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Amazing home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for summer vacation!

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Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Storm Lake, IA
  • Chautauqua Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Buena Vista University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Storm Lake Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Basement Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

First Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

New 2nd level full bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Amazing home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for summer vacation!

Perfect location for your next family vacation or get together in Storm Lake. Our home sits across the street from Chatauqua park and lake. Amazing views!

Outside there is ample lawn space for games, bonfire or simply enjoying the views. Parking available on the property can accommodate 8+ vehicles.

The main level includes a full stocked kitchen with everything you'd need to cook and host family meals! I have a love for entertaining and have everything you'll need. Don’t miss the heated kitchen and bathroom floors!

The dining room table extends to seat 12 guests and 3 seats at the bar. For additional seating we have a large round oak table in the sunroom that extends to seat 8+. (kids table!)

The living area has two beautiful leather couches and additional seats for larger groups to enjoy catching up or watching movies on the 65" television. There is a wood fireplace in the living room and a gas fireplace on the opposite side facing the sunroom.

All bedrooms are on the 2nd level and include a king bedroom, 2 queen bedrooms and a kids room with bunk beds.

Property manager

Elizabeth Krocheski
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Storm Lake

Located in Storm Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Nester Stiles State Preserve and Chautauqua Park 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 ice skating and sledging.
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Storm Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harker House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Buena Vista University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Living Heritage Tree Museum - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Hereford BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villager Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China One Buffet - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for summer vacation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for summer vacation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for summer vacation!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for summer vacation! located?

This family-friendly Storm Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Chautauqua Park, Living Heritage Tree Museum and Harker House. Storm Lake Golf Course and Buena Vista University are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti I.

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

Room for Everyone, Memories for a Lifetime.

We celebrated my mother’s 90th birthday here, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The layout was ideal for a large family gathering—plenty of space for everyone to relax and connect without ever feeling crowded. The home was easy to access for guests of all ages, and the beautiful view added a touch of serenity to every moment. It truly felt like a place where memories were meant to be made. Highly recommend for any special occasion!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Great place for family

The place was great and met all our needs as family. There was plenty of space and the place is just beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

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

Great experience

We were in town due to the passing of a loved one. Host was very accommodating for our fairly last minute booking. Home was lovely and had everything we needed, which allowed our immediate family to spend some much needed time together in one place. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

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

Storm Lake Reunion

We were in town for a reunion at the Storm Lake Resort and we had a group of 9, including 2 infants. There was everything we needed at the house and only a mile from the Resort, a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

Family holiday gathering

Wonderful. Everything there at home that we possibly could need for our family gathering! Beds comfortable. Everyone commented on how great the home was. Very homey feel. Loved the wood burning fireplace and weather even nice enough to enjoy the outdoor firepit one day! Will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna K.

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

Perfect Stay

House is absolutely stunning!(we love old homes) Had 7 adults staying for our son’s wedding. Plenty of room for all! Perfect place for groom to get ready and have pictures taken. Wish I would have known about this gem with our 3 sons were attending BVU! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Q.

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

Nostalgic venue for a weekend with old friends

This is a very lovely, cozy, old house (built in 1925) with lots of character and charm. The builder's legacy boasts superior craftsmanship with numerous unique features found in this well-built home, along with a great view of Storm Lake and the surrounding park area. We enjoyed our stay and loved the old house with updated amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

College Reunion and Celebration

Five of my forever besties stayed at this property. The home was perfect for our stay. We were in town to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our winning a national softball championship. The property had beautiful outdoor space for our teammates to gather for a bon fire and to enjoy each other’s company. We will be back!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandace H.

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

Great House & Location

Absolutely loved the house & have booked for another stay! Property was very clean, warm and welcoming. Was a unique house with old & new home feels. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen was well stocked. Property manager was great and readily available for any questions we had. The location was right across from the park & lake, as well as being close to waterpark, BVU stadium and downtown Storm Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

“Home away from home” weekend

We visited our college student for the weekend & this was truly a home away from home for all of us. The home was immaculate, in a great location right across the street from the lake, lots of walking trails & playgrounds, and within walking distance to the college. The home is well stocked for several people with plenty of linens, blankets, pillows, towels, dishes, etc. W/D in the home, as well as an incredibly well stocked kitchen! Making home cooked meals has never been easier in a rental- when we didn’t have an item we needed, one was brought to us by the owner within 30 minutes. All the extras were thought of & this made for a seamless stay. We hope to return. Truly a 10/10 rental! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Krocheski

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English

Premier Host

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