The Lakefront Resort In Iowa That Feels Like Its Own Tiny Town

Located in south-central Iowa on Rathbun Lake, Honey Creek Resort has so much to offer visitors that it feels like its own tiny town. Dine, golf, ride, swim, fish, boat, explore, or just relax. You'll want to spend at least a few days enjoying this amazing Iowa resort in the near future.

Honey Creek Resort is located at 12633 Resort Drive in Moravia, Iowa.

Honey Creek Resort State Park is an 850-acre park managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

This vacation destination meets high environmental standards with LEED certification, an Audubon-certified golf course, and a net-zero energy Activities Building.

Rathbun Lake is a flood protection lake that the Army Corps of Engineers manages.

Accomodations

The Lodge offers 105 luxurious rooms. The Presidential King Suites offer a sitting area with a fireplace, wet bar, whirlpool tub, kitchen bar, dining table, and a 40-inch flat screen TV.

The Cottages

28 cottages are available to rent, located between The Preserve golf course and Rathbun Lake. Each cottage has its own kitchen, wrap-around deck, and fireplace.

The Preserve Golf Course

This 18-hole championship golf course offers club fittings and PGA golf lessons on-site. With GPS-equipped carts, five sets of tees, extensive guest services, and a course designed for golfers of every skill level and age, this award-winning course will please any golf enthusiast.

Rathbun Lakeshore Grille Restaurant

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, this world-class restaurant offers an intimate dinner for two, banquet event catering, and everything in between.

Buckoneer Bay Indoor Water Park

If you decide to stay at The Lodge or The Cottages, you'll get complimentary admission to the water park. From toddlers to teenagers to seniors, everyone loves this water park!

The Lodge

Open, light-filled common spaces throughout The Lodge invite lounging.

Activities Center

Iowa State University students were leaders in the design of this building. They entered it into a national sustainable design competition. The building is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm year round. Interactive exhibits are a big draw to this area of Honeycreek Resort.

Naturalist Building

This snapping turtle is just one of the fascinating animals on display.

Playground

Located across from the golf course near the Pavilion, the Honeycreek playground is a bit different than your typical play structure.

On-site programs

Enjoy some time on the water kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, or fishing.

Rathbun Lake Recreation

Honey Creek Resort guests can rent a pontoon boat, jet skis, fishing boats, bayliners, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards.

If you are longing for an Iowa destination that offers everything you need for indoor and outdoor fun in one convenient location, Honey Creek Resort may be the answer. You can learn more about the activities and accommodations offered by this awesome vacation spot by visiting their website.

Do you think you'll plan a visit for this spring or summer?