(800) 592-3133
Chuck and Joy Hanson invite you to stay in their charming 162-year old Mason House Inn Bed & Breakfast located in historic Bentonsport, Iowa. This antique hotel was built in 1846 by Mormon craftsmen coming from Nauvoo, Illinois, as a hotel for the steamboat travelers. It is nestled on the banks of the beautiful Des Moines River. (Bentonsport is one of the Villages of Van Buren County that were among Southeast Iowa's very first settlements.)
A full country breakfast is served in the 40 foot dining room at the time of your choice. Please let Joy know if you have any dietary restrictions. She will be happy to adjust the menu accordingly.
"There is a cookie jar in every room." And,
as some of our taller guests will attest, comfortable beds that are of
adequate 21st Century size. We feature King, Queen, and Extra-long
double beds. Some rooms also include a twin bed or two for families.
And all rooms have free wireless internet access, just ask us for the password.
Our Caboose Cottage is in a real railroad caboose from the Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railway line from Texas. It features a queen-size bed, satellite TV with DVD player, free wireless internet access, a dining area, full kitchen and private bathroom with shower. Come to the Main house dining room for breakfast with the other guests. A great, fun place to stay for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Ideal location for retreats, seminars, reunions, honeymoons, wedding groups, church groups, Murder Mysteries, quilting retreats, book club retreats, weekend get-aways, and anytime you want to 'get away from it all'.
We urge you to inquire and make your reservations
early, as we have only nine rooms (each with its own private bath). We are OPEN ALL YEAR.
If you are looking for Southeast Iowa lodging, accommodations, or hotels, we
urge you to consider our cozy Bed and Breakfast in friendly, historic
Bentonsport, Iowa.
Our view of the Historic Bentonsport Bridge:
Please send inquiries to us at Stay@MasonHouseInn.com
For reservations, call us toll free (800) 592-3133
How to find us? Please visit our Maps page for directions. We are centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha, Kansas City, and Minneapolis. All only a short trip away on Hwy 218 or Hwy 34 or Hwy 2.. Our near-by larger cities include Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Burlington, Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield, Ottumwa, Kahoka, Ft. Madison, Keokuk, and Nauvoo.
Links of Interest:
Bentonsport: www.bentonsport.com
Iron and Lace: www.ironandlace.com
Self-guided tour of Bentonsport: www.bentonsport.com/sgtour.htm
Van Buren County: www.villagesofvanburen.com
Visit the Beary site: www.beary.us JD, Vanessa, Webster and Nina are 5th generation descendents of Lewis and Nancy Mason (who purchased the Inn in 1857). Bianca, their mother, is a 4th generation descendent.
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Last Update: June 25, 2008 ☺
