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Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly

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Right next to Sportsmans Lake, Butternut Cabin offers a serene retreat with a private deck and peaceful views. This cozy cabin has all the comforts of home, including a kitchenette with microwave and coffee maker, hot shower bathroom, ductless A/C and heating system plus faux fireplace.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is ￥23,544
￥28,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4

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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.

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Montour is home to this cabin. Lohberger Memorial Park and Union Grove State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marshalltown Family Aquatic Center and Bison Corral. Visit our Montour travel guide
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What's nearby

  • steel bridge stair on the big giant tree in the Tree House park on the sunlight day time
    Big Treehouse
    14 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Meskwaki Bingo Casino
    5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marshalltown Community College
    18 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Grinnell College
    33 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Iowa Speedway
    53 min drive - 83.3 km

Restaurants

  • Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel
    4 min drive
  • Luckys Grill and Taproom
    4 min drive
  • La Terraza
    9 min drive
  • Hardee's
    9 min drive
  • El Charro Bar and Grill
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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

As of Mar 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly on Apr 3, 2026 start from ￥23,544, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Montour, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Meskwaki Bingo Casino and within 6 mi (10 km) of McCoy Landing and Izaak Walton Tract Recreation Area. Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library and Lohberger Memorial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

6.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Paula W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025