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Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14227 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Mystic, IA
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystic Reservoir
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Rathbun Wildlife Management Area
    ‪17 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.

Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake

Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake! 4BR, 3BA with large game room with extra sleeper sofa for the 4th bedroom, Large living room & Kitchen, all one level with laundry facilities. Huge yard to setup games or just enjoy running around. Has a large outdoor fire pit area to enjoy on a relaxing evening. Has a beautiful inground swimming pool off the back patio for those hot summer days and BBQ area. Its approximately 3/4 of a mile from the closest boat ramp or about 10 minute walk to water access. The lake is visible from the property. It also has a camper spot for those that have larger families and need the extra room! This space includes water and electricity and sewer all for only $50 per night added. Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake! This property has open floor plan for large family gathering. Sleeps up to 14 people. Great location for lake access.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Honey Creek State Park. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Rathbun Lake and 11 minutes from Mystic Reservoir
Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,440 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets are allowed for an additional $50/ea fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Connie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owner was easy to communicate with. We loved how spacious the place was and it was a great fit for our large group. The pool and pool table were also a big hit.A couple things we wish were better (but did not ruin our stay): the property was not as clean as expected, and although the home is advertised to accommodate up to 14 guests, there were not enough extra blankets, pillows to comfortably support a group that size.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheenu X.

Liked: Cleanliness
The online photos don’t do this place justice! It’s incredibly spacious, featuring two living areas, one nicely sized bedroom, and two large bedrooms with private bathrooms. The third bathroom was a big plus—it easily accommodated our group of 14 guys. Parking was plentiful and fit our four boats and trucks with no issue.The house is very family-friendly, with board games for kids and a pool table and poker table for adults. The swimming pool looked great, though we didn’t get to use it since the weather was a bit chilly for May. There’s a charcoal grill available, though a gas grill would’ve been convenient since town is about a 20-minute drive.The host was exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. I highly recommend this place and would gladly stay here again. As an avid fisherman, I especially appreciated the easy boat access to Lake Rathbun just down the road. The early bird definitely gets the worm here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
As always great! Doug is wonderful, house is awesome. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great, we have already reserved the house for next year. The storm was crazy and knocked out internet so we couldn’t watch much tv which ok- we spent time in the pool. Great host and easy to chat with. Quick to help w issues. 10 breakers blown but he came right over and got us up and running again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time spent here with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place if you're fishing at Rathbun Lake!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Austin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Family Getaway

This was a nice home for a weekend getaway with the family. We've stayed at these homes a few times now and have had fun each time. The pool is always nice and the night skies are always spectacular. The only minor things were that it can be loud since it's mostly hard surfaces, and could have been a bit more clean before we arrived. Also it appeared that there weren't any chlorine tablets in the pool? Could be wrong on that. But again, overall, we enjoy our time in these houses in the Rathbun/Mystic neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D., Clarence, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and pool

Enjoyed a family vacation with roomy house and nice pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Lake and pool

A great place to stay with our family! The kids loved the pool. One recommendation would be for a solar pool cover. The pool was a little chilly for me. Especially if you want to swim in the evening. We would loved to grill out, but a very small charcoal grill. The whole family enjoyed the game room! We will definitely stay here again. Close to Lake Rathbun. Loved having a washer/dryer to keep suits and towels clean. A very friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

Took time to get away from work and unwind. Did some boating , fishing, swimming, had some bonfires. Always a great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies weekend

This house was amazing! Very spacious and lot of room for a large group. The pool was were we spent more the time and of course the kitchen were we have family style meals
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

High School Girlfriends Reunion

Great property! This place provides all the things that we look for when booking our yearly reunion. Lots of house space for sleeping, playing games, watching movies, or cooking and eating. The pool area is the best we have encountered in the 12 years we have been having our get away reunions. Love the covered area with the bar, the table and the fire pit. God willing we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sibling weekend

We had family come together and ride ohv’s, swim, fish, and golf. It was a great place to stay while enjoying everything your home and area had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023