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Lake Rathbun Get Away

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, printers
Just a short drive to the marina, UncleGrandpa offers modern comforts in a fully renovated space. Start your day with a delicious breakfast just 2 minutes away at TACKLE THIS.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Rathbun Get Away










UncleGrandpa properties were purchased in 2021 & 100% remodeled in 2022 with YOUR stay in mind.
***** NEW EVERYTHING!!! in 2022*****
5 minute drive to Marina
PLENTY of parking for multiple boats & vehicles
Comfortable beds, WIFI, well appointed kitchen
CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN
Perfect for weekend getaways, family reunions, boating, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, local events & festivals, wedding venues close by.
QUALITY!!!!!





Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Additional Sleeping cots as well as baby are also

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Map
Rathbun, IA

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Leah Bradley Park - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 43 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pit Pony Pub & Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Eagles 2675 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Rathbun Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Rathbun Get Away ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Rathbun Get Away ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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Reviews

Lake Rathbun Get Away Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stemwinder55

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet clean and a great place to stay.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

Hunting trip

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable, and quiet. It is a great place to get away and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and everything we needed was on hand. Where it is located was perfect for our trip. It was quiet and relaxing. Would LOVE to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Rathbun trip

Good area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne H.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay, definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Fishing trip

Very nice place to stay. Great location, and the owners were great to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mom T.

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

Really enjoyed our stay. Close to the lake and it was very clean and comfotable.

We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great for fisherman

We’ve stayed there before and always look forward to coming back! It has room for pick ups and boats and electricity easily to charge them. Very comfortable for four guys. The house are always available if we need something..
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue D., dubuque

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

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. We look forward to going to Rathbun again and possibly staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a location to stay at for our groups weekend boating at Lake Rathbun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauralee O.

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

Family gathering

Short lake trip with family, the house was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett F.

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

Weekend Stay

Place is very homey and has nice amenities. Really enjoyed sitting on the porch and by the fire pit with my wife.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Sager Stay

As always, the property is clean, centrally located, accomodates the complete family, well stocked, with a great air conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T.

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

Family Reunion

Me and my family stayed over the weekend and had such a wonderful time! The house is beautiful and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great

Great. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla W., Firestone CO,

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

nice stay

Cute place. It had all the conveniences of home and we loved the quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cortney H.

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

Great location, perfect for family weekend

A lot of great conversation spaces, clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Adorable property

Super cute property by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Fantastic spot

Would stay here again. Exactly as listed. Very Cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Clean and convenient to Lake Rathbun

The place was very clean and the location to lake rathbun is within five minutes. Owner was very nice and easy to get ahold of. We had no issues with our stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

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

My stay in rathbun

The place was clean, modern, comfortable beds. All the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Great stay

This property has everything you need and is very cozy. The hosts responded promptly when we texted them with questions/requests. It is a wonderful spot for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna M.

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

Amazing place in Ratbum

You'll immediately feel at home when you walk in. Clean, well furnished and very comfortable. Would make it #1on our stay list if we returned.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe H.

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

Excellent getaway!

Our family loved this little home! It’s tucked back from the main road, quiet, clean, and has so many amenities included plus a fully stocked kitchen of utensils, etc. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023