Willard Richards Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Historic Nauvoo

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Exterior
The Reimbold Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Interior
The Smith Room, 1 King Bed (Detached Bathroom) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
950 White St, Nauvoo, IL, 62354
  • Historic Nauvoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nauvoo State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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Room options

The Willard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Reimbold Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Jennetta Room, 2 Queen Beds (Detached Bathroom)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

The Smith Room, 1 King Bed (Detached Bathroom)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Nauvoo Room, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Nauvoo

Willard Richards Inn is adjacent to popular attractions such as Historic Nauvoo and Nauvoo State Park. This 3-star bed & breakfast has 5 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Historic Nauvoo - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nauvoo State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Baxter's Vineyards - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vel's Amigo's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Fort Colony Family Diner - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Willard Richards Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Historic Nauvoo
At Willard Richards Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Helpful staff can provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Weekly housekeeping is available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 7.0 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Willard Richards Inn?

Willard Richards Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Willard Richards Inn?

As of Apr 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Willard Richards Inn on Apr 25, 2025 start from $168.75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near Willard Richards Inn?

This bed & breakfast is located in Nauvoo, just steps from Historic Nauvoo and Nauvoo State Park, and within a short walk of Rheinberger House Museum. You'll also find Mississippi River and Weld House Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Willard Richards Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Willard Richards Inn have a casino at the property?

No, Willard Richards Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Willard Richards Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Willard Richards Inn?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like access to a chef as well as wedding services and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Willard Richards Inn?

Yes, this bed & breakfast offers private spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Willard Richards Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Willard Richards Inn offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Willard Richards Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Willard Richards Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Willard Richards Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

What is the closest airport to Willard Richards Inn?

The closest major airport to Willard Richards Inn is Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional), which is 26.6 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Willard Richards Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Willard Richards Inn.

Does Willard Richards Inn have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Willard Richards Inn.

Willard Richards Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First Visit

It was a wonderful experience and everyone cared about making your experience a positive one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wakara, Chicago

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I missed opportunity

We booked a room but when we got there no one was there to check us in. I called a number and it was a service that told us how to “self check in” and they would have the inn keeper contact us. We went to our room and the light switch didn’t work and there were dead insects in the window and the bed was very hard. We didn’t bring our things in but instead went for dinner and came back a couple of hours later no one was in the inn at all. The place was empty. No one had called us. So we decided we would not stay. The exterior of the inn looked unkept with many weeds and some trash. The inside looked looked much better other than what we saw in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, LEHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was great !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent three nights at the Willard Rchards Inn this week. We had a wonderful experience! This inn is a part of historic Nauvoo. We loved our room and the detached bathroom. ( It added to the ambiance.) The breakfasts were amazing every morning. The innkeeper did a wonderful job and shared with us the special history of the home. She did lots of little things for us to make our stay even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a charming B&B! We loved the decor and ambiance…felt like we stepped back in time. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly and clean

Very friendly staff and nice clean room. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the historic property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The innkeepers even gave us a historical tour of the house and property. Found this information very interesting and super informative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Alan Russel

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Old stuff nicely curated. Good breakfast, Laura was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was just what we were looking for. It was a historical home with lots of character. We loved gathering with the rest of our party in the parlor and loved the homemade breakfast each morning. The only draw backs were the stairs because we don't do stairs we'll. And not having the bathroom attached to the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience staying in this modernized historic home. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Nauvoo, IL.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024