Lost Island Getaway

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A wooden kitchen counter with various kitchen items, a coffee maker, and a decorative wall with framed pictures.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a ceiling fan.
A fire pit in a grassy field with a small white building in the background under a night sky with clouds and a moon.
A restaurant interior with a wooden dining table, vintage chairs, a neon 'OPEN' sign, and a TV displaying a movie scene.
A single-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ruthven, IA
  • Place, Iowa Lakes Community College - Emmetsburg Campus
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Clay County Fairgrounds
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Ruthven

Located in Ruthven, this holiday home is in a rural area. Victorian Museum on Main and Palo Alto County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spencer Municipal Golf Course and Five Island Golf Course. Clay County Fairgrounds and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Ruthven, IA

What's nearby

  • Iowa Lakes Community College - Emmetsburg Campus - 19 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 23 min drive - 32.3 km
  • East Okoboji Lake - 32 min drive - 48.1 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 33 min drive - 49.2 km
  • West Okoboji Lake - 34 min drive - 49.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully's Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joans Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ruthven Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lost Island Corner Store and Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hiway Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lost Island Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lost Island Getaway?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lost Island Getaway on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$507, 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 Lost Island Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lost Island Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lost Island Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lost Island Getaway located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Bluestem Meadow Wildlife Area, Riverview Park and Oneota Park. Iowa Lakes Community College - Emmetsburg Campus and Palo Alto County Hospital are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful, everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace at its finest. Great location for water sports. Room for everyone...and that's the sturdiest table I have ever seen!! You'll enjoy the sunsets and sunrises...the home is fully stocked..I will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay and the farm fresh eggs! Come again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property, and will definitely stay here again. Exactly what we need and wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was ideal for us and was exactly what we needed. We were first time visitors to the area and were traveling for pheasant hunting. The location and property was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
Thanks for the great rating. See you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is the house the host lives in, made it feel like you were staying at a friends house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation home

Very nice stay. Thanks for everything. Would stay again if we were in the area. Worked very good for our family group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Country Getaway

The home was spacious. We especially enjoyed the large farm table we sat around and enjoyed meals together. It is a scenic country property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little getaway

We had a great time here. It was exactly what we wanted, a nice place, that we could have a fire at night, and sit out under the stars! We didn't enjoy the lake, that is literally right across the street, but the access to it was perfect. There's always next time! Melissa was a great host, and great with communication. No surprised for us! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2022
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed the best part of being here. The outdoors! Can’t wait to host you again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed stay

Pulled up and there was dogs barking behind the house, didn’t think we were in the right place. House had a bad smell, bathroom was not very clean, obviously they live there when not rented, pretty uncomfortable situation, couldn’t figure out the tv, 2nd fire pit not sure where it was. Basically nothing to do there, will not return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
Sorry you were disappointed. I now see one of the kids stole the HDMI cord from TV. The other fire place was in the patio table, it is a propane fire place. A refund has been sent.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Not Clean

The location and communication with the host was good, but unfortunately that was overshadowed by the overall cleanliness of the property. The floor had dog hair and cobwebs, old food in the couch cushions, the outdoor refrigerator where we were given space to put our groceries had to be scoured before we could use it, front yard had dog poop in it that smelled. The list goes on, but the host did agree to give us a partial refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Unfortunately guest did not read description of property that it was dog friendly and still chose to stay even though they had allergies. We had a 5 star review immediately before and after their stay on our other booking site. Typically we don’t allow guests to use the outside fridge but they complained there was not enough room inside so just gave it as an option. Also offered to set up air bed if needed. Then guests called wanting air bed. I accommodated their needs the best I could but don’t feel anything I would of done would of been to their satisfaction.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place for our hunting group

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2024
Sorry to that you had issues with the water while you were there. We were able to get it fixed the day you checked out. Next time let us know right away if there was an issue instead of at check out. Thanks.
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