Title: Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=31823626&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Family-friendly vacation home with a water park, steps from Mississippi River ## Photo gallery for Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly ![Exterior - Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly (Keokuk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/f8b46f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly (Keokuk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/6f955776.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly (Keokuk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/5168a51c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly (Keokuk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/88c261a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly (Keokuk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/w4491h3456x0y0-0a693205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of this Historic Box Cottage, relocated from Ft. Madison in 1848\. Its spacious eat-in kitchen and cozy enclosed front porch offer a warm welcome, while the large shared yard is perfect for events like weddings and family reunions. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 32000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## 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 ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216800/111216702/4207254d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic St Joseph Catholic Church 2.5 blocks from Mississippi River Fort Madison - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=111216702&PinnedHotelID=111216702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47050000/47041000/47040936/2de64ff1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large home with 35+ guests : 10 Minutes from Nauvoo Nauvoo - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=47040936&PinnedHotelID=47040936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92990000/92981100/92981053/w904h683x60y0-f36a0e04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy bungalow Carthage - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=92981053&PinnedHotelID=92981053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100030000/100021300/100021226/20222cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mayor's Manor - with everything you need in a homebase get away. 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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 ### Property is also known as Historic Box Cottage House Keokuk Historic Box Cottage House Historic Box Cottage Keokuk Historic Box Box's Folly Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Keokuk Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Private vacation home Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Private vacation home Keokuk Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Keokuk Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly House Keokuk Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly House Private vacation home Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Keokuk Keokuk Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Private vacation home Private vacation home Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Historic Box Cottage Historic Box Box's Folly House ## About the area Located in Keokuk, this vacation home is in the city center. Samuel F Miller House Museum and Grand Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Keokuk National Cemetery and Historic Nauvoo. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dougals K. Jun 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Historic House with really cool antiques. Loved the house. Wonderfully decorated. A must stay house for travellers passing through beautiful SE Iowa. ##### Dougals K. 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