Consider a stay at Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!
Staying close to all the attractions for less! Great place for your family and friends to all be together in a cabin close to all the activities and happenings of Okoboji! We are a very short distance (approximately 6-7 blocks) from beaches, restaurants, bars, and Arnolds Park amusement park. We are located across from a nature reserve, a block from the water (West Lake) and seconds from an amazing bike trail, not to mention 6 blocks from shopping at the Emporium, dining at area restaurants while enjoying the activities on the water. We are 2 blocks from Emerald Hills Golf Course! You are sure to enjoy the lakes area no matter your interest whether it is you and friends or family. Come enjoy the Great Lakes of Iowa in Okoboji!
This cabin/house is located across from a nature preserve and next to our seasonal RV park. You will enjoy a large front yard for activities, grilling, grill pit and patio. The Amenities of this cabin are move in ready for you to enjoy your time with family and friends!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
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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 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
We should mention
A car is recommended 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. West Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Goodies Handmade Candies are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Arnolds Park travel guide
Is Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Hills Golf Course and West Okoboji Lake. Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Arnolds Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
House fit our needs well and is great property just a block from the lake. Beds were all comfortable and two rooms upstairs are huge. Would stay here again.
Mostly clean. Upstairs is very nice. Downstairs has obvious moisture issues. Downstairs rooms are small with limited storage. Good for kids or young adults.
We were late to planning and had only a couple options with 5 bedrooms to accommodate our full family. The property was great!
I was a little concerned reading the reviews but it was great! Very clean! There were dehumidifiers in the basement to avoid any damp basement smell mentioned by others.
We had a small issue with the air conditioning and left a phone message for the owner. He was at the door in 10 minutes!!! And quickly fixed the issue.
The house sits right along the road but is primarily bike and golf cart traffic. We had ample parking and there is. Spot Long the road the was easy to park the boat. We were able to walk to Arnold’s park and the beach on quiet back roads. I would definitely stay here again.
Monica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Paula A.
11 July 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location
Misleading listing
The main problem with the listing is that it is misleading. It does say that it is located next to an RV park, but does not reveal that there are RV's surrounding the house (literally within feet). One end of the house is the office to the RV park, and there is very little outdoor space. The only outdoor space available is pictured - a small porch and fire pit - and it is just a few feet from a fairly busy road. So, if you are looking for privacy and outdoor space, this place is not for you. Also, the house, especially the basement, was extremely damp and musty. This may have been worse because of the very wet summer that Iowa has had, but it made especially the basement unpleasant. All the doors in the basement were difficult or impossible to close because of the swelling due to the moisture. We usually do a lot of our own cooking on vacations, and the pots and pans at the house were not adequate for cooking family dinners. Otherwise, the house was clean.
Paula A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sonja
18 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
We arrived to a clean property after having to wait to check in past the check in time. The property is located in an RV park and has a small, unkept yard. The patio was dirty and unkept with branches all over. It is not secluded at all, nor is it safe for children. The pictures were deceiving about the location of the property. The location is very busy located on a busy road and also with a road circling the house for any tenants to use. The house is not in walking distance of businesses or beaches. The house itself was clean. The kitchen faucet and dishwasher barely worked. We struggled to find information as there was no booklet or information left in the house for Wi-Fi login, remotes, checking out requirements, and garbage information. Parking spots were unclear. The host responded once in a while. We contacted owner about grill and remotes. One grill did not work and was not hooked up. For the amount of money spent to stay, we felt the information for booking was misleading.
The property is as advertised, well located, and overall worked well for our two families who met there. Our biggest complaint is that the water never got hotter than lukewarm so showers were very quick!
Good place..lots of room...hot water heater wasn't working, but owner responded quickly and water heater was broke.. offered us options of using camp ground bathhouse and some wort of refund but haven'theard back yet..5 forks so bring forks, kleenex, tin foil, mixing bowls alot were cracked...dish clothes, only one extra blanket supplied, Our family talked and we would stay again..just the little supplies needed..we have stayed in other places more stocked for travelers kinda shocked us..we do recommend this home...lots of towels..
The upstairs rooms are huge and worked out great for cooking, eating and playing games. Used the outdoor table to eat too and fire pit one evening. Three bedrooms downstairs are fine to sleep. All three bathrooms were updated and very nice. Couldn't ask for more..so glad this was our place to stay!
This was a great place for five couples for a golfing/boating weekend. There was plenty of space and the beds were adequate. The bathrooms were all updated and were nice. We didn’t use any of the cooking facilities as we chose to eat out but it looked like the kitchen was well stocked. The first course we played was just right across the highway. The boat ramp was close and easy to find.
We had a great time. We left a list of suggestions that
we thought would be helpful for future guests. We are
probably ‘unusual guests’ in that we enjoy being together,
cook, bake, play lots of games n stay at the house for the
most part. Thank you, Alan, for responding to my ‘issues’
and bringing a new grill. I hope you have a great season!
Biggest and most troublesome problem happened when the lower level flooded - septic issue. Owner did send property manager (she was fabulous and worked her butt off to mediate issues) and plumber ASAP and problem was resolved after about 6 hrs. In the meantime no one could use any plumbing facilities, extreme inconvenience. This resulted in checking out 24 hrs early due to some residual moisture and disinfectant odor. Was told some refund was forthcoming.
We checked in at 4pm and the place was a mess. No one had been there to clean. I place was very dated and is in the campground with very little parking for several families to stay. The rooms are not as they look in the pictures. Upstairs 1 room with king bed, and 1 room with 2 queen beds is right. In the advertised pictures they just change the pictures and bed spreads to make it look like more rooms. The 3 bedrooms in the basement each had a full size bed with little walking room and no headboard or nightstands. This place was a step up from staying a camper in a close quarter campers. I give this place a negative 10!