Mason House Inn Of Bentonsport, Bentonsport, Iowa
Built in 1846 by Mormon craftsmen leaving Nauvoo, the Mason House Inn was originally built to accommodate the steamboat passengers on the Des Moines River. This antique hotel is furnished with authentic antique beds, dressers, quilts, and other furnishings. Our parlor, with original antique sofas, lamps, pump organ, and piano, is available to our guests. We have a fireplace in the 40' dining room, which we light in the winter for our guests to enjoy. A tradition started in 1856, by Nancy Mason, is still in place today, and that is "A cookie jar in every room". Each of our 8 rooms has its own bathroom. The Caboose Cottage is in a real railroad caboose and features a kitchen, bathroom, dining area, queen bed, satellite TV and internet access. The Des Moines River is just a stone's throw away. Our historic village is full of brick buildings built in the 1800s, including the oldest and longest iron truss bridge across the Des Moines River. Night life in Bentonsport is full of peace and quiet and starwatching. Our Inn is perfect for family reunions, retreats, small seminars, honeymoons, ghost hunting and weekend get-aways!
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Owners: Chuck & Joy Hanson
Open Since: 1846
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard and Visa
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
Travel Agent Commission Offered: 10 (weekdays only)
Inncentives™ Discount for InnSite Users: 10% off
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 9
Location: In small town and On ocean/river/lake
Amenities: Air conditioning, Television in parlor, VCR, Piano, Antiques, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Guest refrigerator (filled), Room with scenic view, Private porch, Picnic grounds, Gift shop on site, No smoking, Children possible, Crib available, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Guest cottages available, Lake/riverfront access, Laundry facilities, Brass beds, In-room or on-deck coffee/tea service, Limited handicapped/wheelchair access, Discounts/specials available and Corporate rate available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Historical site/district, Amish community and Historical village/park
Water Sports: Canoe rentals, Paddleboat rentals and Fishing
Other Sports: Golf and Hunting
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Farmers market and Crafts
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks, Gardens/arboretum, Nature preserves, Birdwatching and Stargazing
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* + American Automobile Association (AAA) - 2 Diamonds, American Historical Inns, National Register of Historic Places, Villages of Van Buren
Area Attractions:
Bentonsport National Historic District, Iron & Lace Pottery Shop, Bonaparte National Historic District, Cantril, an Amish community, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Shimek State Forest, Bonaparte Retreat Restaurant, Greef General Store Antiques and Crafts
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 20 miles of Mason House Inn of Bentonsport.
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