Mason House Inn of Bentonsport

21982 Hawk Drive
Bentonsport, Iowa 52565
United States
319-592-3133
800-592-3133
Stay@MasonHouseInn.com
http://www.MasonHouseInn.com
http://showcase.netins.net/web/bentonsport

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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!

	Murder Mystery Weekends, Ghost hunting classes

Owner(s): Chuck & Joy Hanson
Open Since: 1846
We Accept: Visa, Mastercard and Checks
Price Range: US$59 - 100 (US Dollars)
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: Corporate rate available, Discounts/specials available, Limited handicapped/wheelchair access, In-room or on-deck coffee/tea service, Brass beds, Laundry facilities, Lake/riverfront access, Guest cottages available, Suites available, Meeting rooms/facilities, Crib available, Children possible, No smoking, Gift shop on site, Picnic grounds, Private porch, Room with scenic view, Guest refrigerator (filled), Full breakfast, Sitting room/library, Antiques, Piano, VCR, Television in parlor and Air conditioning

Winter Sports: Sledding and Cross-country skiing

Sight - Seeing: Amish community, Historical site/district, Museum and Historical village/park

Water Sports: Paddleboat rentals, Canoe rentals and Fishing

Other Sports: Golf and Hunting

Out In The Town: Farmers market, Antique shops/malls and Crafts

Out In Nature: Nature preserves, Gardens/arboretum, Parks, Hiking trails, Bike trails, Birdwatching and Stargazing

Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* + American Automobile Association (AAA) - 2 Diamonds, National Register of Historic Places, American Historical Inns, 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.