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Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake

Family-friendly vacation home with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Escape to vacation paradise on Rathbun lake at this 4BR, 3BA haven. Spend sunny days lounging by the inground swimming pool or BBQ area and warm evenings gathered around the outdoor fire pit. With a huge yard for games and a large game room with an extra sleeper sofa, there's something for everyone.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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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.

Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake

Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake! 4BR, 3BA with large game room with extra sleeper sofa for the 4th bedroom, Large living room & Kitchen, all one level with laundry facilities. Huge yard to setup games or just enjoy running around. Has a large outdoor fire pit area to enjoy on a relaxing evening. Has a beautiful inground swimming pool off the back patio for those hot summer days and BBQ area. Its approximately 3/4 of a mile from the closest boat ramp or about 10 minute walk to water access. The lake is visible from the property. It also has a camper spot for those that have larger families and need the extra room! This space includes water and electricity and sewer all for only $50 per night added. Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake! This property has open floor plan for large family gathering. Sleeps up to 14 people. Great location for lake access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,440 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets are allowed for an additional $50/ea fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Mystic, IA

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leah Bradley Park - 22 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Honey Creek State Park - 26 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 27 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Lake Thunderhead - 48 min drive - 36.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tackle This - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Numa Station - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rathbun Lakeshore Grille - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake located?

Located in Mystic, this family-friendly vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Rathbun Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mystic Reservoir and Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area. Centerville City Pool and Rolling Cove Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time spent here with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always great! Doug is wonderful, house is awesome. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Great home and pool

Enjoyed a family vacation with roomy house and nice pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eryn H.

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

Family get away

Took time to get away from work and unwind. Did some boating , fishing, swimming, had some bonfires. Always a great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great, we have already reserved the house for next year. The storm was crazy and knocked out internet so we couldn’t watch much tv which ok- we spent time in the pool. Great host and easy to chat with. Quick to help w issues. 10 breakers blown but he came right over and got us up and running again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peg C.

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

Sibling weekend

We had family come together and ride ohv’s, swim, fish, and golf. It was a great place to stay while enjoying everything your home and area had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Ladies weekend

This house was amazing! Very spacious and lot of room for a large group. The pool was were we spent more the time and of course the kitchen were we have family style meals
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

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

High School Girlfriends Reunion

Great property! This place provides all the things that we look for when booking our yearly reunion. Lots of house space for sleeping, playing games, watching movies, or cooking and eating. The pool area is the best we have encountered in the 12 years we have been having our get away reunions. Love the covered area with the bar, the table and the fire pit. God willing we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Close to Lake and pool

A great place to stay with our family! The kids loved the pool. One recommendation would be for a solar pool cover. The pool was a little chilly for me. Especially if you want to swim in the evening. We would loved to grill out, but a very small charcoal grill. The whole family enjoyed the game room! We will definitely stay here again. Close to Lake Rathbun. Loved having a washer/dryer to keep suits and towels clean. A very friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Austin D.

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

Weekend Family Getaway

This was a nice home for a weekend getaway with the family. We've stayed at these homes a few times now and have had fun each time. The pool is always nice and the night skies are always spectacular. The only minor things were that it can be loud since it's mostly hard surfaces, and could have been a bit more clean before we arrived. Also it appeared that there weren't any chlorine tablets in the pool? Could be wrong on that. But again, overall, we enjoy our time in these houses in the Rathbun/Mystic neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie V.

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

Great place if you're fishing at Rathbun Lake!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024