10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Jessica D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage.
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 869.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Arnolds Park, IA
- West Okoboji Lake4 min walk
- Arnolds Park7 min walk
- 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji14 min walk
- Spencer, IA (SPW-Spencer Municipal)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3 - non conforming
2 Double Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage.
Arnold, as we call him, is a perfect location if you want to be in the center of all the action. We love Arnold because you can park your car and walk. This includes historical Arnolds Amusement Park (.8 miles); Preservation Plaza for live music and Wednesday night family movies (.6 miles), numerous restaurants (.3-.6 miles), beach, (.3-.6 miles) and lake access to both West and East Okoboji (.5 miles). Arnold is located right off of Hwy 71 and is a block from West Lake Okoboji. Our location is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends. The extensive Dickinson County Trail System is literally steps from our front door. If you bring your bike(s), we can provide you access to the locked garage.
Arnold was built in 1940 by Harry Tennet, the owner of the historic Harry's taxidermy and oddity shop, which is now Jensen Real Estate (next door). Please note that with all the historic charm of 1940, also comes the compact living size, block basement and an occasional spiderweb.
Arnold was built in 1940 by Harry Tennet, the owner of the historic Harry's taxidermy and oddity shop, which is now Jensen Real Estate (next door). Please note that with all the historic charm of 1940, also comes the compact living size, block basement and an occasional spiderweb.
Property manager
Sandra Norby
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 cottage is near theme parks. 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. Waterskiing, water tubing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Arnolds Park, IA
What's nearby
- West Okoboji Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- East Okoboji Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Arnolds Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Brooks Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Taco House - 4 min drive
- The Hutt Bar & Grill - 15 min walk
- Barefoot Bar - 4 min drive
- Okoboji Store - 11 min walk
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Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
8.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michelle E.
19 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
Michelle E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roxann B.
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Okoboji fun
Roxann B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Kathleen M.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
annual kids and grandkids trip
Kathleen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Dawn I.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Charming house near Arnold’s Park
Dawn I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sandra Norby
We are native Iowans and moved to Arnolds Park in 2015. Arnold was our home until August of 2023. We love staying in Vrbo's when we travel, so decided to offer our home to people who want to enjoy all that we offer in the Iowa Great Lakes.
Why they chose this property
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Arnold is central and walkable to the attractions at the Historic Arnolds Park. Live music scene is vibrant and also .3 to .8 mile from our home. Numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bars and the famous Nutty Bar all a short walk away as well. If you want to rent a boat, Okoboji Boats is a short .8 miles away. The amazing Dickinson County Trails system is accessible, literally steps from the front door.
Our neighborhood is a mixture of permanent residents; second home residents and short term rentals.
Arnold has had few owners over the years. We purchased him after a cute renovation. With all it's charms, Arnold is a traditional 1940's cottage. Sq. footage is 750 sq. ft main level. Basement is original and the third bedroom is non-conforming. Interesting door opening sizes has us using a curtain for one entry to the basement half bath.
Our neighborhood is a mixture of permanent residents; second home residents and short term rentals.
Arnold has had few owners over the years. We purchased him after a cute renovation. With all it's charms, Arnold is a traditional 1940's cottage. Sq. footage is 750 sq. ft main level. Basement is original and the third bedroom is non-conforming. Interesting door opening sizes has us using a curtain for one entry to the basement half bath.
What makes this property unique
LOCATION and charm. Friends have commented how cozy Arnold is to visit. Even though we are on Hwy 71, we rarely hear road noise with the windows closed. Traditional small 1940's cottage. If you don't like everything that comes with an old house, this may not be the rental for you. Even though Arnold is on a hill, a block from West Lake, the ground holds a lot of water. We keep dehumidifiers running to keep the basement dry.
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