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Paradise Retreat On Beautiful Rathbun Lake - Homemade Mexico

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Dam side Lake View
Outdoor Fire Pit area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Mystic, IA
  • Rathbun Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Honey Creek State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Lake Rathbun Area
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise Retreat On Beautiful Rathbun Lake - Homemade Mexico

3BR , 2 BA with large living room and kitchen, all one level with laundry facilities. Huge yard to setup games or just enjoy running around. Has a Large outdoor fire pit to enjoy on a relaxing evening. Has swimming pool off back patio for the kids and BBQ area. Just 3/4 of mile from closest boat ramp or about 10 min walk to water access, as the lake is visible from the property. It also has a camper spot for those that have larger families and need extra room! This space includes water and electricity the sewer will need to be pumped by local company. Camper spot all for only $50 per night added.

Property manager

Doug Wolfer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are allowed for an additional $50/ea fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Welcome to our OOL notice there is no P in it, lets keep it that way... Please be respectful of the Pool.
WHEN DEPARTING PLEASE PUT DIRTY DISHES IN DISHWASHER AND START IT, AND PUT TOWELS / LINENS IN WASHER.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mystic

Mystic is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area and Rathbun Wildlife Management Area, while The Majestic Theater and Appanoose County Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Mystic, IA

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Appanoose County Museum - 25 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Appanoose County Courthouse - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 31 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 55 min drive - 36.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Landing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rathbun Lakeshore Grille - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Numa Station - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake Shore Lounge - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise Retreat On Beautiful Rathbun Lake - Homemade Mexico have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Paradise Retreat On Beautiful Rathbun Lake - Homemade Mexico pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-out at Paradise Retreat On Beautiful Rathbun Lake - Homemade Mexico?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Retreat On Beautiful Rathbun Lake - Homemade Mexico located?

Situated in Mystic, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Rathbun Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mystic Reservoir and Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area. Rolling Cove Park and Rathbun Wildlife Management Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucky Cong L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing get away

Came here for a fishing get away with the boys and this place was awesome, close to the lake and clean more than enough room. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding trip

Perfect for a weekend wedding. I would highly recommend this property to anyone going to Rathbun, Centerville or Bessie’s Barn!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nichole j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Summer getaway

We really enjoyed our stay, very family friendly and the kids loved swimming and roasting marshmallows. Less than 10 minutes to a boat ramp for Rathbun lake, ideal home if you have a boat. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey B., Ankeny

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a little getaway

My family has an annual girls trip and this property was perfect for it! We loved the pool and fire pit. The house slept us all comfortably and was great for game night. There are plenty of chairs for by the pool and fire pit. Everything was well kept and clean. Highly recommend and we look forward to our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Katy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was so-so

The property wasn’t anything fancy, but it also served its purpose. The entire house has concrete floors that felt less than clean (dead spiders, dry grass, etc). The house interior was pretty tore up. But the pool and fire pit were nice. Lots of beach areas nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

First time at this house but rented the blue one previously. Other family stayed I. The blue house at the same time. Never really any issues. Pool was perfect for the hot weather we had. Definitely recommend renting. Hopefully try renting the green house next.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

n/a

some light switches didn't control anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Overall it was what we needed. A little miscommunication about RV/campers. Pool was refreshing but pool/mowing maintenance man made us uncomfortable. He showed up early am of checkout day and asked when we'd be out. Even though we were still there eating and having family time he wandered amoungst us and filled pool - weird. Host was accomadating to issues with outside power and parking of boats. Thought it was closer to Lake and boat ramps but it kept kids busy walking trail. Unfortunately, one family member fell in a rut on the gravel drive and broke her ankle. Its a good place to rent for a large family with plenty of interior/exterior room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kayla B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, some downsides

The neighborhood/location of this rental is super nice! The house has enough space for a family of 6 adults and allows dogs, which is always nice. Unfortunately, there were several issues with the home that made it a less desirable experience, including: the lock box to get in was clearly old and didn't operate smoothly anymore, one of the showers never had hot water the entire time we were there, the front door kept popping open with the breeze even when it was deadbolted, there was no broom or vacuum left for us to clean up any messes, and there was only one working light in the main bedroom. We were also charged a pool fee even though we rented in the winter and obviously couldn't use the pool. Overall, we had a good experience, but for the price for a weekend, we expected to have minimal issues and expected it to be a little more high end than it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

Some of the property was clean. The beds was very dirty when we took the sheets off and stains very big property, which was nice. The pool was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., Iowa City, IA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to gather with friends and family

We had a great time staying at the house at Rathbun Lake. We had just about everything we needed and were able to cook for 10 easily! The yard was ample, the firepit was large and the pool was endless fun for the kids. The only things we might add would be a couple more blankets for the folks on the sofas/sofa bed, towel hooks in the bathrooms, and as other reviews had noted, a new mattress or two would also go a long way! Overall, we had a great time and the place was well-priced - felt like a great value for the cost. Thanks, Doug!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!

We go every year, great place and owner!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Listing is very accurate I would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Loved staying here for a weekend! The house had everything we needed. Kids enjoyed the pool and short walk to the lake. Will definitely return and stay a bit longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering spot

My family and I got together for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. It was a beautiful weekend and the kids loved hanging out in the pool all weekend. We had campers onsite as well to accommodate some of our crew and that worked out really well. There's a electric hook up and a really flat spot near the garage to park. The backyard is huge for playing and the firepit was a group favorite throughout the weekend. Thanks for reading !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a quick getaway

Nice weather this weekend. The property was clean and tidy and a great place to have friends around a fire. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ames G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice long weekend

We had a nice time staying here, the property was as expected. We didn’t get to swim much cause the weather was a bit cold. But we had a nice time playing with our dog in the big backyard and enjoyed the quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Summer Getaway

Other than the wasps around the pool deck and the uncomfortable beds in 2 of the 3 rooms - it would have been a 5-star stay! We have stayed here 3 times and come back despite the wasps and beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pros/cons

Pros: Pool was wonderful. Outside was clean, mowed and attractive. Home was adequately furnished. AC is COLD. PM always answer the phone when we called. Lots of privacy. Cons: Floors need a thorough cleaning. Dust bunnies under the beds. The full size bedroom needs a new mattress badly. Price is high. This is a remote area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

We enjoyed our time at the house. It was roomy, cozy, and clean. Very nice location! Would definitely rent again. Only complaint is the mattresses were not very comfortable. But all and all very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We had a great stay. It was hot so the pool was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip to the Lake

The property was simple but nice. We had everything we needed at the house. It was also close to the lake and fit our family comfortably. The pool, however, was very cold and dirty. Overall, our stay was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

nichole j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Great memories by the pool and fire!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

Family enjoyed staying. Pool was nice to have
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doug Wolfer

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We would like to welcome you to our home. We hope you are able to slow down, relax, and enjoy the company of good people during your stay.

You are welcome to use anything located at our home for your recreational enjoyment. This includes the pool, the grill and the fire pit. We do ask that you treat our property as you would want us to treat your property. Please, clean up all areas after you use them and be respectful to neighbors living around the area. You are welcome to walk the rock circle around the subdivision, but please stay off other people’s properties.

Why they chose this property

We chose this location to build this house because its close to the Camp Grounds and within 1 mile of a boat ramp. Its a quite secluded subdivision just about 10 minute walk to the water.

What makes this property unique

We chose this location to build this house because its close to the Camp Grounds and within 1 mile of a boat ramp. Its a quite secluded subdivision just about 10 minute walk to the water.

Languages:

English

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