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!

This place is great! Chuck and Joy really ensure a pleasant…read morestay here. They have great stories, videos, and pictures about the Mason House and it's "residents" :) Just a great place to stay!!!

The facility was lovely!! Definitely a place to return with very unique character, though limited…read moreamenities. The bar along that we expected open was not and the offer of refreshments was actually empty. The coffee service was very minimal to the description provided. The only real concern is that they have switched to an AirBNB operation vs a full service inn. I missed not having front desk service. We received a clear confirmation and instructions but the wrong room was listed so we were unable to enter the room listed. We called the number and they responded shortly after. However it was a stressful few minutes.

Are we back yet?!!!! We love this place!!!…read moreSo much history, amazing architecture and fantastic people!!! The rooms give you the feeling it's still the late 1800's- the bathrooms are super clean and modern but charming too. We hung out on the main floor and had the time of our lives playing pool in addition to an old tabletop shuffleboard game. The fellow patrons were a mix of locals and travelers. Everyone was really friendly! We chilled in the old Parlor on the second floor and got some good Ol card playing and laughs in as well. The views of the train station, fort and Mississippi River are breathtaking and relaxing. I would give 3 thumbs up if I had an extra!

Very well thought out and operated budget hotel. There's a welcoming, good-sized lobby with TV and…read morecomfortable seating that doubles as a breakfast area. Breakfast was as expected for this type of hotel - yogurt, sausage patties, egg squares that looked pre-made. Staff are friendly and professional. My room was super clean with better than average comfy king bed, good quality linens, fridge, microwave, and large flat screen. The bathroom was spotless and had an exhaust fan. The hotel also offers a washing machine and dryer and vending machines for guests. Nice useful touches.

I really struggled between 3 and 4 stars and here's why:…read more Pros: -VERY new and clean -Spacious, modern rooms -Comfortable beds -Light breakfast available every morning -Water and coffee available all day -Washer & dryer available for use (I think they each cost $1) -Small fitness room Cons: -No automatic doors at entry made it hard to push 2 doors open with large suitcases (how would someone in a wheelchair manage to get in?) -No water bottles available for purchase in vending machine -No air/ventilation in fitness room (I was dying!) -Not enough parking -See below... As I mentioned, this hotel is very new however it's also very obvious they wanted to get it up and running in a hurry. I can't speak about all of the rooms, but a few things were definitely not right in our room. When we closed our room door, it seemed that the door and door frame were somehow not aligned correctly. The dead bolt lock and the swing lock were completely ineffective. Same goes for the bathroom door. You had to pull it with all of your strength to get it to (kind of) shut. I didn't even attempt locking it as you could see it wasn't aligned with the frame. The shower rod had clearly been installed in one place and then re-installed as there were still holes with wall anchors visible and sawdust everywhere from where they had drilled. The shower curtain wasn't long enough and water would splash out under it and all over the floor (even if you pointed the shower head away). The shower itself was strange and I kept wondering if it was actually meant to be wheelchair accessible since there were two seats but since the beds were SO HIGH we didn't think it could be possible that our room was wheelchair friendly. It's nice that the shower/toilet are separate from the sink however there was no towel ring/rack in the sink area. I also found the configuration of the room to be a bit odd. In order to see the TV, you had to sit on the sofa. If you were in bed, you couldn't see it at all. It would make more sense to swap the positions of the sofa and TV. I think we had a total of 4 lamps in our room which was overkill. If anything it amused me so I can't really complain. The parking situation was only bad if you returned to the hotel at a late hour. One night there was no parking and we had to park next door and walk through a grassy area. Would have been nice if there was a path of some sort to walk on. I noticed that many parking spots were taken by large trucks and also things that would typically be hitched to the back of a truck (like a boat). If the hotel enforced a 1-spot per room rule that would probably help manage the situation better. Aside from the room and parking I thought the staff was friendly. When we arrived to check in I was surprised the young woman did not check my ID to verify it against the name on the reservation. In addition, she immediately asked for my credit card and charged the FULL amount of our 3-night stay rather than waiting until we checked out which is actually not an acceptable practice. All in all, although not major, they have some kinks to work out. Would I stay here again? Yes. It was pleasant enough that I would return. Their rate was reasonable for the room we received but should the rate go up by a lot, I might reconsider.

UPDATE: A few years…read moreago the new owner, Wayne, messaged me to ask me to remove my review, which was damaging to the home he now manages. He tried to defend what the previous manager told him, which he has no way of knowing was true or not. He insulted me for refusing to remove my review. I WILL say that if this rental is under new management, then perhaps it is worth a try, for anyone reading this.

My family has been coming here for years. We quite enjoy it. It's not like most vacation homes, b&b…read moreor hotels. The name says it.. it's an Inn! We don't mind the old time vibe. My mom LOVES the traditional style. It works for us. We use the kitchen as in any home, it's the hub. We like sitting at the table and getting together, eating, talking and or playing games. It feels like visiting grandma's house. It's not updated, there aren't many modern convinces aside from TV's in some of the rooms and free WiFi all around. Our family doesn't require much more than that. In way of amenities there's a grill and a hot tub, it's not huge and not everyone can use it at once but 3-4 people fit comfortably. In my opinion it's the best place to stay at in nauvoo. There isn't another place like it. Also, Carol has met our needs every time we've come. She's accommodated late arrival and extended checkout time, with a small fee. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware. There aren't many places to eat here, it's nice to make our own meals whenever we'd like. A nice bonus is whole wheat pancake mix that the bakery provides as well as the fixings for it. If you don't mind things being on the traditional side and enjoy simpler things, this is the place to stay. It's quite, clean and family friendly.

Stopped here on my drive across the country because I had read about it in an article. Situated in…read morethe beautiful scenic bonaparte valley, accomodations are average but clean. I wouldnt go out of my way to come back here, but if you are in this neck of the woods, its not a bad option.

We stayed in the river view room, which was very roomy and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious…read moreand very fresh tasting: eggs, bacon, French toast, fruit salad, and homemade banana bread. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay. The Bonaparte Inn is in a building, which was formerly a glove factory. They did an excellent job in turning this Inn into a first-rate place to stay. Aspects of the old glove factory add a certain small town charm to the building.