Vacation rentals in Melrose

The Hen House

The wonderfully remodeled home based on 55 acres overlooking mature trees and a large pond. The house has 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Laundry is available to use as well. Kitchen is fully stocked for your cooking enjoyment and a gas grill is offered as well to use. This house is perfect for families, small groups, or business trips. Situated just 20 minutes from Des Moines airport, and 25 minutes from downtown Des Moines, you will be able to experience the quiet and beautiful scenery to enjoy.

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.

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. 🐶

The Prayer Cabin

The Prayer Cabin is located at Lake Red Rock outside of Pella, IA. The cabin Is an Earthen/Berm home located on a 1 acre lot in a quiet & clean neighborhood. The lot boasts a wooded valley with many birds and squirrels to watch. The Prayer Cabin was recently remodeled with a brand new kitchen and bathroom. Our first guests asked us if Chip and Joanna were the creators of the design. 💚 Navy Blue cabinets, Tons of white shiplap and open shelving. Peaceful. A place of respite and relaxation.

The Strawtown Cottage - in downtown Pella

Completely remodeled 1865 original Strawtown Store of Pella conveniently located in one of the best small towns in Iowa. Three blocks to downtown Pella, 1 1/2 blocks to West Market Park, 2 blocks to Central football, baseball and softball complex. Enjoy the cottage charm with two private bed and bath suites, a family room with dining, full kitchen, front and side porch, laundry and large back yard. Off-street parking in the back. Luxury sheets on queen beds await after your adventures.

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)

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.

Lake House with a private trail to the beach!

This house is a true lake getaway that has its own private trail right to the Lake Rathbun beach! As you enter the house you'll enjoy the open layout of the living room, kitchen, and dining space with access to a great deck to sit and relax. Off the main area you will discover 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. You will also have access to the large garage below with plenty of room to park a boat.

Sunset Ridge Retreat

Spacious 2 bed, 2 bath getaway just 10 miles east of Rathbun Lake, overlooking a peaceful 2-acre pond. Enjoy an open floor plan with large windows and panoramic views of stunning rural Iowa sunrises and sunsets. Whether you're passing through, visiting family, or planning local adventures, our clean, family-style retreat is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.