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Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly

Cabin in Montour with kitchenette and patio

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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

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

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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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 are 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
On-site 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 area

Map
Montour, IA

What's nearby

  • Meskwaki Bingo Casino - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Big Treehouse - 14 min drive - 19.6 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
  • ‪El Charro Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬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 is parking at Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km) of McCoy Landing and Izaak Walton Tract Recreation Area. Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library and Lohberger Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Butternut Cabin - Lake Front Views & Pet Friendly Reviews

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