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West Lake Okoboji lakefront cottage with private dock/hoist. Near Arnolds Park!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m
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Arnolds Park, IA
- West Okoboji Lake1 min walk
- Arnolds Park2 min drive
- 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji5 min drive
- Spencer, IA (SPW-Spencer Municipal)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
West Lake Okoboji lakefront cottage with private dock/hoist. Near Arnolds Park!
This lakefront home allows you to enjoy the best of lake living with your family. Dedicated 62' lakeshore, private dock, and 5,000lb hoist - live the dream without the capital or pain of ownership.
This special retreat was originally built as a three bedroom, one bathroom cottage in the 1930's. A large kitchen, spacious great room, and master bedroom were added in 1994 - all with big lake views! Updates completed in May 2024 include fresh paint throughout the house, new carpet, and all new furnishings.
Ideally located in Browns Bay, you can easily walk or bike through the quaint neighborhood to Arnolds Park Amusement Park less than one mile away for fine dining, concerts, shopping, and more!
Stunning sunsets nightly from the dock or house.
Swim right off the dock or visit the beach at Arnolds Park or Terrace Park (just 1.2 miles away).
A large 3-car garage provides plenty of space for cars, bikes, and lake toys.
Other things to note:
No smoking
14 day minimum stay.
Ideally we would love to have a repeat monthly or seasonal rental. Contact host for rates.
Maximum of 8 overnight guests.
No events, parties, or large gatherings. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
The primary renter must be at least 25 years of age. Tenant acknowledges the inherent dangers of lakes and deep water.
Don’t miss:
Shops at the Central Emporium
Live at the Lake concert series
Rock the Roof concert series
A lake tour aboard the Queen II
Mini golf at Pirate’s Cove
A nutty bar from The Nutty Bar Stand - an Iowa tradition since 1945
A ride on The Legend roller coaster - first added to Arnolds Park in 1930
The Maritime and Arnolds Park Museums
Saturday night fireworks over the lake
Farmers Market at Arnolds Park every Saturday morning
Bike around the lake on the Dickinson County bike trail
Okoboji Summer Theatre
Pearson Lakes Art Center
So much more!
Please reach out with any questions. We live nearby and know the area well.
This special retreat was originally built as a three bedroom, one bathroom cottage in the 1930's. A large kitchen, spacious great room, and master bedroom were added in 1994 - all with big lake views! Updates completed in May 2024 include fresh paint throughout the house, new carpet, and all new furnishings.
Ideally located in Browns Bay, you can easily walk or bike through the quaint neighborhood to Arnolds Park Amusement Park less than one mile away for fine dining, concerts, shopping, and more!
Stunning sunsets nightly from the dock or house.
Swim right off the dock or visit the beach at Arnolds Park or Terrace Park (just 1.2 miles away).
A large 3-car garage provides plenty of space for cars, bikes, and lake toys.
Other things to note:
No smoking
14 day minimum stay.
Ideally we would love to have a repeat monthly or seasonal rental. Contact host for rates.
Maximum of 8 overnight guests.
No events, parties, or large gatherings. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
The primary renter must be at least 25 years of age. Tenant acknowledges the inherent dangers of lakes and deep water.
Don’t miss:
Shops at the Central Emporium
Live at the Lake concert series
Rock the Roof concert series
A lake tour aboard the Queen II
Mini golf at Pirate’s Cove
A nutty bar from The Nutty Bar Stand - an Iowa tradition since 1945
A ride on The Legend roller coaster - first added to Arnolds Park in 1930
The Maritime and Arnolds Park Museums
Saturday night fireworks over the lake
Farmers Market at Arnolds Park every Saturday morning
Bike around the lake on the Dickinson County bike trail
Okoboji Summer Theatre
Pearson Lakes Art Center
So much more!
Please reach out with any questions. We live nearby and know the area well.
Property manager
Cory Gilchrist
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
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Located in West Okoboji, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Ranch Okoboji. Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Arnolds Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- East Okoboji Lake - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
- Brooks Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco House - 10 min walk
- The Hutt Bar & Grill - 18 min walk
- Okoboji Store - 4 min drive
- West O Beer - 3 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 15 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Cory Gilchrist

Originally from Iowa, we now live in Colorado full time, but still spend our summers at the lake. We love this area and are happy to share it with guests!
Why they chose this property
This is the best location on the lake! Less than one mile to Arnolds Park through a quiet neighborhood and beautiful sunset views - it's perfect!
What makes this property unique
It's rare to find a property on West Lake Okoboji with a private dock and hoist, and sunset views! While the construction itself isn't new, it sports fresh paint, new carpet and brand new furnishings throughout (May 2024).
Languages:
English
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