Chalet

View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon

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A deck overlooking a body of water with a sunset in the background.
A stone building with a turret and a gabled roof.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a kitchen in the background, and a Christmas tree.
A dining area with a stone wall, a chandelier, and a round table with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nauvoo, IL
  • Place, Historic Nauvoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nauvoo State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bunk bed cove

6 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Nauvoo

Nauvoo is home to this chalet. Historic Nauvoo and Joseph Smith Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Nauvoo State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Calvert Stadium, or consider a night out at Fort Madison Area Arts Association.
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Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

  • Historic Nauvoo - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nauvoo State Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Baxter's Vineyards - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Turnwater Bar & Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon on Nov 10, 2026 start from $282, 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 View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is View Nauvoo and the Mighty Mississippi/Sidon located?

Situated in Nauvoo, this chalet is steps from Mississippi River, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Historic Nauvoo and Nauvoo Public Library. Weld House Museum and Joseph Smith Historic Site are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful castle. So many amenities. Although it was home base for all of our travels it was a great place to come home to. Halloween was the best time to be here. The trees were very colorful and the lane up to the burial mounds was completely cover with leaves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castle home was amazing! View of the river is incredible. So much room with extra fans and pillows. We loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most beautiful view of the Mississippi! Home is very spacious and had everything we needed. Great location 5 minutes from Nauvoo. Very peaceful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay. Lots of room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, couldn't have asked for better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, we had so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

A beautiful and unique home, with an amazing view and all the amenities to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
A/C was broken. Unfortunately it wasn't able to be fixed before our arrival, so we were unable to stay at the property during the hot summer months. Interesting and unique property though. Great view of the Mississippi River. Host was easy to work with and we were able to get a full refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nauvoo Weekend Stay

Our stay was wonderful, the check-in and out process was very straightforward. We enjoyed our days sitting outside on the patio and visited the river! Such a great location and close enough to town we got to see the nightly performance by the missionairies. It is a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I need of a getaway, book this

This is the second time I’ve stayed at this property. Both times so peaceful and the design inside and outside is so unique it’s like being transported back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fabulous' I loved having 2 washers and dryers to get through pageant clothes quickly. The house was beautiful, well stocked, and was great for our family.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was an amazing home like a castle. Lots of things to do there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect!

Loved the view, space, style, amenities. Would definitely stay there again!!! Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. So many wonderful memories created.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of fun for kids

Great house for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2024
Thanks for the kind review and glad your kids liked it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Big Family Gathering

We had a family reunion and all stayed here together! It was the perfect size for multiple families! The location can be a little precarious but it's also very cool. Very close to Historic Nauvoo which made it so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2024
Thanks for the stay! Hope the family reunion was wonderful!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay

Once again everything was as expected. Thanks for the chest of blankets. Enjoyed the week of be cozy around
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Castle on the River

Location and setting were awesome. First impression as you pull up could have been better with the weeds and exterior landscape. Once inside and spending time there, it was fantastic. Plenty of room and the deck and views were amazing. Overall it was fantastic and really close to Historic Nauvoo and great for a medium size group of two families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nauvoo for the first time

The house is amazing and the views are stunning! We especially love the ancient Indian burial grounds right above the house. The fall colors were amazing and we love Nauvoo. Thank you so much for letting us stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nauvoo

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was well stock and had everything we needed creating the comfort of home. Love the peaceful environment overlooking the old man Mississippi River. Such beautiful sunsets. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique experience

We absolutely loved staying at this one-of-a-kind property and discovering its little quirks. The kids hunted geodes down at the river and found a lot! Owner was very helpful and responsive. Would absolutely stay again or recommend to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Royal Accomodations!

We loved our stay in this small castle. Just walking in, the house felt like it went on forever. Three floors of grand, but comfy space. I especially appreciated all of the touches for kids, like bunk beds and games. Our entire family felt welcome. I can't leave out the amazing view of the Mississippi. It was nice to take a break and just look out from the tower over the water. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome views close to Nauvoo and right on the Mississippi

Awesome concept home with space and the place was as advertised. This close to the water, bugs were definitely a thing and we got our steps in moving between floors. The upstairs was divided into sections with a decorative partition, but the space worked for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Ask Questions

Owner was great answering questions. We will not stay again unless the cleanliness is improved greatly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip to Nauvoo

The property is just what you would expect nestled on a ridge overlooking the Mississippi River. There were a few dead bugs inside, but (as someone who lives in the MidSouth) that is to be expected in the summer. The owner obviously took steps to prevent live bugs and spiders inside. Lots of room to spread out. The views are incredible! We enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

House on the road off of the River

Interesting theme home that needs a deep clean. No access to river. Kids enjoyed themselves.husband was allergic to the bath towels and broke out in hives.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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