Title: Lake Rathbun Get Away - 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 # Lake Rathbun Get Away ## Photo gallery for Lake Rathbun Get Away ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/c15cca76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/d22cc2f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/ed044ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/w1335h683x73y0-f8e87567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, printers - Lake Rathbun Get Away (Rathbun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75644300/75644299/a9d3253b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just a short drive to the marina, UncleGrandpa offers modern comforts in a fully renovated space. Start your day with a delicious breakfast just 2 minutes away at TACKLE THIS. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Lake Rathbun Get Away UncleGrandpa properties were purchased in 2021 & 100% remodeled in 2022 with YOUR stay in mind. \*\*\*\*\* NEW EVERYTHING!!! in 2022\*\*\*\*\* 5 minute drive to Marina PLENTY of parking for multiple boats & vehicles Comfortable beds, WIFI, well appointed kitchen CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN Perfect for weekend getaways, family reunions, boating, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, local events & festivals, wedding venues close by. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.80152%2C-92.88934&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=o6Wgx5OpbpwYkubBu6FNwKgvLhQ=) Rathbun, IA #### What's nearby - Rathbun Lake \- 4 min drive \- 3.5 km - Appanoose County Courthouse \- 10 min drive \- 12.1 km - The Majestic Theater \- 10 min drive \- 12.5 km - Appanoose County Museum \- 10 min drive \- 12.5 km - Leah Bradley Park \- 12 min drive \- 13.5 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 96 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pit Pony Pub & Eatery - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive - ‪Tangleberries Cafe + Coffee - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Rathbun Get Away pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lake Rathbun Get Away ? ### What time is check-out at Lake Rathbun Get Away ? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Rathbun Get Away 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 70 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb V. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and family friendly. Perfect place to stay close to the lake. ##### Deb V. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stemwinder55 Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quiet clean and a great place to stay. ##### Stemwinder55 Stayed 11 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew T. Sep 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property and easy access to Lake Rathbun! ##### Matthew T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve b. Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We would stay there again. Very clean and comfortable. ##### steve b. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will S. Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hunting trip Great stay ##### Will S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy K. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Love the property! It was very clean and stocked with everything needed for our stay. The beds where very comfortable and neighborhood was quiet. We will differentiately use tnis place for our next visit. ##### Cindy K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mom T. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really enjoyed our stay. Close to the lake and it was very clean and comfotable. We all enjoyed our stay! ##### Mom T. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen A. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a great stay. Very relaxing. Would stay again for sure. Thank you so much! ##### Karen A. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mirinda Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was clean and everything we needed was on hand. Where it is located was perfect for our trip. It was quiet and relaxing. Would LOVE to stay there again in the future. ##### Mirinda Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Koleen S. Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean, comfortable, and quiet. It is a great place to get away and relax. ##### Koleen S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kong V. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We've rented a few places down here and for price and quality this one is hard to beat. Clean house, updated appliances and furniture, and really close to the lake. We will definitely come back. ##### Kong V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Destinee F. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property!! Large space perfect for family, has everything you need for long stays. Gorgeous interior design and furniture. Super comfy beds and bedding! Overall best stay I’ve had! ##### Destinee F. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris W. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was perfect! We will definitely return ##### Chris W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheyenne H. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place We enjoyed our stay, definitely will be back! ##### Cheyenne H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Levi O. Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and quiet property. Everyone was impressed in our party and have already talked about coming back ##### Levi O. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laeni P. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was the perfect stay! The home was very clean and well stocked! There was even cups for our toddler. This seems like a little thing, but makes a huge difference while traveling! ##### Laeni P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica B. Aug 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This placed worked well for our needs & the location was great for the lake & also to Centerville. I especially enjoyed how clean & comfortable it was for our family of 5\. We will definitely stay again! Thank you ##### Monica B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karla W. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two night stay Amazing property. We wanted so space for our family of four to relax while in the area for a wedding. This place more than delivered! Excellent and would stay here again! ##### Karla W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cortney H. Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, perfect for family weekend A lot of great conversation spaces, clean rooms! ##### Cortney H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy S. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This is the fourth time (at least) we've stayed at the property. Always clean, always easy, always supplied. A joy to have a place to stay in the middle of everything! ##### Peggy S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Jul 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was a location to stay at for our groups weekend boating at Lake Rathbun. ##### Matthew Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great property The property is extremely clean! It has every single thing you need. Very Easy to communicate with host.We loved it. ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian K. May 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rathbun trip Good area ##### Brian K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob B. May 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Very nice place to stay. Great location, and the owners were great to communicate with. ##### Bob B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue D., dubuque Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway We enjoyed our stay. We look forward to going to Rathbun again and possibly staying there. ##### Sue D. 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