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Experience the charm of a historic home in this second floor apartment, located at the main entrance into Nauvoo. With keyless entry and parking, enjoy a walk to all the main street shops and nearby restaurants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fairy Bowery

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors
I do not have a chore chart for you. Please pick up trash and put in trash bags. There is a dumpster outside if you want to take it out. Wash the dishes if you have time.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

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. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and winery tours. Visit our Nauvoo travel guide
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Nauvoo, IL

What's nearby

  • Palmyra New York Sacred Grove home orchard. Forest Grove western New York near the home of Joseph Smith. Founder and Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon
    Joseph Smith Historic Site
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Nauvoo State Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Weld House Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Historic Nauvoo
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lovers Glen Park
    3 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    19 min drive
  • Hardee's
    17 min drive
  • Casa Jalisco
    21 min drive
  • Vel's Amigos
    21 min drive
  • Burger King
    21 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairy Bowery?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairy Bowery on 9 Mar 2026 start from NZ$156, 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 Fairy Bowery?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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Fairy Bowery Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Kristina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I read the reviews of others and here's my experience. I did not have any bad smells and my son (who is allergic to cats) did not have any allergy issues. It is obviously an older property, so it's not a modern, freshly painted environment. Things are obviously used, but the renters have done a good job making the space usable and feel "homey". I am pretty easy to please, not a diva so the little grandma type accents I looked at as sweet and quaint. We loved that the dollar general was right behind the house, and we could walk over to Casey's and buy a drink! I'd stay there again, it was comfortable for us and I was grateful to have somewhere to stay, so thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

MICHAEL J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

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.

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

Lisa H.

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

Joshua B.

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

10/10 Excellent

JOE S.

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

loved it

very nice clean and easy access.loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Sylvia P.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

April D.

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

4/10 Poor

james h.

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

Cat urine SMELL... otherwise quaint place

The smell of cat urine was overwhelming and we had to cancel our second night since we couldn't bear it anymore. Grateful the host refunded night 2. Had it not been for the smell we would have enjoyed our stay. Great location, clean (except for the smell), and quaint style that reflects the area. Host was responsive and allowed us to check in early due to our unexpected early arrival. I missed some of the other reviews about the smell and just went off of the reviews of 8.4 out of 10. Wished I had looked closer. If you don't mind the smell of cat urine, it should be a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

8/10 Good

Jared L.

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

6/10 Okay

Carol

This is a very old property. Of course for the money I did expect this. Flight and a half of stairs up to rooms. Not a real two bedroom-a curtain separates bunk beds from living area. We thought there were two queens plus bunk beds (says 6 people). Under bed was dirty. Smelled and problems opening up windows when it got stuffy, warm. Cheap option for Nauvoo but for a family on the cheap. Fairies around were cute. Kitchen was clean. Had games.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

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

Funny smell

It just had a funny smell - like it had been shut up for awhile or was musty. Other than the funky odor everything was clean and easy to utilize
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
It was in a great location. The unit was clean but there was a heavy smell of cats. The walk-in shower would only flow for 15 seconds and would shut off. Finally discovered a weird little valve behind the shower head.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susie C.

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

Apartment in Nauvoo

The property is in a great location and has two full bathrooms. It is definitely an older home with all the charms that come with it. There was an issue with the cleaning schedule and the unit was not clean when we arrived. The owner was very responsive and did her best to take care of the situation. Parking was right at the unit and always available. We stayed 6 nights and did laundry at the local laundry mat which is very close to the unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay and would stay again. Host responded rapidly to communication and values constructive feedback. The unit was older and quirky but very comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed for preparing and eating our simple meals. We watched our favorite series using the HDMI cable that the host thoughtfully provided, and there was a Roku device attached, but we did not use it. WiFi had lots of bandwidth. Convenience store and Dollar General directly next door on either side, respectively. Would be a great unit for a young family on a visit to Nauvoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol W.

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

Carol M.

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

Love this apartment.

Loved this home. This cozy home was built about 1901. We enjoyed our stay there. Queen bedroom with full bathroom. Second bathroom by the kitchen. Second bedroom has a twin bed. There is also a sofa sleeper and air mattress. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware, dishes, toaster, coffee maker, ice cream maker, mixer, blender and slow cooker. We were able to cook all our meals. I loved it. Owner is quick to respond to question. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. I was so grateful I was able to bring my 14 year old cat. This was a home away from home. It is on a second floor. There is a secure private entrance. Parking on site. It’s a gem in Nauvoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christina H.

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

Disappointing and Misleading Experience.

I recently stayed at this apartment and was extremely disappointed. The pictures promised a clean, cozy space with a blue couch, a tan chair, a beautiful rug, and a twin bed. However, the reality was far from what was advertised. The blue couch was actually covered in a sloppy, ill-fitting cover over a non-functioning pull-out bed. The tan chair? Covered with an unattractive floral print slipcover. There was no rug in sight. To make matters worse, the house smelled strongly of cat urine upon entering, and the odor only intensified when the air conditioner was on, circulating the smell throughout the apartment. When I brought this up to the owner, I was told, "Some people smell it, some don’t," and they offered me a candle as a solution. A candle?! There's even a note on the refrigerator that says, "Do not use air fresheners in the apartment, only cleaning supplies," which made me question if the apartment had been cleaned properly. I’m shocked that no one has written a review about this before. I cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean and pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024