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Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays!

Relax by a roaring fire with family and friends or unwind with a movie night under starry skies.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays!

Historic home with all the modern amenities!

As you enter the house for the1st time, you'll be amazed at the stunning kitchen! The kitchen includes a large center island, double ovens, wine fridge and large pantry. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare large family meals. The dining room has seating for 10+ with a table for 8 in the breakfast porch! (kids table anyone?) The breakfast porch includes lots of windows with beautiful views of the lake, breakfast seating, sectional (queen bed pull out) and 55'' flat screen tv. The main level living room includes a wood burning fireplace, two leather couches and a corner table to play cards, jigsaw puzzle or read.

The second level has 4 bedrooms plus a seating area for reading or quiet time away from the action. :-) We have a king bedroom, two queen rooms and a fantastic kids bedroom with their own 50 & 55" TV's! The kids room includes two sets of bunkbeds, large sofa sleeper, small futon, video game console and air hockey table.

As you make your way up the 3rd level staircase, we added an additional bedroom and bathroom. The family room is an excellent option to hang out to watch moves on the 85” flat screen, play cards, foosball or Ms. Pac-Man.

There are yard games, picnic tables, water toys and more in the tuck under garage. The patio includes a gas grill, stand up refreshment cooler and seating for 8 around patio table. We also have a new firepit perfect for the fall nights. S’mores!

There are two washing machines and a dryer in the basement for guest use including a laundry chute for convenience from the kitchen and 2nd level bedrooms.

Our home has something for everyone and the space to spread out.

There’s lots to do in Storm Lake, including hitting the water park, boating and fishing on our beautiful lake. Our home is in walking distance to the downtown area that includes an ice cream parlor, multiple antique shops, an amazing gift shop and more!

Check back for more updates to this historic home in Storm Lake, IA. We also have a stately home two blocks along Lakeshore Drive!

Property manager

Elizabeth Krocheski

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • 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

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Pickleball court
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: pack-n-play provided

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
Note from host: Events need to be authorized by the owner.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Storm Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Park - 3 min walk
  • Harker House - 5 min walk
  • Living Heritage Tree Museum - 8 min walk
  • Buena Vista University - 9 min walk
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Hereford BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villager Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays! located?

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

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Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
This home was the perfect stay for our family while attending a family wedding in the area. The historical aspects in the home were the extra touch that made the stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
The house was beautiful, clean, well stocked and perfect for a large family gathering. Couldn't have been happier. Host was very accessible and responsive. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
We have stayed at this property a few times now and are never disappointed. This time we enjoyed the new bedroom and bathroom on the top floor - a great add! Beautiful home with plenty of space for everyone to spread out (including teens). We always have everything we need, and it's walking distance to the lake and downtown. Outstanding property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spot in Storm Lake!!
The property is amazing and absolutely beautiful. We stayed here with family for a family reunion and I couldn't have been more pleased with it. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iowa
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This property was perfect for our group of friends and kids! Plenty of room to spread out and plenty of toys for the kids to play with! Will definitely be staying here again when we are in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lodging for our needs
We had some friends and relatives in the area stop in to say hi and everyone was amazed how nice it was. Perfect location, everything we needed was easy to find. Thank you so much for opening your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
We were welcomed to an extremely clean and beautifully decorated and updated home! We had our 80 year old parents with us and they loved the amount of room we had to visit and spread out. Everyone’s favorite room was the living room. We also enjoyed the welcome bottle of wine!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September stay
Good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge house!
Great, beautiful house, perfect for our officer retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family gatherings
This place has it all and is set up incredibly well for larger groups and people of all ages. The host was incredibly responsive and we very much enjoyed our stay. Hope to book again for future family get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Huge, beautiful home! So many rooms, so well kept, enough for lots of family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Roomy House Perfect for a Family
This house was amazing! It was large enough for our extended family, clean, had plenty to do for all ages, and was near to everywhere we wanted to go. Elizabeth was very responsive and helpful, and the accommodations couldn't have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious
We hosted a generation family gathering for an 80th birthday party for our mama and grandmother. We were all impressed with the layout, the bedrooms, the kitchen and the attention to our needs from the host. We look forward to returning for our next family gathering
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60th Wedding Anniversary
Family members gathered to spend time together and celebrate a 60th Anniversary. Wonderful space to mix and mingle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brock & Pearl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a family gathering
With a big yard, spacious kitchen, and multiple seating areas indoors this was a perfect place for a family reunion. There was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy our time together. The property was clean and cozy. The kiddos especially enjoyed the arcade games! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family gathering spot!
You can see the lake from the house, and it’s only a block off the lake. Lots of space, well decorated, and I LOVE the kitchen. They have just about everything you can possibly think of to use. The beds were comfortable, lots of games for the kids, and great water pressure in the showers. The host was very helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb and Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter was married in Storm Lake and we used this home so our family could stay together.
This home was perfect for our family! It has a unique charm that made it memorable. We even used it for some photo ops for my daughter’s wedding! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aliza F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large group
Ten of my university students who were in Storm Lake for a week-long field experience in the school district stayed at this home and they LOVED the space. Very comfortable, a lot of different spaces for the whole group as well as separate areas for alone time. Lots of TVs were a bonus, as well as options for sleeping arrangements. Plenty of accessible parking, and good location close to the lake, downtown, and schools. Gorgeous home and great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convertible weekend
We had an amazing time visiting Storm Lake and staying in your beautiful home. It was Very spacious and relaxing space to share with our friends. Enjoyed taking drive around the lake, walking around the park and taking drive to nearby Okoboji and other towns with our convertibles. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
We were actually in town for my husband's father's funeral. This house made things easier as we could all be together. The kids loved the room with bunks and games. The adults enjoyed having rooms to spread out in. The kitchen is wonderful and well supplied. Everyone agreed that we want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
The house was stunning. Kitchen well equipped. Property owner was very responsive. Family in town staying elsewhere all vowed to book this house next reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanting
From start to finish everything was smooth host very responsive and home was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Beautiful home! Better than could have imagined. Especially loved the warm comforters on all beds. Very snuggly! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mollie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years in Iowa
Extremely clean, well-organized, and a friendly host. Just a few minute's walk to the lake, we spend our New Year in a gorgeous beautiful home playing games with a warm fire and a white winter backdrop.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022