Title: Lake Rathbun Get Away Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=75644299&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Rathbun Get Away ## Photo gallery for Lake Rathbun Get Away ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/c15cca76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/w1335h683x73y0-f8e87567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/ed044ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/d22cc2f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, printers - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/a9d3253b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just a short drive to the marina, UncleGrandpa offers modern comforts in a fully renovated space. Start your day with a delicious breakfast just 2 minutes away at TACKLE THIS. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lake Rathbun Get Away UncleGrandpa properties were purchased in 2021 & 100% remodeled in 2022 with YOUR stay in mind. \*\*\*\*\* NEW EVERYTHING!!! in 2022\*\*\*\*\* 5 minute drive to Marina PLENTY of parking for multiple boats & vehicles Comfortable beds, WIFI, well appointed kitchen CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN Perfect for weekend getaways, family reunions, boating, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, local events & festivals, wedding venues close by. 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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 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 area Located in Centerville, Lake Rathbun Get Away is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area and Sharon Bluffs State Park, while The Majestic Theater and Appanoose County Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Centerville travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Centerville.dx55626) ![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%7C40.80152%2C-92.88934&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=o6Wgx5OpbpwYkubBu6FNwKgvLhQ=) Rathbun, IA ### What's nearby - ![The Appanoose County Courthouse rises between the trees. This courthouse has served the county since 1904.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6316283/ea2446b5-fd74-4ec6-a34b-c7e5b85c04ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Appanoose County Courthouse 10 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Rathbun Lake 4 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Appanoose County Museum 10 min drive \- 7.8 miles - The Majestic Theater 10 min drive \- 7.8 miles - Centerville City Pool 11 min drive \- 8.4 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 96 min drive ### Restaurants - Pit Pony Pub & Eatery 10 min drive - McDonald's 8 min drive - KFC 9 min drive - Sonic Drive-In 8 min drive - Tangleberries Cafe + Coffee 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Rathbun Get Away pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lake Rathbun Get Away ? ### What time is check-in at Lake Rathbun Get Away ? ### What time is check-out at Lake Rathbun Get Away ? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Rathbun Get Away Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 70 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew T. 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property and easy access to Lake Rathbun! ##### Matthew T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mirinda 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was clean and everything we needed was on hand. Where it is located was perfect for our trip. It was quiet and relaxing. Would LOVE to stay there again in the future. ##### Mirinda Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Destinee F. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property!! Large space perfect for family, has everything you need for long stays. Gorgeous interior design and furniture. Super comfy beds and bedding! Overall best stay I’ve had! ##### Destinee F. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kong V. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We've rented a few places down here and for price and quality this one is hard to beat. Clean house, updated appliances and furniture, and really close to the lake. We will definitely come back. ##### Kong V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Levi O. 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and quiet property. Everyone was impressed in our party and have already talked about coming back ##### Levi O. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob B. 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Very nice place to stay. Great location, and the owners were great to communicate with. ##### Bob B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla W., Firestone CO, 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice stay Cute place. It had all the conveniences of home and we loved the quiet location. ##### Carla W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett F. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Stay Place is very homey and has nice amenities. Really enjoyed sitting on the porch and by the fire pit with my wife. ##### Garrett F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill W. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay This property has everything you need and is very cozy. The hosts responded promptly when we texted them with questions/requests. It is a wonderful spot for a quiet getaway. ##### Bill W. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 16 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for fisherman We’ve stayed there before and always look forward to coming back! It has room for pick ups and boats and electricity easily to charge them. Very comfortable for four guys. The house are always available if we need something.. ##### David B. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua R. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and convenient to Lake Rathbun The place was very clean and the location to lake rathbun is within five minutes. Owner was very nice and easy to get ahold of. We had no issues with our stay here. ##### Joshua R. Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clint B. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My stay in rathbun The place was clean, modern, comfortable beds. All the comforts of home. ##### Clint B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianna M. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place in Ratbum You'll immediately feel at home when you walk in. Clean, well furnished and very comfortable. Would make it #1on our stay list if we returned. ##### Dianna M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chase T. 21 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property This property was perfect for being at the lake fishing for a week. Car port to park boat under was great. Kitchen has everything you need, deck is perfect, and grill was nice. Will definitely be staying here again. ##### Chase T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S. 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Summer Stay Great rental property that has plenty to offer. Nice outdoor space for the evening. Clean property with good amenities. Close to Lake Rathbun. Easy and efficient check in and checkout. Would stay again! ##### William S. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan H. 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Car port was convenient for parking the boat overnight. Place was nice and clean. Had everything we needed and nothing we didn’t! ##### Ryan H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Very clean and comfortable! Quick response from host. Highly recommend! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clay D. 10 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & Clean Very nice, clean house. Quiet neighborhood. Perfect for what we needed while in the area for a hunting trip. ##### Clay D. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack A. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hunters Welcome Stay My friend and I found our stay to be very comfortable. We thought that this venue is very suitable for us to someday return with two other college friends Very clean and tidy. Two thumbs up. ##### Jack A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy R. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf Getaway We have a small group that participates in a weekend golf tournament every year. This was a first try for our group and were thoroughly impressed. Accommodations were excellent and location was perfect for us. Ver impressed with the whole situation and would highly recommend. ##### Timothy R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sydney D. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect fishing getaway! We will definitely be back for annual fishing trips! The home was cozy and comfortable. The perfect size with plenty of space to enjoy the beautiful weather! HUGE bonus: covered parking for the boat!!! No wet seats for morning fishing! Will be recommended to all our friends and family for Lake Rathbun stays!! ##### Sydney D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy S. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion The property is well kept, extremely clean, cool, in a good location, has proper kitchen and bathroom supplies. Very easy entrance instructions. ##### Peggy S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy T. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Fishing Trip Everything was as it should be, no problems, very nice property, owners we friendly. We all enjoyed our stay, just wish the fishing would've been better, but that's why they call it fishing not catching. ##### Jeremy T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla S. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! We stayed here while building a pool nearby. It was perfect and Steve was so responsive and kind to work with. Clean property, comfortable beds and all the essentials (more than we expected) were in the house which was awesome! Definitely recommend! ##### Kayla S. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Upscale for fishermen! This is our second stay for a fishing trip to Lake Rathbun and it will be our "go to" place on any future trips. Wives would even be excited about staying here! Some of the deigner decorating maybe lost on us. Convenient for parking boats and close to the lake. Good place! ##### David B. 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