Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!

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A circular outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a fire pit in the center, surrounded by a gravel path and trees.
A yellow house with a front porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A residential street with autumn-colored trees and houses.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, a WiFi sign, and a wooden cutting board on the counter.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near West Okoboji Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Spirit Lake, IA
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pikes Point State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arnolds Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lower Level Living Space w/ King bed and sectional couch.

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Upstiars

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 Lower Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pikes Point State Park and Dickinson County Nature Center, while Higgins Museum and Okoboji Summer Theatre are cultural highlights. Consider Gull Point State Park Lodge for a night out or Goodies Handmade Candies if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Spirit Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • West Okoboji Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pikes Point State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Okoboji Summer Theatre - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Arnolds Park - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪VFW - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! on 25 Apr 2027 start from AU$3,682, 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 Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! located?

This family-friendly Spirit Lake cottage is located on a lake, just steps away from West Okoboji Lake and Pikes Point State Park. Goodies Handmade Candies and Pike's Point Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. The cabin itself was clean and well organized. Not to mention beautifully decorated. The hosts were very accommodating and checked in daily to make sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend booking your vacation here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well stocked and good communication with host.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for my family and we were able to bring my 2 small dogs too. The kitchen was well equipped and lots of wonderful outdoor space as well. Keri was easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely try and come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Tara and her family were wonderful! Great communication and she even watered my plants. I hope they come back again! Wonderful renters!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really well-arranged home with so many little extras such as tissue boxes everywhere and night lights in the bathrooms. There were 8 of us women and each commented how they really liked it. In fact, we booked for next year already.Conversations with our hostess were immediately replied to.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
Thank you Deanell, we are so pleased you enjoyed the little "extras"! We look forward to hosting you again next year! Keri & Troy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent stay in a great location. The home and property are clearly well cared-for, and the house has pretty much anything you could ask for. The owner was responsive and friendly, and we would absolutely stay here in the future.It also seems obvious that the owner(s) have pets, because the property was well-suited for our small dogs (plenty of grass around to walk them, etc.) and the home had pet supplies, food and water bowls, and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thanks Justin, we are so pleased you and the dogs enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again in the future. We appreciate the care you took with our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

Wonderful location easy to find. Place as described, kitchen well stocked with extras. Loved host left champagne and OJ for us !! Very clean accommodations would recommend for girls weekends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you Shannon, it was a pleasure to have you stay in our home for a girls weekend! We would host you anytime. You took great care of our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Area and house is just lovely! We do enjoyed our start here! Very short walk to the beach. Great area for campfire. House is very spacious. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Fantastic location. Perfect accommodations for our family get together. We were lucky to have good weather so the littles could eat on the deck. (The only seating inside for meals is counter height table & chairs.) The hosts were very responsive & helpful. Thank you so much, Keri & Troy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a little with connecting with host commutation . Wish we could have just texted back and forth. Everything else was top notch. Beautiful home with thing to help with settling in! Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. I agree sometimes the app is hard to communicate and you don't always see the notifications. We hope you can come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful property

When we checked in, the property was immaculate and exactly as the listing described it. The beach at the state park was very nice. There was a cold six-pack waiting in the fridge. Our three generation weekend was everything we had hoped it would be. We really enjoyed the well-stocked coffee bar. We used both grills and were happy to use the secluded and well-lit fire pit in the back. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside. The yard is gorgeous and it was fun to watch the birds and the wild turkeys. With multiple bedrooms this property is ideal for a large family getaway such as we did.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking such good care of our home. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st time renting a house for a large group - 8 adults and 4 grandkids. The house was better than my expectations. The pictures didn't do it justice. The host sent a welcoming email and checked with us during our stay, via email, on how things were going. Could not have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thanks Tammi for staying with us and we are so pleased you enjoyed our home with your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accomodations. We found so many small details made our stay THAT much more comfortable - reading lights, blankets. I also appreciated the safety details, like the emergency ladder on the second floor and fire extinguishers. The kitchen cookware/utensils were well stocked, and basic seasonings and condiments were provided (plus non-basic!), which was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We appreciate you taking care of our home. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thank you for all your positive feed back! I'm so glad your family enjoyed our home and their stay. You did have the most beautiful weather. I love your suggestion on the coffee mugs and will have some for your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and worked well for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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