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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Milford, IA
  • Place, Emerson Bay State Recreation Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Point State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

5th Bedroom (Kids Room)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Fourth Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Large Family Home

Large family home situated along the entrance to Emerson Bay State Park. Completely re-furnished (2005 built) home with new flooring, all new furniture, beds and décor. Lightning fast wireless internet with brand new 75" Roku T.V.s upstairs and down. Flat screen T.V.'s in the bedrooms as well. Fenced in backyard for guest privacy with two charcoal grills. For your safety and ours, there is a Google Nest Video Doorbell and is the only camera on the premises.

Master bedroom (king bed) includes master bath with double sinks and jacuzzi tub with walk-in closet and private bathroom with shower. Second upper level bedroom has a queen bed with huge closet and dresser with nightstand. Third upper level bedroom has a day bed with trundle and also a closet. Lower level features another bedroom with King bed and large closet. Fifth bedroom in lower level features two bunk beds with three full beds and one twin. Both upper and lower level family rooms include couch and loveseat along with coffee & end tables. Large kitchen island and nice dining table allow for entertainment as well as a dedicated office perfect for catching up with work back home or even for kids to play board games. Located in a newer development with many new homes being built.

Located on the west side of West Lake Okoboji, this property includes direct access to the Iowa Great Lakes Bike trail as it runs along the property frontage. No need to drive to a trailhead, just hop on your bike and you are on your way!

Lake access - State Park is one block down the street via bike/walking trail. Take your doggie on a beautiful nature walk into the state park, send the kiddos down to the beach, bring your boat to launch for a day on the water. Ice Fishing? This the perfect location for access to the highly sought after Emerson Bay Bluegill action!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2538712vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

About the area

Milford

Located in West Okoboji, this holiday home is on a lake. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arnolds Park Amusement Park and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Milford, IA

What's nearby

  • Emerson Bay State Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Okoboji Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gull Point State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arnolds Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Pueblos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scooters Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Family Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Large Family Home?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Family Home on 22 Aug 2026 start from AU$778, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Large Family Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Family Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Family Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Family Home located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerson Bay State Recreation Area and West Okoboji Lake. Gull Point State Park is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very hospitable and friendly host. The perfect property for our large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, great host.

Fantastic location with everything we needed. Easily accommodated 10. Even had garage access with big driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Lovely house! Great host! Convenient location in the lakes region!! We would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you Jodi! Was an honor to host your family. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house near the lake

Good quiet and convenient location. Large enough for our group of 9 adults and 4 children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thomas, thank you for the feedback. Love having the ability to host large families.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This home was amazing! We brought 3 families and we all fit comfortably! Highly recommend!

This property is beautiful, large, and clean! We had a great experience with the owners who had wonderful amenities and communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you Amanda! You and your group took great care of the property and left it in better shape than you found it. Highly recommend you as a guest. Have a wonderful rest of summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Starla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home

Great home for our family. Lots of space for kids and adults to hang out. Large kitchen area as well. Check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you for choosing us Starla! We hope the property accommodated your needs.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Trevor B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing getaway

Good location for a group of fishermen. Lots of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Trevor, yes the location is good for a group of fisherman. I'm sorry you chose to leave one star. I assume it was an inadvertent click of a button. Regardless I'm glad you chose us for your fishing getaway! Thank you Trevor, hope to have you back sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Home

We had 14 people ages 5 to 77 in this beautiful home! Everything we needed was right there and we had plenty of room, great beds and bathrooms, and a fantastic host! Many memories were made in this delightful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Karen and Family! You took such good care of the place and great communication! Would highly recommend to others and we welcome you back when you are ready. Have a wonderful rest of summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

We loved the house and the space in this house. Loved the fenced-in backyard to play bean bags and just sit and visit. And making S'Mores of course.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Cindy - Very much appreciate the kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciera H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience!

Doug was a great host. My friends and I stayed for a bachelorette trip and were welcomed into a clean home close to the beach. Doug was a great communicator and helped wud with the stove top in a very timely manner. Overall experience was 10/10 and would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property owners on West Okoboji Lake

Beautiful home to spend a family vacation at West Okoboji Lake. Plenty of room for individual quiet time and two family living rooms for playing family games and conversation. The owners were fantastic to work with, had a minor problem accessing the property due to pass code not working but Doug immediately got the door open remotely. We would stay here again, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Yay! Thank you so much for the kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family trip

Wonderful hosts and a beautiful home. Had everything needed and even things we forgot like toothbrushes and shampoo. They even went out of their way to set up a Christmas tree for us since we were celebrating our family Christmas there. Very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thanks Laura, so glad you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Then B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Was very thoughtful of the host with the card and plant. The house was very clean and spacious for our family of 10. Thank you Doug and Kirsten.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
The best guests you could ask for. Left the property better than they found it. Great crew and family. Even went above and beyond by doing pretty much all of the laundry. Clean, respectable and trustworthy. Would host this group again without hesitation! Thank you Kim and Then!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Spacious, Well-Furnished, Great for Group of 10

The home was clean, spacious, well-furnished, and worked perfectly for our group of 10. It is nice that the property is located so close to Emerson Bay State Recreation Area (beach, public docks, etc.). It is not near Arnolds Park, etc., but we had no problem getting Ubers back and forth. Additionally, the owners were friendly, helpful, and quick communicators. We would absolutely recommend this listing to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you Chris for the kind words. Would love to have you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The house was clean, had towels for swimming if needed, lots of space, and enormous TVs. Plus, it was super close to Lakeside Lab, which is where my family was meeting. Walking trail went right in front of house, and close to boat ramp. Recommend highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you Sara! Your review says it all and we look forward to hosting you again someday. Douglas & Kristin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The property was the right size for the reunion of three families. We had six adults and six children. The location close to the lake and on an excellent bike trail is wonderful. The beach in the nearby park was small but not crowded. The lake is clear and clean. The bike path is perfect for bikes and the kids enjoyed using their scooters. The pictures of the property should include the backyard with the grills and chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
James - Glad we could accommodate you and your family. Hope to see you again sometime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repairs needed

Plumbing repairs and general maintenance are necessary in this home. Cleanliness lacks attention to detail. Owners were receptive to comments. Hopefully they took care of the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Karen. We have reached out to our cleaners and address those concerns. The sink disposal has been replaced and general area under the sink cleaned up and refurbished. We do appreciate your feedback and constructive feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was lovely and we were very comfortable as a group of 14 guests. So many thoughtful amenities were included and the hosts were very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Property was very clean, easy to get to, a short walk to the public access. Host was very accommodating and always quick to respond to our questions prior to and during our stay. All around great experience renting this house. Money Well spent on this one! Will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Jessica and Crew, Glad you all had a great time and glad you liked the house. Our mission is to provide a clean, modern amenity. Of course, having the bike trail right on property makes getting to the lake a breeze... See you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lots of room inside and plenty of room outside for vehicles in the driveway and garage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great house! Fenced in yard for the dogs. Property manager was very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you Sydney for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Awesome group of guests! Left the property just as good or better than they found it. Would love to have them back again.

About the host

Hosted by Douglas Westerman

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Having lived in the lakes area most of my life and still love the amenities here, I like to call this place my forever home.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful location nestled along the west side of west lake with easy access to large multi-ramp boat launch. Bike trail and recreation will enhance your stay here.

What makes this property unique

Bike Trail located directly on property for ease access. Bike trail leads right down into Emerson Bay State Park. Easy access to boat ramp with parking. Great spot to hunker down in the wintertime with access to great ice fishing hotspot.

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