Title: New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99540000/99536700/99536610/4002a7eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99540000/99536700/99536610/2c75f20e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99540000/99536700/99536610/fe8ace42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99540000/99536700/99536610/a6164c1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99540000/99536700/99536610/21256446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 8 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 22 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - In-room accessibility - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Water park - 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Local artist showcase - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 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 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 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 any lifts ## About the area 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. [Visit our Moravia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moravia.dx6143751) [View more Holiday homes in Moravia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moravia-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6143751-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.89227%2C-92.95208&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=prPXL3xK1NfdtBuKRb3b1KOqsL8=) Moravia, IA ### What's nearby - Honey Creek State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Lake Rathbun Area - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Rathbun Lake - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens - 37 min drive - 22.2 miles - Rolling Cove Park - 37 min drive - 19.9 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬13 min drive - ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬10 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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