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The Galley at Rathbun Lake Iowa

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with a bar stool and a trash bin.
A red building with a covered porch, a grassy yard, and a gravel area with a picnic table.
A modern kitchen with a granite island, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, pendant lights, and a ceiling fan.
A covered deck with outdoor furniture, a TV, and a grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Monroe County, IA
  • Place, Rathbun Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Rathbun Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Honey Creek State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Rathbun Lake and Lake Rathbun Area. .This vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Honey Creek State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Rathbun Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lake Rathbun Area - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Rathbun Wildlife Management Area - 9 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Honey Creek State Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Rathbun Wildlife Refuge Area - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Dogg's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A Mexican Affair - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Feehan's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lakehouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Galley at Rathbun Lake Iowa

Located South of Melrose, and less than a mile from Lake Rathbun, this beautiful house offers a cozy retreat able to sleep up to 9 guests. With four bedrooms featuring 4 queen beds, 3 twin beds, and 2 futons. Two bathrooms provide convenience, while an additional loft space with two futon beds adds flexibility for work or extra guests. The cabin stays comfortable year-round with heat/AC/internet/all appliances. The house also includes a beautiful 46'x12' covered deck with ample seating.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Galley at Rathbun Lake Iowa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Quiet area. Plenty of beds. Our first time with a vrbo house, if they're all like this, we'll definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026