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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pet friendly
- Kitchen
- Outdoor Space
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Keokuk, IA
- Lock and Dam No. 19Place, Lock and Dam No. 195 min walk
- River City MallPlace, River City Mall6 min walk
- Keokuk Hamilton Dam MuseumPlace, Keokuk Hamilton Dam Museum6 min walk
- Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)49 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Keokuk
With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Keokuk, steps from Mississippi River and 3 minutes by foot from Samuel F Miller House Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Keokuk Public Library and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from River City Mall.
What's nearby
- Lock and Dam No. 19 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- River City Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Keokuk Hamilton Dam Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Estes Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Keokuk City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
- Fort Madison Station - 32 min drive
- Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- Casey's General Store - 6 min walk
- Whitey's Bar & Billiards - 5 min drive
- First Wok - 6 min walk
- South Side Boat Club - 20 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly
This Historic Box Cottage was relocated from Ft. Madison to this property in 1848 by John Box, it was brought down by Barge. Its construction is Brick. it has a nice size front room and spacious eat in kitchen. and a front porch that is enclosed. 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms. It was here even before the Johnstone Mansion which graces the rest of the property.
The shared yard is very large and would be great for Events such as Weddings and family reunions.The Cottage has a very steep staircase so upstairs is not handicap friendly. But we can place a bed or two downstairs to accommodate all. We love pets and children and in process of making area for them to enjoy Keokuk with you.
The shared yard is very large and would be great for Events such as Weddings and family reunions.The Cottage has a very steep staircase so upstairs is not handicap friendly. But we can place a bed or two downstairs to accommodate all. We love pets and children and in process of making area for them to enjoy Keokuk with you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Porch/lanai
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: Please no smoking in our home
Location highlights
- In a village
- In the city center
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Property does not allow children
- Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pets welcome but please be careful with our home
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Note from host: We love children but please be careful.
Events
Events allowed
Please be respectful and responsible.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking in our home
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please be respectful and responsible.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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