Title: Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111646926&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds ## Photo gallery for Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds ![Private kitchen - Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111650000/111647000/111646926/3d41bb2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111650000/111647000/111646926/65e49657.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111650000/111647000/111646926/w1134h731x0y0-1508377c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111650000/111647000/111646926/64f6a0af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111650000/111647000/111646926/a2e93f29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds Located in South Central Iowa our peaceful home is located about 10 minutes from Rathbun Lake which makes it a perfect stay in the summer months! We are within a couple miles of state hunting ground for those hunters that need a quick get away to a prime White Tail Deer and Turkey area! Right down the road you will also find Emerald Hills Events where lots of weddings and events are hosted! We are about 10-15 minutes from some really great restaurants and bars as well! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - 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 ![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 - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews CA $98 CA $129 total includes taxes & fees Feb 26 - Feb 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=5628747&PinnedHotelID=5628747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51148/6623c246.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn & Suites Ottumwa North Ottumwa - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 8.2 Very good 270 reviews CA $92 CA $103 total includes taxes & fees Mar 18 - Mar 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=51148&PinnedHotelID=51148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103130000/103129500/103129481/45d3b97e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inn of the Six-Toed Cat Allerton - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $77 CA $81 total includes taxes & fees Mar 7 - Mar 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=103129481&PinnedHotelID=103129481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4730000/4720500/4720459/61e98ed5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn Ottumwa Ottumwa - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 402 reviews CA $156 CA $175 total includes taxes & fees Feb 27 - Feb 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=4720459&PinnedHotelID=4720459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10022200/10022164/015ffa51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Indian Hills Inn & RV Park Albia - Pool - Hot tub - Pet friendly - Parking included 7.8 Good 254 reviews CA $131 CA $147 total includes taxes & fees Feb 24 - Feb 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=10022164&PinnedHotelID=10022164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1180000/1179940/45ec2fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Westbridge Inn & Suites Centerville - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 7.8 Good 336 reviews CA $109 CA $129 total includes taxes & fees Feb 24 - Feb 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=1179940&PinnedHotelID=1179940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily on-the-go breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861500/861481/a02398bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Centerville Centerville - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.6 Good 337 reviews CA $114 CA $127 total includes taxes & fees Feb 26 - Feb 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=861481&PinnedHotelID=861481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22660000/22650800/22650726/b729c97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Continental Hotel Centerville - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 232 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=22650726&PinnedHotelID=22650726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109690000/109685600/109685501/88a5d6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy log cabin located in downtown Moravia, Iowa. 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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 Russell is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area, while Prairie Trail Museum and Appanoose County Museum are cultural highlights. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quiet Escape Near Rathbun Lake & Public Hunting Grounds 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### tarah A. Dec 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome place to stay, highly recommend. They were very good at responding, flexible, and accommodating. ##### tarah A. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle R. Dec 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was as advertised. ##### Kyle R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark N. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nosal brothers It was a great experience ##### Mark N. 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