Little Prairie House on the Lake

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Ayrshire, IA

Spencer, IA (SPW-Spencer Municipal)31 min drive
Clay County Fairgrounds35 min drive
West Okoboji Lake52 min drive
Arnolds Park53 min drive

I was rather disappointed in the property. No place to sit out and enjoy the lake due to lack of yard maintenance, only ...

kimberly A.

Sep 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest 1

2 Single Beds

Guest 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Restored 1920s Farmhouse/Cabin on the prairie with access to beautiful Silver Lake. Escape to a quiet peaceful rest. Paddleboat, kayak, or take a leisure nature walk. Lake is stocked with walleye and several types of panfish. Watch bald eagles, Canadian geese, blue heron, deer, and other friendly critters. Stargaze away from city lights against a black velvet sky while bullfrogs serenade. Full kitchen with keurig coffee, French press, and all amenities. This retreat is rustic with original oak flooring. comfortable and relaxed. Lot is mostly mowed with some natural prairie grass for effect.
Queen bed in Master bedroom. 3 singles (bunk beds and twin in two other bedrooms. 1 1/2 baths with tub/shower combo and comfy couch in living room. Please be aware this is an old farmhouse on what was once prairie next to a lake. We do our best to keep things clean but it's not antiseptic. Things can get a bit dusty if it's windy and you're liable to find insects and critters on the property. Think Little House in the Prairie vs the Hilton:)

Ring camera installed pointing toward driveway from front porch only for security reasons for guests and property.

Property manager

Kent

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Ayrshire

Located in Ayrshire, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Spencer Municipal Golf Course and Spencer Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riverview Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ayrshire, IA

What's nearby

Clay County Fairgrounds - 35 min drive
Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption - 49 min drive
West Okoboji Lake - 52 min drive
'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 53 min drive
Arnolds Park - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Beaver's Den - 6 min drive
Silver Lake Cafe - 6 min drive
Blue Moon II - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Prairie House on the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Prairie House on the Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Prairie House on the Lake ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Prairie House on the Lake located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 25 mi (40 km) of Palo Alto County Health System, Clay County Fairgrounds and Riverview Park. Spencer Municipal Golf Course and Spencer Golf and Country Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

kimberly A.

12 September 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

The hills have eyes

I was rather disappointed in the property. No place to sit out and enjoy the lake due to lack of yard maintenance, only a path mowed to the lake. That had over grown trees and shrubs and grass.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris P.

27 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplugging with the kids

Quaint and comfottable. A great place to do exaclty what we set out to do...unplug and relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BROOK B.

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place of solitude.

We enjoyed how quiet it was.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

16 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Value

I lived in an old farm house for years so I appreciated the value - lake access, dock, swing, mulberries, basic supplies, natural prairie yard, plenty of towels, great host interactions, etc. Fwiw, spouse was not as excited about the classic feel/tidiness. Silver Lake was bigger than expected. All things considered, imho - good value.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful at the Lake

We really enjoyed our time at this house. The area is peaceful and lake is pretty. The house is nice, comfortable and cozy with everything we needed. Communication with the owners was easy and they are very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023