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Cozy Beach Cottage. Great lake views. Lake access! Sleeps 6 efficiently.

Family-friendly cottage in Storm Lake with a water park

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Expansive spaces, with no neighbor on either side of the house on the block.
Yard space for tenting/games/outdoor fun.
Lake views from the front door.
Beautiful lake views from the living room which has a queen pullout sofa.
Quiet neighborhood on the lake.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 772.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Buena Vista University
  • Place, Chautauqua Park
  • Place, Storm Lake Golf Course

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Beach Cottage. Great lake views. Lake access! Sleeps 6 efficiently.

Beautiful, private little beach cottage across the street from the lake. Awesome lake views from the living room and bedroom. Watch the pelicans swim this area all day and night! Full public access and park directly across the street. Toss a fishing line in the water and see if you can catch a big walleye. Enjoy a day at King's Pointe Waterpark or on the bike path riding along the shores of Storm Lake. Space in the yard for a tent or two if you want even more space. Queen bed in the bedroom, queen pullout in the entry and another in the living room, sleep 6. One additional couch could sleep another. There is an eat-in kitchen that seats 3 and a good sized living room. This is suitable for 6 if you plan to spend time outdoors or doing activities, not all staying in the house during the day.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please message me when you’ve checked out!
I love guests who start the laundry but only if that works for you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please treat this home as your own, leave it as you found it.
Please bag your trash all together in one bag and tie it. Leave it by the back door before you leave.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Storm Lake

Located in Storm Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Storm Lake Golf Course and Aurelia Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nester Stiles State Preserve and Living Heritage Tree Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Cherokee County Fairgrounds and Sanford Museum & Planetarium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Storm Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harker House - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chautauqua Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Living Heritage Tree Museum - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪225 Sushi Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Puffs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cobb Tavern At The Cobblestone - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Cottage. Great lake views. Lake access! Sleeps 6 efficiently. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Cottage. Great lake views. Lake access! Sleeps 6 efficiently. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Cottage. Great lake views. Lake access! Sleeps 6 efficiently. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Cottage. Great lake views. Lake access! Sleeps 6 efficiently. located?

This family-friendly Storm Lake cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Buena Vista University and Living Heritage Tree Museum. Chautauqua Park and Harker House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy place with good view of the lake. Had everything we needed. Good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cyndi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in order to visit our daughters family that was staying at King's Point.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre B.

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

Nice stay in Storm Lake

The house was very clean and the location was very good. We enjoyed the stay even though it rained. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Great Saturday Football weekend get away

Very nice and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for a wedding at Buena Vista. The only thing wrong was the HOT weather! Otherwise, perfect location and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location. Easy for our move in weekend at BVU. The bed needs a little love, wrapped in plastic and creaky. So thankful for the proximity to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Cute

Our stay was great, couldn't have been better. The house is so cute and the view is beautiful! Will hopefully be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Exceptional get away

Quiet, right by the lake, clean, and perfect sized for me - but would have been able to add three more people comfortably!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

A great place

We had a great time. Angie was very helpful and accommodating. The home has a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Cozy home with water views

Nice home minutes walk from the college campus or trails. Water views from the bedroom and sitting room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
She was amazing! We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

R T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Very accommodating. Great communication. Will be back here for sure in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

gena c.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Ok

The location was great. The bathroom wasn’t super clean. The bed was missing a pillow case. There was no bath mat for the shower because we saw later both were wet in washer from previous guest. We struggled to open the front door and after 9.5 hours of driving we were not excited about not being able to get in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jon & Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great space for us. Enjoyed the area and the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a small problem with the lock. Found if we pulled the handle in it would lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

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

Great little place

Very nice for Storm Lake. Communication, location, and amenities included were all excellent. Can confirm the hvac is loud, but should only be and issue if you're a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect!! Highly recommended 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

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

Cute and cozy

Came for a college visit. Great location and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James l.

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

Overnight gem

Worked out well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

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

Quiet lakeside bungalow

Lake views. All on one level, no steps. Well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Codi M.

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

We enjoyed our stay in Storm Lake even though the weather was temperamental. Cold & stormy for most of our stay but the house we stayed in was cozy & inviting. We lost power due to a storm coming through but it was restored fairly quickly. I appreciated Angie’s quick responses & helpfulness. The homemade banana bread was such a nice touch when we arrived. I would definitely stay there if we ever come through Storm Lake again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Perfect Overnight Stay!

Great overnight stay at this cottage. Property was perfect and the owner was very responsive and excellent to work with. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer G.

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

Clean, Nice place.

House was nice and clean, had a good time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Pleasant Stay

Check in was easy. I did have to ask the host about the code once but it was a me problem not holding the knob right. She was quick to respond and troubleshoot. Location is lovely and the space worked well for our stay. The kitchen was well supplied, the internet worked great, and the bed was comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Angie Snyder

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We are Storm Lake natives and enjoy our community. We love welcoming newcomers and visitors to our town and showing them the best we have to offer. We love to travel and appreciate gracious hosts who accommodate our needs. This little house is such a gem, being the only one on the whole block it feels like you have your own private lake!

Why they chose this property

We love the quietness of this area, we enjoy the pelicans and occasionally swans swimming and eating outside the windows. It's so fun to watch the walkers, cyclist and dog-walkers stroll past along the lake.

What makes this property unique

Small house but efficient use of space with 3 different sleeping areas. Love the location and the views and access to the water!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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