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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 104861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort Madison, IA
  • Fort Madison Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Iowa State Penitentiary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Historic Nauvoo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪32 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

About this property

Grand Victorian on the Mississippi

This spacious Victorian home has plenty of room for your whole family or group, Located in the historic district across the street from Central Park and only two blocks from downtown and the Mississippi river you will have easy access to everything. There are comfy couches to relax in front of the TV, a large dining table and kitchen, and spacious office if you need to get some work done. We are in the process of renovating the house and bringing back all it's Victorian charm, but no work will ever be done while guests are staying at the house. The inside is 95% done and the outside is 25% done. We hope you love all the historic details of this house as much as we do!

Property manager

Jeri Mackley
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fort Madison

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

What's nearby

  • North Lee County Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Fort Madison - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Madison Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iowa State Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Historic Nauvoo - 22 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 4 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vel's Amigo's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Victorian on the Mississippi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Victorian on the Mississippi located?

Located in the heart of Fort Madison, this holiday 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

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt S., Fort Worth, Texas

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

Fun trip with friends

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

8/10 Good

Neal N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Raquel H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Don R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A

Victorian colors are dark. I don't like dark colors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David V. B., Layton, Utah USA

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

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

Loved it so much!

We loved it! quite the project you have with registration. Well not complete we had so much fun. And could easily overlook restoration process. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Laura S.

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

Comfortable

Quiet nei
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Family time

Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary K., Saint Charles Mo

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

Great location

Fabulous historical home across from Central Park. Perfect location for our family reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Nauvoo Pageant

Very enjoyable house filled with personality
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Girls' weekend

Beautiful property and everything was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeri Mackley

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I love Victorian homes, and I also really enjoy taking something that was old and worn and making it beautiful again. We have done renovations on several different kinds of properties, but Victorian is my favorite.

Why they chose this property

This home is our second Victorian renovation. We can't be there full time so it will be a work in progress for a while, but we are enjoying the journey. My husband, Jay, and I work together on our projects and we are often joined by our son, Michael. We have also had our daughter and grandsons helping out at times so it has been a family project.

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English

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