What a beautiful house! It's very quiet and peaceful. I slept like a baby in my very comfortable…read morebed. The owner is very accommodating and friendly. Breakfast was amazing. She asked if I had any preferences and I mentioned low carb. Both mornings it was delicious and she even packed me one to go for my early flight. I would recommend this place if you enjoy historic houses, peace and quiet. It's good for single, couple, or a family.

Stayed here while dropping my daughter off at college. It was so lovely. Georgette was so sweet and…read moreis an amazing breakfast cook! I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

We enjoyed our stay at this charming and quiet inn very much...I visited Bentonsport last year and…read morewanted to go back to see the beautiful historic Presbyterian church overlooking the river...and was very happy to discover this lovely B&B, right next to the old Bentonsport Bridge. The innkeeper was kind and welcoming, but also gave us space...breakfast was plentiful--eggs, sausage, toast, and coffee. They do take special dietary requests, and asked us about that when we arrived... Our room (we stayed in the main house) was decorated with antiques and wonderful old quilts, and faced the iron wagon bridge spanning the Des Moines River...we walked back and forth across this bridge several times. Next to the inn are several interesting shops with varying hours of operation...the general store was fun to browse through, and sells awesome homemade fudge. We did not have an in-room refrigerator, and didn't expect one but would recommend bringing a small cooler if wanting to keep drinks or food cold for more than a few hours (I did notice a mini fridge in the dining room)....also, most of the toiletries are provided upon request only. The inn has a colorful past which was fun to read about. If wanting a peaceful and interesting getaway I'd highly recommend staying here!

Our first stay at the Mason House Inn was 18 years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed that stay. So we…read moredecided to spend our 24th wedding anniversary in Bentonsport. I'm so very glad we did. Chris and Fe are doing an amazing job with the Inn. Our stay was perfect and we will definitely be returning.

We had a small family reunion and couldn't have found a nicer place to stay. Brenda bends over…read morebackwards to make her guests comfortable. A true farm atmosphere complete with a friendly dog, a donkey that loves being petted and even some llamas. The breakfasts were unbelievable each morning with different items each day. We've stayed in a lot of B & B's over the years and this was one of the best ever!

This is a delightful bed and breakfast run by a wonderfully attentive owner near Ainsworth Iowa. We…read morestayed two nights and were wowed by the care and attention we received. This will be the first choice of where to stay the next time we're back in Southeast Iowa!

It was a wonderful stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The house is beautiful and filled with…read morean eclectic mix of furnishings. Some rooms felt a little piecemeal antiqued, but it's understandable that many of the houses original furnishings and artifacts have moved on with the past owners. We spent a little time relaxing in the living room which was comfortable. We enjoyed exploring the downstairs rooms and tremendously enjoyed art and some of the beautifully crafted woodworking throughout the house. The real highlight of the stay was the secret Underground Railroad quarters in the basement. It was a fascinating space, had some great written interpretation, and was decorated in a great homage to the era. The experience of discovering this space was a mini-adventure that we really appreciated and enjoyed. All in all, communication for booking the place was easy, as was check-in and check-out. Our only criticism is that it felt more like an Air BnB rather than a true b&b because we never actually met any of the property owners or staff and breakfast was a 24 hour make-it-yourself continental breakfast with generously stocked supplies and groceries. Nevertheless, it's a fantastic place to spend a day and get a good night's rest! Thanks Linda and Dawn!

This was an accidental stay in a beautiful house. I somehow came across the Great House while…read moreplanning a weekend away in Galena. It was probably the G named town's to be honest. Blame it on beginning of the year teacher brain. We spoke to the owner and were charmed. We made Galesburg or halfway point so we didn't have travel as far each way. When we arrived, the Great House was just in front of us and it was GREAT! The immense house was beautiful. We followed the entry steps and let ourselves in. We found our room, got settled and quickly explored the beauty of the first floor. The safe was the most surprising beautiful aspect for me. We did not have much time, as we headed to Reserve Artisan Ales for a bite. When we came back around 10, house was quiet. We left early the next morning to be able to make our ticketed plans in Galena in time and did not utilize the 24 hour continental breakfast option (at all during our stay). When we returned around 930 that evening, the guests were quiet, as well. While I was awake between 2 and 430, I was able to hear others having conversation and utilizing the restroom in their rooms. If you are not a light sleeper, this should not be bothersome (as my husband slept through it). The house is beaitiful and well maintained. I did utilize the Keuring PJ coffee bar in the morning. All four rooms for rent are on the second floor.

Strawberry farms is an incredible bed and breakfast. I have uploaded pictures I took while I was…read morethere, but I want yelp-ers to know that I saw several other rooms there, all of which included an attached bathroom and were larger than my room. I suppose those more luxurious rooms were more expensive than mine, but I loved my room. They all have closets and a tv. The bed and breakfast is clean and charming. It is a large house and has a very large living room, computer room, kitchen, dining room, a screened porch, and family room. If my count is correct, I believe they have five bedrooms, some of which are large an have multiple beds and a couple have a single bed. The b&b is filled with beautiful decor. The owners, Linda and Karl Reichert, are lovely people who welcomed my whole party with warmth and delicious food. They make amazing breakfasts. The day before, you are given a menu for a three course breakfast. You choose what you'd like for each course. The first course is a fresh fruit bowl, the second is a bread course, such as homemade scones or muffins, and the third is an entree, such as pancakes or egg concoctions. All of their food was homemade from scratch. The scones were the best I've ever had in my life. Linda told me she shares recipes and gave me her scone recipe. The yard is fantastic. They have a gazebo, apple and walnut trees, a flower garden, a vegetable garden, and fruit plants. The fresh fruit you eat in the morning and some ingredients for other dishes come from their own personal garden. There is plenty of room for children to play and pets to run. For entertainment, there are tvs in every room and in the family room, there is a dart board, they have board games, and Muscatine is only a ten minute drive. This bed and breakfast is everything a b&b should be. The home is wonderful, the yard is gorgeous, the food is delicious and the people are fantastic. I would recommend strawberry farms to anyone and everyone.

I was riding my motorcycle cross-country during the hottest 2 days in 2012 (July 6 & 7). I was…read moreplanning to camp near Muscatine, but bailed to this B&B. I felt SO LUCKY to have found this place. The hosts were like family and sat me down to have some sherbet as soon as I arrived. (I likely looked a bit heat damaged!) My room was upstairs in the house was large with a bath. The breakfast was very tasty. I particularly liked that all the guests sat at the same table. Traveling alone makes this feature a real delight.

Pat and Tim are the best hosts and the property is incredible! Felt like we were family. We were…read morevisiting from California for a wedding and stayed in one of the cabins, our friends were in the lodge and other cabins (we had the place to ourselves) all the accommodations were great and breakfast was delicious. 10/10 all the stars! I miss it already! Especially their sweet dog Paco :)

Visited Peace of Earth mid April of 2013 (not much green or blooms at all yet) Very nice cabins…read more(we stayed in the 'Sycamore'.) The hosts (Pat and Tim) were friendly, answered questions, and treated us wonderfully. The shrimp (grilled over wood) was amazing, as were the breakfasts (eggs fresh from the on site chickens!). We (wife and I) enjoyed the hiking (I'd rate it as moderate to challenging, some of the hills are quite steep). There is a long staircase (with 'rest stops') going to the bottom of the hill. Excellent location to relax (a small stream to cross) and soak in the surroundings. If you are a bird watcher, there are many to watch and hear. It's a bit 'back to nature' - as there are no toilets/baths in the cabins (the bath house and 'outhouse' were very clean and comfy.) They are just a very short walk from the cabins. We enjoyed the place (very cozy cabin with electric heat and a wonderful view, as well as the outdoors) , the hosts, and the 'recharge' time we had, so much that we booked another weekend in May. I'm sure it will be 'all new' with the foliage and blooms popping out by that time. If you enjoy the outdoors, want to 'get away from it all', relax and come experience this little 'Peace of Earth'. ~TH

we stayed for 2 days and since I was originally from the Quad City area I knew all the great places…read moreto stay. But I didn't realize this bed and breakfast was there! we loved it! beautifully maintained, delicious breakfast and amazing hosts.

Stayed over two nights on a weekend. The hostess was extremely friendly and even invited our son…read more(who is staying in Davenport) to breakfast. Place is clean, but there are some dated items that need work (the shower). However, it is clean. And while this is located near downtown, the neighborhood is not in the greatest shape. If that doesn't bother you it is a very good deal for the money.