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Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!

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Outdoor dining
Dining
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 manager

Alan Spencer

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Your Family Friends Stay Heart Okoboji/arnolds Park House
Your Family Friends Stay Heart Okoboji/arnolds House
Your Family Friends Stay Heart Okoboji/arnolds Park
Your Family Friends Stay Heart Okoboji/arnolds Park House
Your Family Friends Stay Heart Okoboji/arnolds House
Your Family Friends Stay Heart Okoboji/arnolds Park
Your Family Friends Stay Heart Okoboji/arnolds
Your Family Friends Stay in the Heart of Okoboji/arnolds Park

About the neighborhood

Map
Arnolds Park, IA

What's nearby

  • West Okoboji Lake - 7 min walk
  • Arnolds Park - 19 min walk
  • East Okoboji Lake - 4 min drive
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 5 min drive
  • Ranch Okoboji - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hutt Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Okoboji Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪West O Beer - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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!?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Hills Golf Course and West Okoboji Lake. Arnolds Park and Lower Gar State Recreation Area are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area
2 years in a row been great
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice atmosphere
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Stay close to Arnold’s Park
We loved it! We already booked a return trip. Very cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shelley A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay if you want be in a campground
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nice property
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim V., Bismarck

Not as it looks in pictures
The property is in a RV court which is not listed on the description. The outdoor fire pit and patio area is very small and beside a busy road.. this property did not give a good depiction and the inside of the cabin is very dark. It could improve on cleanliness and the beds are not very comfortable . Many of the doors are warped, and do not close..one of the gas grills was not hooked up and the other was very dirty. I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula A.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet.
Very quiet area during our stay
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great space and plenty of room. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpected pleasure!
This house met, and in many ways, exceeded all of our needs; thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf stay
6 guys stayed. Really comfortable and close to emerald hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Olson fun
Nice place good location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Missed stay
We were scheduled to stay here but ended up with a family emergency and weren’t able to make it happen. Maybe another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lady Golfers
Met our needs. Plenty of beds and bathrooms. Close to all golf courses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house, big and clean
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Siblings Retreat
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Okobji
Great place! Everything was perfect except the pillows on the beds need to be replaced. Otherwise it’s a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family place
Nice for family we had 3 families park is nice for kids
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

michelle h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place and easy to get to
Nice house and plenty of room!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
It was OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Okoboji Family Vacation
This cabin was very clean and just the right size for our family. Only downfall is that it wasn't near as close to walking distance to shops and restaurants. Overall, a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Clarence D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location, security needs updating
First the bad - to access the property there is an electronic key pad. The access code is so basic that if someone wanted to break in, it would probably be their first or second guess. Not only that, but the code has clearly never been changed, so anyone that has ever stayed here would already have the code and could come back and access the property anytime they wanted. There are no additional locks, chains, slide-bolts, etc. so anyone that can figure out the extremely basic access code can access the property at any time. We did not have any problems with this while we were there, but I never felt very safe while we were sleeping (although I wedged a chair in front of the door at night) nor did I like leaving all our stuff during the day. I get why the owner uses the electronic key pad for check-in and check-out, but there should be at least one additional lock with a key that the renter has control over while staying (or at least a chain or bolt for additional security at night). I would have given the property 4 stars, but this issue really bothered me. Outside of this, the property is in a good location. Just minutes from beaches, marinas, or the amusement park. Its a little odd being on the edge of the RV park. However, this is a seasonal, long-term RV park and is very quiet. We stayed Sunday-Thursday and only saw anyone in the RVs once or twice. The place had everything we needed. Gas grill was in great condition and had full tank and all the utensils we needed. Bed mattresses all looked/felt new and were comfortable. However, the master bed is slightly out of level (or maybe its the floor that isn't level) and it slopes slightly toward the headboard. The TV remote in the main room barely works and a channel listing would have been helpful (although it was so hard to use the remote not sure how much help).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa R., Austin, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
This cabin was very spacious and clean. We had 13 people in our party and we stayed for a week. Just a Couple blocks to lake. Kids enjoyed fishing off the dock. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022