Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

House in Iowa

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Looking for a place to get the family together and spend time catching up? Heritage 1865 is just what you are looking for! Heritage Lodge was just finished in 2014 and is located in Southern Iowa, just minutes from Lake Rathbun. The lodge has all the modern amenities you would expect and more, but tucked away in the quiet, serene countryside. The living area features high ceilings, an 80" flat screen TV over the wood-burning fire place, pool table and is large enough to accommodate the largest of families. All 4 bedrooms have queen size beds with a single bunk on top. There is a full kitchen, washer/dryer facility and 2 large bathrooms. Relax on the large patio and light a fire in the fire pit. Explore the great outdoors and enjoy the wildlife on the walking paths! Hang out by the shared private lake which has your own private beach and private dock. There are three kayaks available.

If you are looking for the perfect getaway with family and friends this summer, look no further than Heritage 1865!

Looking to get away in the fall or winter? October - March each year the lodge hosts hunters and their families from all over the country. We would love to see you at Heritage 1865 this hunting season. No other destination can provide the quality, service and diversity of game opportunities that Heritage can! Contact us for more details on how we can help you plan a hunting trip you'll never forget!

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

98.2 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

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Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!

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4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

House in Iowa

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

98.2 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Beautiful property, showing some wear and tear. Not as clean as one would expect but Abby was extremely helpful, polite and accommodating. She made things right. Beach area was a very dirty sand/mud. Shore by beach was a little weedy. Great outdoor area. Hot water was great even with large group. Checkin was super easy, kayaking around the pond was nice, very quiet. Close to Rathbun. Hosts were very easy to work with.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

My husband & I love getting a rental every summer. Our son, daughter, son in law & 3 precious grandkids stayed at Heritage 1865 for 4 days. Kayaking, fishing, playing in sand on little beach, and grilling so fun. It rained one day but games & pool table were wonderful. Thought there would be a paddle boat too but owner said that had been gone for years. Also couldn’t find remote to tv & once we searched high & low, found it in sofa cushion (very dirty). There was also a Brillo pad rusted to kitchen counter, coffee maker had mildewed filter still in machine, tons of alcohol still in kitchen. We had specifically asked owner to not have alcohol on premise. Spent a lot of time dumping alcohol down drain. Still beautiful home & we had great time. Thanks

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Loved the Ranch, great location and better than the pictures. Abby was great and the whole group loved the experience. I highly recomend this property!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

The property was everything we had hoped it would be and more! The lodge was awesome, huge and such cool detail throughout the entire place. It was clean, the beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and the 2 fridges were very nice to have. The kids spent a lot of time at the pond, fishing and using the kayaks, they had so much fun. The pond wasn’t the cleanest but what pond is by mid-July in Iowa - no complaints from our group! We spent a lot of time by the pond. The whole property was beautiful! The property was close to Rathbun Lake, very easy to get to. We absolutely loved our stay at Heritage 1865 and hope to go back there again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

The property was beautiful and very remote. Lots of places to sleep and spread out. We spent a lot of time using the pond, hanging around the campfire and gathering and spending time in the great room. It was perfect place for 3 families to get together, cath up, relax and enjoy some fishing.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Lots to do for all age groups, beautiful facilities!

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Our family enjoyed our three days together at Heritage 1865 and now making plans to go back in 2022.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Had the opportunity to stay here with lifelong friends and our families and I couldn't have asked for a better property and more accommodating hosts. Everythijg about our stay was perfect. Can't wait to come back.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2020

This was our 2nd family vacation at Heritage Lodge. It was just as much fun this time as the 1st. It is a very relaxing place. Our grandkids loved the lake for swimming and fishing. We brought our golf cart for riding the cut paths and lily pad for the beautiful lake. We all had a blast. The lodge is accommodating for our daughter in a wheelchair. Just wish 1 bathroom had bars for assistance. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need other than the food! We also brought a 12x12 canopy to put on the back porch to shield the late afternoon sun. It is a quiet place to enjoy family and the outdoors . Beautiful sunset! We will return!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2020

Beautiful place that easily accommodated our group of 13. Lots to do, quiet and peaceful.

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2020

Perfect facilities for large group. Lake Rathbun close for boating and swimming. Kids loved fishing in pond. Secluded gem! We had a great time. Only down side is a new barn wedding venue put up right next door. Luckily there were no parties during our stay.

2.5 / 5.0

May 2020

Huge property. Fit all our needs. Had a great stay.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Really loved the large open gathering area and spent a lot of time out fishing and swimming in the pond. Overall a great place! Thanks guys

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Perfect family getaway.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?

The average price for a rental in Iowa is $214 per night. This rental is $793 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!

House in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!

House in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Perfect family getaway near Lake Rathbun!?

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