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Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU

Family-friendly stay with water park in Storm Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Storm Lake, IA
  • Place, Harker House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista University
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Storm Lake

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Storm Lake vacation home, you'll find Chautauqua Park and Harker House. Living Heritage Tree Museum and Buena Vista University are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harker House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chautauqua Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buena Vista University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Black Hawk State Park - 42 min drive - 39.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Puffs - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Villager - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cobb Tavern At The Cobblestone - ‬4 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.

Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU

This 1910 fully remodeled 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is at the center of Storm Lake. Located on historic Lake Avenue, it is just two blocks from the lake, walking/bike trail, and 2 beautiful parks. Downtown is within walking distance as well as 5 beautiful churches, King's Pointe Waterpark and beach/park, and Buena Vista University.

An exceptionally clean home full of character with high-speed internet, comfy beds/linens, a new chef's kitchen, large bathrooms, new laundry appliances, and a large front porch with wicker furniture and a swing are waiting for you. There is a partially fenced-in large yard, a BBQ grill, and plenty of free parking available. Your dogs (one or two) are welcome for a fee.

The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a large shower. There is a walk-in closet right off the bathroom and a loveseat, ceiling fan, and a tv also in the bedroom area. The other two bedrooms have comfortable queen beds with extra seating. The guest bathroom boasts a claw-foot tub, large shower, and double sinks.

There is a large dining room and a new kitchen with everything you need to cook - just bring the food! With board games available and a wide variety of books to enjoy, you are sure to have a memorable stay!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Storm Lake
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Storm Lake

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU to the airport?

This vacation home is 62.7 mi (69-min drive) away from the Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU to downtown Storm Lake?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Storm Lake.

Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and ready for. Great communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Your home was extremely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic in every category!A great place for family and friends to gather!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two families total 5 people shared the house while dropping kids off at BVU. Second stay and again did not disappoint. We love this house, the incredible access to everything, simple quite and communication with host is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at Ada's Guesthouse several times and always had a great experience. The place is ideally located to the water park and other attractions, with a lake view from front porch. House is fully renovated historic home and always very clean and well stocked with a great host. Can't wait to stay again. Our kiddos (7 and 10 years) always love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rental is a lovely older house that has been renovated with care, with spacious rooms, ample parking, in a nice quiet part of town, and is well furnished. Everything was clean, instructions were clear, and the location was perfect for us. The owners responded to any questions in a timely manner. We will definitely look at staying here again during future trips to Storm Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a trip back in time where we felt like we were staying in my grandparents farm house. Beautiful oak stairs, entry ways, etc. updated roomy kitchen with everything we needed. Bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. Bathrooms were updated, beautiful and everything worked great for being a old home. They updated everything wonderfully without compromising the old home feel. We LOVED staying there and spending time with family while being in iowa for my Mother’s funeral. We recommend it highly and are sad that it is not available for us next year for the family reunion! Highly Recommended !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family outing

Enjoyed extended family get together over the 4th of July weekend. House fit our needs perfectly. Added bonus..we could see the fireworks from the backyard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Older home!

My husband and I along with 2 siblings and good friend spent 2 lovely nights here for our grandsons graduation. The house has been beautifully remodeled so the kitchen and 2 upstairs BR are large and bright. The kitchen is well stocked with Keurig and drip coffee pots and coffee and tons of staples (spices, pancake mix, syrup). The owners live in town and are very gracious hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home in Storm Lake

The check in and check out processes were exceptional! These were the best I have ever experienced. The house is wonderful. Our family in the area couldn't wait to see the place. The interior details did not disappoint. The location was great, neighbors were just okay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess I.

Liked: Cleanliness

First visit BVU

Family visit to BVU where our son will attend school in Fall 2025. Ada’s house was warm, inviting, a historic home that has tastefully been renovated with modern comfort. Very close to downtown and to campus. Check in and out were smooth, simple. Communication with host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

We have stayed at this property multiple times and always had a great experience. House is fabulous, in an ideal location, and always clean and well equipped. Host is communicative and always a pleasure to work with. Plan to return sometime this spring for another great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what you need

This place is spacious and well laid out. Close to so many attractions. The owners are so easy to work with. Loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic home getaway

This property is so beautiful. It's the perfect blend of historical charm and modern amenities. Walk in the front door and you are transported back to 1910 with a beautiful entryway, parlor and dining room decorated with period antiques. The large modern kitchen is a cook's dream with double oven and ample space to prep and cook. The upstairs bedrooms are all cozy and the bathrooms are spacious and beautiful. All of this and its only a block and a half walk to the trail around the lake! I'd give it all the stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Trip

Great old house with character. Very clean and well equipped. The host communicated very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience.

Thank you for a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed for two days of visiting family in the area. Very much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Wonderful property, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great experience

This was our second stay at Ada's Guesthouse. Both stays were an excellent, 5 star experience. Very clean and well maintained historic house that is a short walk from the lake, with a large front porch to enjoy evenings in view of lake and large front lawn for kids to play. Great communication with the owner about check in procedures and anything else. Can't wait to return! A real jewel in Storm Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ada’s Guesthouse

Wonderful property, well cared for. Location is great. Quiet neighborhood, even though it’s on a main street. All the charm of a 1910 home, with all the modern conveniences.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Find

It was wonderful to be able to have our extended family stay together. Everything was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is peaceful and the lake is an easy walk. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

Very clean and spacious. Great communication with host. Very nice location. This home truly exceeded our expectations. We will definitely stay at this home in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Excellent accommodations with a beautiful home. It was perfect for our family. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kings Pointe getaway

Nice quiet location. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

College town oasis in the middle of Iowa!

Amazing spacious home and perfect location to lake and college! Husband and I were there to visit our college son and watch his tennis games. My parents decided to come along at the last minute and absolutely loved it! We’ve stayed in a lot of vacation rentals over the years for vacations and I’d have to say Ada Guesthouse hosts thought of everything! I usually pack the essentials for bathrooms, kitchen and laundry but they provided everything and more. Plus dog towels, bed and blanket! A lot of history and antiques in this house provided lots of entertainment for my auctioneer husband and my history loving dad ☺️ Relaxing front porch sitting and nice backyard! Thank you so much for opening your home to us! Hoping to book it again next year for graduation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024