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Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU

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A wooden cabinet with glass doors, books, and decorative plates. - Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU (Storm Lake)
A wooden staircase with a handrail, carpeted steps, and a stained glass window above. - Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU (Storm Lake)
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushioned chairs. - Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU (Storm Lake)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor. - Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU (Storm Lake)
A traditional living room with a wooden chair, a fireplace, a staircase, and a dining area. - Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU (Storm Lake)
Consider a stay at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU

  • This 1910 fully remodeled 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is at the center of Storm Lake. Located on historic Lake Avenue, it is just two blocks from the lake, walking/bike trail, and 2 beautiful parks. Downtown is within walking distance as well as 5 beautiful churches, King's Pointe Waterpark and beach/park, and Buena Vista University.

    An exceptionally clean home full of character with high-speed internet, comfy beds/linens, a new chef's kitchen, large bathrooms, new laundry appliances, and a large front porch with wicker furniture and a swing are waiting for you. There is a partially fenced-in large yard, a BBQ grill, and plenty of free parking available. Your dogs (one or two) are welcome for a fee.

    The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a large shower. There is a walk-in closet right off the bathroom and a loveseat, ceiling fan, and a tv also in the bedroom area. The other two bedrooms have comfortable queen beds with extra seating. The guest bathroom boasts a claw-foot tub, large shower, and double sinks.

    There is a large dining room and a new kitchen with everything you need to cook - just bring the food! With board games available and a wide variety of books to enjoy, you are sure to have a memorable stay!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Storm Lake, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. Nester Stiles State Preserve and Storm Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Living Heritage Tree Museum and Cherokee County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Storm Lake travel guide
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Storm Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • A bench overlooking a calm lake with trees framing the view.
    Chautauqua Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A pathway beside a lake with grassy banks and trees in the background.
    Storm Lake Golf Course
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Harker House
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Storm Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buena Vista University
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Grand Central Coffee Station
    2 min drive
  • Smokin' Hereford BBQ
    3 min drive
  • Taqueria La Juanita
    9 min walk
  • Hardee's
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU located?

This family-friendly Storm Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Storm Lake, Chautauqua Park and Harker House. Living Heritage Tree Museum and Buena Vista University are also within 10 minutes.

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