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Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Property grounds
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Centerville, IA
  • Place, Appanoose County Courthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Appanoose County Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa

Come unwind at our charming cabin nestled on a private catch-and-release pond. Start your mornings with coffee on the deck, cast a line in the water, or explore the mowed walking trails right outside your door. Don’t forget your fishing poles and firewood—the firepit is perfect for s’mores under the stars. With plenty of room to park your boat and just minutes from Lake Rathbun, you'll have easy access to boating, fishing, and all the lake activities. Plus, you're just a short drive from shopping and dining in downtown Centerville, IA. Kick back, relax, and make the most of your getaway in this peaceful Southern Iowa retreat.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Mystic Reservoir. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a microwave and a washing machine in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with washing machine, microwaves and stovetops
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes by car from The Majestic Theater and 10 minutes from Appanoose County Museum
Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please leave the beds that have been slept in un-made. If you would like to help, we would love for you to gather used towels or linens and place in front of washer.

You are welcome to run the clothes washer and/or dishwasher, but it is not required.

No need to lock up the doors when you leave as we live on the property.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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.

Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet peaceful property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here with some fishing buddies so we could fish at Rathbun. The property is great! You'll love the private pond and quiet location. Owners live onsite but they were wonderful hosts and had a beautiful property. Lots of room for parking the boats and the unit was clean and was an awesome spot for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is very nice at the nd of a dead end road .I would recommend this property to anyone .The hosts Jen and Matt are very nice and make you feel welcome. My nephews and I stayed here and had a great time no complaints whatsoever
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay so very much! It was a perfect get away during a family wedding close by. Jen and her family were so welcoming and accomodating. Their farm and home are just beautiful and my kids loved visiting the animals. Coffee on the frosty mornings on the deck was so dreamy. We will be back again to explore the area. A short drive to Honey Creek State park and wonderful hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was great and the location was perfect. Host was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet. Easy getting Rathbun lake. Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was perfect and a awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Perfect getaway. Our grandson loved fishing in the pond. Everything exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was a excellent place to stay out of the way

The property is very well kept up, you get a little family farm feel, we had a great time sitting on the deck watching the fish feeding a couple of friendly cats joind us for just a few minutes. We spent most of our time on lake Rathbun fishing and enjoying the lake life.
friend David just had to catch a fish out of the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, quiet, place to escape to

We stayed here as a place to crash for a night while in the area for my bachelorette party. It worked for what we needed, and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, beautiful verbo

It was a great vacation, super relaxing, and the owners are amazingly friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded our expectations

The whole property is very well kept and has a peaceful, relaxing feel. The back porch overlooking the private pond was definitely the highlight, it was incredibly cozy out there. The owners had even mowed some small walking trails for us, which was a thoughtful touch. We were also visited by a few friendly farm animals (mostly two adorable cats), which was the cherry on top for me. This place is a hidden gem, and I will definitely be staying again next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend

Amazing little place complete with everything to have a great time with you family away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025