New Rustic Retreat, Firepit & Games, Hiking, Boating & Fishing near Lake Rathbun

Moravia, Iowa
$808 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 8

Bed

Bath 2

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Sleep 22

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Book your next getaway to this beautiful custom-built rural rustic barn/house that boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a large open living room and kitchen and spacious open loft with more beds, total of 9 beds. This unique custom-built barn/house is only two years old, furnished and fitted with our guests in mind, Rathbun Rustic Retreat welcomes you home to thoughtful amenities for playing, relaxing and memory making.

Located on the North side of Lake Rathbun less than a mile from Honey Creek Resort, 6 miles from Honey Creek State Park and several dining options very close by. Multiple boat ramps close by for great fishing or ice fishing or a beautiful day on the Wonderful Lake Rathbun. We have plenty of space to park boats, boat trailers along with any size vehicles, ATV trailers, or RV’s. It also has an RV/Camper hook-up for those that have larger families and need the extra room! This space includes electricity for an extra fee of $30 per night.

Loft floors & walls are reclaimed 110-year-old plus Fir from the old Williamsburg, IA Hospital. Electric Heated Fireplace custom made with Walnut live edge slabs and reclaimed stones. Custom Spalted Maple live edge Steps with baby gate at bottom. Trim around doors is custom cut Hackberry. 50-year-old lighted signs, new old gutters inside & neat old boat motor. Tons of old rustic charm!

King Ensuite Master Bedrooms, 1st Downstairs King Bedroom, 2nd Downstairs King Bedroom, 1st Upstairs Queen Bedroom (unfinished room), 2nd Upstairs 2 Queen Bedrooms, Open Loft Room with 2 Queen beds, Open Loft 1 Twin Daybed & Queen Air Mattress Available per request to put in Living room floor. Pack N Play

Large patio outside with table chairs to enjoy beautiful evenings. Fire-Pit with wood provided plus chairs & benches to enjoy evenings outside. Charcoal Grill with charcoal & lighter fluid provided and Blackstone Griddle with 2 propane tanks provided.
Come enjoy & Make Lots of Memories!

*Only booked guests are allowed on the property. Only neighborly guests should book.

Comfortable Sleeping for 16 plus
Abundance of Pillows and Blankets
Hotel Quality Bedding and Towels
Queen Air Mattresses
Maximum 16 guest per nightly rate
$100 each guest beyond 16
Up to 22 plus total Guest allowed with fee
Additional Queen Air Mattress Available per Request
2 Hair Dryers
Ceiling Fans & Floor Fans
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap
Washer and Dryer laundry soap
Toilet Paper and Paper Towels starter sets
3-50 in Smart TVs
Electric Fireplace
Fully Stocked Kitchen
4 ft Kitchen Island
Coffee, olive oil, salt and pepper, tea, decaf coffee, hot chocolate, drink packets for water
2 Refrigerators, 1 with ice and water in door
Dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, starter sets
Games
Shuffleboard Table
Beach Towels 20 provided
Boat or PWC Trailer parking
Trailer Parking
Camper/RV hook up for more staying space $40 per night electrical.
Charcoal Grill charcoal & lighter fluid provided.
Blackstone 2 full tanks provided.
Firepit Wood provided.
Outdoor Patio Heater
Fire-pit chairs & benches provided
No Fireworks allowed Outdoor seating-large deck and patio
Boat and water toy rental near by at Honey Creek Resort and Rathbun Lake Marina
Baby Gate on stairs
Pack n Play
Three outdoor security cameras

Close to Rathbun Lake and a beautiful location on the main highway! Please visit us on F a c e b o o k at Rathbun Rustic Retreat to book privately at a better rate. We can’t wait to welcome you home!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    8 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Local Artist Showcase Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    5 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 22

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • David B.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Great place to stay, very nice both inside and out. Great for families to spend time together.

  • Matt H.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Would highly recommend for any group looking to stay near Lake Rathbun. This property was the perfect spot for our 8 couples to stay comfortably with some privacy. The property manager was incredibly helpful and accommodating to ensure we had a positive experience. Incredible experience all around!

  • Catherine K.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    We had a great visit! Everything we needed was there! They thought of everything! we had 3 generations / 7 subfamilies ranging from 2-77. Everyone was comfortable. Will stay again!

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Great place to hang with friends and catch some football

  • rayne d.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    This was an amazing place for my traveling family from theer's wedding. The hosts thought of everything and made sure

  • Holly R.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    Perfect gathering space for a large group! The owners offered so many extra amenities that made the stay comfortable and convenient. Soft blankets everywhere, a large sectional for a big family to relax and watch TV, a cabinet full of games, a well stocked kitchen, full mirrors in all bedrooms, washer and dryer, well appointed and clean outdoor space and so many beds!! The owners are responsive and great to work with. We already look forward to our next stay!

  • Janet L.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    The weather was great! 11 adults, 2 babies, a 4 year old and 7 year old stayed there, grandson & wife lived close by, and son-in-law & wife stayed in campground nearby with their small dogs. Everything was comfortable, clean and kitchen was impressively stocked for every need. My only problem was with BnB booking which had my wrong address and never did get good info from them. The hosts saved the day!

  • Don and Kim G.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rathburn Rustic Retreat. The owners are very helpful and accommodating and always easy to contact for details. We celebrated our parents 60th wedding anniversary and 80th birthdays while we were visiting and the retreat provided the perfect space for all of us to be together and make many new memories. Honeycreek resort and state park were both within very close distance and provided some nice amenities for us all to enjoy. It was a great experience and one we highly recommend! Don & Kim Good

  • Kimberly W.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Great time! The house was very well stocked w/kitchen & bathroom items. Was awkward to have an ensuite bathroom with no door. Guests had to use other bathroom during the night. Yard was huge! Garage was also used for indoor space during rainfall. Would recommend house overall ?

  • Julie K.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Very clean. Kitchen was well stocked with dis hes, pots and pans. It was a little further from lake than we thought but overall a good experience.

  • Shelley S.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILY GET TOGETHER THE HOME IS AMAZINGLY STOCKED WITH ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLE WANT OR NEED...THE OWNER WAS GREAT TO WORK WITH!

  • Donald V.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 4, 2024

    Awesome!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$808+
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