10/10 Excellent
Chuck H.
5 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great option for fishing
Chuck H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Entire home
Beds -N- Sheds Unit #1 Ground Level
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Spirit Lake, IA
- Brooks Golf Club10 min drive
- West Okoboji Lake11 min drive
- Arnolds Park12 min drive
- Spencer, IA (SPW-Spencer Municipal)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Ground Floor Unit #1
2 Queen Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
About this property
Beds -N- Sheds Unit #1 Ground Level
Beds -N- Sheds owners Joe and Karen Vander Laan created their business to share their love of the Iowa Great Lakes area with others.
"We wanted to offer a place where people could come and relax, rest and restore - and also to have fun enjoying the amenities of the Lakes area... We want others to come and enjoy the lakes like we do."
Joe grew up camping in Okoboji and couldn't get moved to the area fast enough. He studied business administration at Iowa Lakes in Estherville and has been building homes for 30 years in the Okoboji region.
Karen grew up in Minnesota and visited the Lakes area as a kid with her family. She is retired after 27 years selling real estate.
Joe and Karen met 30 years ago and made their home in the Spirit Lake area. They have 2 children and look forward to spending their retirement years doing God's work and sharing their love of the Lakes with others through this business.
Property manager
Ross Vander Laan
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake is home to this holiday home. Ranch Okoboji and Brooks Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Okoboji Lake and Templar State Recreation Area. Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
Spirit Lake, IA
What's nearby
- East Okoboji Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Ranch Okoboji - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
- Brooks Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
- West Okoboji Lake - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
- Arnolds Park - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Taco John's - 6 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
- Jimmy John's - 4 min drive
- Barefoot Bar - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Ross Vander Laan
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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