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Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13182 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake

Unsalted Shores is situated on the premier stretch of south shore Big Spirit Lake. The perfect location to be steps from the sand, short distance to everything Boji, and easy access to the hub of town. The idyllic lakefront home will have you living the lake life the minute you walk through the door. The homes nautical design over three private bedrooms and three full bathrooms is everything you'd expect from beachfront living.

As you approach the charming entry you're greeted with a colorful flowers and immediate privacy. Upon entering the home, the sparkling south shore views can be seen from every angle of the living room, which opens to the dining and kitchen area. Stainless steel appliances, a center island, and built-ins provide a functional entertaining and cooking environment. The living area continues to the outdoors on a sprawling concrete patio with firepit, lounge chairs, dining table and private dock. The docking system can accommodate any vessel for daytime tie ups and offers built in benches for fishing and custom swim stairs. Completing the first floor is a sofa sleeper, classic fireplace, full bathroom laundry room and direct access to the garage. The garage will sure to be your favorite rainy day or late night hang out. Equipped with a foosball table, additional seating, ping pong table, TV and propane Weber grill. Also stored in the garage space are four kayaks for traveler use. Retreat upstairs via the spiral staircase or exterior stairs to the walk out second level deck. Here you will find a large guest bedroom with a queen sized bed and full over twin bunk beds. Smart TVs are located in both of the second level guest bedrooms where you can stream all your favorite shows before bed. The middle bedroom provides a queen bed. Sweeping lake views can be found from every bed in the second level of the home. Off the middle bedroom is a second full bathroom with shower/tub combination. Each bathroom offers hair dryers, towels, and soaps. At the end of the hallway is the secluded primary suite providing a king sized bed from Joss & Main and a day bed offering sleeping space with twin over twin trundle bed. A great set up for travelers with children who need to sleep in the same room or can be used as sitting area for those desiring additional private space. The primary bedroom provides a en-suite full bathroom with stand up shower. Floor to ceiling patio doors offer spectacular views to the walk-out lakefront balcony. Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck and watch the boats cruise by. Walk down the road to the famous Gingham Inn for the best chicken in town or the locals favorite, Spillway Drive In, for the best ice cream in the area. Fall in love with Unsalted Shores and all this property has to offer.
- Board Games
- Wifi/Internet, Streaming Smart TVs
- 4 Kayaks
- Outdoor Games
- Walking distance to Ainsworth (sand) Beach
- Walking to the Spillway (best fishing spot)
- Close to the Big Spirit biking trail system
- Walking distance to two local favorite restaurants (Gingham Inn & Spillway Drive-In)
- Walking distance to Kabele's Trading Post (everyone's favorite bait and tackle shop)
- Offering three other private vacation rental homes close this property to be rented in combination

Parking: 1 Car (compact) in Garage, 2 Cars in Driveway, 2 Cars across the road *5 Cars MAX*

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 with various channels (VRBO, [hidden according to Airbnb content policy], AirBNB)
This property is professional hosted by, locally owned and operated, Okoboji Vacation Co. were we strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests including professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This amenity provides you quality linens that are in place and ready upon your arrival. These linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only dye-free soaps assuring all guests a comfortable stay. With all Okoboji Vacation Co. properties, we think of the little things to make your vacation special, with a starter pack of 3 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 2 rolls of kitchen paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner packets, face bar soap, 5 garbage bags, dishwasher and laundry detergent. Included in your cleaning fee is the above toiletry starter pack, propane replacement, concierge and access to our Host Store. (make arrangement if you think your group will need more than provided in the starter pack) We also offer a range of supplemental services and items including early check-in/late check-out. If you’re booking a property that does not have a local host; think again!
Pets - not allowed | 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. 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.
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 manager

Okoboji Vacation Company

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1959.0 sq ft (182 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

311905

About the neighborhood

Map
Orleans, IA

What's nearby

  • East Okoboji Lake - 6 min walk
  • Okoboji Summer Theatre - 9 min drive
  • West Okoboji Lake - 10 min drive
  • Arnolds Park - 12 min drive
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Okoboji Lake and Templar State Recreation Area. Marble Beach State Recreation Area is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach
We all loved the house and being right on the lake was a big plus. We all liked going walking on all of the nearby trails. We will be back next year but maybe sooner so that we can enjoy some of the other activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Molly C.

Family Reunion
Family came from various states/Europe. The home worked out great, with only adults spending the night. With that said, during the day the home was wonderful for all ages, especially fishing off dock and ping pong. The only problem was the cleanliness, especially outside seating area, the sliding glass doors, and garage (play siting areas). I know bugs (spiders and spider webs) are part of lake life, but none of the areas outside of house seemed to of b even cleaned. The sliding glass doors had caked on bugs, which as first impressions after arriving made me think if the house itself was cleaned well. It just put a bad (unclean) feeling in everyone. Once we cleaned around the screen sliding glass doors, wiped down chairs and tables outside/garage everyone was feeling much more comfortable. That was our only negative on the house. Neighbors were great and scenery beautiful. WE all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024