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Historic home near lake, parks and BVU! Perfect for summer vacay and reunions!

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A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and large windows.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a large mirror, a staircase, and a view into another room.
A brown leather sofa with two decorative pillows, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, and a window with a view.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a large window, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Buena Vista University
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Gas grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Storm Lake, IA
  • Place, Chautauqua Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harker House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista University
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Family room (3rd floor)

1 Double Murphy Bed

Sun rooom

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic home near lake, parks and BVU! Perfect for summer vacay and reunions!

Historic home with all the modern amenities!

As you enter the house for the 1st time, you'll be amazed at the stunning kitchen! The kitchen includes a large center island, double ovens, wine fridge and large pantry. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare large family meals. The dining room has seating for 10+ with a table for 8 in the breakfast porch! (kids table anyone?) The breakfast porch includes lots of windows with beautiful views of the lake, breakfast seating, sectional (queen bed pull out) and 55'' flat screen tv. The main level living room includes a wood burning fireplace, two leather couches and a corner table to play cards, jigsaw puzzle or read.

The second level has 4 bedrooms plus a seating area for reading or quiet time away from the action. :-) We have a king bedroom, two queen rooms and a fantastic kids bedroom with their own 50 & 55" TV's! The kids room includes two sets of bunkbeds, large sofa sleeper, small futon, video game console and air hockey table.

As you make your way up the 3rd level staircase, we added a 5th bedroom and full bathroom! The family room is an excellent option to hang out to watch moves on the 85” flat screen, play cards, foosball or Ms. Pac-Man.

There are yard games, picnic tables, water toys and more in the tuck under garage. The patio includes a gas grill, stand up refreshment cooler and seating for 8 around patio table. We also have a new firepit perfect for the fall nights. S’mores!

There are two sets of washing machines and dryers for guest use including a laundry chute for convenience from the kitchen and 2nd floor.

Our home has something for everyone and the space to spread out.

There’s lots to do in Storm Lake, including hitting the water park, boating and fishing on our beautiful lake. Our home is in walking distance to the downtown area that includes an ice cream parlor, multiple antique shops, an amazing gift shop and more!
The house is also available for special events! Contact me with questions! Check back for more updates to this historic home in Storm Lake, IA.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pack-n-play provided
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Events

No events allowed
Events need to be authorized by the owner.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please remove the sheets and pillow cases only and throw down the laundry chute. The mattress protectors and comforters are assigned to the rooms and the cleaners will take care of them.
Please take the garbage out and the large containers to the street on the side of the house on Sundays. The pick-up is Monday morning.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2599000
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events need to be authorized by the owner.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Storm Lake

Located in Storm Lake, this vacation home is near a water park and on a lake. Nester Stiles State Preserve and Storm Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Living Heritage Tree Museum and Cherokee County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Storm Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Storm Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chautauqua Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harker House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buena Vista University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central Coffee Station - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Hereford BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grand Central Coffee Station - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home near lake, parks and BVU! Perfect for summer vacay and reunions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic home near lake, parks and BVU! Perfect for summer vacay and reunions!?

As of Sep 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic home near lake, parks and BVU! Perfect for summer vacay and reunions! on Sep 8, 2026 start from $534, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic home near lake, parks and BVU! Perfect for summer vacay and reunions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home near lake, parks and BVU! Perfect for summer vacay and reunions!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic home near lake, parks and BVU! Perfect for summer vacay and reunions! located?

This family-friendly Storm Lake vacation home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Storm Lake, Chautauqua Park, and Harker House. Living Heritage Tree Museum and Buena Vista University are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Krocheski

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I’m originally from Storm Lake and now live in the Twin Cities with my kids. My grandparents owned the house in the 60-70’s and where my mom grew up. I was so excited to purchase it for my family vacations to Storm Lake but also able to share this historic home with the community. 😁

Why they chose this property

I love the location of this house. Not only is it close to the lake, trails and parks; it’s walking distance to a darling downtown shopping area. Storm Lake has an icecream parlor, multiple antique shops, an awesome gift shop and many other fun and unique stores. The property has a very large lawn for games and summer fun. We added a new driveway and patio on the back for grilling and lots of space parking or extra picnic tables.

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