Fairy Bowery

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Apartment

Living room, dining area, and second bedroom.

Living room, dining area, play area, and second bedroom.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Nauvoo, IL

Nauvoo State Park
‪4 min walk‬
Historic Nauvoo
‪14 min walk‬
Joseph Smith Historic Site
‪2 min drive‬
Keokuk, IA (EOK-Keokuk Municipal)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Come and enjoy the charm of a historic home when staying in this second floor apartment on the main entrance into Nauvoo. With a private keyless entry and parking, you will have the ease of coming and going. You can enjoy a walk to all the main street shops and nearby restaurants. Its a short drive to several state parks and historic sites. We are pet friendly! We love for you to be able to bring your pet on vacation.
**If you have allergies to pet dander you should book elsewhere.

Property manager

Rebecca Williamson

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

About the area

Nauvoo

Located in Nauvoo, this apartment is in the city centre. Weld House Museum and Rheinberger House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baxter's Vineyards and Fort Madison Marina. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and winery tours.

Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

Nauvoo State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Historic Nauvoo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Baxter's Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Lovers Glen Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Joseph Smith Historic Site - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

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
‪Hardee's - ‬17 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min drive
‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairy Bowery pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fairy Bowery?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairy Bowery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairy Bowery located?

Located in the heart of Nauvoo, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Nauvoo State Park, Weld House Museum and Nauvoo Public Library. Historic Nauvoo and Baxter's Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

8.4

Very good

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sawyer J.

14 May, 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

The owner was very accommodating for us!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL J.

18 Mar, 2025

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

Excellent place to stay

Our stay in Nauvoo was absolutely wonderful, thanks to Rebecca and her exceptional apartment. Rebecca was incredibly informative and proactive in her communications before our stay, making everything seamless and stress-free. The apartment itself was immaculate and exceeded our expectations in every way. It had everything we needed, which truly made our time in Nauvoo easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend staying here—Rebecca has created a fantastic experience for her guests!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather N.

5 Apr, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Responsive host

Do not book if you have animal allergies. My daughter became very ill as soon as we arrived at the property. The host was very responsive and worked with us on a refund and finding another place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawnett J.

31 Mar, 2025

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

Amazing but

We loved staying there , my kids begged to come back again . My only issue were the sheets and pillow cases on the master didn’t smell clean so I had a hard time sleeping . Otherwise it was a place I would return to again .

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jared L.

30 Apr, 2025

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

Great space and perfect location!

This is a great space and a perfect location. I cant really imagine finding anything better for the price and it was exactly what we needed. The house is old, and I believe that is part of what contributes to the smell, but there's also some kind of animal smell. I honestly wonder if it isn't bats? The primary smell seemed to be coming from the entry area and when we closed of the door at the top of the stairs it made it much better. Overall though, this is a great place. We have animals at home and live on a hobby farm, the smell wasnt that bad and for the price and location I will definitely look to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny J.

30 Nov, 2024

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

Clean and comfortable

Cute little apartment near all of the tourist attractions of Nauvoo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect base for your vacation!

We love this little house. It was perfect for what we needed and was so close to everything that we wanted to see. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 Jan, 2025

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

Good Location, Clean and Comfortable..but the SMELL

Pros: The place was very clean and comfortable for our stay. The location was excellent. The hostess was kind and was willing to make our stay more comfortable. Cons: The smell of pets was REALLY BAD. The odor was overwhelming. It took some time before we got used to it, but it hit us every time we came back there.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Great Location

We had a great stay in the Fairy Bowery! On the website it has a single bed listed in the bedroom, we were happy to see it was a bunk bed! We had a great stay and the host was very accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Great Stay

REALLY nice apartment! Comfy and well stocked with bedding, pots and pans, towels etc. Its an old house, which I love, but the floor creaks so don't plan on sneaking in the kitchen for a midnight snack! We had a super great time and definitely would come back to this apartment!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

18 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Place was clean and stocked. Cute place with a fun personality.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

11 Oct, 2024

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

Nice

Went well and had plenty of room. Well equipped.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

20 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Fairy Bowery was clean and felt like home. It was so nice to be able to just relax and not worry about a long list of check out rules. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bowman F.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Great place

Our family enjoyed our stay at the fairy Bowery. The location was perfect for our visit. We really didn’t spend much time there, but each night when we returned we had a great nights sleep. Plenty of beds, air mattresses, blankets, etc. We loved that it had two full bathrooms for our family of six.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nana Osei B.

19 Dec, 2024

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karin h.

1 May, 2024

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

Overnight Stay

We did not stay for long just an overnight stay to visit family.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Cute little place

It was a cute little place. It was just me and a friend so plenty of room. Excellent location and easy parking. I could smell the cat smell that other reviews posted about so just be aware of that if you are allergic. The place was clean. We didn't need to use the kitchen at all so I can't speak to appliances.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kaylee S.

30 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Terrible Smells

If you like the smell of cats, cat urine, and dust then this place is for you. Find a different location if you are sensitive to smell!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

8 May, 2024

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

Thanks for a great stay!

Becca was super friendly and helpful. Everything was great with the house. Thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol W.

2 Feb, 2025

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

Okay

The house was perfectly located within walking distance to stores and downtown. I was sufficient in size. Unfortunately it smelled like cat urine and kitty litter. When we wanted to buy some form of air freshener, there was a note stating that they were not allowed to be used in the house?! . The shower water never got hot enough. It stayed just above the warm temp. The wood stairs leading up to the house were not lit and so it was dangerous to walk up and down when they were wet and slippery.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Loved it.

WE really enjoyed it, and the location for Nauvoo. It was very nice. Loved the angels and the mice pics. It was roomy. Loved the large table so we could play games. Thank You

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Comfort

The master bed is comfortable. The bunk beds appear to be sized and accessible for children rather than adults (tight squeeze but doable). Two full baths great for multiple people staying. The kitchen has plenty dishware, utensils, equipment. The rooms are clean. Rebeca was readily reachable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

9 May, 2024

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

Love the unit. All creature comforts of home

Beautiful older apartment. Charming environment. Well stocked kitchen with all the tools to prepare meals. Responsive owners. I’m now a repeat visitor.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

5 Jul, 2024

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

Location is excellent, property was clean

I would stay here again and would recommend to family and friends. It's in a cute old building. My parents appreciated the Master bedroom and bath. Just up the street from the temple and Zion's Mercantile. And a quick drive to the historic buildings. There are stairs to get to the front door and a few more stairs just inside. But, the outside steps are lighted and all the stairs are easy to navigate.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024