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HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 80.8 sq m
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Melrose, IA
- Rathbun Lake5 min walk
- Lake Rathbun Area
- Honey Creek State Park21 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd bedroom
2 Single Beds
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY... FISH, HUNT, RELAX....
The Hide Away Retreat sleeps 6 people (3 people in NOVEMBER) with 2 bedrooms, living room pull out queen sofa bed and 1 full bathroom. The location is 300+/- yards from Rathbun Lake on a quiet dead end dirt road about 2.5 miles from paved road. It has a large, private back yard with openness and trees for family gatherings. There is a deck on the south side (front of home) and a fire pit on the north side (back of home). The views from this cottage are beautiful with a view of a filling pond and large field with visiting horses, deer, turkey, and other wildlife.
If requested when booking or a week prior to arrival, the king bed can be split into 2 extra long twin beds. The second bedroom has two twin beds. A pull-out queen sized bed is also available in the living room. There is a large Smart TV for streaming your private premium channels and an eat-in-kitchen. The entire home has been newly painted and has all new flooring. There is a new refrigerator in kitchen, as well as new utilities in bathroom. All of the furniture in the living room are newer and in excellent condition. We ask that our guests check their shoes at the front door to keep the cottage cleaner and in top condition for future guests.
The Hide Away Retreat is located in one of the most optimal areas in Iowa for hunting wild game, morel mushrooms and is only a short walk from the edge of Lake Rathbun, known for excellent fishing: largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, war-mouth, white bass and hybrid striped bass. There are numerous boat launches that are easily accessible for all of your water sport needs, and many public hunting lands with game for every season. So, whether you are seeking restful family time away from the hustle and bustle of suburban and city life, or out to hunt white tail deer, turkey, geese, ducks and coyotes, this cottage is set up to handle almost any activity.
If requested when booking or a week prior to arrival, the king bed can be split into 2 extra long twin beds. The second bedroom has two twin beds. A pull-out queen sized bed is also available in the living room. There is a large Smart TV for streaming your private premium channels and an eat-in-kitchen. The entire home has been newly painted and has all new flooring. There is a new refrigerator in kitchen, as well as new utilities in bathroom. All of the furniture in the living room are newer and in excellent condition. We ask that our guests check their shoes at the front door to keep the cottage cleaner and in top condition for future guests.
The Hide Away Retreat is located in one of the most optimal areas in Iowa for hunting wild game, morel mushrooms and is only a short walk from the edge of Lake Rathbun, known for excellent fishing: largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, war-mouth, white bass and hybrid striped bass. There are numerous boat launches that are easily accessible for all of your water sport needs, and many public hunting lands with game for every season. So, whether you are seeking restful family time away from the hustle and bustle of suburban and city life, or out to hunt white tail deer, turkey, geese, ducks and coyotes, this cottage is set up to handle almost any activity.
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Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out instructions are provided in the binder on kitchen table. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Melrose
Located in Melrose, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Appanoose County Museum and The Majestic Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Appanoose County Courthouse and Lucas County Court House. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Melrose, IA
What's nearby
- Rathbun Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Honey Creek State Park - 21 min drive - 15.3 km
- Rolling Cove Park - 43 min drive - 31.9 km
- Lakeview Golf and Country Club - 50 min drive - 47.3 km
- Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens - 53 min drive - 48.3 km
Restaurants
- The Red Barn - 11 min drive
- Krazy Connie's Landing - 16 min drive
- Dogg's - 18 min drive
- K C's Landing - 16 min drive
- Lakehouse - 12 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Dianne Lynch

My husband and I decided to purchase this home in the summer of 2020. We adored the location in the country and had a vision to rent it out on a short term basis to nature-lovers like ourselves. Our favorite part about Hide Away Retreat is sitting on the deck in the warmer three seasons and listening to all of the many wild birds in our area. From time to time, you will also see deer and turkey roam the yard.
My husband loves to fish although we rarely get enough time for it, and we both hunt as often as we can. This cottage is about 35 minutes to the nearest town but with such beauty, we rarely want to leave this area.
Geo and Di
My husband loves to fish although we rarely get enough time for it, and we both hunt as often as we can. This cottage is about 35 minutes to the nearest town but with such beauty, we rarely want to leave this area.
Geo and Di
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