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The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown

Holiday home with kitchen, near Mississippi River

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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Hannibal, MO
  • Place, Rockcliffe Mansion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Hannibal

This holiday home places you steps from Rockcliffe Mansion and within a 10-minute stroll of Big River Train Town. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .In proximity to this Hannibal holiday home you'll find Mississippi River.
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What's nearby

  • Rockcliffe Mansion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Molly Brown Museum and Home - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Quincy Station - 30 min drive
  • Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown

This classic Queen Anne Victorian has retained many original features that are just breathtaking! A grand oak staircase, original hardwood floors and trim, stained glass, French and Pocket Doors just to name a few. Staying here offers the traveler in search of history a uniquely clear connection to Hannibal's past, its place in time and to the local culture – with modern amenities! This historic home is also spacious and comfortable with a "parlor" as well as Living Room. The home is family & pet friendly.

The home was built c. 1892, and is located on Center Street, known for its great collection of historic homes. Located just a few blocks from Hannibal's thriving Main Street and the historic downtown waterfront, situated within Hannibal's Historic District next to many other grand homes.

The main Level includes a formal Dining Room that connects to the Kitchen, and powder room. A large deck is located off the Kitchen. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, each with a Queen size bed, and private sink. The upstairs bathroom has a claw foot tub with a tub / shower combination. Second floor washer / dryer.

Take a walking tour to see the many Victorian and Federal style homes on Center Street and the Historic District! You are blocks away from Mark Twain's boyhood home, the Mississippi River and the many amenities of downtown Hannibal, the scene of many weekend events. Lots of local shops and local color! Great parks and open spaces are nearby, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area is filled with natural beauty ready for exploration.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Do NOT make or strip the beds. Housekeeping will handle
Leave NO trace of pets. Place pet poo bags or cat litter INSIDE a larger trash bag and put in exterior garbage can. NO LOOSE trash.
Checkout is 10am. Thanks for staying with us! Safe travels! -Anneliesa & Jim Smith
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Must be approved in advance. $75 fee per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: NOT CHILDPROOF. Bring own equipment

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown?

As of 14 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown on 15 Dec 2025 start from NZ$384.51, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown?

No, The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Reviews

The John Sydney House - Family and Pet Friendly Historic Home Downtown Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully curated home full of charm! The host was incredibly attentive and responsive. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the house. Lots of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ang A., St Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home not far from Main Street. This lovely house has been restored with historic charm plus modern conveniences. Plenty of space to spread out and relax, and we would have liked to stay a little longer. Owners are extremely attentive to their renters and assist when needed. We enjoyed taking walks in the neighborhood with so many stately old homes. Thank you for being pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost there.

A lot of beautiful work has been done on this historic house. (A notebook with some history would be fun.)There was a couple issues. Upon entering we were hit with a very strong.” old house” smell. A ozone machine or plug-in air fresheners would be great. We got a little used to it.Also, the large house was cooled by small window air conditioners. Two downstairs and one in each upstairs bedroom. we were really worried if it would be too hot to sleep. We did ok, but the upstairs hall and bathroom were stifling. There was an issue in the neighborhood and we couldn’t park in front. We had to leave through the small backyard that was totally unkept. We had to be careful not to fall down.There was a couple trash cans there but they had it look like construction stuff them. It was unclear which one was for the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right

We had seven adults including one who couldn’t manage stairs well. All of us were very comfortable and had a lovely stay in this historic home while exploring Hannibal. The kitchen was well stocked, sheets and towels were soft and smooth, additional dining chairs were in place prior to our arrival and everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wish we could have stayed longer

Beautiful, tastefully decorated and well stocked historic home within walking distance of tourist sites and restaurants. We were in town for a wedding and we truly enjoyed our stay. Great front porch and back patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie C., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

The house is beautiful and historic. We wanted to soak in some local history. Verpleased
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., O’Fallon ,Il

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for Rialto Banquet Hall reception

The location was perfect and we loved the architecture/woodwork of the home. Lots of space heaters throughout home to keep us warm on a cold weekend. Beds were super comfortable. Nice touch with the coffees and snacks left for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024