Title: Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa Vacation home in Centerville ## Photo gallery for Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa ![Terrace/patio - Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa (Centerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115993300/115993265/f07754f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa (Centerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115993300/115993265/4be6cdad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa (Centerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115993300/115993265/e2786140_edited_261f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa (Centerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115993300/115993265/6d746e07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa (Centerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115993300/115993265/c2cc9485_edited_3ddf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67410000/67403900/67403808/592f079d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Randy's Rathbun Rental #2 "Your home away from Home" 15786 two point lane Moravia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=67403808&PinnedHotelID=67403808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91590000/91580400/91580342/f88bf136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whitetail - Sleeps up to Six Moravia - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Lake view 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=91580342&PinnedHotelID=91580342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91590000/91580300/91580290/f78127a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Bear - Sleeps up to 8 - Handicap Accessible Moravia - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Lake view 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=91580290&PinnedHotelID=91580290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19360000/19358600/19358589/ac817173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rathbun Lake, Deer Run Rental, & Fully Furnished Cabin! 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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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 ## About the area Centerville is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sharon Bluffs State Park and Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area, while The Majestic Theater and Appanoose County Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Centerville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Centerville.dx55626) [View more Vacation homes in Centerville](https://www.expedia.ca/Centerville-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55626-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.80355,-92.863&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:giaxFvhxuP%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FS%40U%40S%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40SBSBSBSBSBSBSDQDSBSDSDQDSFQDQDQFSFQDQHQFOFSFOHOFSHMHQHOHOHOHOHMHOJMJMHMJMJMJMJMJKLMJKJKLIJKLKJILILKLGLKLGLGLINGLGLGLELGNENELENELCNCNELCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDNDLDLDNFLDLFLHNDLHLFLFLJLFLJLHJHLJJJLHJJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLHLJLHLJNHLHNHNHNHNHPHNFPHNFNFRFNFPFPFPFRDPDPFPDRDPDRBRDRDPBRBRBRBRBRBR%40R%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FRATARARARATCRATAPCRCRCRCTCRCREPERCREREPERGPEPEPGPGPGRGPGNGPGPINGPININIPILIPILINKNIJKNILKLKLKLKJKLMJKJKLMHKJMHKJMHMHMHMHMHMFMFOFMHMFMDODMDMDOFODMBOBOBMDOBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOCMEOCOCMCOEMGOEOEMEMEMGMGOIMGMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMIKKMIKMKKMKKMKKKMKMKMIMKOKKIOIOIMIQIMIQIOIOGQIOGQGQGOIQESGQGQEQEQGQESEQESCSESEQCSCSCUCSCSCSAQCUASAUASASASAU%3FS%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NCiegNrscbz2rc4PFp7vTqA0FQg=) Centerville, IA ### What's nearby - ![The Appanoose County Courthouse rises between the trees. This courthouse has served the county since 1904.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6316283/ea2446b5-fd74-4ec6-a34b-c7e5b85c04ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Appanoose County Courthouse 10 min drive \- 12.2 km - Appanoose County Museum 10 min drive \- 12.5 km - The Majestic Theater 10 min drive \- 12.5 km - Rathbun Lake 10 min drive \- 11.2 km - Centerville City Pool 11 min drive \- 13.5 km ### Restaurants - Pit Pony Pub & Eatery 10 min drive - McDonald's 8 min drive - KFC 9 min drive - Tangleberries Cafe + Coffee 10 min drive - Sonic Drive-In 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa? ### What time is check-out at Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa? ### Where is Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessie M. Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Jessie M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke M. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Luke M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Skyler J. Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was perfect and a awesome place to stay ##### Skyler J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric H. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing, beautiful verbo It was a great vacation, super relaxing, and the owners are amazingly friendly ##### Eric H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and quiet. Easy getting Rathbun lake. Very friendly ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimmy V. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Kimmy V. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna Aug 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Absolutely beautiful! Perfect getaway. Our grandson loved fishing in the pond. Everything exceeded our expectations! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3c1e2b82-9b8c-4729-a971-dac3ca3e249c-1755954290804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Donna Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dd1b32a5-1870-48d6-bb48-eb844e7988f2-1753038339872.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Robert H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick T. Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cabin was great and the location was perfect. Host was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again. ##### Nick T. 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