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Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!

Arnolds Park vacation home with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Arnolds Park, IA
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Hills Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Arnolds Park
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Arnolds Park

On lake.Your stay at this Arnolds Park vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Hills Golf Course and West Okoboji Lake. Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Arnolds Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Okoboji Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Emerald Hills Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arnolds Park Amusement Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Arnolds Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scooters Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Greenspace - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!

Staying close to all the attractions for less!
Great place for your family and friends to all be together in a cabin close to all the activities and happenings of Okoboji! We are a very short distance (approximately 6-7 blocks) from beaches, restaurants, bars, and Arnolds Park amusement park. We are located across from a nature reserve, a block from the water (West Lake) and seconds from an amazing bike trail, not to mention 6 blocks from shopping at the Emporium, dining at area restaurants while enjoying the activities on the water. We are 2 blocks from Emerald Hills Golf Course! You are sure to enjoy the lakes area no matter your interest whether it is you and friends or family. Come enjoy the Great Lakes of Iowa in Okoboji!

This cabin/house is located across from a nature preserve and next to our seasonal RV park. You will enjoy a large front yard for activities, grilling, grill pit and patio. The Amenities of this cabin are move in ready for you to enjoy your time with family and friends!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! to the airport?

This vacation home is 104.1 mi (102-min drive) away from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.1 mi (11-min drive) from Pike's Point Beach and 10.7 mi (18-min drive) from Crandalls Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! to downtown Arnolds Park?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Arnolds Park.

Reviews

Your Family Vacation Starts Here, Less than a Mile from Arnold's Park! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ernest B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly clean. Upstairs is very nice. Downstairs has obvious moisture issues. Downstairs rooms are small with limited storage. Good for kids or young adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home and just a few minutes from Arnold’s park!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family & I all had a great time staying here, very spacious & close to Lake Okaboji. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay very much. The home was clean and everything we needed was provided! It was located near all the attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Good place..lots of room...hot water heater wasn't working, but owner responded quickly and water heater was broke.. offered us options of using camp ground bathhouse and some wort of refund but haven'theard back yet..5 forks so bring forks, kleenex, tin foil, mixing bowls alot were cracked...dish clothes, only one extra blanket supplied, Our family talked and we would stay again..just the little supplies needed..we have stayed in other places more stocked for travelers kinda shocked us..we do recommend this home...lots of towels..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Okoboji

Biggest and most troublesome problem happened when the lower level flooded - septic issue. Owner did send property manager (she was fabulous and worked her butt off to mediate issues) and plumber ASAP and problem was resolved after about 6 hrs. In the meantime no one could use any plumbing facilities, extreme inconvenience. This resulted in checking out 24 hrs early due to some residual moisture and disinfectant odor. Was told some refund was forthcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is as advertised, well located, and overall worked well for our two families who met there. Our biggest complaint is that the water never got hotter than lukewarm so showers were very quick!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great area

2 years in a row been great
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice atmosphere

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Stay close to Arnold’s Park

We loved it! We already booked a return trip. Very cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shelley A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay if you want be in a campground

We checked in at 4pm and the place was a mess. No one had been there to clean. I place was very dated and is in the campground with very little parking for several families to stay. The rooms are not as they look in the pictures. Upstairs 1 room with king bed, and 1 room with 2 queen beds is right. In the advertised pictures they just change the pictures and bed spreads to make it look like more rooms. The 3 bedrooms in the basement each had a full size bed with little walking room and no headboard or nightstands. This place was a step up from staying a camper in a close quarter campers. I give this place a negative 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and nice property

We were late to planning and had only a couple options with 5 bedrooms to accommodate our full family. The property was great! I was a little concerned reading the reviews but it was great! Very clean! There were dehumidifiers in the basement to avoid any damp basement smell mentioned by others. We had a small issue with the air conditioning and left a phone message for the owner. He was at the door in 10 minutes!!! And quickly fixed the issue. The house sits right along the road but is primarily bike and golf cart traffic. We had ample parking and there is. Spot Long the road the was easy to park the boat. We were able to walk to Arnold’s park and the beach on quiet back roads. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim V., Bismarck

Not as it looks in pictures

The property is in a RV court which is not listed on the description. The outdoor fire pit and patio area is very small and beside a busy road.. this property did not give a good depiction and the inside of the cabin is very dark. It could improve on cleanliness and the beds are not very comfortable . Many of the doors are warped, and do not close..one of the gas grills was not hooked up and the other was very dirty. I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We arrived to a clean property after having to wait to check in past the check in time. The property is located in an RV park and has a small, unkept yard. The patio was dirty and unkept with branches all over. It is not secluded at all, nor is it safe for children. The pictures were deceiving about the location of the property. The location is very busy located on a busy road and also with a road circling the house for any tenants to use. The house is not in walking distance of businesses or beaches. The house itself was clean. The kitchen faucet and dishwasher barely worked. We struggled to find information as there was no booklet or information left in the house for Wi-Fi login, remotes, checking out requirements, and garbage information. Parking spots were unclear. The host responded once in a while. We contacted owner about grill and remotes. One grill did not work and was not hooked up. For the amount of money spent to stay, we felt the information for booking was misleading.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula A.

Misleading listing

The main problem with the listing is that it is misleading. It does say that it is located next to an RV park, but does not reveal that there are RV's surrounding the house (literally within feet). One end of the house is the office to the RV park, and there is very little outdoor space. The only outdoor space available is pictured - a small porch and fire pit - and it is just a few feet from a fairly busy road. So, if you are looking for privacy and outdoor space, this place is not for you. Also, the house, especially the basement, was extremely damp and musty. This may have been worse because of the very wet summer that Iowa has had, but it made especially the basement unpleasant. All the doors in the basement were difficult or impossible to close because of the swelling due to the moisture. We usually do a lot of our own cooking on vacations, and the pots and pans at the house were not adequate for cooking family dinners. Otherwise, the house was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

House fit our needs well and is great property just a block from the lake. Beds were all comfortable and two rooms upstairs are huge. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet.

Very quiet area during our stay
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great space and plenty of room. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unexpected pleasure!

This house met, and in many ways, exceeded all of our needs; thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf stay

6 guys stayed. Really comfortable and close to emerald hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Olson fun

Nice place good location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Missed stay

We were scheduled to stay here but ended up with a family emergency and weren’t able to make it happen. Maybe another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lady Golfers

Met our needs. Plenty of beds and bathrooms. Close to all golf courses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house, big and clean

The upstairs rooms are huge and worked out great for cooking, eating and playing games. Used the outdoor table to eat too and fire pit one evening. Three bedrooms downstairs are fine to sleep. All three bathrooms were updated and very nice. Couldn't ask for more..so glad this was our place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Siblings Retreat

We had a great time. We left a list of suggestions that we thought would be helpful for future guests. We are probably ‘unusual guests’ in that we enjoy being together, cook, bake, play lots of games n stay at the house for the most part. Thank you, Alan, for responding to my ‘issues’ and bringing a new grill. I hope you have a great season!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023