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

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Entire home·Private host

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Fireplace

Explore the area

Moravia, IA

Honey Creek State Park
6 min walk
Rathbun Lake
14 min walk
Leah Bradley Park
31 min drive
Ottumwa, IA (OTM-Ottumwa Industrial)
48 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Amenities:
Comfortable Sleeping for 19 plus
Abundance of Pillows and Blankets
Hotel Quality Bedding and Towels
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
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.
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

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Honey Creek State Park. Features include a water park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Within a 15-minute walk of Honey Creek State Park and Rathbun Lake

This vacation home offers its guests a water park. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Stephanie L Dowdy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Kitchen island
Paper towels
Ice maker
Blender
Spices

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

7 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a hospital

Things to do

Water park
Snow sports gear
Fitness facilities nearby
Golf on site
Cycling on site
Kayaking on site
Boating on site
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Marina nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Hunting nearby
Swimming nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

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

General

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Local artist showcase
Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.