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Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji

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A wooden bar table with a built-in fire feature, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A two-story house with a deck and outdoor seating area.
A room with large windows overlooking a lake, featuring two armchairs, a small round table, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and a view through a large window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 14 guests. Enjoy activities like kayaking, motorboating, and waterskiing. The property features a patio and offers lake views, while a golf course sits nearby. Explore attractions like East Okoboji Lake and Elinor Bedell State Park.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to East Okoboji Lake
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchenette

Explore the area

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Spirit Lake, IA
  • Place, East Okoboji Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spirit Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 downstairs (no egress)

3 Queen Beds

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 downstairs

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji

Lakefront home on East Lake with a large flat yard and private dock. Bring your kids fishing at the end of the dock and enjoy an amazing family vacation at this inviting home. Linens and shower towels are provided (beach towels not provided) High speed WIFI is available throughout the house. Each bedroom has a smart TV with Netflix included. The kitchen features quartz counter-tops with a full size fridge, oven and dishwasher. The kitchen is stocked with everything you will need including a blender, toaster, crock pot, regular coffee pot, dishes, pots, pans and utensils. The dinner table can seat up to 6 and the large kitchen island seats 4+ people. The deck also has a table that seats 4 people and an outdoor couch for lounging. We provide a gas fire pit on the deck, a gas grill on lower patio and full size washer and dryer for your use. We are close to Hyvee, Walmart and Fareway for your shopping convenience. Boat lift not included but end of dock tie up is available if you bring or rent a boat during your stay (boatgoat bumpers on dock provided) Driveway can fit 3+ vehicles and there is on-street parking for free located nearby. Water toys not included. No bachelor or bachelorette parties allowed at this property.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you could start a load of towels in the washer before you leave it would be much appreciated.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No bachelor or bachelorette parties are allowed at this property.
No parties or extra guests are allowed on the property at any time. Quiet hours are strictly enforced. We have two exterior cameras on the property.
No boat parking, no RV parking and no tents allowed on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2732707vb
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Brooks Golf Club and Emerald Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Kayaking, waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Spirit Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • East Okoboji Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spirit Lake - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Okoboji Lake - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Arnolds Park - 15 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪VFW - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji located?

This family-friendly Spirit Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of East Okoboji Lake and Spirit Lake. Goodies Handmade Candies and Lakes Regional Healthcare are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice clean comfy home with great view and close to all kinds of fun things. We had a great stay. Thanks Laura!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked well for our large group. Not a huge place, but efficiently uses the space. Enjoyed the screeded in porch with the gas fire pit. Everything was clean and the house had everything we needed. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This place is amazing, plenty of space, beautiful location. We absolutely loved it and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Vacation

Nice property, nice neighbors, nice city, had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, house was clean and kitchen is wonderfully stocked with items. Lake was weedy but no fault of the owners just that time of year and out from the house the striped bass were bitting like crazy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rate Stay

Great communication, very tidy, neighbors were great too. Perfect location for a fun relaxing family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

Perfect for our family. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space to hang out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

We had a long girls weekend and absolutely loved the place! The little details and decor were so cute and there was plenty of space for our large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Thank you guys for taking such great care of the house! We hope to see you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the kitchen. Easy to work in and everyone else was near by. Lots of fun around the island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Great indoor and outdoor spaces! Nicely updated home with all everything we needed. The screened porch was perfect since it was such a rainy weekend. Communication with owner was all was fast and friendly. Thank you for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home with the best views of the lake!

This home had absolutely everything you could ever need! We loved sitting out on the dock with the gorgeous views of the lake. Fishing was very successful, too. Beds were very comfortable as well as all home furnishings. I am so glad we chose this property for our Okoboji stay and I hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The home was very nice and allowed our family to have a great time together. Although we didn’t have a lift we did have a spot on dock to tie up our boat. Laura was great to work with setting up this stay. One suggestion I would have is to add a drinking water system. Thanks Darlene O
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Thank you so much for staying! We hope to see you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Peaceful location

We arrived to find that the bedrooms/bathrooms were not as advertised. Only 1 bedroom is upstairs with the full bath. One of the “bedrooms” in the basement is not a legal bedroom, as it has no egress window and is part of the utility room, with no walls separating it, & door that doesn’t open from the outside. Part of that bedroom is unfinished and did not make our children feel safe. Other bedrooms were nice, but need light blocking curtains. Kitchen was nice, except didn’t have the Keurig coffee maker or ice maker as shown in online photos. Had to make extra trip to store for different coffee and purchase ice (no ice maker in refrigerator). Screened in porch was nice. Exterior of home needs to be cleaned to help with the spider/insect issues and inside needs to be sprayed for bugs. There is no access to any water accessories, again, online photos need to be updated so they are accurate. Overall, the location was fine, but was not quite as expected based on online information.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property and location, thanks!!

Great property on the lake with wonderful neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT HOME & EXPERIENCE

We loved our stay at this property. First time using VRBO and it was a great experience. Laura was quick to answer all our questions and check in was a breeze. Our 8 grandchildren and adults had plenty of sleeping space. Loved the open floor concept and screened it deck, great for the toddlers in our group. Our one grand daugter (age 6) said I wished we could stay here for 11 years..lol. Our only regret was we wished we would of had more time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun for the whole family

Great cabin for a get away with the whole family. Plenty of room for everyone. Host was is a wonderful person to work with and the cabin is in a great location not far from all the fun the area has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with lots of space

We enjoyed staying here so very much! Easy access to the lake and the property was beautiful with plenty of hangout space. The bidet was a refreshing treat and everyone in our party ordered one afterwards. The neighbors were kind as well! We would absolutely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunrise

The sunrise was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Laura Carlson

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I bought this property in 2016 and have enjoyed every minute of it. I run 3 businesses and have two daughters. I love sharing this beautiful area of Iowa to people from all over the country.

Why they chose this property

We love all of our neighbors and it is a quiet and private area. The calm waters of East Okoboji are a nice way to unwind and relax.

What makes this property unique

We have a large flat backyard with a firepit and private dock.

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