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Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5

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Step outside to a serene grassy landscape with a tranquil body of water in the distance.
Escape to a serene log cabin retreat with a cozy porch and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Relax in this inviting room with a sofa, window, and air conditioning unit.
Cozy cabin-style kitchen with a central island, refrigerator, and coffee maker, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Compact kitchen area with a table, chair, microwave, and cabinet.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Melrose, IA
  • Rathbun Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Rathbun Area
  • Honey Creek State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5

Welcome to IA Cabins, formerly known as Whispering Breezes/Winds. Overlooking beautiful Lake Rathbun, IA Cabins is home to breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Currently, we have six cabins available for nightly rental. Two of our cabins are handicap accessible with accessible bathrooms as well. Come stay a night or more! Monthly rentals will be considered on individual basis. (No Pets in cabins #1, #3, #5, and #6. Cabins #2 and #4 are pet friendly with a $50 pet fee)
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Rathbun Lake. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, patio and Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Rathbun Lake and 11 minutes from Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area
Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Melrose cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Bobby and Melissa Hedrick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 - 18

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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.

Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Erin K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin, itchy bed and furniture!

Overall it is an adorable little cabin in a great location, but I do not know what is in there that makes you itch like crazy! We left a night early because we were unable to sleep anywhere without feeling like bugs were crawling all over us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Stay

Perfect for a quick stay while on a fishing trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cabin

Hosts are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

First time using VRBO. Experience was great. Place was clean. Communications with host simple.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience!

Beautiful cabin! Very Clean. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024