Holiday rentals in Donnellson

Poppy's Place. Handicap ramp/private garage entry.

This beautiful, spacious daily rental house offers the ultimate connected or socially distanced experience while exploring the historic Villages of Van Buren County. Located 2 mi. from Shimek State Forest, .5 mi. from the Des Moines River, a block from Hwy 2 & the general store. Ideal for reuniting with friends or family, for couples seeking a romantic get-away, tourists, contract/construction workers, & business travelers. Whirlpool tub, full modern kitchen & private garage parking with ramp.

Oakbrook Akers Lakeside Cabin Retreat

Located in the heart of the country, Oakbrook Akers Cabin is an absolute retreat! Relax on the many porches overlooking the lake, take time to meander to the docks to fish, enjoy s'mores over the stone fire pit or spend the evening at the grilling station in our covered patio. In the winter, tuck yourself away in the cozy cabin complete with a wood burner, having a movie or game night (with popcorn of course)! Built by my father, we hope you cherish your time spent here just as our family has.

Emma's Cottage, Private and Uplifting

Emma’s Cottage is close to great views, family-friendly activities, Nauvoo sites and the Historic Nauvoo Temple. You’ll love it because of the comfy bed, the coziness, the river views, privacy, peacefulness and close to everything.. It is good for couples, families, solo adventurers, and business travelers. The cottage was build around the 1940’s . If you enjoy privacy in an authentic environment then you’ll love it. There is a dock on my property, but it is private and not for guest use.

Captains Quarters Treehouse

An off the grid whimsical gem in the Ten Acre Treehouse forest! "The Captains Quarters". This is the 2nd treehouse in rural Nauvoo. A lot of the same touches found in "The Whitetail". The first treehouse here, you will find in this nautical inspired creation. This treehouse is a full 2 story, 400 sq foot, and features second story bedroom, sleeper sofa on the first floor, small kitchen area with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, plates, silverware, cups and a sink!

Tree of Life River Retreat

Located 1½ miles north of Keokuk, nestled on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, the Tree of Life River retreat is located in a cozy, private, walk-out lower level (with hosts living above). There's a private bedroom with a queen bed and another sleeping area with four twin beds, perfect for one person or a family. Relax, enjoy nature, and take advantage of our large backyard. We are located approximately 18 miles from downtown Nauvoo via the bridge in Keokuk.

Centrally Located Ground Floor Apartment

This is the ground floor apartment in our gable-front stucco house. Built in 1841, our home is a contributing structure to Fort Madison's Park-to-Park Residential Historic District. It features a newly renovated kitchen and bathroom, as well as beautiful hardwood floors throughout the space. We're located three blocks from the restored Santa Fe Depot, our front porch overlooks Fort Madison's Central Park, and we're a short drive (25 minutes) from Nauvoo.

Dr. Poepsel Building Airbnb

Second floor two Bedroom apartment located on the Southwest corner of the West Point City Square. Great location close to local bars, bowling alley, restaurants and grocery store. Appartment has outside deck great for viewing the annual West Point Sweet Corn Festival the second weekend of August. This appartment has a spacious kitchen and living room. Master bedroom has a king size bed, tv and walk-in closet. The spare bedroom has a closet and tv.

Nauvoo with a country view

We welcome guests to our 1880 Sonora Town Hall Cottage. This building once served as a voting poll for the Sonora Township. It is now a beautiful boutique cottage for overnight guests staying in the Nauvoo area. We are located on a working grain farm 6 miles southeast of Nauvoo. PLEASE NOTE: NO SMOKING or VAPING on the premises. We do have security cameras outside of the town hall building, which provide security and lighting for all guests.

The Vernon Street Guest House - Suite 2

Built in 1900 and renovated in 2022, Suite 2 shows little signs of the once quirky old space. Completely private, with all the amenities, it boasts a spacious bedroom, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room with a desk for workspace, and a laundry room. While you're here, we hope you are able to relax and enjoy the well lit deck along with a cup of freshly roasted coffee, which we are happy to have provided.