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Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Mississippi River

Interior - Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly (Keokuk)

2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly (Keokuk)

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Exterior - Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly (Keokuk)

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.

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 32000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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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

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

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CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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. Visit our Keokuk travel guide

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Keokuk, IA

What's nearby

Samuel F Miller House Museum
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lock and Dam No. 19
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Estes Park
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Victory Park
6 min walk - 0.6 km
George M Verity Riverboat Museum
9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

Fort Madison Station
32 min drive
Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
43 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's
18 min walk
Casey's General Store
4 min drive
Casey's General Store
6 min walk
Whitey's Bar & Billiards
5 min drive
First Wok
6 min walk

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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly located?

Located in the heart of Keokuk, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River, Samuel F Miller House Museum, and Keokuk Public Library. River City Mall and Keokuk City Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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