Title: Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 - 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=96639360&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 ## Photo gallery for Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 ![Interior - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96640000/96639400/96639360/w504h683x260y0-37bf500e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96640000/96639400/96639360/97f4289e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96640000/96639400/96639360/w905h683x60y0-e88528ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96640000/96639400/96639360/71a5e3ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96640000/96639400/96639360/bdf5952b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 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 #5 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 - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### 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 landmarks include Lucas County Court House and Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens. [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=40.883846,-93.10278&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c_qxFjcgwP%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%3FS%40S%40S%40UBS%40SBS%40SBUBSBSDSBSBSDQDSBSFQDSDQDSFQFQDQFQFQFQHOFQFQHOFQHOHOHOHOHMJQHKJOHOJMJKJMJMHMLKJKJMLIJMLKJILILKLIJILGLILGNILGLGLGNELGNELELENENELCNCNCLCNCNCLAPALANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLHNFLHJFLHLHLJJHLHLJJLLJJJJJJJJLJLJLJJJLHNJNHLJNHLHNHNHNFNHPHNFPFPHNFPFPFPDPFPDPFRDPDRDPDRDRBPDRBRDRBR%40RBTBRBR%40R%40RBT%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FPAT%3FRATARCRARATCRCRCRARCRERCRERCREPEREPEREPGREPGREPGPGNGPIPGPGNIPINGNINIPILINKLINKNILKLKLKLKLKLKJKJKJMJKJMJMJKHMHMJMFKHMFOHMFMFMHOFMDMFODMDODMDOBMBODOBM%40ODO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAM%3FQAMCOAOEMAOCOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMGOEMGMIMGOGMIMGMIKGMKMIMIKKMKKKMIKMKKMKIMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIMIQIOIOGOIQGOGQIQGQGOGQEQGSGQESEQEQGSCSEQESCSCSESCSCSCSASCSAUCSASASAU%3FSAUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Y5G7VDgfoBNDzyTT-7opHzFPk-0=) 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 - Leah Bradley Park 37 min drive \- 43.9 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 #5 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 ? ### What time is check-out at Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 ? ### Where is Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #5 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 #5 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan D. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Stay Perfect for a quick stay while on a fishing trip. ##### Ryan D. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanda Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We only stayed one night; had a wedding in the area. It was a cute little cabin! Clean, furnished with all the essentials. Quiet countryside with a lake view. I’d definitely stay again when we had some time to enjoy the cabin/land. ##### Shanda Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam A. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing experience! Beautiful cabin! Very Clean. Would definitely go back! ##### Adam A. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick G. Sep 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience First time using VRBO. Experience was great. Place was clean. Communications with host simple. ##### Nick G. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole T. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little cabin Hosts are amazing! ##### Nicole T. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Erin K. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Cute cabin, itchy bed and furniture! Overall it is an adorable little cabin in a great location, but I do not know what is in there that makes you itch like crazy! We left a night early because we were unable to sleep anywhere without feeling like bugs were crawling all over us. ##### Erin K. 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