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The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 181916 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Arnolds Park, IA
  • West Okoboji Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Arnolds Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Arnolds Park

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find West Okoboji Lake and East Okoboji Lake. Also, Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Arnolds Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • East Okoboji Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • West Okoboji Lake - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arnolds Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Okoboji Summer Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hutt Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Okoboji Store - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point

Bedding Summary:
Master bedroom: King bed
Guest bedroom 2: Queen bed
Guest bedroom 3: Queen bed
Guest bedroom 4: King bed and; Twin bed
Guest bedroom 5: Queen bed and; 2 Twin over Full bunk beds

Directly on the shores of Gingle's Point overlooking 144' of East Lake Okoboji sits "The Lakeside Lookout". One of the largest vacation homes in our portfolio sleeping 17+ guests. The location in the heart of Okoboji just across the West/East Lake bridge, walking distance to the iconic Ritz Bar and Grill, and just up the road from Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Bridges Bay Resort and; Waterpark. Upon entering the home you'll be welcomed into an open concept kitchen, dining, and living room. Kitchen is fully stocked for all your entertaining needs and seating for 16. Off the living area to the left is the primary bedroom with on-suite bathroom, walk-in shower, and King bed. The primary bedroom has double patio doors with floor to ceiling glass to the lake. Down two steps off the kitchen you will find another bedroom with on-suite bath, Queen bed, and stackable washer and dryer. To the right of the living area is another sunken area leading to the remaining three bedrooms. Bedroom three offers patio doors leading to the lake with beautiful views and Queen bed. Bedroom four also offers patio doors leading to the lake along with a King bed facing the bay area and a twin bed facing the lake. Down the hall and up the stairs is a fifth large bedroom with a Queen bed and TWO twin over full bunk beds. This room sleeps 8 guests. Lakeside you'll think you're living like a millionaire on 144' of lakefront privacy providing panoramic views. The home offers a deck over the water, multiple patios, a gazebo, and expansive docking system. Lower Gar boat ramp a half mile down the road to drop in all your water toys!

This property is professional hosted by Okoboji Vacation Company. Managing vacation properties in the Iowa Great Lakes for over ten years. You can be assured when staying in an O.V.C. property your linens will be clean, the property sanitized and stocked for your basic needs. linen, toiletries, propane replacement are also included in our concierge services included in the posted cleaning fee. We host over fifty properties in the lakes area and are locally owned and operated. If you’re booking a property that does not have a local host; think again! Cheers to your next Okoboji adventure with Okoboji Vacation Company; we can’t wait to get you “on Okoboji time”!
Pets - not allowed | Smoking - not allowed
Check-In begins at 4:00pm CST. Check-out time is 10:00am CST. Late Departures may be subject to charges
Advanced Payment of 50% is due at the time of booking. Remaining Balance due 30 days prior to your arrival. Failure to remit final rental payment by scheduled due date may result in cancellation of your reservation.
All payments are refundable prior to the cancelation due dates. To protect your rental investment, we strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, early departures, no shows, or cleaning or maintenance concerns. If present and reported, all cleaning or maintenance concerns will be corrected promptly.
Service fees may apply to guests who reserve online with a third-party booking website. Third party services fees are not controlled nor collected by Okoboji Vacation Company, and as such are not reflected on reservation statements provided by Okoboji Vacation Company.
A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged to the traveler if canceled between 60 days and 31 days prior to arrival. Reservations canceled within 30 days of arrival will result in no refund.
A refundable security deposit of $300 may be charged on reservations. Guests will be responsible for all intentional damage to include but not limited to broken items, soiled or misplaced linens, loss of keys, theft, or failure to remove garbage from the property, or leaving the property excessively dirty. Confetti or glitter is not allowed in the property.

Property manager

Okoboji Vacation Company

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Unit size: 1,916 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

  • No pets allowed

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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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

311900

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point to the airport?

This vacation home is 101.4 mi (104-min drive) away from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi (8-min drive) from Pike's Point Beach and 9.2 mi (15-min drive) from Crandalls Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point to downtown Arnolds Park?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Arnolds Park.

The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zlatan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home in perfect location.

This is a great house. In a good location. And the rental company was very responsive to any questions we had. Will use them again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wavern R.

Cleanliness

Property was not up to my standards for cleanliness. Inside kitchen drawer, under the sick, and the oven were filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Pictures of the property need to be updated. Plenty of room for six adults and six children. Several items in need of repair. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024