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Grand Victorian on the Mississippi

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Fort Madison

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 104861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Fort Madison, IA
  • Place, Fort Madison Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State Penitentiary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Nauvoo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Madison

City center stay.Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Central Park and a 5-minute walk from Fort Madison Area Arts Association. North Lee County Historical Society and Sheaffer Pen Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Lee County Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Madison Marina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • C.E. Richards Arena - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Iowa State Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Historic Nauvoo - 22 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 4 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turnwater Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 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.

Grand Victorian on the Mississippi

This spacious Victorian home has plenty of room for your whole family or group, Located in the historic district across the street from Central Park and only two blocks from downtown and the Mississippi river you will have easy access to everything. There are comfy couches to relax in front of the TV, a large dining table and kitchen, and spacious office if you need to get some work done. We are in the process of renovating the house and bringing back all it's Victorian charm, but no work will ever be done while guests are staying at the house. The inside is 95% done and the outside is 25% done. We hope you love all the historic details of this house as much as we do!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Victorian On The Mississippi
Grand Victorian on the Mississippi Fort Madison
Grand Victorian on the Mississippi Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Victorian on the Mississippi to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.6 mi (21-min drive) away from the Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grand Victorian on the Mississippi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Grand Victorian on the Mississippi offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Grand Victorian on the Mississippi?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Grand Victorian on the Mississippi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Grand Victorian on the Mississippi?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Grand Victorian on the Mississippi have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Grand Victorian on the Mississippi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Grand Victorian on the Mississippi to downtown Fort Madison?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Fort Madison.

Reviews

Grand Victorian on the Mississippi Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Grand Victorian is AMAZING!! The house is gorgeous and beautifully decorated. Everything was there that we needed, the area was peaceful and easy to access. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful, historic house. We had 7 people and stayed for 3 nights. Quiet neighborhood. There were comfortable beds and pillows, plenty of towels, plus some shampoo and things in the bathrooms. Washer/dryer and detergent. A well stocked kitchen. Two smart TVs. Good wifi. It was great! Our only complaint was from our 11 year old, that she couldn’t get to the top of the tower (in the attic) haha!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious property for a large family

Such a cool property in a quiet neighborhood. It offers plenty of space for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Neal N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming victorian

It is always a challenge to remodel older homes while trying to offer modern conveniences. This home retained all its Victorian charm while offering a modern kitchen and updated bathrooms. The property was clean. The baby grand piano added a beautiful touch for us although it needs a tuning. The neighborhood is filled with older homes, many in need of serious work. Overall a very nice, charming Victorian!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful experience!

Wife and I stayed here for a night and everything about this property was amazing. It was clean, the structure is stunning and owner was very responsive and helpful with questions. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely fabulous

Class reunion!!! We had a group of friends meet up and stay at this Vrbo. It was so beyond expectations. We could not have asked for a better experience. WE WILL HE BACK. We had the best time at the most excellent location in such an incredible unique historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Excellent, we have stayed here several times, always great place to stay. Always look forward to the progress made on the house each time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Down Memory Lane

Stayed at property two years ago, liked it so much that we invited two friends to share experience. It was fun to enjoy the changes that have happened in two years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay - lots of room!!

Loved that each of 4 couples staying at the home had separate bedrooms. Plenty of bathroom space and living space for 8 adults! Great communication from owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V. B., Layton, Utah USA

Liked: Cleanliness

We Expected Plenty ... And Got More Than We Expected!

Some details, in case it helps those considering staying at the property: 1. This old and very classy, stylish house was bigger than we expected. We were very comfortable. 2. The house was under construction during our stay, no contractors or workers came around. There is much work to be done to get everything in this beautiful home up-to-date while maintaining its original elegance and beauty. We found ourselves cheering for the owners as they attempt this! The home is quite stunning, and we truly hope the owners can get all the renovations done without destroying what was surely a masterpiece back when it was built. 3. The air conditioning worked better than we expected, which was quite a relief: it was very hot during our stay. 4. Some bathroom locks were missing or didn't work (or we couldn't figure it out), but we managed without issues. Having four bathrooms helped! 5. Our visit was primarily for Nauvoo excursions, but we found Fort Madison much more interesting than we expected as well. The old fort on the river, the very old prison, the old train station and the park across the street were all a treat. We couldn't find anyone in the city that could/would open anything up for us or show us around, but we still enjoyed what we could. 6. The bridge to Illinois is $2.00, only when going in to Illinois. We never had to wait for river traffic ... not sure how often the swinging truss has to swing out to let a large ship through. 7. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun trip with friends

Get stay and a great home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house with tons of room

Loved the house and will be staying there every time I am in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it so much!

We loved it! quite the project you have with registration. Well not complete we had so much fun. And could easily overlook restoration process. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Quiet nei
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Victorian Home

This home is a lovely property very well located in Fort Madison. My only issue with staying here was the lack of sufficient wash cloths for each of us to use, dishcloths and dish towels for the kitchen and cobwebs that appeared to have been there for a while in the dining room area and on the way upstairs in the front hallway. Otherwise, the kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes of all kinds. It was nice having so many bathrooms. The showers were quite small but ok. The property manager was easy to contact and very responsive to my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Don R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A

Victorian colors are dark. I don't like dark colors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mary K., Saint Charles Mo

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Fabulous historical home across from Central Park. Perfect location for our family reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nauvoo Pageant

Very enjoyable house filled with personality
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls' weekend

Beautiful property and everything was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022