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HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....

HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....

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Front view of the house looking north. The house has a big yard.
View of fire pit and looking west toward the badminton / volleyball net.
View looking east from the cottage toward a large field and a filling pond
View facing south. This is the only house in sight from the Hide Away Retreat.
Front deck has large table with additional chairs (not pictured).

Overview of HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6870 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Check out the area

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Melrose, IA
  • Popular LocationRathbun Lake4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoney Creek State Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationKnoxville Raceway79 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....

The Hide Away Retreat sleeps 6 people with 2 bedrooms, living room pull out queen sofa bed and 1 full bathroom. The location is 300+/- yards from Rathbun Lake on a quiet dead end dirt road about 2 miles from paved road. It has a large, private back yard with openness and trees for family games. There is a deck on the south side (front of home) and a fire pit on the north side (back of home). The views from this cottage are beautiful with a view of a filling pond and large field with visiting deer, turkey, bunny rabbits and other wildlife. On occasion, there will be 3 horses on the field enclosed via an electric fence.

If requested when booking or a week prior to arrival, the king bed can be split into 2 extra long twin beds. The second bedroom has two twin beds. A pull-out queen sized bed is also available in the living room. There is a large Smart TV for streaming your private premium channels and an eat-in-kitchen. The entire home has been newly painted and has all new flooring. There is a new refrigerator in kitchen, as well as new utilities in bathroom. All of the furniture in the living room are newer and in excellent condition. We ask that our guests check their shoes at the front door to keep the cottage cleaner and in top condition for future guests.

The Hide Away Retreat is located in one of the most optimal areas in Iowa for hunting wild game, morel mushrooms and is only a short walk from the edge of Lake Rathbun, known for excellent fishing: largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, war-mouth, white bass and hybrid striped bass. There are numerous boat launches that are easily accessible for all of your water sport needs, and many public hunting lands with game for every season. So, whether you are seeking restful family time away from the hustle and bustle of suburban and city life, or out to hunt white tail deer, turkey, geese, ducks and coyotes, this cottage is set up to handle almost any activity.

Property manager

Dianne Lynch
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO DRIVING ON THE LAWN! We added to driveway at entrance for trailers. Security deposits will be deducted for damage.
Please no shoes in the house.
No hunting on property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Appanoose County Museum and The Majestic Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chariton Lanes and Lakeview Golf and Country Club. Consider Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens for a night out or Centerville City Pool if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Melrose, IA

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 4 min walk
  • Honey Creek State Park - 18 min drive
  • Red Haw State Park - 37 min drive
  • Lake Thunderhead - 70 min drive
  • Knoxville Raceway - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Red Barn - 11 min drive
  • Red Barn Saloon & Grill - 11 min drive
  • Bk's Boathouse - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX.... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX.... located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rathbun Lake and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Honey Creek State Park. Centerville City Pool and Red Haw State Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host
Host was very pleasant and kind. Accommodations were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hospitality
What great place to stay. The neighbors to the South are the best you could ask for! Had a wonderful stay! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful visit
Awesome place to relax with nature and to getaway from it all.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spot.
The house surpassed our needs and the owners were great people. We were truly blessed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace of heaven
We will definitely stay here again. Beautiful and well maintained. We enjoyed the quiet, yards games, and nature
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dianne Lynch

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My husband and I decided to purchase this home in the summer of 2020. We adored the location in the country and had a vision to rent it out on a short term basis to nature-lovers like ourselves. Our favorite part about Hide Away Retreat is sitting on the deck in the warmer three seasons and listening to all of the many wild birds in our area. From time to time, you will also see deer and turkey roam the yard.

My husband loves to fish although we rarely get enough time for it, and we both hunt as often as we can. This cottage is about 35 minutes to the nearest town but with such beauty, we rarely want to leave this area.

Geo and Di

Languages:

English

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