The neighborhood/location of this rental is super nice! The house has enough space for a family of 6 adults and allows dogs, which is always nice. Unfortunately, there were several issues with the home that made it a less desirable experience, including: the lock box to get in was clearly old and didn't operate smoothly anymore, one of the showers never had hot water the entire time we were there, the front door kept popping open with the breeze even when it was deadbolted, there was no broom or vacuum left for us to clean up any messes, and there was only one working light in the main bedroom. We were also charged a pool fee even though we rented in the winter and obviously couldn't use the pool. Overall, we had a good experience, but for the price for a weekend, we expected to have minimal issues and expected it to be a little more high end than it was.

Listing is very accurate I would stay there again

Loved staying here for a weekend! The house had everything we needed. Kids enjoyed the pool and short walk to the lake. Will definitely return and stay a bit longer next time.

My family and I got together for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. It was a beautiful weekend and the kids loved hanging out in the pool all weekend. We had campers onsite as well to accommodate some of our crew and that worked out really well. There's a electric hook up and a really flat spot near the garage to park. The backyard is huge for playing and the firepit was a group favorite throughout the weekend. Thanks for reading !

Nice weather this weekend. The property was clean and tidy and a great place to have friends around a fire. Thanks for everything.

We had a nice time staying here, the property was as expected. We didn’t get to swim much cause the weather was a bit cold. But we had a nice time playing with our dog in the big backyard and enjoyed the quiet.

Pros: Pool was wonderful. Outside was clean, mowed and attractive. Home was adequately furnished. AC is COLD. PM always answer the phone when we called. Lots of privacy. Cons: Floors need a thorough cleaning. Dust bunnies under the beds. The full size bedroom needs a new mattress badly. Price is high. This is a remote area.

Other than the wasps around the pool deck and the uncomfortable beds in 2 of the 3 rooms - it would have been a 5-star stay! We have stayed here 3 times and come back despite the wasps and beds.

We enjoyed our time at the house. It was roomy, cozy, and clean. Very nice location! Would definitely rent again. Only complaint is the mattresses were not very comfortable. But all and all very happy with our stay.

We had a great stay. It was hot so the pool was wonderful.

The property was simple but nice. We had everything we needed at the house. It was also close to the lake and fit our family comfortably. The pool, however, was very cold and dirty. Overall, our stay was very nice.

Great memories by the pool and fire!

Family enjoyed staying. Pool was nice to have

Nice stay. We arrived to a frozen A/C and hot house. Credit to the owner as they immediately sent help so we weren't inconvenienced for long. We enjoyed the pool, fire pit, grill, comfort, and space.

We enjoyed the home and being so close to the lake. Doug was very responsive to any questions we had. Our kids had an amazing time. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us we will be back.

Location was excellent, neighborhood is wonderful and there is a great path down to lake which you can walk to. The house was perfect for our family vacation . The Pool was an amazing addition and the fire pit was very nice to sit at every night . Yard was huge for the kids to run and play in. Only thing that would be a great amenity would be a vacuum. The guest room with queen bed in it definitely needs a new mattress as it has a large dip causing it to be difficult to sleep in with 2 adults. The pool deck has some boards that are warped/missing screws and sticking up which was a trip hazard . Other than than it was a perfect stay and we will be back again !

Our whole family had a great experience staying here and it made for a really fun weekend! Open concept house with a great patio/deck area made it easy for us to hang out together. We did feel the boat ramp was further than 3/4 mile, but we may have went to the wrong boat ramp. Either way the one we did launch from wasn't much more than 1 mile away anyway. Other than that, no complaints!!

We have stayed at this property Three times over the last three years. As always, it was a pleasant experience. We will continue to stay here for our future vacations to lake Rathbun.

House sets amongst Iowa farmland with pockets of trees and forest landscapes. With a nearby lake to fish, and if you have access to farmland to hunt, the house is perfect for an outdoorsman and a family getaway. The house had all the amenities, which all you needed to bring was your suitcase and groceries.

Place was great. Pool and fire pit were perfect. Beds need a bit of upgrading. Need a little better cleaning under the beds and couches. Great place though we will definitely stay there again

We enjoyed the place the first time we stayed, and enjoyed it again! Kids love the pool and the adults had a good time hanging out. One potential improvement could be some sort of shade in the back. (Pergola, umbrella, etc.) During the summer there's not much hiding from the sun when out by the pool. Other than that, we had another great time! Thanks Doug & Chuck!

Loved the location and the pool was a nice extra. Everything was comfy and clean.

We are return renters of this house with a great layout, very private location, wonderful pool/deck area, and close proximity to the lake. The only thing that would make it better would be newer mattresses in the 2 smaller bedrooms. The twin beds were short and the queen bed caves in the middle which makes it hard for 2 adults to sleep well. But, all the other amenities made up for it!

Very nice house; layout was good for us, our kids, and their families. Pool was nice, as was open grass area. The concern with location was that it took a car ride to get to the beach or a playground for the young kids.

This was our second year staying here and we loved our time. The pool was great for our group and the yard was perfect for games. The huge couch is the best :)

Doug is a great host responding right away to any need before and during our stay. The pool turned out to be a huge hit for us ladies as well as the extremely comfy sectional. This was my 2nd trip to this property and I will be back again.

We really enjoyed our stay, very family friendly and the kids loved swimming and roasting marshmallows. Less than 10 minutes to a boat ramp for Rathbun lake, ideal home if you have a boat. We will be coming back!

This is our second stay at this property. Overall, a great place to stay out in the country with a short drive to Lake Rathbun.

Our stay was very peaceful with a short drive and easy access to Lake Rathbun. The property was clean and well represented.

Came down to the Rathbun area with family for a wedding and this was the perfect place to stay! We loved the open concept of the house that gave us all a place to hang out as well as our own space when we needed it. The pool was clean and great for a hot June day. We would definitely come and stay here again!

The property was nice and you can tell it had recent renovation. Doug was easy to communicate with and helpful.

We have rented this house a few years in a row and will continue to do so for our yearly vacation. The owner is fantastic, the place is incredible, and the location is awesome!