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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 room with a bunk bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and a refrigerator.
Living area
A gravel road leading to a gated entrance with a wooden gate and two American flags on either side.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Centerville, IA
  • Place, Appanoose County Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Leah Bradley Park
    ‪11 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

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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 Museum - 9 min drive - 12.5 km
  • The Majestic Theater - 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Raymonds Dairy Creme - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 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

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was awesome and we enjoyed every minute of it. Would definitely recommend and rent again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean - cute place! Short drive to lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice quiet peaceful property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect and a awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quiet. Easy getting Rathbun lake. Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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