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Historic Cabin Retreat: Steps to Okoboji Lake

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Exterior
Interior
TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Cabin Retreat: Steps to Okoboji Lake

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: 2 window A/C units, 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 (2 vehicles)

-- 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 --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 556 sq ft (52 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

469927

About the neighborhood

Map
Arnolds Park, Iowa

What's nearby

  • West Okoboji Lake - 3 min walk
  • Arnolds Park - 17 min walk
  • Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum - 3 min drive
  • East Okoboji Lake - 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
  • ‪Taco House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hutt Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

Historic Cabin Retreat: Steps to Okoboji Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tim V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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