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
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
8 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 22
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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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
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)
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
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 and near a water park. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby. Visit our Moravia travel guide
Is New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available 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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New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun Reviews
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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!
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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 😉
Would highly recommend for any group looking to stay near Lake Rathbun. This property was the perfect spot for our 8 couples to stay comfortably with some privacy. The property manager was incredibly helpful and accommodating to ensure we had a positive experience. Incredible experience all around!