort Madison, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Mississippi River. Fort Madison Area Arts Association and North Lee County Historical Society are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star review! The house was absolutely stunning! Stepping into this home was like stepping back in time. It had all the beauty of the turn of the century, but many of the amenities that we have today for the guest to enjoy. We would highly recommend this house as a place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was an incredible value for the quality of location and service. I love Victorians, and this house did not disappoint! Everything was thought of and provided, clean, secure, absolutely beautiful. We kept looking around and finding new features and details that had been restored, provided, etc. My friends and I had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this Vrbo! I hope to stay here again.Thank you for such a dream come true location and experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really fun house, with antiques and a lovely ambiance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is beautiful house. We just wanted more information on the history of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and clean. My one-year-old granddaughter even crawled all around the house, and her knees remained clean. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean. Cleanliness is the most important part of a great vacation site. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this lovely historic home. The little ones were sure we were in a castle! Everything was clean. The kitchen was super well-stocked with dishes, pots and pans, spices, and all that we needed for big family meals. It was great to have enough room to all be together, yet have places to enjoy some separate games and conversations. We just wished we could stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home. Beautiful period furnishings. Comfortable mattresses and bedding. Updates kitchen. Fans in all the bedrooms and lovely electric fireplaces for ambiance and/or heat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautifully decorated! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
A step back in time! Very enjoyable!! Incredibly maintained, well supplied, looks on to a beautiful park and easy parking. The host response is very prompt. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Grand Victorian is AMAZING!! The house is gorgeous and beautifully decorated. Everything was there that we needed, the area was peaceful and easy to access. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house with tons of room

Loved the house and will be staying there every time I am in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun trip with friends

Get stay and a great home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit

Excellent, we have stayed here several times, always great place to stay. Always look forward to the progress made on the house each time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious property for a large family

Such a cool property in a quiet neighborhood. It offers plenty of space for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay - lots of room!!

Loved that each of 4 couples staying at the home had separate bedrooms. Plenty of bathroom space and living space for 8 adults! Great communication from owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful experience!

Wife and I stayed here for a night and everything about this property was amazing. It was clean, the structure is stunning and owner was very responsive and helpful with questions. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in this house with character! My kids liked that the park was across the street so they could go play when we had a little down time. We spent most of our time in Nauvoo (which wasn’t ideal because the bridge was closed) but the restaurant down the street was delicious and fun. We liked how many bathrooms and bedrooms for all of us to use. The kitchen was big and well stocked with different sizes of bowls, pans, etc and which was nice because we tried to save some money by cooking at the house. It was easy to check in and clean up was a breeze. The parking in the back was nice for our three vehicles and we loved going through the house to see the work that had been done. I really appreciated the laundry room being stocked with some allergen friendly detergent and how close the house was to some grocery stores and restaurants. We are from a place that doesn’t have trains so my kids loved walking down to the bridge to watch the trains go past as well. Overall it was an excellent place to stay and I love all of the cute furnishings! My kids loved going through the house staying only on the rugs, too. They were disappointed the piano had some keys that didn’t play but I didn’t really expect it to. Super fun all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Down Memory Lane

Stayed at property two years ago, liked it so much that we invited two friends to share experience. It was fun to enjoy the changes that have happened in two years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2023
Thanks for staying at our Grand Victorian again! So glad you could come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely fabulous

Class reunion!!! We had a group of friends meet up and stay at this Vrbo. It was so beyond expectations. We could not have asked for a better experience. WE WILL HE BACK. We had the best time at the most excellent location in such an incredible unique historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful, historic house. We had 7 people and stayed for 3 nights. Quiet neighborhood. There were comfortable beds and pillows, plenty of towels, plus some shampoo and things in the bathrooms. Washer/dryer and detergent. A well stocked kitchen. Two smart TVs. Good wifi. It was great! Our only complaint was from our 11 year old, that she couldn’t get to the top of the tower (in the attic) haha!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
WE loved the old Victorian style home. Spaces to gather in, a large, furnished kitchen with all the comforts of home. Bathrooms were big, clean & furnished with the essentials. Decor was wonderful with the woodwork & stain glass & color scheme. Wi-Fi was available with a large TV. easy locking system. Suggestion: could use a screen back door to keep the flies out when coming in & out. I know it's still being renovated, so next time I'll be excited to see the changes. I didn't need earplugs either.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming victorian

It is always a challenge to remodel older homes while trying to offer modern conveniences. This home retained all its Victorian charm while offering a modern kitchen and updated bathrooms. The property was clean. The baby grand piano added a beautiful touch for us although it needs a tuning. The neighborhood is filled with older homes, many in need of serious work. Overall a very nice, charming Victorian!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Victorian Home

This home is a lovely property very well located in Fort Madison. My only issue with staying here was the lack of sufficient wash cloths for each of us to use, dishcloths and dish towels for the kitchen and cobwebs that appeared to have been there for a while in the dining room area and on the way upstairs in the front hallway. Otherwise, the kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes of all kinds. It was nice having so many bathrooms. The showers were quite small but ok. The property manager was easy to contact and very responsive to my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2022
Thanks for your feedback! The cobwebs have been swept away and we have provided more washcloths and dish towels. We like to know what guests want so we can improve your experience. Thanks for staying at our Victorian home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Victorian colors are dark. I don't like dark colors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2022
This is a puzzling thing to say in a review. All the walls in our house on the main floor and most of them on the second floor are painted white. The accent colors are mostly red which is very bright.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We Expected Plenty ... And Got More Than We Expected!

Some details, in case it helps those considering staying at the property: 1. This old and very classy, stylish house was bigger than we expected. We were very comfortable. 2. The house was under construction during our stay, no contractors or workers came around. There is much work to be done to get everything in this beautiful home up-to-date while maintaining its original elegance and beauty. We found ourselves cheering for the owners as they attempt this! The home is quite stunning, and we truly hope the owners can get all the renovations done without destroying what was surely a masterpiece back when it was built. 3. The air conditioning worked better than we expected, which was quite a relief: it was very hot during our stay. 4. Some bathroom locks were missing or didn't work (or we couldn't figure it out), but we managed without issues. Having four bathrooms helped! 5. Our visit was primarily for Nauvoo excursions, but we found Fort Madison much more interesting than we expected as well. The old fort on the river, the very old prison, the old train station and the park across the street were all a treat. We couldn't find anyone in the city that could/would open anything up for us or show us around, but we still enjoyed what we could. 6. The bridge to Illinois is $2.00, only when going in to Illinois. We never had to wait for river traffic ... not sure how often the swinging truss has to swing out to let a large ship through. 7. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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