Historic Cabin Retreat: Steps to Okoboji Lake

8.4

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Arnolds Park, Iowa

West Okoboji Lake3 min walk
Arnolds Park17 min walk
'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji5 min drive
Sioux Falls, SD (FSD-Sioux Falls Regional)106 min drive

We stayed here for a family reunion. The pictures make it appear much nicer, bigger, and cleaner than reality. When we ...

Tim V.

Jul 31, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Your quaint escape begins here at this 1950s 2-bedroom, 1-bath Arnolds Park cabin. Located within walking distance to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Pillsbury Point State Park, this charming vacation rental promises couples or families a wholesome getaway to remember. When you’re not in the water, explore the eateries, museums, and state parks. See live music at Roof Garden Ballroom or tour the Abbie Gardner Cabin. At day’s end, return to a well-equipped kitchen, Smart TV, free WiFi, and more!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Walkable Location | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Under Half-Mile to Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle

HOME HIGHLIGHTS: Smart TV w/ cable, dining bar table, walk-in shower
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central A/C, ceiling fans, linens/towels, hangers, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: 2 small steps to enter, single-story home, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Grassy/gravel area (1 vehicle), additional street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Pillsbury Point State Park - lake access (walking distance), Cass Bay - beach, boardwalk, restaurants & shopping (0.2 miles), Kenue Park (3.5 miles), Emerson Bay State Recreation Area - beach & boat ramp (4.5 miles), Gull Point State Park (5.3 miles), Pikes Point State Park (5.6 miles), Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption (62.0 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Arnolds Park Amusement Park (0.3 miles), Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf (0.3 miles), Roof Garden Ballroom (0.4 miles), The Queen II - tours (0.4 miles), Bouncelandia (2.1 miles), Dickinson County Nature Center (3.5 miles), Pearson Lakes Art Center (4.3 miles)
MUSEUMS: Abbie Gardner Cabin (walking distance), Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum (0.4 miles), Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association (0.4 miles), Clark Museum of Okoboji Area & Iowa (3.2 miles), Dickinson County Museum (5.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Spencer Municipal Airport (16.5 miles), Sioux Falls Regional Airport (103 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $250 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Arnolds Park

Located in Arnolds Park, this cabin is near the beach. Emerald Hills Golf Course and Brooks Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji. Ranch Okoboji and Goodies Handmade Candies are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

Arnolds Park, Iowa

What's nearby

West Okoboji Lake - 3 min walk
Emerald Hills Golf Course - 10 min walk
Arnolds Park - 17 min walk
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum - 3 min drive
'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 5 min drive

Getting around

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Barefoot Bar - 7 min drive
The Ritz - 3 min drive
Okoboji Store - 3 min drive
West O Beer - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cabin Retreat: Steps to Okoboji Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Cabin Retreat: Steps to Okoboji Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cabin Retreat: Steps to Okoboji Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cabin Retreat: Steps to Okoboji Lake located?

Situated near the beach, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of West Okoboji Lake and Emerald Hills Golf Course. Arnolds Park and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Tim V.

31 July 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rustic Experience

We stayed here for a family reunion. The pictures make it appear much nicer, bigger, and cleaner than reality. When we walked in, none of the AC window units were running and it was sweltering hot. If they have someone checking in, you’d think they would at least turn that on for them? It took almost 12 hours to cool down and could barely keep up during our stay. They do provide several fans though, which we’re running full time. The smaller bedroom barely fits one twin bed, let alone a trundle bed. Plus they didn’t provide sheets for the trundle. It was easier to sleep on the love seat, even though I am more than 6 feet tall. The bathroom is tiny and you barely have room to turn around in the shower. Also, I know it’s an old cabin but the spiders were not pleasant surprise, especially after seeing one walk across the bed. For the cost, I would not recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen K.

30 July 2023

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

Cute inside, nice location

We stayed 2 nights in this sweet cabin. It was nice inside for its small footprint. There was no outdoor space to enjoy the lake. The cleaning fee was steep for size.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

1 July 2023

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

Sister trip

Loved the cottage! So clean and cute. Great access to lake, amusement park, stores and restaurants.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

16 Sept 2022

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

Had a great anniversary weekend enjoying the Okiboji community.

Great location to access all that is fun in Okiboji.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charity Z.

4 Aug 2022

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

Fun- Cute property

We enjoyed our stay here very much. It was super close to all the fun places in Arnold's Park and it was clean and met our expectations wonderfully! We would def. stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022