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Willard Richards Inn

3.0 star property
B&B within walking distance of Rheinberger House Museum

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Nestled near Historic Nauvoo, Willard Richards Inn offers a charming retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast, a serene garden, and cozy terrace. Guests can unwind in the TV lounge or explore nearby attractions like Rheinberger House Museum and Nauvoo State Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
$169 nightly
The total price is $191
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

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The Reimbold Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

The Reimbold Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Jennetta Room, 2 Queen Beds (Detached Bathroom) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

The Jennetta Room, 2 Queen Beds (Detached Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Smith Room, 1 King Bed (Detached Bathroom) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

The Smith Room, 1 King Bed (Detached Bathroom)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 500 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Nauvoo Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

The Nauvoo Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Willard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

The Willard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
950 White St, Nauvoo, IL, 62354

What's nearby

  • Historic Nauvoo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nauvoo State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Weld House Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 33 min drive
  • Fort Madison Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Willard Richards Inn

Willard Richards Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Mississippi River. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 2 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Chef

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 7.0 percent will be charged

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Willard Richards Inn Nauvoo
Willard Richards Inn Bed & breakfast
Willard Richards Inn Bed & breakfast Nauvoo

Frequently asked questions

Does Willard Richards Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Willard Richards Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Willard Richards Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Willard Richards Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Willard Richards Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Willard Richards Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Willard Richards Inn like?

Willard Richards Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Mississippi River and 8 minutes' walk from Rheinberger House Museum.

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Reviews

Willard Richards Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfasts were consistently described as delicious, amazing, and homemade. (21 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great bed with memory foam , nice quiet room , nice staff
Darla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A quiet and peaceful setting and a great breakfast best describes this B&B
mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Staff was amazing and friendly. She was super knowledgeable about the area. Breakfast was homemade and couldn’t have been better.
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfasts were amazing. Our host was the best and went way beyond our expectations. It was so fun to stay in a home that was decorated for the 1800 period.
Trena, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming

Amazing quarters to stay in. It was so quiet, too! Very nice breakfast and service. A charming place to stay, with a small view of the temple out our third floor window.
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay very historical and Laura war a fantastic host
Brad, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing experience to stay here. My family and I were all very comfortable, breakfast was amazing and the inn-keeper Laura is so friendly and kind.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This small, beautifully restored inn has excellent service and a great breakfast. By far the most convenient lodging location for visiting the Historic Nauvoo sites.
Laura, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was fascinating to stay at this historic location and have the host share details of the history of the home.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful breakfast. Loved the history of the home.
Candice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is wonderful and knowledgeable about the area and history of home. Highly recommend this property.
Terry, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great experience at this historic location!
Foster, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is amazing. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an authentic historical Nauvoo experience with wonderful people and great stories.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked the historic nature of the property
patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the historic property.
Anthony, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved everything about it and are already exclaiming to our friends and family how good everything was. Loved the unique historical items of that era.
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a charming B&B! We loved the decor and ambiance…felt like we stepped back in time. Very friendly hosts.
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and clean

Very friendly staff and nice clean room. Easy check in.
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anniversary getaway 2025

Very comfortable accommodations. The Willard room was very cool(temperature) had to turn up thermostat and took a few hours to warm it up. Very nice room and a great experience. The history of the home is awesome. Breakfasts were great and refreshing.
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location. Old stuff nicely curated. Good breakfast, Laura was very friendly and helpful.
Duke, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for our time in Nauvoo

We could not possibly say enough wonderful things about the Inn or the host couple! They treated us like family. The home was Amazing Beautiful and Perfect for our time in Nauvoo! We would absolutely stay again!
Patricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Willard Richards Inn. This was the perfect place to stay because so much was walkable in Old Nauvoo. Not only was the Inn historic the breakfasts were wonderful as was the innkeeper. There aren’t a lot of food options in Nauvoo but that huge breakfast held us until dinner! Also- we appreciated the complimentary sodas and waters. We will definitely book here again on our next stay.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Don't hesitate to stay!!

Great experience staying in the Willard Richards Inn. Brenna the host was extremely helpful and personable and excellent customer service. Super clean and educational as well staying in this historic home. Very convenient to all the local sites.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved its unique history and felt a wonderful feeling by being there as have been many other people through the century. We had a great time there! The two employees working at the front desk were also really warm and engaging and wonderful!!!
Cynthia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Innkeepers were excellent and so educational about the history of house and all properties around so kind helpful and just wonderful I will definitely go back this experience was wonderful Breakfast was wonderful lots of different coffees and tea offered Refreshments always Mimi refrigerator soda juice everything beautiful grounds beautiful guest rooms Jake and Samaria the innkeepers were wonderful