06/13/2026
ABOUT HOTEL NAUVOO, MOTEL NAUVOO, AND OUR HEALTH-RELATED RETIREMENT:
Included is a link to a detailed 7-page color-coded presentation of Kraus Family properties that are currently for sale by owner.
Since the early 1900s, our family has owned numerous properties and operated various businesses in Nauvoo. Years ago, in preparation for our health-related retirement, we began winding down business operations, including those of Hotel Nauvoo and Motel Nauvoo.
We intentionally-limited lodging operations at the Hotel and Motel by greatly reducing front-desk presence. We also chose not to accept online booking, we limited the switchboard to just several hours per day, and we even closed on Sundays. Essentially, booking inquiries went unanswered most of the time.
Dining hours at the Hotel were also intentionally-limited to just two days per week, and only three and one-half hours on each of those two days. Our dining rooms were closed five days per week.
Still, the Hotel and Motel ended calendar year 2025 with a gross income of just under $1,100,000.00. However, because we believe that our intentionally-limited operations are not representative of full value or profit potential, none of our properties are offered with benefit of further financials.
We strongly encourage potential buyer(s) to conduct an individual assessment of property values based upon location, condition, square footage, included furnishings, included equipment, included supplies, any included adjacent property, possible deferred return on investments, and any other observable economic factors.
Of interest to the long-term investor, the Nauvoo Historic District is a National Historic landmark, designated in 1961, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. According to the National Park Service, the site contains about 1,100 acres of authentically restored homes, shops, and natural beauty, attracting thousands of visitors annually. It is managed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS).
The Church now owns a very significant portion of real estate in Nauvoo, which has been aggressively expanding and developing. There are over 40 meticulously-restored homes and sites, the massive newly-reconstructed-Temple, and nearing completion is a very impressive new visitors center, sitting high above the sprawling restoration area and the Mississippi River.
It has been publicly-reported that in 2024 alone, the Church spent $192.5 million to acquire historic properties and artifacts, much of it in Nauvoo. The Church is also publicly reported to be among the largest private land owners in the United States and is highly-respected for its responsible long-term property-management.
Update: Property # 7 has sold. We will keep you updated on further changes.
Thank you, and we miss you. We are wishing the best to you and yours. ❤
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