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Mason House Inn & Caboose Cottage

4 reviews

21982 Hawk Dr
Bentonsport, IA 52565 US

(319)592-3133

www.masonhouseinn.com

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Rates

$74 to $105

Payment types accepted include Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Cash.


The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.


Description

Circa 1846. This is the oldest operating pre-Civil War steamboat inn in Iowa and guests can imagine the days when steamboats made their way up and down the Des Moines River, while taking in the scenery. It was built by Mormon craftsmen who stayed in Bentonsport for three years on their trek to Utah. More than half of the furniture is original to the home, including a nine-foot walnut headboard and a nine-foot mirror. The Caboose Cottage, a self-contained apartment within a real railroad caboose, is the newest lodging addition. It features a kitchen, dining area and Queen bed. A full breakfast is served in the main house dining room, but if guests crave a mid-day snack, each room is equipped with its own stocked cookie jar.Publicity and Awards: Des Moines Register, Decatur Herald & Review, AAA Home & Away, Country Magazine, Veteran's View, Iowa Public Television, Today Show, KWWL Halloween Special 2010, KYOU Community Spotlight July 2011, Coast to Coast AM with George Noory.Location: Waterfront, Country and Rural by river.

Amenities

Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast.
Types of meals: Full Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Early Coffee/Tea, Gluten free and vegetarian upon request at time of reservation.
Amenities In Room: Wireless Internet Access, Heating, Air Conditioning and filled cookie jar.
Amenities On Site: Free parking on premise and Free wireless Internet access.
Business Traveler Amenities: Wireless Internet Access, Internet Access, Flexible Check in/out Times, FAX On-site, Desk, Iron and board can be brought to your room upon request.

 

Reviews

“The attention to detail was fantastic, food was wonderful and the setting was fascinating.”

 

“The attention to detail was fantastic, food was wonderful, and the setting was fascinating.”
— Parker L

 

“We stayed one night in room 5 (I think). The food was great and the room was impeccable, but the reason it was so memorable was because it was haunted and we had an "experience" with a ghost. I was awakened to find a large man to my left who was very agitated and speaking fast although I couldn't understand him. I suddenly felt pressure on my chest and then he was on the right of the bed. He continued yelling at me and then was suddenly gone. Eventually I went to sleep again and was woken by someone touching the bottom of my right foot. I never felt like I was in danger, it was just interesting.”
— Tamra Hamblin

 

 

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