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Night at the Twain Museum!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4925 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Hannibal, MO

Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
‪11 min walk‬
Rockcliffe Mansion
‪13 min walk‬
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
‪14 min walk‬
Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Casper King Bedroom.

1 King Bed

Sleep Number Adjustable Head & Foot King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Twain's Toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Night at the Twain Museum!

Night at the Twain Museum gives travelers an immersion experience into the life of Mark Twain, with a carefully curated collection charmingly presented. Experience a masterpiece museum in a relaxing atmosphere for an extended time. Soak in all the Twain while escaping the human race. Luxury Sleep Number King bed with 65” smart TV. Comfy Casper King is the second bed. Blackout bedroom blinds. Newly remodeled home. New sofa sectional with 65" smart TV. Front & back decks. Close to Main St. Come and see a beautiful heroic sculpture of Twain created by the neurosurgeon and sculptor Emil Seletz in 1968.

Our home was featured twice on the front page weekend edition of the Hannibal Courier-Post, twice on a Quincy radio station, once on a STL TV station and once in the Hannibal Magazine. Traveling physicians and professional writers routinely stay here. We keep our property in pristine condition, and you will notice an immaculate and impeccable house. We will provide you with detailed insider tourist information. You will experience the best that Hannibal has to offer.

If you were hoping this place was haunted, it ain't. But walk down 4 houses away to Tom Sawyer's Cemetery and you might just find what you are looking for!

Property manager

Paul Krewson

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have no baby furniture or baby safety equipment

Events

No events allowed

No parties or social events are permitted.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking permitted.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Well-behaved children and adults are permitted to stay.

Smoking or vaping is permitted outside as long as butts are disposed of properly. Please do not set portable grills on our decks.

Please, no heavy drinking and respect our museum home. Well-behaved children and adults are permitted to stay.

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

Note from host: No parties or social events are permitted.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hannibal

Hannibal is home to this holiday home. Molly Brown Museum and Home and Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum and Planters Barn Theater. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby.

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Hannibal, MO

What's nearby

Molly Brown Museum and Home - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Rockcliffe Mansion - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Mark Twain Cave - 11 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

Quincy Station - 27 min drive
Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
‪Country Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Night at the Twain Museum! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Night at the Twain Museum! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Night at the Twain Museum! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Night at the Twain Museum! located?

Situated in Hannibal, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Molly Brown Museum and Home, Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse and Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center. Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum and Big River Train Town are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

barbara m.

31 May, 2025

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

Great place!

We had a lovely stay!Everything was as described in listing. Slept great, that's very important to me. Will definitely stay again if in the area.Paul was a great host!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

26 May, 2025

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

Lovely relaxing getaway

We very much enjoyed a getaway to relax and do something distracting. We all enjoyed the Mark Twain books and DVDs in the evenings to refresh old knowledge and learn some new things about Mark Twain.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

18 Feb, 2025

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

Wonderful Literary Themed Escape

Wonderful home. Very clean and cozy. A great place to be while enjoying Mark Twain adventures. So grateful this gem is shared.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake G.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Had a great time

Clean comfortable home within easy distance of local attractions

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Best place

Great place to stay in Hannibal. Has everything you need. Very clean!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Mother daughter bonding weekend

Such a cute little house! Chock full of Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens memorabilia to look at. Close to all the tourist stuff we wanted to do and we had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

4 Jul, 2025

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

Night at the Twain Museum

My wife, mother in law, and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Hannibal at Night at the Twain Museum. We spent two nights here while we visited Hannibal as part of our Great River Road trip. The Mark Twain collection in the house appeared to be carefully selected. A large portion of these items are irreplaceable. This house is truly a must visit while staying in Hannibal to completely immerse oneself into all things Mark Twain. The Mark Twain library in the house was complete and put to good use during our stay. The house was very clean and well kept. We would definitely stay here again next time we pass through Hannibal.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 May, 2024

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

Hannibal

Enjoyed the weekend at Hannibal House; well-organized and full of Mark Twain memorabilia; very nice property. Owner was easy to work with and contact.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANE C.

20 Jun, 2024

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Great Get away

We really enjoyed the place we stayed. It was quiet serene very well stocked and ready for company. All the features we just as described. Host went out of way to make sure we had good direction and lots of information on the sights to see. Truly planning a return visit in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

14 Apr, 2025

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Great Getaway

We booked a weekend getaway for our parents and they had a wonderful, relaxing stay! They found the decor interesting but not cluttered at all, said the house was very clean and comfortable, and found the bed and couch comfortable. They were able to visit shops and do a sightseeing riverboat cruise while they were there, and it was a great way to unwind and connect.Thanks to Paul for being incredibly responsive and providing so much detail about the house and Hannibal in general; we were able to book for our parents and provide all the information they might need without them having to do any legwork!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Awesome!

The Twain Museum House was just great! The attention to detail was unbelievable. Plus, it had sleep number beds and great linens!! It literally is a Mark Twain Museum, but not overdone. The hosts were great to communicate with and seemed very gracious. Great stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

28 Jul, 2024

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Clean and Comfortable

Excellent stay overall; property was exactly as described. Very clean and organized -- with the museum pieces, it would seem that such could become very cluttered, but it was definitely not. Easiest check-in process ever.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

June W.

29 Oct, 2024

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Getaway

I have stayed at a lot of places, this was overall the cleanest, most comfortable, beautiful and interesting place I have stayed! Everything was there that was needed! Beds are so comfy. Short distance from anything we wanted to do. I cant wait for my next trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Jul, 2024

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

Great Location to Downtown

This was my second stay at the Hannibal House. Paul is a gracious host who has gone out of his way to furnish the home with modern, up-to-date amenities and to make everyone's stay very pleasant. The property is close to downtown Hannibal and conveniently located to multiple sights and attractions in the area. Excellent value.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

22 Sept, 2024

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Super Unique Home

We had such fun learning more about Mark Twain in this cool home. It’s really like a museum. Always something cool to see every time you turn around. Home was very clean and is laid out nicely. The host provided great amenities and communication was perfect and timely.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT J.

13 Jul, 2024

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Very unique and interesting property.

We were friends meeting from afar and we really were just looking for a nice place in an interesting location. Boy, did this fill the bill. You could not find a cleaner, more well appointed house in Hannibal, and it truly is a museum. We had one little glitch (that sorted itself out) and the host was very fast to respond. Highly recommend Night at the Twain.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H., Arnold

26 Mar, 2024

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Comfortable & Educational!

Not only was the home just as pictured and described - it was even better. Extremely thoughtful touches like charging cables throughout and a comfortable couch. The documentary recommendation and DVD set was a surprising treat that made the other attractions in Hannibal even more enjoyable. Not the shows we had planned to watch, but relaxing and fun. It fit. Thank you for the get away.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

2 Nov, 2024

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Perfect Place for a Hannibal Stay

This is an amazing space to stay while in Hannibal! Paul has thought of everything to make The Twain Museum home away from home. Beds and all furniture comfortable, extremely welcoming home, itinerary suggestions, decor and a library to enjoy … I wanted to stay longer simply to enjoy the books on the two porches! Highly recommended… we will be back! Thanks for a top notch experience!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cris M.

29 Jul, 2024

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Twaintastic experience

Comfortable and clean house, great for a quick visit to see friends near Hannibal The Mark Twain theme starts outside the home and continues in every room, but I think the best feature might actually be the amazing comfortable beds. Did not disappoint!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason c.

23 Jun, 2023

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Very clean, with everything we needed!

Very nice home, close to everything we wanted to see. Well equipped home, had everything we needed. The binder on the table had information on how everything in the home worked. Also in the binder was a list of local attractions. The binder was very helpful. There was some snacks and drinks on the table, definitely a plus! Overall a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul Krewson

I grew up in Hanniibal and worked as a tour guide in Mark Twain and Cameron caves during high school. I am a Mark Twain scholar and historian. I am passionate about Mark Twain and the history of Hannibal. I have created Night at the Twain Museum to honor both. I am also an occupational therapist and own an ergonomics consulting business.

Why they chose this property

I chose this neighborhood for the rich history. The house is 400 feet from where Twain's dad and brother (Henry) were originally laid to rest. It's also the cemetery that is referenced in the adventures of Tom Sawyer where Tom and Huck saw Injun Joe murder Doc Robinson and frame Muff Potter. The Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tour spends 20 minutes explorering this cemetery. Twain's boyhood home is less than a mile from our home. You will be staying where Twain spent his childhood. Our home is at the top of a hill. It's private and peaceful, with woods in our back yard. This hill is the location of many of Mark Twain's childhood adventures.