Staying on the Des Moines river here at the Mason House was excellent. We stayed in the caboose (about $110, depending on weekend or weekday or time of year. Rooms are less expensive) and I haven't slept that good in years. Stayed in the time-slot right before leaf changing colors but we wanted the quiet time of year. We brought... More

We've just returned from spending two nights at the Mason House Inn. We enjoyed the experience so much that we are already talking about when we can go back. The challenge will be having to decide between staying in the unique caboose or returning to the great Temper-pedic bed in the Bentonsport Room. It lived up to the advertsing claims... More

We stayed in the caboose. It was fun, relaxing and cool. Plenty of AC for the two very hot nights we were there. The caboose has direct TV, extra pillows, and a good mattress. I watched TV and my husband sat at the "kitchen" table reading so we could each relax our own way. Breakfast was served at the main... More

My husband, kids, and I love to come the Mason House Inn. It is a three hour drive from our city home, but well worth it. The inn is very peaceful and quiet; no television in the rooms, we turn the cell phones off, no loud noises in the inn even with all the rooms full. It is so relaxing... More

I like historic inns and this one did not disappoint--for the most part. The rooms were exceptionally clean and even smelled clean -- thanks to a "no-pet" policy. We stayed in one of the "haunted" rooms, but the ghosts were, apparently, taking a break and we didn't see, hear or feel anything unearthly. The innkeepers were friendly and helpful and... More

We have stayed at the Mason House Inn many times and have been guests in every room. We love it. The caboose it delightful. The owners, Chuck and Joy Hanson, are wonderful and treat us like family. Breakfasts are delicious and all you can eat. The Hanson's have graciously allowed us to host a wedding gift opening event, a baby... More

My wife and I were married there in the Bentonsport Rose Garden and arranged for all of the family to stay at the Mason House Inn. The owners, Chuck and Joy Hanson, were excellent hosts and tended to every one of our needs. The house is beautiful and so full of history! I highly recommend the use of the town... More

We stayed in the little caboose on the side of the property. We got there when it was dark so I didn't get a chance to see how quaint the little town was until the next morning. The caboose is from Texas and it has been remodeled with a little kitchen, a shower, a small dining area and a bedroom.... More

A piece of small town Iowa history, with warm and helpful inn keepers and clean, antique rooms. During special events in Bentonsport, they provide live entertainment and a hot buffet with fresh bread, homemade pie and warm-you-up chili among the choices. A quiet location right on the Des Moines River and near a variety of interesting shops.