Title: Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634983222223&destination=Melrose%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=96546263&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 ## Photo gallery for Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 ![Interior - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96546300/96546263/w504h683x260y0-259dbbcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96546300/96546263/0614ac55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96546300/96546263/7dedf1a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96546300/96546263/e209305c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96546300/96546263/w905h683x60y0-fbca560f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience serene lake views and picturesque sunsets at IA Cabins, where six cozy cabins await your arrival. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and accessible amenities, including handicap-accessible bathrooms in two of our cabins. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 #1 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) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5630000/5628800/5628747/4886c0e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham Osceola - 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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 Melrose is home to this cabin. Prairie Trail Museum and Appanoose County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chariton Lanes and Lakeview Golf and Country Club. [Visit our Melrose travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melrose.dx553248634983222223) [View more Cabin rentals in Melrose](https://www.expedia.ca/Melrose-Cabins.d553248634983222223-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.88181,-93.10273&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:krpxF%60cgwP%3FU%3FS%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40U%40Q%40UBS%40U%40SBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSDQBSDSDQFQDSFQDQFQFSFOFQFQFQHOHOFQHOHOHOHOHOHOJMHMJOHMLMHMJMJKLMJKJKJKLKJKLILKJILILILILGLILGNGLILELGNELENELGNELCNCNCLENANENALANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NDN%40NDLBNBLBNDNFLDNDLDLFLDNHLFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHJJLHLJJJJJLJJJJLJJJLJLJLJLHNJLHNHLHNJNHNHNFNHPFNHNFPFPFPHNDRFPFPDPFRDPDRDPDRBPDRDRBRBRBRBRBRBR%40RBT%40R%40T%40P%40T%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRATARARARATARCTARCPCTCRCRCRCRERERCPEREPEREPGREPGPGPEPIPGPGNGRINGNIPGNININKNILININKLINKLKLKLKJKLKJKJMLKJKJMJMHKJMHMHMHMFMHMHMFMFOHMDMDMFODMDODODMDOBMBODO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAMAOCOCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMEMIOGMGMIMIMGMIMIKIMKMIKKMKKKKMKKMKKMKKIMMMIMKOIMKMIQIMIOIOIOIOGQIOIOGSGOGQGQGQGQEQGQESGQEQESCSEQESESCSCSCSCSCUCQASAUCSAUASASAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aALLBVKMAb_KavNbFfF0KAOiAwo=) Melrose, IA ### What's nearby - Rathbun Lake 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Lake Rathbun Area 15 min drive \- 13.9 km - Honey Creek State Park 19 min drive \- 21.2 km - Red Haw State Park 35 min drive \- 40.3 km - Lake Thunderhead 57 min drive \- 67.1 km ### Restaurants - The Red Barn 16 min drive - Lakehouse 18 min drive - Krazy Connie's Landing 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 ? ### What time is check-out at Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 ? ### Where is Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #1 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 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy A. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Weekend Loved the stay, Awesome location and great experience. The management was awesome, I would likely rent again. ##### Jeremy A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike J. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Cabin We enjoyed our short stay at the cabin. It was perfect for a two day fishing trip. ##### Mike J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela B. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin # 1 We loved staying in this cute little cabin. It was very clean and comfortable. They provided everything that was needed. We would definitely stay there again!! ##### Pamela B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy S. May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Clean,comfortable well kept ##### Tracy S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendra K. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just as described Very clean cabin. It was exactly as advertised. My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely go back. 🙂 ##### Kendra K. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Preston Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication It was very private and exactly what we wanted that night! Enjoyed it couldn’t have been better ##### Preston Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassey H. Oct 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cute cabin exactly as advertised. We would definitely stay again! ##### Cassey H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen R. Jul 2, 2025 ##### Jen R. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele R. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Michele R. 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