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BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji!

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Arnolds Park, IA
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arnolds Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Main Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji!

Our short-term luxury rental, nicknamed the Boathouse, is located in the heart of Arnolds Park and Okoboji! Our 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sleeps up to 11-12 comfortably!

If you are visiting the Lake Okoboji area with a larger group or multiple related parties, check out our adjoining unit, nicknamed the Fieldhouse! The BPO Fieldhouse (sleeps 4-6) is completely updated and boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, full size kitchen, and an outdoor living space.

Check it out on VRBO – BPO Fieldhouse – VRBO 2572455.

The Boathouse is a completely remodeled home offering many perks including views of Minnewashta Lake and an outdoor green space. The Boathouse is steps away from West Lake (1 min), City Park with Basketball Court (less than 1 min), Arnolds Park (2-3 min), Broadway Ave (Captain's, Axe Bar, Side Door, Nautical, Portside, Smokin Jake's, Lost Gar & Paddlefish, etc. less than 1 min), Central Emporium (3-4 min) and several options for shopping, eating and entertainment. You will not find a better home in a better location!

This home has been updated from floor to ceiling! The main floor features:
-2 bedrooms with queen beds (front bedroom has additional floor space for a cot or air mattress)
-Mudroom with bench seating and full size Washer/Dryer
-Living room with oversized couch, TV and dining room table
-Kitchen with eat in nook and full size black ss appliances including a fridge, stove, microwave, and dishwasher.
-Oversized bathroom featuring a 2 sink vanity and tub/shower combo.

Upstairs the beautiful footprint continues with all new updates including:
-Living space/Hallway with TV.
-2 bedrooms (The front bedroom has a queen bed with additional floor space for a cot or air mattress. The back bedroom has 2 full size beds and a twin bed).
-Amazing hand tiled shower and updated bathroom.

If you can pry yourself out of this beautiful home you will experience a back yard area with views of Minnewashta Lake. You can take in the views while lounging in the adirondack chairs by the firepit, sitting at the picnic table, or grilling dinner with our propane grill. Plenty of green space for yard games!

If you decide to get closer to the action of Broadway Street and Arnolds Park you can enjoy your time on the brand new deck that is great for soaking up the sun while drinking coffee in the morning, relaxing with a drink or just listening to the bands/music and enjoying the fireworks from Arnolds Park every weekend!

We hope you take the opportunity to share our home with us, create a memorable experience and enjoy all the attractions that Lake Okoboji has to offer!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arnolds Park

Located in Arnolds Park, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arnolds Park Amusement Park and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.
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Arnolds Park, IA

What's nearby

  • West Okoboji Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arnolds Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arnolds Park Amusement Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • East Okoboji Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Scooters Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Pueblos - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Miles Inn Boji Bay - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji!?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji! on 21 September 2026 start from NZ$621, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BPO Boathouse. 4 bed/2 bath completely updated home in the heart of AP/Okoboji! located?

Located in the heart of Arnolds Park, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of West Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park. Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Camryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great clean place, plenty of supplies, sleeps, close to downtown, and great response from the owners when we had questions. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annalisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect for a big group! Plenty of towels, comfy beds, great kitchen and outdoor space, and a great living room space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

Loved the Place

Great location, clean, cute. Would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

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

Great Place To Stay

Perfect Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean/updated home with perfect location for guys weekend. Only issue is there were no coffee filters found.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and comforting place! The host responded quickly and was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

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

Great!

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chase H.

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

Bach party

Great house and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T S.

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

Amazing!

Great location, plenty of room for us all! Host very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Amazing stay!

Great location, awesome property, gracious host. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddie G.

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

Long weekend stay

Excellent property in a great location! Stayed with a large group of friends and everyone had great things to say! We won’t be staying anywhere else when we visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Excellent location

Wonderful property! Nicely updated and close to so many things!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lane C.

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

Favorite place in Okoboji

Great location in Arnold's Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

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

Beautiful Home & Great Location!

This Vrbo property was perfect for our group! Not only was it very clean and nice, it was in a great location where we could walk to lots of great spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Macey I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED our stay at the Boathouse. Mark is such a responsive host - really appreciated him during our stay! The place was super clean, well kept. I could live here! Easy walk to Arnold's Park that you honestly can't beat. Thanks hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

Great, cute house

It was a great stay, everything was as described. We would definitely stay at the property again! Great location to Arnolds park and the other Okoboji attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Fantastic lake gem.

Great location! Nice amount of room in the house and really cute lake decor.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Molly

Great property to stay at! The host was friendly and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Winter Games weekend

Beautiful house. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Great Space

Close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

taylor j.

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

Boat house

We had a great stay. The property was clean and super cute for my bachelorette party. Very close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Excellent property

We loved this property! It was exactly as pictured, had great space, and we had everything we needed. The location was perfect! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh R.

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

Perfect Location!

The Boathouse is in the perfect location for groups looking to experience all Okoboji has to offer! Easily walk to the theme park, bars, restaurants and the beach. House was clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, rooms were perfect size, home was updated and current. Couple minor issues that the owner handled within four hours. Will stay again if unit is available. Check in super easy, wifi great. We had 9 adults and 1 baby, worked perfectly. Thanks Mark, appreciate your property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by Mark Osborne & Lary Fauth

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