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Outdoor dining - The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort (Arnolds Park)
Outdoor dining - The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort (Arnolds Park)
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort (Arnolds Park)
A heated pool - The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort (Arnolds Park)
A heated pool - The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort (Arnolds Park)
At The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a water park and a firepit. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms85 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort

  • Welcome to `The Playing Hooky` vacation cabin! Your Iowa Great Lakes getaway at Bridges Bay Resort, the highly sought-after waterpark resort, in the heart of Arnolds Park — a stylish and family-friendly vacation retreat located near all the excitement of the Okoboji area. Whether you`re planning a summer lake vacation, a weekend at the amusement park, or a relaxing escape with friends and family, this beautifully appointed vacation cabin offers the ideal home base for experiencing everything the Iowa Great Lakes have to offer.

    Bedding Summary:
    Primary bedroom: King Bed
    Guest bedroom 2: Full over Full Bunk Bed, Twin Trundle
    Full sized Pull-out Couch in Living Room
    Garage: Murphy Bed

    This spacious all one level (a rare find in the cabin development) vacation cabin. Each reservation includes SIX daily waterpark passes and access to all resort amenities: Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark and swim-up bar, The Waterfront Grille and Bracco`s World Cafe restaurants, SkyRyder zipline, live music and entertainment, on-site fitness center, arcade and game room, and a fully stocked fishing pond!
    `Playing Hooky` is one level living with an attached finished garage. The master bedroom offers a king sized bed and en-suite bathroom. The second guest bedroom offers a full over full bunk bed with twin trundle. The living room provides additional sleeping space with a full size pull out couch. Sleeping a total of 9 in the property. Just off the guest bedroom is a second full bathroom with shower/tub combination. The property boasts a stackable washer and dryer for your convenience. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the comforts of home and seating for six at the table and three at the kitchen island. The patio off the living room is the perfect hang out with additional eating and entertainment space. Hang out by the firepit or grill up some steaks. That`s not all...the garage is also staged for entertainment with cornhole, foosball and a smart TV.

    Guests love the unbeatable location near:

    West Okoboji Lake
    Arnolds Park Amusement Park
    Local waterfront dining & bars
    Concerts and entertainment at Preservation Plaza
    Public lake access and boat rentals
    Shopping, coffee shops, and family attractions

    There is parking space for up to 2+ vehicles in the driveway, overflow parking lots at the resort, and dedicated boat/trailer parking lot.

    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.

    The Playing Hooky cabin is a professional managed Lake Okoboji vacation rental. Brought to you by Okoboji Vacation Co., a locally owned and operated company that has been your trusted name in hospitality since 2012. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish & hand 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. Items including early check-in/late check-out options, hangover kits, pack n’ plays or toddler cots, bottled water packs, firewood, etc. are available for a small fee on the store and will be waiting in the home upon 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 - Allowed with Applicable Pet Fee | 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 with exception of booking fees and credit card fees. 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. Booking fees and Credit card fees are nonrefundable.
    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

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 - Allowed with Applicable Pet Fee | Smoking - not allowed Check-In begins at 4:00pm CST. Check-out time is 10:00am CST.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Arnolds Park, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Emerald Hills Golf Course and Brooks Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar State Recreation Area. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby. Visit our Arnolds Park travel guide
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Arnolds Park, IA

What's nearby

  • Arnolds Park
    Arnolds Park
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Okoboji Lake
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • West Okoboji Lake
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
    107 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • The Outrigger
    5 min drive
  • The Ritz
    3 min drive
  • Captain's Getaway
    4 min drive
  • Jimmy John's
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Okoboji Lake and West Okoboji Lake. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Hadley J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we first arrived there was trash in the yard and bushes. As we were bringing things inside we noticed very sticky spots on the floor. The counters were dirty, see attached photo of dirty cleaning wipes we had to buy. We had to vacuum immediately. As we were getting ready for bed, the bedding was dirty. Full of long black hair, chips, and lots of stains. We brought the concerns up with the property manager and she was able to deliver new stuff 4 hours later which was a long time of us waiting around. The decorative pillows are very dirty and we had to get them off the beds right away. There was left over Taco Bell and coffee left in the garage garbage which was not pleasant to smell. There was countless dirty things we found, under the bed we found someone’s empty facial spray, dirty socks, garbage and a rotten SAUSAGE. Gross. See photos. There were also spiders and cobwebs all over. Overall this place needs a complete head to toe deep clean, and all new bedding and towels. 3 stars is being kind. All of us girls agree this was a dirty place and we are still shocked. I can confidently say we left the place cleaner than how we got it!
Disinfectant wipe
Disinfectant wipe
Blanket from closet as comforter was dirty
Spiders and webs all over
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025