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Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$509
avg per night

Explore the area

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Promise City, IA
  • Place, Rathbun Wildlife Management Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Thunderhead
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
The current price is AU$509
avg per night

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About the area

Promise City

Located in Promise City, this lodge is in a rural area and near the beach. Cinder Path Bike Trail and Chariton Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area.
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What's nearby

  • Rathbun Wildlife Management Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rathbun Lake - 17 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 22 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 26 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Lake Thunderhead - 39 min drive - 48.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Swan Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪No Name Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!

Looking for a place to get the family together and spend time catching up? Heritage 1865 is just what you are looking for! Heritage Lodge was just finished in 2014 and is located in Southern Iowa, just minutes from Lake Rathbun. The lodge has all the modern amenities you would expect and more, but tucked away in the quiet, serene countryside. The living area features high ceilings, an 80" flat screen TV over the wood-burning fire place, pool table and is large enough to accommodate the largest of families. All 4 bedrooms have queen size beds with a single bunk on top. There is a full kitchen, washer/dryer facility and 2 large bathrooms. Relax on the large patio and light a fire in the fire pit. Explore the great outdoors and enjoy the wildlife on the walking paths! Hang out by the shared private lake which has your own private beach and private dock. There are three kayaks available.

If you are looking for the perfect getaway with family and friends this summer, look no further than Heritage 1865!

Looking to get away in the fall or winter? October - March each year the lodge hosts hunters and their families from all over the country. We would love to see you at Heritage 1865 this hunting season. No other destination can provide the quality, service and diversity of game opportunities that Heritage can! Contact us for more details on how we can help you plan a hunting trip you'll never forget!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun! on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$509, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun! located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is steps from Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rathbun Lake and Plano Recreation Area. Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area and Prairie Trail Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and lodge! So quiet and peaceful. Loved the firepit and small lake w canoes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy F.

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

Family vaca

Beautiful property, showing some wear and tear. Not as clean as one would expect but Abby was extremely helpful, polite and accommodating. She made things right. Beach area was a very dirty sand/mud. Shore by beach was a little weedy. Great outdoor area. Hot water was great even with large group. Checkin was super easy, kayaking around the pond was nice, very quiet. Close to Rathbun. Hosts were very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

My husband & I love getting a rental every summer. Our son, daughter, son in law & 3 precious grandkids stayed at Heritage 1865 for 4 days. Kayaking, fishing, playing in sand on little beach, and grilling so fun. It rained one day but games & pool table were wonderful. Thought there would be a paddle boat too but owner said that had been gone for years. Also couldn’t find remote to tv & once we searched high & low, found it in sofa cushion (very dirty). There was also a Brillo pad rusted to kitchen counter, coffee maker had mildewed filter still in machine, tons of alcohol still in kitchen. We had specifically asked owner to not have alcohol on premise. Spent a lot of time dumping alcohol down drain. Still beautiful home & we had great time. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Amazing Place

Loved the Ranch, great location and better than the pictures. Abby was great and the whole group loved the experience. I highly recomend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Loved Heritage 1865

The property was everything we had hoped it would be and more! The lodge was awesome, huge and such cool detail throughout the entire place. It was clean, the beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and the 2 fridges were very nice to have. The kids spent a lot of time at the pond, fishing and using the kayaks, they had so much fun. The pond wasn’t the cleanest but what pond is by mid-July in Iowa - no complaints from our group! We spent a lot of time by the pond. The whole property was beautiful! The property was close to Rathbun Lake, very easy to get to. We absolutely loved our stay at Heritage 1865 and hope to go back there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and relaxing setting for a family getaway.

The property was beautiful and very remote. Lots of places to sleep and spread out. We spent a lot of time using the pond, hanging around the campfire and gathering and spending time in the great room. It was perfect place for 3 families to get together, cath up, relax and enjoy some fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

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

Had an amazing time, used for our family reunion

Lots to do for all age groups, beautiful facilities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Jo M.

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

Great family time!

Our family enjoyed our three days together at Heritage 1865 and now making plans to go back in 2022.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Multi family get together

Had the opportunity to stay here with lifelong friends and our families and I couldn't have asked for a better property and more accommodating hosts. Everythijg about our stay was perfect. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley K.

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

Family Vacation

This was our 2nd family vacation at Heritage Lodge. It was just as much fun this time as the 1st. It is a very relaxing place. Our grandkids loved the lake for swimming and fishing. We brought our golf cart for riding the cut paths and lily pad for the beautiful lake. We all had a blast. The lodge is accommodating for our daughter in a wheelchair. Just wish 1 bathroom had bars for assistance. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need other than the food! We also brought a 12x12 canopy to put on the back porch to shield the late afternoon sun. It is a quiet place to enjoy family and the outdoors . Beautiful sunset! We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Fantastic property

Beautiful place that easily accommodated our group of 13. Lots to do, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

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

Great summer getaway!

Perfect facilities for large group. Lake Rathbun close for boating and swimming. Kids loved fishing in pond. Secluded gem! We had a great time. Only down side is a new barn wedding venue put up right next door. Luckily there were no parties during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Quick 2 family get away

Huge property. Fit all our needs. Had a great stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Secluded and peaceful

Really loved the large open gathering area and spent a lot of time out fishing and swimming in the pond. Overall a great place! Thanks guys
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monti W.

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

Another wonderful stay!

Perfect family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Family trip at Rathbun Lake

Beautiful house! Large and roomy for our whole crew. Everything we needed. The only suggestion I qould have is to provide large, covered trash barrels outside. There were a bunch of nasty, full garbage bags left sitting by the back door, by the previous occupants. To s of flies that would get in the house and the smell was awful. We ended up taking the bags to the dumpster at the other event building. I felt that should have been taken care of before we arrived. All in all a great, fun filled weekend and a really nice, well appointed vacation rental. We will return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger G.

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

Perfect getaway!

Loved having small lake right outside the door and being within a few minutes drive to the big lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddie M.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the weather. The kids loved the kayaks and paddle boat. Us adults had fun fishing, and we really enjoyed the commercial kitchen! We loved the huge tables in the living space so everyone could eat meals together. Once we checked in, we never left till we checked out. The only negative about the whole lodge is that people do come and go from the venue right next to the lodge a lot, and we weren’t aware of that so the first few times it made us a little nervous since we had little kids running around and we weren’t sure if the people that were on the property were supposed to be there or not. The owners also brought people that were looking at the venue next door into our lodge with only a 10 minute notice. Other than that, our family would definitely rent the lodge again and we didn’t want to leave.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Wonderful location for a family vacation!

This was the second time we have stayed at Heritage 1865 and have had great experiences both years. Although this year there were a few snags that were soon taken care of mostly. Abby and Judy tried to meet our every need! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Just a Perfect fit for our family reunion!

We have been looking for a setting like this for years! A private home on a pond all to ourselves. The fish were biting and we fried them up in the industrial kitchen. Swimming and wonderful beach, paddle boat and a grove of trees to sit in the shade. The grounds and paths are so well planned. Not to mention a huge great room to gather in and plenty of room for kids to tumble around. They are building another structure on the site for weddings but it didn’t disrupt our fun in any way. We hope to make this our annual family reunion destination.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Beautiful Grand Home perfect for a family gathering

We loved the property. The kids had fun on the beach and we even caught some fish out of the lake. I recommend this to anyone looking for a great family gathering place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

2nd Trip

We stayed at Heritage 1865 in 2015, and this time brought my wife's entire family with us. It was a very relaxing vacation. Perfect for a weekend get-away. The kids had a blast swimming, playing in the sand, fishing, etc. There's more than enough room and things to do so that everyone has their own space. You are there to enjoy nature and the lake, so there is little to no expense once you are there. Just bring your own food for your meals and you are set. Obviously we liked it enough to make a return visit, and I'm sure this won't be our last. Hopefully we will make it an annual event!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Wonderful time at Heritage 1865

Our entire family enjoyed our recent stay at Heritage 1865. Located in rural south central Iowa the property is very peaceful and relaxing, as well as far away from the hustle and bustle that you encounter on most family vacations at theme parks or resorts. The lodge is perfect for groups, with great bedroom and bathroom and kitchen accommodations as well as plenty of indoor space for lounging. The grounds are very well kept, and the pond was a big hit with those that wanted to fish, with lots of action on bluegill and small mouth bass. The staff was very attentive to any requests. Highly recommend you consider Heritage 1865 for your next family vacation or hunting trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

Great

Mostly relaxed caught up with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Great place for creating family memories!

This lodge was perfect for our summer vacation! The grandkids loved the pond and activities available onsite. Bedrooms were air-conditioned and spacious. Not too far from the lake. We are looking forward to booking it again next year!