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The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown

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Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
$241
$219 nightly
$241 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Explore the area

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Hannibal, MO
  • Place, Rockcliffe Mansion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hannibal

With a stay at this vacation home in Hannibal, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mississippi River and Rockcliffe Mansion. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Big River Train Town and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Sodalis Nature Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Rockcliffe Mansion - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Molly Brown Museum and Home - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Quincy Station - 30 min drive
  • Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown

This classic Queen Anne Victorian has retained many original features that are just breathtaking! A grand oak staircase, original hardwood floors and trim, stained glass, French and Pocket Doors just to name a few. Staying here offers the traveler in search of history a uniquely clear connection to Hannibal's past, its place in time and to the local culture – with modern amenities! This historic home is also spacious and comfortable with a "parlor" as well as Living Room. The home is family & pet friendly.

The home was built c. 1892, and is located on Center Street, known for its great collection of historic homes. Located just a few blocks from Hannibal's thriving Main Street and the historic downtown waterfront, situated within Hannibal's Historic District next to many other grand homes.

The main Level includes a formal Dining Room that connects to the Kitchen, and powder room. A large deck is located off the Kitchen. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, each with a Queen size bed, and private sink. The upstairs bathroom has a claw foot tub with a tub / shower combination. Second floor washer / dryer.

Take a walking tour to see the many Victorian and Federal style homes on Center Street and the Historic District! You are blocks away from Mark Twain's boyhood home, the Mississippi River and the many amenities of downtown Hannibal, the scene of many weekend events. Lots of local shops and local color! Great parks and open spaces are nearby, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area is filled with natural beauty ready for exploration.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Do NOT make or strip the beds. Housekeeping will handle
Leave NO trace of pets. Place pet poo bags or cat litter INSIDE a larger trash bag and put in exterior garbage can. NO LOOSE trash.
Checkout is 10am. Thanks for staying with us! Safe travels! -Anneliesa & Jim Smith
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Must be approved in advance. $75 fee per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: NOT CHILDPROOF. Bring own equipment

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
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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 elevators