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HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 681 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Melrose, IA
  • Rathbun Lake
    4 min walk
  • Honey Creek State Park
    18 min drive
  • Knoxville Raceway
    79 min drive

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About the area

Melrose

When you stay at this vacation home in Melrose, you'll be on the waterfront and 4 minutes by foot from Rathbun Lake. .This vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Honey Creek State Park and 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from Red Haw State Park.

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 18 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Leah Bradley Park - 52 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Lake Thunderhead - 70 min drive - 60.2 km
  • Knoxville Raceway - 79 min drive - 78.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Barn Saloon & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bk's Boathouse - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....

The Hide Away Retreat sleeps 6 people (3 people in NOVEMBER) with 2 bedrooms, living room pull out queen sofa bed and 1 full bathroom. The location is 300+/- yards from Rathbun Lake on a quiet dead end dirt road about 2.5 miles from paved road. It has a large, private back yard with openness and trees for family gatherings. There is a deck on the south side (front of home) and a fire pit on the north side (back of home). The views from this cottage are beautiful with a view of a filling pond and large field with visiting horses, deer, turkey, and other wildlife.

If requested when booking or a week prior to arrival, the king bed can be split into 2 extra long twin beds. The second bedroom has two twin beds. A pull-out queen sized bed is also available in the living room. There is a large Smart TV for streaming your private premium channels and an eat-in-kitchen. The entire home has been newly painted and has all new flooring. There is a new refrigerator in kitchen, as well as new utilities in bathroom. All of the furniture in the living room are newer and in excellent condition. We ask that our guests check their shoes at the front door to keep the cottage cleaner and in top condition for future guests.

The Hide Away Retreat is located in one of the most optimal areas in Iowa for hunting wild game, morel mushrooms and is only a short walk from the edge of Lake Rathbun, known for excellent fishing: largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, war-mouth, white bass and hybrid striped bass. There are numerous boat launches that are easily accessible for all of your water sport needs, and many public hunting lands with game for every season. So, whether you are seeking restful family time away from the hustle and bustle of suburban and city life, or out to hunt white tail deer, turkey, geese, ducks and coyotes, this cottage is set up to handle almost any activity.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dianne Lynch

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 870 sq ft (81 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX.... Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K., Sebewaing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Everything was great. George and Dianne were awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rathbun Cottage
The cabin is lovely and well appointed. We had a wonderful time. The host was gracious and kind, and made sure we had everything we needed. Fire pit at night with the stars and the moon were very relaxing. Thank you for a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing
great location deer in the field turkeys also close to the lake
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday weekend!
We had a wonderful weekend and it was exactly the place we need d for our time in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Our stay was great! This house is located in a very quiet area. The house was neat and clean. It was a perfect stay for our kayaking trip on Lake Rathbun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rathbun house rental.
Very nice house located about 10 minutes from public boat launch. A few miles of driving on gravel to get to and from the house. Overall, a great value and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Great place to get some sleep and hit the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away from it all!
Nice house with amenities to keep us entertained on a location near the lake, but very private. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The quit retreat
The stay was great no traffic nice and quit the horses were great in the morning having coffee nature everywhere ( turkeys,deer,and yes bobcats) the cabin very clean and it is supplied very well with everything you need which a lot of places don’t they did a great job at this My wife and I will be coming back for SURE!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway near Rathbun
This place had everything we needed for our annual guys weekend. The house was clean and ready, the host provided great communication leading up to and during the stay. I will likely return with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
The location of the house is down some gravel roads. The house was clean and had everything a group could ask for. We will be using this location more throughout the future for other fishing trips.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful,clean and spacious!
The owners did everything that was possibly to please us! Very nice place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
Host was very pleasant and kind. Accommodations were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitality
What great place to stay. The neighbors to the South are the best you could ask for! Had a wonderful stay! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful visit
Awesome place to relax with nature and to getaway from it all.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot.
The house surpassed our needs and the owners were great people. We were truly blessed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenya T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace of heaven
We will definitely stay here again. Beautiful and well maintained. We enjoyed the quiet, yards games, and nature
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway Retreat
Stayed for two days. This place was very nice and neat. The owners seemed friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Cabin was real clean and stocked with everything you could possibly need. Very comfortable beds and furniture. Plenty of room to relax and hang out. George and Dianne are great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
Stay here on a week-long hunting trip had an awesome time accommodations were perfect George and Diane were great George really knows his hunting and the area around him
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience!!
Awesome experience!!! Best rental property we have ever stayed at hands down!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamey P., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great option for the area
We needed a place to stay for a wedding. This was a great option for our family as there aren't many hotels around. The house was nicely furnished and had all the amenities we needed as well as a beautiful view. We even got to enjoy some wildlife on the property. The hosts were great and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again when we come to visit family. Close to the lake and not too far from several towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite location
Nice quite house. Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
We had a great time at this cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022