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New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun

Vacation home in Moravia with kitchen and patio

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8 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
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Welcome to Rathbun Rustic Retreat, a charming rural barn/house with 5 bedrooms and spacious living areas perfect for memory making. With thoughtful amenities like an electric heated fireplace, shuffleboard table, and fully stocked kitchen with coffee essentials you'll feel right at home. Enjoy evenings on the large patio by the fire-pit or explore Lake Rathbun's nearby boat ramps for great fishing.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun

Book your next getaway to this beautiful custom-built rural rustic barn/house that boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a large open living room and kitchen and spacious open loft with more beds, total of 9 beds. This unique custom-built barn/house is only two years old, furnished and fitted with our guests in mind, Rathbun Rustic Retreat welcomes you home to thoughtful amenities for playing, relaxing and memory making.

Located on the North side of Lake Rathbun less than a mile from Honey Creek Resort, 6 miles from Honey Creek State Park and several dining options very close by. Multiple boat ramps close by for great fishing or ice fishing or a beautiful day on the Wonderful Lake Rathbun. We have plenty of space to park boats, boat trailers along with any size vehicles, ATV trailers, or RV’s. It also has an RV/Camper hook-up for those that have larger families and need the extra room! This space includes electricity for an extra fee of $30 per night.

Loft floors & walls are reclaimed 110-year-old plus Fir from the old Williamsburg, IA Hospital. Electric Heated Fireplace custom made with Walnut live edge slabs and reclaimed stones. Custom Spalted Maple live edge Steps with baby gate at bottom. Trim around doors is custom cut Hackberry. 50-year-old lighted signs, new old gutters inside & neat old boat motor. Tons of old rustic charm!

King Ensuite Master Bedrooms, 1st Downstairs King Bedroom, 2nd Downstairs King Bedroom, 1st Upstairs Queen Bedroom (unfinished room), 2nd Upstairs 2 Queen Bedrooms, Open Loft Room with 2 Queen beds, Open Loft 1 Twin Daybed & Queen Air Mattress Available per request to put in Living room floor. Pack N Play

Large patio outside with table chairs to enjoy beautiful evenings. Fire-Pit with wood provided plus chairs & benches to enjoy evenings outside. Charcoal Grill with charcoal & lighter fluid provided and Blackstone Griddle with 2 propane tanks provided.
Come enjoy & Make Lots of Memories!

*Only booked guests are allowed on the property. Only neighborly guests should book.

Comfortable Sleeping for 16 plus
Abundance of Pillows and Blankets
Hotel Quality Bedding and Towels
Queen Air Mattresses
Maximum 16 guest per nightly rate
$100 each guest beyond 16
Up to 22 plus total Guest allowed with fee
Additional Queen Air Mattress Available per Request
2 Hair Dryers
Ceiling Fans & Floor Fans
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap
Washer and Dryer laundry soap
Toilet Paper and Paper Towels starter sets
3-50 in Smart TVs
Electric Fireplace
Fully Stocked Kitchen
4 ft Kitchen Island
Coffee, olive oil, salt and pepper, tea, decaf coffee, hot chocolate, drink packets for water
2 Refrigerators, 1 with ice and water in door
Dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, starter sets
Games
Shuffleboard Table
Beach Towels 20 provided
Boat or PWC Trailer parking
Trailer Parking
Camper/RV hook up for more staying space $40 per night electrical.
Charcoal Grill charcoal & lighter fluid provided.
Blackstone 2 full tanks provided.
Firepit Wood provided.
Outdoor Patio Heater
Fire-pit chairs & benches provided
No Fireworks allowed Outdoor seating-large deck and patio
Boat and water toy rental near by at Honey Creek Resort and Rathbun Lake Marina
Baby Gate on stairs
Pack n Play
Three outdoor security cameras

Close to Rathbun Lake and a beautiful location on the main highway! Please visit us on F a c e b o o k at Rathbun Rustic Retreat to book privately at a better rate. We can’t wait to welcome you home!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Non-registered guests: visitors/guests not included in your total guest count from the original booking are not permitted without prior approval.
ANY bodily fluid clean up including but not limited to, Blood, feces, urine, vommit, etc, require a $200-$500 biohazard cleaning fee.
NO SMOKING VAPING inside near the front door inside garage Smoking in home fee $500 cleanup of cigarette waste is fined $50 per cigarette butt we find

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Additional cleanup fees and prior approval

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
Note from host: Additional cleanup fees and prior approval
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Moravia, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Honey Creek State Park and Lake Rathbun Area, while Monroe County Historical Museum and The Majestic Theater are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Moravia, IA

What's nearby

  • Honey Creek State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rathbun Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens - 37 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Rolling Cove Park - 37 min drive - 31.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Shore Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rathbun Lakeshore Grille - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Honey Creek State Park, Lake Rathbun Area, and Rathbun Lake. Rathbun Wildlife Management Area is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) away.

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