Back House of the Good Old Artsy Tartsy offers a comfortable retreat in the heart of Okoboji, steps away from Broadway Street with bars, restaurants, and shopping. Enjoy a full kitchen with range and microwave and unwind on the covered patio seating area.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 434 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
The current price is AU$422
AU$422
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji
Bedding Summary: Murphy bed: Queen bed Pull out sofa bed: Queen bed
Welcome to the Back House of the Good Old Artsy Tartsy. BEST LOCATION in the Lakes area....Just steps away from Broadway Street with bars, restaurants, and shopping. The East/West Lake Okoboji bridge is just down the road featuring the iconic Smiths Bay beach area, The Ritz, and The Okoboji Store. This efficient back house was recently renovated and sleeps four. It features a queen murphy bed with (Tuft and Needle mattress) and a queen sofa pull out bed. Powder room and shower room. Full kitchen with range and microwave and full-size refrigerator. Stacked washer and dryer. Climate controlled unit. T.V. with cable and high-speed internet. There is a covered front and side patio with a seating area for the Back House. This is a very comfortable space which is walkable to anywhere in Okoboji.
Location, Location, Location: - 530 steps to the Ritz; (We know these steps will not be straight on the way back from the Ritz) - 530 steps to boat rental; - 290 steps to Smiles with Miles; - 70 steps to the Coffee Kup Kafe; - 900 steps Mau Marina and The Okoboji Store; - 550 steps to public beach; - 50 steps to Boji Spudz (donut shop); - 950 steps to arnolds park; - 550 steps to the emporium; - 200 steps to the Boondocks (small convenience store / gas station / Jimmy Johns, across the street) - 10 steps to the Arnolds Park Police Department and City Hall ;-) - Sorry, going to have to drive to the Taco House (a few miles).
There is parking space for up to 2 vehicles in the driveway.
Cancelation Policy – Okoboji Vacation has set this policy with you in mind. You are allowed to cancel your reservation up to 60 days prior to your arrival with a full refund. If you need to cancel between 59 days and 30 days you will receive a 50% refund. Within 30 days of your arrival no refunds are given. Additional terms and conditions may apply if booking through a channel.
This professional managed Lake Okoboji vacation rental is brought to you by Okoboji Vacation Co., a locally owned and operated company, dedicated to bring only the best quality experience to our guests. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish & hand soap, shampoo and conditioner, face bar soap, garbage bags, dishwasher & laundry detergent. Included in your cleaning fee is the above toiletry starter pack, propane replacement, and access to our Host Store; where we offer a range of supplemental services and items including early check-in/late check-out options, hangover kits, or fresh flowers for a romantic getaway. Pack n’ play or toddler cot, package of bottled water, firewood, etc. are available for a small fee on our Host Store (email sent one week before check-in) and will be waiting in the home on your arrival. If you’re booking a property that does not have a local host...think again! Okoboji Vacation Company...let`s get you LAKEBOUND. Pets - not allowed | Smoking - not allowed Check-In begins at 4:00pm CST. Check-out time is 10:00am CST. Late Departures may be subject to charges Advanced Payment of 50% is due at the time of booking. Remaining Balance due 30 days prior to your arrival. Failure to remit final rental payment by scheduled due date may result in cancellation of your reservation All payments are refundable prior to the cancelation due dates. To protect your rental investment, we strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, early departures, no shows, or cleaning or maintenance concerns. If present and reported, all cleaning or maintenance concerns will be corrected promptly. Service fees may apply to guests who reserve online with a third party booking website. Third party services fees are not controlled nor collected by Okoboji Vacation Company, and as such are not reflected on reservation statements provided by Okoboji Vacation Company. A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged to the traveler if canceled between 60 days and 31 days prior to arrival. Reservations canceled within 30 days of arrival will result in no refund. A refundable security deposit of $300 may be charged on reservations. Guests will be responsible for all intentional damage to include but not limited to broken items, soiled or misplaced linens, loss of keys, theft, or failure to remove garbage from the property, or leaving the property excessively dirty. Confetti or glitter is not allowed in the property.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pets - not allowed | Smoking - not allowed
Check-In begins at 4:00pm CST. Check-out time is 10:00am CST. Late Departures may be subject to charges
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
311852
About the area
Located in Arnolds Park, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Emerald Hills Golf Course and Brooks Golf Club. Arnolds Park Amusement Park and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including sledging, birdwatching and power boating. Visit our Arnolds Park travel guide
Is Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji?
As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji on 23 Mar 2026 start from AU$422, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Okoboji Lake, Arnolds Park and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. East Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park Amusement Park are also within 15 minutes.
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Artsy Tartsy Bunk House off West Lake Okoboji Reviews
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This was the perfectly located cottage, and comfortably fit our family of four. We had minor issues checking, but I missed the original email stating instructions because it was sent to my email under a different name, so I must have deleted it not knowing what it was. Otherwise, wonderful accommodations.
Macy K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Nicholas O.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
On and Faces the Highway
In fairness to the property owner the things they list about the property are true. It is very close to the activity in the Arnolds Park area. What wasn't explained or addresses is that the property is literally on Hwy 71 which stayed busy for about 20 consecutive hours. Though the room offered some quiet, we still heard traffic at all hours. We chose to only stay for one of our 3-night stay because of this issue.
Additionally, the bathroom is VERY small. You have to rest your arm on the sink when sitting on the stool, and it is a tight squeeze to close the door while using the facilities.
We were looking for a place with access to fun, and this place does offer that. But, the constant noise and the only view being of the Hwy just made it a bad experience for us overall.
The property was fine. We new the size going in. The neighbors who shared a outside living space we're partying all night long leaving huge messes and taking up all the outside living chairs. We almost left after the first night because of the neighbors!
The shampoo and conditioner packets were ridiculous. Charge 3 more per day and stock something decent. Couldn't locate the trash bins that were mentioned to be outside.
Jodie M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
tim S.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Totally Misleading
The property lists that it sleeps four and is 1000 sq feet. Hardly even close. Technically, it does sleep 4 but when the beds are folded out, there is barely any room left in the place. The space is barely 260 sq feet and I measured it! My friend who was gonna stay with my wife and I (we were in town for a wedding) ended up getting a hotel room. We did contact the manager and host and received a small refund but I was out 1/3 of the total cost and my friend was out more than $800 for his hotel. The bathroom and shower is ridiculously small. You can barely sit on the toilet because the sink is in the way. The shower is also stupid small and only suited for short skinny people. I hate to leave a bad review but the ad was so ridiculously misleading that I felt scammed. Should have just booked a hotel instead. You should too.
Great place for people that just need a place to lay their heads! This is a small place and when both beds are in use, it is full. We didn’t plan on spending our trip in the house anyway, so it was perfect for us. Location is convenient for walking or driving. Street traffic can be loud.