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

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Moravia, IA
  • Honey Creek State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lake Rathbun Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rathbun Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Ottumwa, IA (OTM-Ottumwa Industrial)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

King En Suite Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Lower Level King Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Lower Level King Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Open Loft 2 Queen Bedroom 6 Upstairs

2 Queen Beds

Queen Air Mattress Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2 Queen Bedroom 5 Upstairs

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Unfinished Queen Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Master Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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. 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 & 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, bodywash, hand soap
Washer and Dryer laundry soap
Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
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.
Outdoor seating-large deck and patio
Boat and water toy rental near by
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 manager

Stephanie L Dowdy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Additional cleanup fees and prior approval
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

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

About the area

Moravia

Located in Moravia, this holiday 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. Make sure you get close to 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rathbun Lake - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rathbun Wildlife Management Area - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Leah Bradley Park - 31 min drive - 31.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rathbun Lakeshore Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake Shore Lounge - ‬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 ?

Checkout 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 holiday 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.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rayne d.

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

Amazing place for traveling family to wedding

This was an amazing place for my traveling family from theer's wedding. The hosts thought of everything and made sure
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

Great stay!

We had a great visit! Everything we needed was there! They thought of everything! we had 3 generations / 7 subfamilies ranging from 2-77. Everyone was comfortable. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

FAMILY GET TOGETHER

GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILY GET TOGETHER THE HOME IS AMAZINGLY STOCKED WITH ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLE WANT OR NEED...THE OWNER WAS GREAT TO WORK WITH!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Boys get away

Great place to hang with friends and catch some football
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald V.

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

Fishing trip

Awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Family weekend

Very clean. Kitchen was well stocked with dis hes, pots and pans. It was a little further from lake than we thought but overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Spacious property for large group close to lake

Perfect gathering space for a large group! The owners offered so many extra amenities that made the stay comfortable and convenient. Soft blankets everywhere, a large sectional for a big family to relax and watch TV, a cabinet full of games, a well stocked kitchen, full mirrors in all bedrooms, washer and dryer, well appointed and clean outdoor space and so many beds!! The owners are responsive and great to work with. We already look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Girls weekend

This home is stocked with everything you need! We had 12 women and we had an amazing time. The bedrooms and beds are comfy, the kitchen was fully stocked, the bathrooms have everything you need. The outside area is really nice. It was a bit cold out but if you enjoy a fire they have all you need for that also. Would totally recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don and Kim G.

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

60th Anniversary Get-Away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rathburn Rustic Retreat. The owners are very helpful and accommodating and always easy to contact for details. We celebrated our parents 60th wedding anniversary and 80th birthdays while we were visiting and the retreat provided the perfect space for all of us to be together and make many new memories. Honeycreek resort and state park were both within very close distance and provided some nice amenities for us all to enjoy. It was a great experience and one we highly recommend! Don & Kim Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janet L.

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

Janet Leader family

The weather was great! 11 adults, 2 babies, a 4 year old and 7 year old stayed there, grandson & wife lived close by, and son-in-law & wife stayed in campground nearby with their small dogs. Everything was comfortable, clean and kitchen was impressively stocked for every need. My only problem was with BnB booking which had my wrong address and never did get good info from them. The hosts saved the day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

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

Multi-Gen Fam Wkend

Great time! The house was very well stocked w/kitchen & bathroom items. Was awkward to have an ensuite bathroom with no door. Guests had to use other bathroom during the night. Yard was huge! Garage was also used for indoor space during rainfall. Would recommend house overall 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie L Dowdy

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We are located near Albia, IA we own several small businesses including Double D Repair 15 years going strong, Rathbun Rustic Retreat 2nd year, Dowdy Farms Scottish Highland Cattle 6 years, Dowdy Farms English Mastiffs 26 years plus!

Why they chose this property

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!

What makes this property unique

Rustic built barn/shed home! Beautiful built with unique items and 100 plus year old repurpose wood.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests