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Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and a building.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A gravel road leading to a gated entrance with a wooden gate and two American flags on either side.
A room with a bunk bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Sleeps 8•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Centerville, IA
  • Place, Appanoose County Courthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Appanoose County Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa

Come unwind at our charming cabin nestled on a private catch-and-release pond. Start your mornings with coffee on the deck, cast a line in the water, or explore the mowed walking trails right outside your door. Don’t forget your fishing poles and firewood—the firepit is perfect for s’mores under the stars. With plenty of room to park your boat and just minutes from Lake Rathbun, you'll have easy access to boating, fishing, and all the lake activities. Plus, you're just a short drive from shopping and dining in downtown Centerville, IA. Kick back, relax, and make the most of your getaway in this peaceful Southern Iowa retreat.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please leave the beds that have been slept in un-made. If you would like to help, we would love for you to gather used towels or linens and place in front of washer.
You are welcome to run the clothes washer and/or dishwasher, but it is not required.
No need to lock up the doors when you leave as we live on the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4577613vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Centerville

Centerville is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sharon Bluffs State Park and Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area, while The Majestic Theater and Appanoose County Museum are cultural highlights.
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Centerville, IA

What's nearby

  • Appanoose County Courthouse - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Appanoose County Museum - 9 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Rathbun Lake - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Centerville City Pool - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Leah Bradley Park - 11 min drive - 13.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tangleberries Cafe + Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cabin on Private Pond – 2 Miles from Lake Rathbun, Southern Iowa located?

Situated in Centerville, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Rathbun Lake, The Majestic Theater and Appanoose County Museum. Appanoose County Courthouse and Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet peaceful property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joni M B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do not do this place justice. It is beautiful and peaceful here. I would highly recommend it. The hosts are fantastic too and so very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is very nice at the nd of a dead end road .I would recommend this property to anyone .The hosts Jen and Matt are very nice and make you feel welcome. My nephews and I stayed here and had a great time no complaints whatsoever
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Skyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect and a awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great and the location was perfect. Host was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Relaxing, beautiful verbo

It was a great vacation, super relaxing, and the owners are amazingly friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

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

Wonderful weekend

Amazing little place complete with everything to have a great time with you family away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay so very much! It was a perfect get away during a family wedding close by. Jen and her family were so welcoming and accomodating. Their farm and home are just beautiful and my kids loved visiting the animals. Coffee on the frosty mornings on the deck was so dreamy. We will be back again to explore the area. A short drive to Honey Creek State park and wonderful hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy V.

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

Great, quiet, place to escape to

We stayed here as a place to crash for a night while in the area for my bachelorette party. It worked for what we needed, and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quiet. Easy getting Rathbun lake. Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful! Perfect getaway. Our grandson loved fishing in the pond. Everything exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

This was a excellent place to stay out of the way

The property is very well kept up, you get a little family farm feel, we had a great time sitting on the deck watching the fish feeding a couple of friendly cats joind us for just a few minutes. We spent most of our time on lake Rathbun fishing and enjoying the lake life.
friend David just had to catch a fish out of the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faith X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I decided to go on a little getaway, for which we found this place. Our initial reasoning was to come wiper fishing at Rathbun, which was our first time there! We had to do the minimum booking of 2 nights but unfortunately could only stay 1 night. Jennifer was generous enough to let us do an early check in Saturday morning as we've been driving all night coming from the Twin Cities, MN. This cabin was private, cozy, and so relaxing. We loved the private pond, we couldn't get enough of it. A little spacious for just 2 people but still enjoyable. I have 5 children ages range from 11 years old to 6 months old. Our kids would've enjoyed this stay if they came! Definitely will have to bring them along with the next time. Loved the farm animals near by. Small local town within a few miles for any shopping needed. Couldn't open the garage doors to utilize the space with our truck or boat but that was ok as the weather was fairly nice. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will most likely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Exceeded our expectations

The whole property is very well kept and has a peaceful, relaxing feel. The back porch overlooking the private pond was definitely the highlight, it was incredibly cozy out there. The owners had even mowed some small walking trails for us, which was a thoughtful touch. We were also visited by a few friendly farm animals (mostly two adorable cats), which was the cherry on top for me. This place is a hidden gem, and I will definitely be staying again next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here with some fishing buddies so we could fish at Rathbun. The property is great! You'll love the private pond and quiet location. Owners live onsite but they were wonderful hosts and had a beautiful property. Lots of room for parking the boats and the unit was clean and was an awesome spot for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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