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Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt

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A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a black metal shelf.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a sink, and two bar stools.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a soap dispenser.
A bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and a lamp on each table.
A framed photograph of a person with a number tag on the wall, a wooden bench below, and a plain wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mississippi River
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Fort Madison, IA
  • Place, Old Fort Madison
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, North Lee County Historical Society
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Madison Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt

This super cute one bdrm apt is located DT and is conveniently on the ground floor (mobility friendly). This uniquely decorated space is off of the alley so you won't be bothered by the trains (although the depot is right across the road). You will also have a great view of the river while enjoying the beautiful court yard. The space boasts a historic Iowa State Penitentiary decor. Pictures, history and unique features will immerse you into one of the draws of SE Iowa.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Leave door unlocked and key on counter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3510704vb
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

Fort Madison

Fort Madison is home to this apartment. 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.
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Fort Madison, IA

What's nearby

  • Old Fort Madison - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sheaffer Pen Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Madison Area Arts Association - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Lee County Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Madison Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turnwater Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt ?

As of 11 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt on 17 Sept, 2027 start from S$180, 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 at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt located?

Situated in Fort Madison, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Madison Area Arts Association and Mississippi River. North Lee County Historical Society and Central Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tastefully decorated in penitentiary theme! Very unique. Quiet and comfortable. Excellent marked-space parking. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay. Adorned with penitentiary history that was very interesting. Across from a beautiful river view and park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would definately stay here agan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Good clean place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean. Host was very accommodating and willing to help in any way
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Nice clean place. Grate place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Good people to rent from and nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came in for a class reunion. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very unique but great property. Hosts were wonderful and accommodating for my needs
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and people that own it.

Great little place quit and super clean. I have stayed there a lot and never had no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Apartment!

Nice part of town, lots of fun things to do close by, and super supportive hosts! We loved it.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Views!

Excellent property! Nice sitting area outside looking at the river. Beautiful views with a breeze the nite we enjoyed it. Property manager on site making sure you are comfortable and taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place yo stay!

We were in town for a soccer tournament in Bloomington. The apartment was a perfect location to stay and we loved the prison theme and local artworkabd lo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment stay

The communications were 5 star. So clean, modern and comfortable. The river view you step out to is gorgeous. Best stay in Ft. Madison we've had yet. Hopefully we will stay again on future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2024
Tina and her daughters were great guest. So glad you chose our place. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Prison Stay Ever!

This apartment was perfect for us. The location was great, within walking distance to the downtown area and the Ft Madison riverfront park area. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and had a creative prison theme that gave it a unique charm. It met all our needs and even had thoughtful extras like a sleeping mask, which was a nice touch. Having a personal parking spot made things super convenient. Highly recommend for a cozy and hassle-free stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A tall person's shower

Nice little apartment. Clean. Bed was comfortable. I'm 6'2" and I didn't have to bend over to wash my hair. Most showers are made for people 5 ft tall. This one was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot close to the marina and train station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treat it was to stay in this fun apartment! The prison decor was very cute, it stayed right in theme. The space was great, the bed was comfortable, the shower had good water pressure, the kitchen had everything you needed. And Rebecca was a great host and communicate communicated quickly. We would certainly stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026

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