[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly Family-friendly vacation home in Keokuk with a water park ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/7b6184f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/5168a51c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/9d89e90d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/f8b46f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31823700/31823626/88c261a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 32000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23612000/23611929/e15b71d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Johnston Mansion Bed and Breakfast price shown is Vrbo Mansion price Keokuk - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $1,684 CA $2,651 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=23611929&PinnedHotelID=23611929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27590000/27580500/27580478/bdfecfb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverview Cabin Located Along the Scenic Mississippi River Hamilton - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 121 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=27580478&PinnedHotelID=27580478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117360000/117358700/117358656/84973dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 6-bedroom bed & breakfast in marvelous Keokuk with WiFi, AC Keokuk - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=117358656&PinnedHotelID=117358656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63710000/63704800/63704732/f20cd9de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay in Historic Downtown Keokuk Keokuk - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 33 reviews CA $189 CA $360 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=63704732&PinnedHotelID=63704732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42650000/42641200/42641186/fb837b6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience Beautiful Pioneer Home In Nauvoo! 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Keokuk - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=93053020&PinnedHotelID=93053020&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: pets welcome but please be careful with our home ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children Note from host: We love children but please be careful. ### Events Events allowed Please be respectful and responsible. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Please no smoking in our home ## 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 Parties and events are allowed on site Note from host: Please be respectful and responsible. 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.395443,-91.38238&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:srquFzbwlP%3FU%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40U%3FSBU%40S%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBSBSBSDSBQDSDSDQDSDQFQDQFQDQFSFOHQFOFSHOFOHQFMHQHMJQHMHOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJKJMJKJKLKJILKLKJILILKLGLILILGLILGNELGLGLGNENELELCNENELCNANENALCNANALCN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBN%40NDL%40NBLDNDNBLDNDLFLDNFLFLDLFNHLFLHLHLFJJLHLHLJJJLHJJJJLJJLJJJLJLHLJNJJHNJLHNHLHPHLHPHLFPHNFNHRFNFPFNFRDPFPFPDPFPDRDPBRDRDPBRDRBRBRBRBRBR%40R%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAT%3FRATAPATARCRATARCPCRCRCRCRERCREREPCREPERGPEPGRGPEPGPGNGRGNIPGNIPGNININININININKJINKLKNIJKLKLKJKLMJKJKJMJKJMHMJMHKHMHMFMHMHOFMFMFMFODMDMFODMDODODMBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCMAOCOCOCMCOCOEMEMEOEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIMIMGMIMIMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKMKKKMKMKKKMIOKOIKIOIOKOIOIOGOIOGQIOGQGOISGOGQEQGQESGQEQESEQESEQCSESCSCSCSCSCSCQCSAUASASCU%3FQAUAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s9FZcDNv_jPyIpZHbnzGAVdo_0w=) Keokuk, IA #### What's nearby - Lock and Dam No. 19 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Estes Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Nauvoo State Park - 25 min drive - 26.7 km - Historic Nauvoo - 26 min drive - 27.7 km - Joseph Smith Historic Site - 26 min drive - 27.7 km #### Getting around - Fort Madison Station - 32 min drive - Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk - ‪Whitey's Bar & Billiards - ‬5 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### Where is Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly located? > Located in the center of Keokuk, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River, Samuel F Miller House Museum, and Keokuk Public Library. River City Mall and Estes Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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