Vacation rentals in Melrose

Rathbun Lake Get Away Rental at Antler Acres

We are now renting our paradise/summer getaway!! A perfect location and setup for your family!! Located in Antler Acres just 3 miles from the Honey Creek State Park boat ramp. Our newer modern mobile home is situated on a peaceful corner lot, with a very nice view. Great nature/view setting, with lots of yard space for games and a campfire. We have room for parking, including your boat or jet skis. A nice large front deck overlooking a great view of the neighbor's pond and the great outdoors.

Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna

The true definition of rest & relaxation, this unique tiny house is situated on a three-acre pond suitable for catch and release fishing, kayaking, or stand up paddle boarding. Bring your gear and leave your worries behind. Built with special touches and details including stained glass windows and intricate woodwork, this tiny home boasts warmth throughout. Wake up to bird songs and coffee with the sunrise. After a day of fun, take a soak in the wood-burning sauna and relax by the campfire.

King Bed, Pet Friendly, Main Floor, Walk Downtown

Welcome to our one-bedroom apartment in the quaint town of Chariton. Perfect for couples, solo adventurers, or business travelers, this cozy space seamlessly blends modern comfort with the timeless charm of a historic building. Located just two blocks from the town's charming historic square, you'll have easy access to local shops, restaurants, and more. Whether you're here to explore or unwind, you’ll love the peaceful vibe of our apartment. Pet-friendly—bring your dog along for a fee. 🐶

Farmstead Suite

Leave the everyday behind. Turn onto a picturesque gravel road and discover your sanctuary: the Farmstead Suite in Memphis, MO's farming heartland. This isn't just a stay; it's an intimate experience for ultimate peace, luxurious privacy, and a connection with nature. Enjoy unparalleled solitude, yet you're just 5-10 minutes from a charming town and 40 minutes from vibrant Kirksville, MO. It's the perfect fusion of a remote, romantic hideaway and effortless access to everything you desire.

Barn House on the Farm

Stay in a renovated hilltop barn, with views of the fields and forests below. Visit our grass-finished cattle and goats, take a cooking or writing class, or enjoy farm-fresh dinner and breakfast. Or simply sit around the fire with old friends, go fishing, or take a walk in nature. We are a fifth-generation farm focused on sustainability. Our two+ bedrooms can accommodate friends, couples or families. It's the farm of your childhood dreams and the kind we want to preserve for the future.

Barndominium with Goats!

Escape to our cozy barndominium nestled among the rolling hills of Southern Iowa, where tranquility meets adventure! Perfect for hunters and fishermen, couples, or solo travelers, this unique getaway offers a slice of rural paradise surrounded by acres of timber and cropland. Perfect for Hunters and Fishermen! Public hunting and fishing nearby. Just down the road from Red Haw State Park and Rathbun Lake and Honey Creek Resort. Inquiry about rights. Goats and chickens nearby :)

Cabin close to Lake Rathbun #4

Welcome to IA Cabins, formerly known as Whispering Breezes/Winds. Overlooking beautiful Lake Rathbun, IA Cabins is home to breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Currently, we have six cabins available for nightly rental. Two of our cabins are handicap accessible with accessible bathrooms as well. Come stay a night or more! Monthly rentals will be considered on individual basis. (No Pets in cabins #1, #3, #5, and #6. Cabins #2 and #4 are pet friendly with a $50 pet fee)

Lakeside Paradise Cabin #2

Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. It doesn't get much closer to the lake than this, 1/2 Mile from the entrance of Honey Creek State Park, home to the largest (and Highest) boat ramp on Rathbun Lake. Bring your boat and water play toys, and don't forget to pack your swim suit. Fully furnished 2 Bedroom, 1 bath home supplied with the essentials you need to sleep, bath, prepare meals for 4 and enjoy the outdoors, with the lake close by!

Braden Place

Located on the North side of the Chariton square. Large windows looking towards the courthouse. Light and airy decor. Iron Horse restaurant for lunch or supper along with our friendly Mexican restaurant and The Porch coffee shop, and several more all within walking distance. Vision II movie theater is only 3 blocks away with first-run movies. Southern Iowa charm surrounds you in this pristine historical setting. Be our guest at Braden Place.

Antler Acres, 2 bedroom 1 bath, sleeps 6

Perfect for families! Located in Antler Acres just 3 miles from the Honey Creek State Park boat ramp, our rental offers a quiet neighborhood setting on a paved road with plenty of yard space for games and campfires. Enjoy the covered porch rain or shine, plus a bright open-concept living area filled with natural light. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for everyone to relax and unwind.

Cozy Country Retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space in beautiful Southern Iowa. Home of many white tail deer and trophy bucks. Three miles from Stephen’s Forest public hunting, twenty minutes from the Sprint Car Capital of the Word/Knoxville Raceway, thirty five minutes bites from the Pella Tulip Festival, one hour from the Iowa Speedway, the Iowa Balloon Classic and the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Relaxing pond house nestled in nature

A comfy cozy pond house is waiting for you to kick back and relax . Water,nature , and farm fields surround this peaceful oasis . Catch up on movies, read a book,sip your coffee and watch the geese land on the water , cast your fishing line and watch the bass do a dance, paddle around the pond in the paddle boat, take a walk , you won’t be bored!