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A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and a table, overlooking a rural landscape with trees and a road.

A swimming pool with a house in the background.

A house with a large deck, surrounded by tall trees and a grassy field.

A building with a garage, a tree, and a gravel driveway.

1. Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup

Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup

Plano

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(42 reviews)

"This was our second time staying here for our Girl's Weekend and we'll definitely be back. We love the heated pool and the house has everything you could need."

Sydney V.

Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs.

A house with a fenced deck and a small porch.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

2. Journey Cabin II

Journey Cabin II

Rathbun

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(35 reviews)

"Nice place "

Ken R.

The price is AED 420

AED 420

AED 827 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Journey Cabin II

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and a building.

A gravel road leading to a gated entrance with a wooden gate and two American flags on either side.

A room with a bunk bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

3. Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa

Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa

Centerville

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(18 reviews)

"Wonderful place!!"

Kevin P.

Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa

A covered porch with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of a green landscape.

A spacious living room with a dark-colored sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a closet with shelves, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

4. Popular Rathbun Lake Getaway

Popular Rathbun Lake Getaway

Mystic

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(6 reviews)

"A great place to stay!"

kristen l.

Popular Rathbun Lake Getaway

A concrete patio with a stone fire pit and seating, a green building with a red door, and a distant view of a house and trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.

A spacious living area with a dark gray sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hallway with a coffee maker on a table, a door with a towel hanging, and a bathroom visible in the distance.

5. Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake

Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake

Mystic

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(23 reviews)

"Great time spent here with family."

Allison H.

Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake

A rustic interior with a wooden bar, seating area, and a large clock on the wall.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and wooden walls.

A cozy, log cabin-style room with a large sectional sofa, a ceiling fan, and a 'Phillips 66' neon sign.

A wooden bench with a blue edge, a cushioned seating area, and a staircase leading to a higher level.

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

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

Moravia

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(14 reviews)

"Great place to stay, very nice both inside and out. Great for families to spend time together."

David B.

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

A wooden deck surrounding a swimming pool with a concrete patio adjacent to it.

A wooden deck leading to a grassy area with a picnic table and chairs.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a living room with a sofa and entertainment unit.

A view through a door with a sign reading 'Lake,' leading to an outdoor swimming pool area.

7. Home w/ Pool on Lake Rathbun – less than 1 Mile to Boat Ramp!

Home w/ Pool on Lake Rathbun – less than 1 Mile to Boat Ramp!

Mystic

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(15 reviews)

"Wonderful stay!! Very clean and had everything we needed!"

Timothy W.

Home w/ Pool on Lake Rathbun – less than 1 Mile to Boat Ramp!

A spacious kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a white chair, and a stone accent wall.

A living room with a brick wall, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a television.

A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a fire pit.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a patterned rug.

8. Leos Place is a hidden treasure located close to Lake Rathbun. Sleeps 10

Leos Place is a hidden treasure located close to Lake Rathbun. Sleeps 10

Promise City

Leos Place is a hidden treasure located close to Lake Rathbun. Sleeps 10

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a piano, and a view of the ocean through a door.

A single-story building with a covered porch, a fire pit, and a barbecue area.

9. Private country getaway in the middle of nowhere!

Private country getaway in the middle of nowhere!

Newtown

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(75 reviews)

"Host was wonderful "

jeff m.

Private country getaway in the middle of nowhere!

A wooden deck with rocking chairs and a swing chair, overlooking a residential street.

A living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a rug, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen in the background.

A two-story house with a porch and a garage.

A compact kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

10. Rathbun Lake, 1.5 miles from the Lake, 2-bdrm, 2 bath sleeps 7 in Rathbun, Iowa

Rathbun Lake, 1.5 miles from the Lake, 2-bdrm, 2 bath sleeps 7 in Rathbun, Iowa

Rathbun

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(9 reviews)

"Very nice and clean place. Updated appliances and furniture. Will definitely be back one day.Best of all it's right next to the lake!"

Kong V.

Rathbun Lake, 1.5 miles from the Lake, 2-bdrm, 2 bath sleeps 7 in Rathbun, Iowa

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A covered deck with outdoor furniture, a TV, and a grill.

A modern kitchen with a granite island, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, pendant lights, and a ceiling fan.

A red building with a covered porch, a grassy yard, and a gravel area with a picnic table.

11. The Galley at Rathbun Lake Iowa

The Galley at Rathbun Lake Iowa

Monroe County

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

"Great house. Quiet area. Plenty of beds. Our first time with a vrbo house, if they're all like this, we'll definitely do it again."

Joyce B.

The Galley at Rathbun Lake Iowa

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a large window.

A cozy living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a loveseat, and a small table.

A covered outdoor deck with a table and four chairs, surrounded by a white fence.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a small cabinet, and a painting on the wall.

12. Access to all that Rathbun Lake has to offer

Access to all that Rathbun Lake has to offer

Moravia

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(13 reviews)

"Very nice home! We enjoyed the space with three kids. Communication with the host was great as well. Would definitely stay here again."

Andrew J.

Access to all that Rathbun Lake has to offer

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, two stools, a refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a pergola with string lights.

A house with a wooden deck leading to a front door, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and trees.

13. Charming 3-bedroom house in Decatur City, Minutes from Little River Lake.

Charming 3-bedroom house in Decatur City, Minutes from Little River Lake.

Decatur City

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(23 reviews)

"Very clean, comfortable, and accommodating host. We will be staying here again in the future for sure!"

Mark O.

The price is AED 477

AED 477

AED 740 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Charming 3-bedroom house in Decatur City, Minutes from Little River Lake.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.

A room with a ping pong table, a projector screen, a stage, and a door.

A ping pong table in a room with wooden walls, a television, and a refrigerator.

A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Rathbun Retreat w/ Golf Simulator

Rathbun Retreat w/ Golf Simulator

Rathbun

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(3 reviews)

"My kids enjoyed the golf simulator, ping pong, corn hole and footballs that were provided. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back."

McPaxton H.

Rathbun Retreat w/ Golf Simulator

A two-story house with a front porch, a red door, and a symmetrical window arrangement.

A living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a recliner, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with a dishwasher, a window with blinds, and a countertop with a sink.

A living room with a grey sofa, a black ottoman, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

15. Farmhouse Comfort on Acreage Near Rathbun Lake

Farmhouse Comfort on Acreage Near Rathbun Lake

Centerville

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(4 reviews)

"Thank you"

Beth B.

Farmhouse Comfort on Acreage Near Rathbun Lake

A house with a covered porch, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a small garden area with various plants.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a ping pong table in the center.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a ping pong table.

A covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables and chairs, a covered porch, and a view of a lake.

16. Waterfront Lake Cabin

Waterfront Lake Cabin

Unionville

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(4 reviews)

"Beautiful lake front property, the host and the home were amazing! Enjoyed the stay very much! "

madelyn f.

Waterfront Lake Cabin

A living room with a brown sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and mounted deer heads on the wall.

A laundry room with two stacked washers and dryers, a door leading to another room, and a black rubber mat on the floor.

A building with a covered patio area, three chairs, and a grill set up outside.

A building with a sign reading 'FOXTAIL LODGE AT LAKE RATHBUN.'

17. Foxtail Lodge- Lake Rathbun gem!

Foxtail Lodge- Lake Rathbun gem!

Moravia

Foxtail Lodge- Lake Rathbun gem!

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV, a bedside table, and a mirror.

A room with a round table and two chairs, a wall with three framed botanical prints, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a round mirror, a white sink, black cabinets, and a small trash bin.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a round mirror, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

18. Charming Highland

Charming Highland

Corydon

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

"An excellent and communicative host in a wonderful spot in downtown Corydon."

Joe C.

The price is AED 477

AED 477

AED 578 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Charming Highland

A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining room with a table set for four, a chandelier, and a chalkboard sign on the wall.

A living room with a sectional sofa, wooden flooring, and a large window.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden blinds, a door leading to another room, and patterned wallpaper.

19. Historic Bungalow in Chariton, Sleeps 5, Pets Ok, Single Level

Historic Bungalow in Chariton, Sleeps 5, Pets Ok, Single Level

Chariton

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(7 reviews)

"Very nice property. "

Beth M.

Historic Bungalow in Chariton, Sleeps 5, Pets Ok, Single Level

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

A single-story building with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a garage.

A covered outdoor area with a metal roof structure, a central light fixture, and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and coffee table.

20. Newly built, peaceful 3-bedroom house in quaint Exline, IA with AC comfort

Newly built, peaceful 3-bedroom house in quaint Exline, IA with AC comfort

Exline

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

"Wonderful shower!!! Beautiful setting. Everything was new. Appreciated the spices available. TY for the great experience"

Jennifer S.

Newly built, peaceful 3-bedroom house in quaint Exline, IA with AC comfort

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Top Wayne County Hotel Reviews

Inn of the Six-Toed Cat

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice daytime staff, great food, unique rooms!"

Edward 1-night trip

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Hotel Pommier Chariton

10/10 Excellent

"This place is very clean and nice. Staff was pleasant at check in and check out. Breakfast is the typical waffles, cereal, juice coffee, breads, eggs and sausage. I’d say there again."

Jon 2-night trip

Posted 18 hours ago

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AmericInn by Wyndham Osceola

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, quaint hotel with friendly staff!"

William 1-night trip

Posted 8 days ago

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Evergreen Inn

8/10 Good

"It was very clean & a good value for the price but the tv didn’t work. Staff at check in was friendly & kind. There was no shampo but not sure that should be expected."

Dean 1-night trip

Posted 8 days ago

Evergreen Inn

The Jeffreys Hotel Extended Stay

10/10 Excellent

"The people here are awsome, attentive, and accommodating! Was here for about a week for business working nights. They left me be, unless I needed something, then it would get taken care. The owner was the best even in the mist of loosing her best employee to a onfamily emergency, there were fully staff with compitent people so I'm sure most didn't even notice. I'm def keeping this in my contact for the next time I find myself needing comfy pillow in this neck of the woods"

Michael 2-night trip

Posted 11 days ago

The Jeffreys Hotel Extended Stay

Travelodge by Wyndham Lamoni

10/10 Excellent

"“Great place to stay! Clean, great location and great customer service. Very easy to check in. Highly recommended!!! Had a great experience overall.”"

James 1-night trip

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Lake Rathbun Get Away

10/10 Excellent

"Steve's place was clean and well kept. Perfect spot near the Island View boat launch for our fishing trip."

Ger V. 2-night trip

Posted 3 weeks ago

Lake Rathbun Get Away

Super 8 by Wyndham Centerville

8/10 Good

"It was a nice place to stay the night as we traveled home! Clean room, small tight bathroom-we slept great!!!"

Joyce 1-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Super 8 by Wyndham Centerville

Royal Rest Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet, just what we were looking for!"

John Scott 1-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Royal Rest Motel

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Vacation Homes in Wayne County

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Our top choices for Wayne County vacation homes

1. Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup

2. Journey Cabin II

3. Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa

4. Popular Rathbun Lake Getaway

5. Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake

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

7. Home w/ Pool on Lake Rathbun – less than 1 Mile to Boat Ramp!

8. Leos Place is a hidden treasure located close to Lake Rathbun. Sleeps 10

9. Private country getaway in the middle of nowhere!

10. Rathbun Lake, 1.5 miles from the Lake, 2-bdrm, 2 bath sleeps 7 in Rathbun, Iowa

11. The Galley at Rathbun Lake Iowa

12. Access to all that Rathbun Lake has to offer

13. Charming 3-bedroom house in Decatur City, Minutes from Little River Lake.

14. Rathbun Retreat w/ Golf Simulator

15. Farmhouse Comfort on Acreage Near Rathbun Lake

16. Waterfront Lake Cabin

17. Foxtail Lodge- Lake Rathbun gem!

18. Charming Highland

19. Historic Bungalow in Chariton, Sleeps 5, Pets Ok, Single Level

20. Newly built, peaceful 3-bedroom house in quaint Exline, IA with AC comfort

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