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Historic Box Cottage Box's Folly

Family-friendly vacation home in Keokuk with a water park

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Interior
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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 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

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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

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 neighborhood

Map
Keokuk, IA

What's nearby

  • Lock and Dam No. 19 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • River City Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Estes Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victory Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Historic Nauvoo - 20 min drive - 27.3 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
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬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.

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