Mason House Inn of Bentonsport 21982 Hawk Drive Bentonsport Iowa 52565 USA http://www.masonhouseinn.com/ Phone: +1-319-592-3133 Toll-free: +1-800-592-3133

General Information

Bentonsport's Mason House Inn Bed and Breakfast was built in 1846, to serve travelers on steamboats going from St. Louis to Des Moines. it was constructed by Mormon craftsmen, who stayed in the area about three years, before continuing their journey to Utah. It's cozy Federal style provides a warm welcome for big-city visitors who want to experience a quiet and restful stay. Many of the rooms appear much as they did in the early days. We have an eight foot walnut recitation bench from a nearby schoolhouse, and a large 1875 map of Van Buren County. You may play a tune on our 1905 Kimball piano in the parlor. Some guests have reported being visited by friendly spirits during the night. Until 1958, there was no plumbing or electricity in the house. There's still a chamber pot under every bed, and a full cookie jar in every room, plus free wireless internet access. The Caboose Cottage can be rented by the night, week, or month. It is fully self-contained and open year-round.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 100.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 100.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00
• Other Accommodations: Caboose Cottage
  Our Caboose Cottage is in a real railroad caboose from the RS&P line. It features a kitchen, bathroom, dining area, and a queen bed with satellite TV and internet access. Breakfast in the main house is included. WE HAVE NO HOTEL / MOTEL TAX!!

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Cookie jar in every room
• Special meals available: Diet, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (First night's stay must be reserved with credit or debit card)
• Check in time is 3:00pm and Check out time is 11:00am
• Cancellations:
  Within 7 days or a $25 cancellation fee will be charged.

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Federal
• Built in 1846
• Opened for business in 1846
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available

Location

• Location is best described as: By Des Moines River, Countryside, Village
  
• Nearest major city: Keosauqua, IA (6 miles)
• Directions to property:
  On county road J40 between Keosauqua and Bonaparte in Van Buren County, Iowa.
• Nearest major airport: BRL 60 miles
• Directions from airport:
  From Burlington, take Highway 34 to Mount Pleasant. Go south on Highway 218 and then west on J40. Go through Bonaparte and into Bentonsport. Turn left on Sanford Street. We are on the corner of Sanford and Hawk Drive.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Chuck and Joy Hanson
• The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Casino, Historical interests, Lake, National/State parks, Nauvoo, Illinois, Picnic area, River, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts