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Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly

Cabin in Montour with kitchenette and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Montour, IA
  • Place, Meskwaki Bingo Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Treehouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Grinnell College
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Montour

Located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Meskwaki Bingo Casino, this cabin is within a 10-minute drive of Izaak Walton Tract Recreation Area. The cabin includes a kitchenette, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Meskwaki Bingo Casino - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Big Treehouse - 15 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Marshalltown Community College - 19 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Marshalltown Speedway - 22 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Grinnell College - 42 min drive - 28.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luckys Grill and Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garwin Bull - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Terraza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly

Welcome to Butternut Cabin, the original cabin at Pilgrim Heights. Built in the early 1940s just after Sportsman’s Lake was created, this space was once a summer house for roller rink workers, later served as a staff cabin, and after years of sitting quiet, it’s been brought back to life for short stays, camps, and retreats.

Tucked right beside the lake, Butternut offers peaceful views from its private deck and a cozy, rustic feel inside. It features a king bed, futon, kitchenette (microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker, and hot plate), AC and a private bathroom with a hot shower.

Your stay supports more than just a weekend getaway—rental proceeds help fund programs for youth and families to experience nature, community, and rest here at Pilgrim Heights.

PLEASE NOTE: All roads on our grounds are gravel, but please note that the road leading directly to your cabin is especially rough. 4 wheel drive recommended.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Fishing is catch and release only. No outside boats, kayaks, canoes, or other water vessels are permitted on the lake

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this cabin?

This cabin is located in Montour, close to Meskwaki Bingo Casino, Izaak Walton Tract Recreation Area, and McCoy Landing. You'll also find Lohberger Memorial Park nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly on Oct 5, 2025 start from $123.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly good for couples?

Couples staying at this cabin will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchenette as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly?

Yes, every cabin at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly comes with a deck.

Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a fun time a the lake!!!

Our family enjoyed our stay so much the kids asked when we are going again on the way home. We made wonderful memories as a family while we fished, kayaked, paddle boated, canoed, and explored nature. So nice that life jackets, kayaks, canoes and paddle boat were available to use with our stay. Our family loved all the water fun! We enjoyed bring our dog along too since she is an important part of our family. Pilgrim Heights is so close to our home that we plan on going many more times! The staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025