[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt Apartment in Fort Madison, a short walk to Mississippi River ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101200/96101114/e7e0ab8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101200/96101114/c2388981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101200/96101114/6a67b0de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101200/96101114/5f1b4ab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101200/96101114/152f1e4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in downtown's heart, this cozy apartment offers a unique Iowa State Penitentiary decor and historic charm. Enjoy the beautiful courtyard, a great view of the river, and easy access to the nearby train depot. With its ground-floor location and mobility-friendly design, your stay is sure to be comfortable. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt This super cute one bdrm apt is located DT and is conveniently on the ground floor (mobility friendly). This uniquely decorated space is off of the alley so you won't be bothered by the trains (although the depot is right across the road). You will also have a great view of the river while enjoying the beautiful court yard. The space boasts a historic Iowa State Penitentiary decor. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.63045,-91.311005&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ko_wFvdilP%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40QBUBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBQDSDQDSFQDQDQFQFQDSHQFOFQFQHOFOHQHOHQFMJOHOHMHOJMJMHOJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKLKJILKJILILKLILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENENELENELCNCLENCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFLJJHLHLJJHLJJJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLHNJLHLJNHLHNHNHLHPHNFPHNHNFPFPFNFPFRFPDPFPDPFPDRDPDRBPDRDRBRBRBRBRBRBT%40P%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40R%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FRARARATARARCRARARCTCRCRCRCRCREPERCREPERERGPEPGPEPGPGPGRGNGPGPININGPININININILINKNILKLINKLKJKLKJKLMJKLKJMJKHMHMJKHMHMHMHMHMHMDOHMFMFMDODMDMFODODMBOBOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOEMCOCMCOEMEOGOEMEMEMGOGMIMEMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMIKIMKKKMMKKKMKKKMKKKMIOKMKMIOIMIOKOGOIOIOIQGOIOGQGQGOISEQGQGQEQEQGQESESEQCSESEQCSCSCSCSCSCUASCSASASASAUASAS%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ucqhazqUEjFGnMbemWnP9dzI6BM=) Fort Madison, IA #### What's nearby - North Lee County Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Fort Madison Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Iowa State Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 4.2 km - C.E. Richards Arena - 4 min drive - 3.2 km - Historic Nauvoo - 22 min drive - 21.4 km #### Getting around - Fort Madison Station - 4 min drive - Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬6 min drive - ‪Turnwater Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk - ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt ? > As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt on Oct 16, 2025 start from CA $81.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Madison-Hotels-Stay-In-This-Unique-SE-Iowa-Apt.h96101114.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt located? > Situated in Fort Madison, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Madison Area Arts Association and Mississippi River. North Lee County Historical Society and Central Park are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stay in this Unique SE Iowa Apt Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Would definately stay here agan. ##### Christina Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas H. Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place to stay. ##### Nicholas H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas H. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Good clean place to stay ##### Nicholas H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas H. Aug 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Nice clean place. Grate place to stay ##### Nicholas H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas H. Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Good people to rent from and nice place. ##### Nicholas H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Very unique but great property. Hosts were wonderful and accommodating for my needs ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin B. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Prison Stay Ever! This apartment was perfect for us. The location was great, within walking distance to the downtown area and the Ft Madison riverfront park area. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and had a creative prison theme that gave it a unique charm. It met all our needs and even had thoughtful extras like a sleeping mask, which was a nice touch. Having a personal parking spot made things super convenient. Highly recommend for a cozy and hassle-free stay. ##### Kevin B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Makena B. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Apartment! Nice part of town, lots of fun things to do close by, and super supportive hosts! We loved it. ##### Makena B. Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas H. Sep 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and people that own it. Great little place quit and super clean. I have stayed there a lot and never had no issues. ##### Nicholas H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy P. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place yo stay! We were in town for a soccer tournament in Bloomington. The apartment was a perfect location to stay and we loved the prison theme and local artworkabd lo ##### Tracy P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Views! Excellent property! Nice sitting area outside looking at the river. Beautiful views with a breeze the nite we enjoyed it. Property manager on site making sure you are comfortable and taken care of. ##### Andrew H. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina D. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great apartment stay The communications were 5 star. So clean, modern and comfortable. The river view you step out to is gorgeous. Best stay in Ft. Madison we've had yet. Hopefully we will stay again on future visits. ##### Tina D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott R. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A tall person's shower Nice little apartment. Clean. Bed was comfortable. I'm 6'2" and I didn't have to bend over to wash my hair. Most showers are made for people 5 ft tall. This one was a pleasant surprise. ##### Scott R. 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