Nauvoo River Lodge--Family Reunion/Youth-Group/Young Women Camp/Young Men Camp
House in Iowa
80 guests · 11 bedrooms · 9 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Come stay in this remodeled 1960s YMCA Lodge!
Starting in Summer of '24, you will have 6300 sq ft of space that sleeps 80 people in 11 sleeping spaces, with a total of 9 bathrooms. 300 of these sq ft--one of the sleeping spaces--is a detached original YMCA camp cabin that has been fully remodeled with electricity and heating/cooling.
The large dining room will accommodate 80.
The large kitchen is equipped with 2 sinks, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 2 microwaves, 2 large fridges & pantry (second pantry downstairs), and all the cooking/eating gear you could need. Small propane grill on the balcony just outside the dining room.
Lots of puzzles and games in an upstairs cabinet. Ping-pong table, pool table, foosball table, and lots of toys in the downstairs play room.
River-front property for your gatherings and water fun is included, with: fire pit, large grassy area, shade trees, and small beach. S'mores and lightning-bug capturing can be a nightly activity (lots of on-site wood for your fire)! Several watercrafts (Jon boat rated for 8 people, Hobie catamaran sail boat, 2 kayaks, 2 vintage aluminum canoes, 2 inflatable boats, several inner tubes) available on site for rent. Several life jackets (20), camp chairs (12), & s'mores sticks (8) available for your use.
A few minutes south of historic Nauvoo (view of temple in the distance from the river front). 10-15 min to Keokuk amenities (Walmart, etc).
Look us up on the web for further details, including a floor plan.
***Photos represent what's available up until Summer '24 (sleeping 52 in 7 sleeping spaces with 6 bathrooms). Beds, tables, & sofas will shift around at that time, along with the addition of more beds and sleeping spaces. The numbers at the top of this listing, and the bed spaces listed under "Rooms and Beds," represent what's available after Spring of '24. Look up floor plan on the web for bed arrangements.
Starting in Summer of '24, you will have 6300 sq ft of space that sleeps 80 people in 11 sleeping spaces, with a total of 9 bathrooms. 300 of these sq ft--one of the sleeping spaces--is a detached original YMCA camp cabin that has been fully remodeled with electricity and heating/cooling.
The large dining room will accommodate 80.
The large kitchen is equipped with 2 sinks, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 2 microwaves, 2 large fridges & pantry (second pantry downstairs), and all the cooking/eating gear you could need. Small propane grill on the balcony just outside the dining room.
Lots of puzzles and games in an upstairs cabinet. Ping-pong table, pool table, foosball table, and lots of toys in the downstairs play room.
River-front property for your gatherings and water fun is included, with: fire pit, large grassy area, shade trees, and small beach. S'mores and lightning-bug capturing can be a nightly activity (lots of on-site wood for your fire)! Several watercrafts (Jon boat rated for 8 people, Hobie catamaran sail boat, 2 kayaks, 2 vintage aluminum canoes, 2 inflatable boats, several inner tubes) available on site for rent. Several life jackets (20), camp chairs (12), & s'mores sticks (8) available for your use.
A few minutes south of historic Nauvoo (view of temple in the distance from the river front). 10-15 min to Keokuk amenities (Walmart, etc).
Look us up on the web for further details, including a floor plan.
***Photos represent what's available up until Summer '24 (sleeping 52 in 7 sleeping spaces with 6 bathrooms). Beds, tables, & sofas will shift around at that time, along with the addition of more beds and sleeping spaces. The numbers at the top of this listing, and the bed spaces listed under "Rooms and Beds," represent what's available after Spring of '24. Look up floor plan on the web for bed arrangements.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Iowa
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice property! Very easily housed 23 of us! Lots of choices of bedrooms and bathrooms. FULLY stocked kitchen and lots of games/puzzles and toys for all ages. We were all impressed and would highly recommend this place to everyone needing space to accommodate a large group!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was wonderful! We had plenty of space for our large group, even ending up with an extra room of bunks. We loved having the large dining area for meals, but could have used some softer seating upstairs for game nights (the kids had control of the downstairs living room with the comfy couches). The racks of linens and towels was very convenient. Minor negatives—the outside area was less flat than anticipated, making it difficult for a game of catch, but we made great use of the fire pit and the kids had races on the circle drive. I’m also not sure if it would be logistically possible, but having a door between the main upstairs hallway and the back of the house would have been beneficial to keep said game night noise from traveling to the back where we had babies sleeping.
10.0 / 10.0
Family reunion with all ages. This property was perfect. Loads of bedrooms, bathrooms & space. Kitchen & dining area are huge-plenty of space for big meals. Downstairs game room easily accommodated a big group. The separate bunk house was perfect for the teens.
10.0 / 10.0
This place was great! We were really impressed with the updates that have been done. There were a lot of extras for this place that made our stay very enjoyable. The whole family had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
Great property for a large group.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a youth conference in Nauvoo and a portion of our group stayed here. They had a wonderful time. I would recommend this house for other groups.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was wonderful. It accommodated 27 people with ease. Wonderful amenities and much to do very close to historic Nauvoo. The only negative was the water pressure was a little weak in the basement area. Other than that everything was well thought out and we had a wonderful stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Secluded location next to water. Quiet. Good time
10.0 / 10.0
Our very large family really enjoyed our time at the lodge. The family enjoyed the games, record player, toys and so much more. With the double stoves it made it so easy to cook for our huge family. Their were plenty of bathrooms for all of us to use without having to wait. On our first night there was a very bad storm which knocked out the power. We messaged Phil and Heidi and they quickly got back to us with a response from the power company and for a solution for our bathroom needs. Overall we really liked this place and will more than likely go back and will definitely recommend to our friends.
10.0 / 10.0
The lodge is large, clean, and beautiful. Our 25 member family had lots of space, lots of eating space, a large, well-stocked kitchen and lots of grounds outside to explore. You have your own private park with total seclusion for your family. It is an ideal location for visiting Nauvoo being only 10 minutes max, south of Nauvoo. Great views of the Mississippi. It even had a huge bin of Legos which was a hit with the grandkids. Would highly recommend this to anyone with a larger family or group. Air conditioning worked great!!
10.0 / 10.0
It is an amazing property. We had a family reunion and it was wonderful Thank you
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?
The average price for a rental in Iowa is £107 per night. This rental is £998 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Nauvoo River Lodge--Family Reunion/Youth-Group/Young Women Camp/Young Men Camp. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Nauvoo River Lodge--Family Reunion/Youth-Group/Young Women Camp/Young Men Camp pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Nauvoo River Lodge--Family Reunion/Youth-Group/Young Women Camp/Young Men Camp?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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