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Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup

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A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and a table, overlooking a rural landscape with trees and a road.
A swimming pool with a house in the background.
A house with a large deck, surrounded by tall trees and a grassy field.
A building with a garage, a tree, and a gravel driveway.
A cozy living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
Overlooking the lake, this vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features 1 separate living room and 1 outdoor pool. Enjoy the patio while taking in the views. The property is pet-friendly. Explore attractions like Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and Rathbun Lake.

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rathbun Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchenette
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Plano, IA
  • Place, Rathbun Wildlife Management Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Office 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup

Our house has an in ground pool and features 3 queen sized bedrooms plus a spacious living room with 2 sofa/sleepers and a basement family room with 1 sofa & 2 recliners. We have 3 additional air mattresses stored in a closet for your use as well (2) queen and (1) twin size. Also, the basement has a nice office area and bar/entertaining area for all of our guest with walk out basement to enjoy. We have a very large deck around 3/4 of our house so you can view the lake anytime day or night. It features a Charcoal BBQ grill and furniture as well as a ceiling fan for those hot days. We have added an in-ground swimming pool this year as well. We’re located within 1/2 mile of the OHV Park and we’re within 1/2 mile of a boat ramp where you can enjoy fishing, boating etc. amazing place for Eagle Watching. We have several amenities for you to enjoy while staying at our house. We now offer a 50-amp camper hookup for an additional $50.00/night fee. Bring your pet for $100.00/stay fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3238609vb
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: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Plano

Plano is home to this holiday home. Appanoose County Museum and The Majestic Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens and Lucas County Court House.
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Plano, IA

What's nearby

  • Rathbun Wildlife Management Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rathbun Lake - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Lake Thunderhead - 44 min drive - 50.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dogg's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Cookhouse and Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lewis Bar - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful house on Lake Rathbun with in-ground pool & 50-amp camper hookup located?

Situated in Plano, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and Rathbun Lake. Lake Rathbun Area and Plano Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and the house was even nicer than expected! Would definitely return for another weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you for the wonderful comments. We definitely aim to please.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. We enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2026
Thank you for the wonderful comments. Please come again! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House waaa very clean and pool was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here for our Girl's Weekend and we'll definitely be back. We love the heated pool and the house has everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful country setting just 5 minutes from a boat ramp. Clean and spacious. Our dogs had plenty of room to run. Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
I'm so happy that our place made you feel very comfortable. Please plan to return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property. Everything was great and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good family place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! We really enjoyed our visit here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a little family reunion!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Thank you for choosing our place for your special occasion.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Weekend Family Get Away

Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thanks!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is well maintained, clean, well equipped and comfortable. Quiet spot for us to relax for a short while after a long working summer.I had a few small nitpicks with some of the things that we noticed, but should not be major detractors for anyone:- There is a single Ring camera on the garage building pointed at the front door of the house. That’s all well and good but it also overlooks the pool.- Some of the blinds in the common areas are missing sections.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2026
Thank you for the comments. I appreciate your concern regarding the camera. However, because this house is on the Highway, I like to know that it is not being vandalized when it is not being occupied. It is not intended to catch anything other than that. As far as the blinds, we have lost a few of those pieces throughout the stays in the past and plan to replace them entirely this fall/winter. thank you again for the comments and please feel free to come relax again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house, nice quiet location. Grandkids loved the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thanks for being such wonderful guests. We would love to host your family again. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large and spacious living area, easy to get settled and go about your time as a family gathering
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thank you for the wonderful comments. I appreciate you all taking such great care of our place. You all are welcome to come again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
We are so glad you all had a great time. Please feel free to come again. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Clean, peaceful and the pool was fun for the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you for the nice comments. We aim to please everyone and hope that we met or beat your expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Place was great. Was close to the wedding venue, so was easy to get everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Mark and his group were great guests. They are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelorette Stay

Very clean property. Had the amenities we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thanks for taking care of our house. We hope you enjoyed the quiet property and pool. Hope to see you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

This was the third year in a row we've had our family reunion here. It's always been great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
I’m so happy that you all keep coming back to our place. 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family getaway

We had a wonderful experience. The large covered deck and pool are phenomenal! They had lots of extra blow up beds and bedding, the house had just about everything you could ever need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
We are glad you had a great time and had all the things you needed. Come visit again. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were super quick to respond to questions. House is mega nice! Myself and 6 other guys stayed for 2nd season of deer hunting, host gave us tips on where to go to increase our odds. Check-in process was super simple and so was check-out. I 1000% recommend this place to anyone for any reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you for such kind words. We would love to host you and your group again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to relax

Property was as advertised. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thank you for your comments. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Great location from lake very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay

2 conservative years at this location. The addition of the pool was a bonus. We will probably be back again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy check in. Pool was great. The house was clean and furniture was nice. The kitchen appliances are clean and worked great. The kitchen had all the utensils needed for preparing all types of dishes. If planning a trip to Lake Rathbun I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thank you for the wonderful comments. You and your group are welcome back anytime. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Everything was beery nice. Only complaint was the grill was not what we expected. To small and electric instead of gas. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you for the nice comments. As of your comment I am replacing the grill for our future guests with a larger gas grill. Thanks again for your stay.

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Joiner

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We have lived in this area together since 2000. We have 4 children and enjoy outside features including the lake. We wanted to share our piece of heaven with other travelers. Hope you enjoy this home on your stay.

Why they chose this property

This property is within 1 mile of the Lake Rathbun and OHV Park. We added the in-ground swimming pool in Spring of 2024. Plenty of yard to have fun in as well as an entertaining space in the basement. Very nice bedrooms and other spaces of the house that you can enjoy spending time with your family & friends during your stay. Plenty of places to sleep up to 12 people.

What makes this property unique

Nice entrance off Highway, spacious yard, quiet area, and now having a pool really helps when traveling with children. :-)

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