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Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!

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Outdoor dining
Serene surroundings
Backyard and fire pit
King bed upstairs
King bed upstairs

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near West Okoboji Lake
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Spirit Lake, IA
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pikes Point State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lower Level Living Space w/ King bed and sectional couch.

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Upstiars

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 Lower Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!


Escape to a peaceful woodland retreat nestled in a wildlife refuge. Just steps from Pikes Point State Park and one of the Iowa Great Lakes’ most popular swim beaches. Located on scenic Lakeshore Drive, close to shopping, dining, and year-round entertainment. Enjoy ample outdoor space, easy parking, and the chance to spot wildlife right in your backyard—perfect for a relaxing lakes getaway
The space:
The house boasts 4 bedrooms and and 3 full baths. A lower level king bed with a sofa and TV area. This space does not have an egress window. This home can comfortably accommodate up to 10 adults. The property also offers ample outdoor space, parking, and a chance to spot some wildlife in your own backyard.”

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
"We love our pets" We will allow up to 2 pets
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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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take both garbage bins to the end of driveway by 8am on Wednesday morning.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4256527vb
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

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Okoboji Lake and Pikes Point State Park, while Higgins Museum and Okoboji Summer Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Spirit Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • West Okoboji Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pikes Point State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brooks Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Arnolds Park - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! located?

This family-friendly Spirit Lake cottage is located on a lake, just steps away from West Okoboji Lake and Pikes Point State Park. Goodies Handmade Candies and Pike's Point Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for my family and we were able to bring my 2 small dogs too. The kitchen was well equipped and lots of wonderful outdoor space as well. Keri was easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely try and come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Tara and her family were wonderful! Great communication and she even watered my plants. I hope they come back again! Wonderful renters!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well stocked and good communication with host.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a little with connecting with host commutation . Wish we could have just texted back and forth. Everything else was top notch. Beautiful home with thing to help with settling in! Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. I agree sometimes the app is hard to communicate and you don't always see the notifications. We hope you can come back and stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Area and house is just lovely! We do enjoyed our start here! Very short walk to the beach. Great area for campfire. House is very spacious. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Girls getaway

Wonderful location easy to find. Place as described, kitchen well stocked with extras. Loved host left champagne and OJ for us !! Very clean accommodations would recommend for girls weekends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you Shannon, it was a pleasure to have you stay in our home for a girls weekend! We would host you anytime. You took great care of our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Family Reunion

Fantastic location. Perfect accommodations for our family get together. We were lucky to have good weather so the littles could eat on the deck. (The only seating inside for meals is counter height table & chairs.) The hosts were very responsive & helpful. Thank you so much, Keri & Troy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

A wonderful property

When we checked in, the property was immaculate and exactly as the listing described it. The beach at the state park was very nice. There was a cold six-pack waiting in the fridge. Our three generation weekend was everything we had hoped it would be. We really enjoyed the well-stocked coffee bar. We used both grills and were happy to use the secluded and well-lit fire pit in the back. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside. The yard is gorgeous and it was fun to watch the birds and the wild turkeys. With multiple bedrooms this property is ideal for a large family getaway such as we did.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking such good care of our home. You are welcome back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Keri Peterson

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Troy and I have a little bit of paradise in the Iowa Great Lakes we love sharing with others. We are fortune enough to do so and last year was much fun hosting families and friends. We were both born and raised near the Lakes in a farming community. I work for Dickinson County, this makes it easy for me to be close to our home if something is needed.

Why they chose this property

This is one of the most beautiful roads to drive down any season of the year. The homes, landscape and water make it very appealing. Pikes Point State Park is just across the street with public a public beach and shelter house for rentals. We are surrounded by DNR land and the wildlife is amazing.

What makes this property unique

This house has the best of both worlds. The property is surrounded by trees and wildlife. The land surrounding is DNR land and very private. The beach is just across the street for easy access to all water activities. The neighbors are considerate and their homes are beautiful.

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