Located in the heart of Arnolds Park on Hwy 71, Stay Blu is a perfect spot to watch it all. With a yard for games and patios front and back, you can enjoy the best of Iowa Great Lakes just a block away from the beach. Bring your bikes to explore Dickinson County Bike Trail or take a short walk to Amusement Park or Central Emporium.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
The current price is AU$663
AU$663
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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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.
Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything!
This has 5 bedrooms, 1 extra room with queen bunkbeds. Located on Hwy 71 in the Iowa Great Lakes. Stay Blu is the perfect place to watch it all. This house is handicap accessible with a king bed on the main floor and full bathroom. You do not have access to the garage at this location.
We are available by call or text. Please note that we are on Hwy 71 in busy Arnolds Park. Many quests have mentioned they dont like the location because of the traffic. There is plenty of parking behind the house or in the driveway. During peak season, traffic is always an issue, no matter where you stay in Arnolds Park. Before arrival you receive a door code. Be sure your profile information is correct when booking.
Just a block away from the beach, walking distance of everything the Iowa Great Lakes has to offers. You have a yard to play games, a patio on the front and back. Bring your bikes so you can get on the Dickinson County Bike Trail, it goes right in front of the property. Set out on foot to find yourself at the Amusement Park or Central Emporium. Location: 239 Hwy 71. I want to be sure you are aware of the location so when I comes to a review, it is a 5 Star. We do not hide any information about the location, so if you have questions, please ask.
You have access to the whole house, rear patio and front deck. You have a driveway and parking behind the house. If you need extra parking, that is available across the street at Remax. Talk with Sherri about the best place to park.
You do not have access to the garage at this location. The grass area to the south is all yours for activities and bon fires.
StayBlu is the old parsonage that went with the church next door. We have given it an update in the winter of 2023. We now have a king bed in the master bedroom on the main floor and I think you will love the open floor plan. There are 2 queen beds upstairs and we added a "get ready area" upstairs. This gets you out of the bathrooms so other guests can shower then you can hit Broadway Street faster! In the basement we have added 1 queen bed to the 4th bedroom. The 5th bedroom in the basement has 1 set of twin bunks and a queen bed. There is a set of queen bunks in the common room of the basement. We think you will enjoy the updates to StayBlu!!
We have numbers for local taxi's, but I doubt you will need them. We recommend that you bring your bikes, scooters and wagons for the kids. Its a great place to set out on foot to enjoy the area.
We are not a pet-friendly property. Our busy location and high guest turnover mean we cannot accommodate the extra cleaning pets require. If you need special accommodations, please let us know before your stay so we’re all on the same page. Service animals must remain with their owner at all times and may not be left alone in the property.
Value: All of our location's prices are based on demand. The price of staying at the Iowa Great Lakes has risen over the last 10 years and greatly in the last 4. Please know that our prices adjust up and down with the demand. When it comes to rating us on Value, please remember that when booking you compared what we have to offer and our price to other rentals.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
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About the area
Arnolds Park is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lower Gar State Recreation Area and Pikes Point State Park, while Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Arnolds Park Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Arnolds Park travel guide
Is Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything!?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything! on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$663, 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 Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything! located?
Situated in Arnolds Park, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of West Okoboji Lake and East Okoboji Lake. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Arnolds Park are also within 10 minutes.
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Fantastic Yard and Fun Location In Arnolds Park. Walk to Everything! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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This property was perfect for our group! Had a 50th B-day party to attend and it was great for 5 couples to be comfortable and enjoy Okoboji. Location was perfect and easy to enjoy the heart of Arnolds Park. Highly recommend and host was fantastic.
Therese T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JennK
8 Nov 2024
Bringing family together
Thank you for providing a place that felt like home . We enjoyed hosting our grandson’s first/golden birthday party as well as Sunday family dinner at the house. We’ve captured many family and candid photos providing timeless memories for our families.
This was perfect for our group. It's proximity to boondocks was super convenient. Damage deposit is steep, but I'm sure the host has their reasons. We didn't damage anything so it wasn't a problem for us. Don't break anything, and you'll probably be fine too. We had an amazing time! Would book again no question.
Great time in Okaboji. Very Clean, creative decor. Perfect location,walking distance to everything (lakes and restaurants). Looking forward to our next stay there!
Jerry N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jerry N.
9 Sept 2025
Highly Recommend
Great time in Okaboji. Very Clean, creative decor. Perfect location,walking distance to everything (lakes and restaurants). Looking forward to our next stay there!
Jerry N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jerry N.
9 Sept 2025
Highly Recommend
Great time in Okaboji. Very Clean, creative decor. Perfect location,walking distance to everything (lakes and restaurants). Looking forward to our next stay there!
Quick overnight stay but wish we were staying longer! Wonderful property, easy check-in, great location, tons of room and amenities in the house! The beds were very comfortable. We plan on booking this same place next year! Great communication as well!
Krystal N.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anna D.
25 Aug 2025
Top tier
Perfect location, photos dontt do justice! Easy to work with and allowed and early check in! Definetly will book again
Anna D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anna D.
25 Aug 2025
Top tier
Perfect location, photos dontt do justice! Easy to work with and allowed and early check in! Definetly will book again
Whole family totally satisfied. What a great place to experience Arnold’s Park and Okoboji. Couldn’t ask for better location or more helpful management. Hoping to return next year!
Clean, well stocked in kitchen and bathrooms and beautifully decorated. Host promptly responded to questions. We would highly recommend it!
Marlene D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wrage A.
4 Apr 2025
Comfortable Stay
The Blu house has 3 levels so you can spread out and plenty of room. Sherri is a true Rockstar Host!
Wrage A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie W.
9 June 2025
Wedding Party House
The wedding party LOVED this rental and the location to their favorite bar Smiles. Sheri is wonderful and so helpful Thank you again for the amazing communication and help with the perfect stay for them!
We enjoyed our stay here! Sherri was super helpful. House very clean and lots of space! Loved being across the street from the gas station for random odds and ends needed. Also walking distance to everything which makes it convenient with a stroller. Highly recommend and will be back!
The house felt bigger than the pictures showed online. Sherri answered all of my questions promptly. I feel like woth larger groups its difficult to find adequte parking but we had zero issues with this. The place was clean and well taken care of. It cam be difficult to get out of the driveway but the listing is very transparent about that. Really nice place to stay.
Jessica B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dennis
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Every thing was great, except the lower part of the handicap ramp is in need of repair