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Nauvoo Family Reunion Retreat! 8/4 Sleeps 23!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 234000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sonora Township, IL
  • Nauvoo State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Historic Nauvoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Keokuk, IA (EOK-Keokuk Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

+15
12 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds and 5 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Nauvoo Family Reunion Retreat! 8/4 Sleeps 23!

On a bluff over the Mississippi River with fabulous river views as you drive to Nauvoo for Historic sites/Temple to Hamilton/Keokuk for dining/shopping! Built in 2006 and totally renovated this year! Huge living room with a piano and tons of books, large formal dining area, 75 inch high def home theater seats 10. Wrap around deck along entire back of home with doors from owners suite and dining area, and a cement patio along the whole back of terrace level to enjoy over an acre of forest!
We love it here so much that we live here part of the year, so the home is furnished much better than most AirBNB’s and maintained better! A home theater, fully stocked game cabinet, ping pong table, cement patio and deck along the whole back of the home are a few of the things you will love about this home! Best yet, with beds to sleep 23 the cost of getting many family members or youth groups to see Nauvoo and create memories is cheaper than most places.
We are happy to receive phone calls, texts or emails to assist you while you are staying. We recommend using the app to text us.
This home is across the street from 17 undeveloped acres, and the Bishop of the 3rd ward is across the street, who is one of very few neighbors making this a quiet retreat. Yet it's 6 miles or so to the Temple and Historic sites and about the same to restaurants in Hamilton. Wal Mart in Keokuk is a short drive.
There is parking for four to five cars depending upon size.
This property is ideal in that it’s on an acre and surrounded by woods. You have fabulous River views each day you drive to town which you don’t get in town. It’s 6.4 miles to the Temple and 6 to the Historic sites, and 18 to Carthage! Check our Guidebook for detailed tourist and dining info.
Note: the WIFI at this location (and so many locations in Nauvoo) has bad internet. We've gone through three different companies, none were better than the other. If you experience spotty wifi service, we recommend using your cellphones as a hotspot. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Property manager

Jared Garfield

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Nauvoo

Nauvoo is home to this vacation home. Rheinberger House Museum and Weld House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Nauvoo and Joseph Smith Historic Site.
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Sonora Township, IL

What's nearby

  • Nauvoo State Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Historic Nauvoo - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Baxter's Vineyards - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lock and Dam No. 19 - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 30 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nauvoo Family Reunion Retreat! 8/4 Sleeps 23! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nauvoo Family Reunion Retreat! 8/4 Sleeps 23!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nauvoo Family Reunion Retreat! 8/4 Sleeps 23!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nauvoo Family Reunion Retreat! 8/4 Sleeps 23! located?

Situated in Nauvoo, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mississippi River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lovers Glen Park and Nauvoo State Park. Wildcat Springs Park and Historic Nauvoo are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Wonderful accommodations

Family decided to visit Naboo, wanted to offer together, found the best place ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Very Spacious and Convenient

The accommodations were very comfortable and well suited for a large group
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Wonderful location

Total of 13 people in our group. Plenty of room and beds for everyone. Really enjoyed the TV room downstairs & super close to Historic Nauvoo. Great communication with property owners. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Great place for groups

House is as advertised. Jared is easy to communicate with and wants to ensure your stay is excellent. We were 9 adults in the house, but it could have easily accommodated more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cotasha W., Charlotte NC

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

The perfect Getaway

Rented this property to celebratte my bday and anniversary owner was very accomodating and helpful even help with fine dining for me and my guests.Everything was good very spacious house, great area,I communicated with the owner during the whole stay.I will definitely be renting this property a lot more if its available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

KAREN A.

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

Great place for large group!

This property was everything we needed and then some. The inside of the house is huge and is very well equipped with everything you would need. The bedrooms are large with comfortable beds and we had so much fun for our reunion and our group of nine people. We all had our own bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms lots of privacy, etc. Hope to come back in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mardelle S., Dixon, IL

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

Family Get Away

The home is very large with plenty of beds and sleeping arrangements. There was a lot of pots and pans and dishes to prepare your meals. The large table was excellent for meals and games. We enjoyed the large TV in the basement for watching a couple of shows. The house was every day cleaned, not what we expect out of a VRBO. Please note: There is no Coffee Maker!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Julia M., Morton, Illinois, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Clean

First we were not given the door code as promised when giving them arrival time and found that 2 of the doors in the back were open to allow anyone to just walk in. We had to contact owner for code to properly lock home when we left. The house was full of flies and gnats and we couldn't find a flyswatter. It was difficult to keep them off our food. We found a wet dish towel in the kitchen towel drawer (yuck) and the potholders were all greasy and grimy - we had to wash them all before using. Then we found some dishes in the cupboard were wet and questionable in cleanliness so we had to wash all dishes, pans and utensils before using. Food was left in the refrigerator and freezer and we had to move it all to a couple shelves so we had room for our own stuff we brought. Going to bed we found a dead fly in one bed and a big dead spider in another. Really?! Do the beds ever get refreshed and readied for new arriving guests. There were spider and bug leavings in some of the windows and along the ledge going into the basement. Place just felt dirty from the moment we drove in and saw unmowed lawn and yard equipment scattered about. The closets and dressers were all stuffed with clothing and other items so there was no where to hang our clothes and several closet doors were broken and some of the bedroom and bathroom doors wouldn't even shut properly. Some of the bathroom towels had big stains on them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Great location and plenty of room!

This house worked great for our group of 14. The owner answered immediately when we needed help checking in and was helpful with local recommendations. Everyone had their own bed. The kids loved the ping pong table and multiple TVs. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calvin J.

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

Good stay

Good stay. Owner very helpful and accommodating. Beds were plentiful and comfortable. Kitchen and bathrooms well stocked. Had an overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Comfortable and spacious

A comfortable lived-in property with plenty of room for everyone. The pool table / ping pong table was a hit with everyone and kept us all together, whether playing a game or working a puzzle at the table or fixing dinner in the kitchen. The media room was nice to get away from the activity on the main floor. Nice neighborhood for taking walks. Overall a nice space for a large family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Family getaway

This property is as advertised if not more. My first experience was with my brother and sister in law for her birthday and anniversary. My wife and I loved it so much we doubled back within a month to celebrate our anniversary with the same people. The house is spacious with all the amenities needed. You don't even have to leave and go nowhere if you don't want. The host was great with both trips any questions issues or problem you have he normally responds within minutes. The home is beautiful tucked away in a private safe area. Stores restaurants are within minutes etc. My family appreciate the home, host, area and everything that was done for us so much. We are thinking about making that our getaway location as long as it is available. Will be return hopefully sometime soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Drew T.

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

Fantastic place and host

This property was gorgeous and our host was super quick to contact and very helpful and accommodating. Five stars to be sure. If you are in the area, this is a fantastic spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

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

My family stay during Thanksgiving.

The owner was very accommodating, very nice home with lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jared Garfield

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We have lived all over the US including Georgia, Utah, Alabama, and Illinois. We love traveling, and love to support those who do as well.

Why they chose this property

It is close to the historical sites of Nauvoo, as well as 20 minutes from necessities in Keokuk. It is located so that a beautiful drive along River Road HWY 96 happens at every drive. The beautiful forest provides tranquil privacy, along with views of all kinds of wildlife, including bald eagles!

What makes this property unique

Being newly renovated, it is likely the nicest finish work of any vacation rental in the area. Cheaper than the hotel equivalent, you will enjoy nice finish work, two family rooms, a wrap around deck, a fire pit, and privacy all around.