HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY. FISH, HUNT, RELAX. | House in Melrose

10.0 (38 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Columbia House | HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY. FISH, HUNT, RELAX.

2 Bedroom House in Columbia, Melrose

The Hide Away Retreat sleeps 6 people (3 people in NOVEMBER) with 2 bedrooms, living room pull out queen sofa bed and 1 full bathroom. The location is 300+/- yards from Rathbun Lake on a quiet dead end dirt road about 2.5 miles from paved road. It has a large, private back yard with openness and trees for family gatherings. There is a deck on the south side (front of home) and a fire pit on the north side (back of home). The views from this cottage are beautiful with a view of a filling pond and large field with visiting horses, deer, turkey, and other wildlife.
If requested when booking or a week prior to arrival, the king bed can be split into 2 extra long twin beds. The second bedroom has two twin beds. A pull-out queen sized bed is also available in the living room. There is a large Smart TV for streaming your private premium channels and an eat-in-kitchen. The entire home has been newly painted and has all new flooring. There is a new refrigerator in kitchen, as well as new utilities in bathroom. All of the furniture in the living room are newer and in excellent condition. We ask that our guests check their shoes at the front door to keep the cottage cleaner and in top condition for future guests.
The Hide Away Retreat is located in one of the most optimal areas in Iowa for hunting wild game, morel mushrooms and is only a short walk from the edge of Lake Rathbun, known for excellent fishing: largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, war-mouth, white bass and hybrid striped bass. There are numerous boat launches that are easily accessible for all of your water sport needs, and many public hunting lands with game for every season. So, whether you are seeking restful family time away from the hustle and bustle of suburban and city life, or out to hunt white tail deer, turkey, geese, ducks and coyotes, this cottage is set up to handle almost any activity.

HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY FISH, HUNT, RELAX is located in Columbia. HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY FISH, HUNT, RELAX provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

HIDE AWAY RETREAT - RATHBUN LAKE IS 300+/- YARDS AWAY FISH, HUNT, RELAX has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Columbia has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Columbia, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • No elevator (single level property)
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 870 sq ft (81 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Allen W.
May 11, 2025 01:02:45 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Although a smaller property it worked well for myself and 4 friends who were on a fishing trip. Nice quiet property off the beaten path!
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