5 minutes from Rathbun Lake! Pet friendly

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Explore the area

Melrose, IA

Rathbun Lake12 min drive
Honey Creek State Park18 min drive
Ottumwa, IA (OTM-Ottumwa Industrial)63 min drive
Knoxville Raceway73 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath house is the perfect location for your lake getaway. Located a few minutes from Lake Rathbun, and 10 min from Honey Creek Resort. On property there is a community pond for fishing. This house is pet friendly and has a fenced back yard. There is a $50 pet fee per stay, please add your pet(s) to your reservation when booking.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Front view of the house looking north. The house has a big yard.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

$50 pet fee per stay!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Melrose

This holiday home is located in Melrose. Chariton Lanes and Lakeview Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Honey Creek State Park and Rathbun Lake.

Melrose, IA

What's nearby

Rathbun Lake - 12 min drive
Honey Creek State Park - 18 min drive
Red Haw State Park - 30 min drive
Lakeview Golf and Country Club - 35 min drive
Knoxville Raceway - 73 min drive

Restaurants

The Red Barn - 10 min drive
Feehan's Pub - 10 min drive
Red Barn Saloon & Grill - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 minutes from Rathbun Lake! Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at 5 minutes from Rathbun Lake! Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 minutes from Rathbun Lake! Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 minutes from Rathbun Lake! Pet friendly located?

Situated in Melrose, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Rathbun Lake and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Honey Creek State Park. Red Haw State Park and Pin Oak Marsh are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Nathan K.

16 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

House itself was great. No issues except we couldn't keep the temp to stay consistent. The only real suggestion i have is that we didn't get check in info untill an hour before check in and did not have access to any onfo as in what to bring/pack and what was provided. Obviously, we were already packed and on the road so we overpacked and over spent on items that were provided. I understand not sending the door code but other information would have been great. Also host is not the fastest with communication. Tried calling three times with questions/concerns. No answer. Would eventually respond to vrbo messages. Overall, i would stay again as it was a relaxing place. We loved the pond out back. Tons of fish!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024