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Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Spirit Lake, IA
  • Place, East Okoboji Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnolds Park
    ‪15 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 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 trash
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

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
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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Arnolds Park Amusement Park and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji. Kayaking, water skiing, and motor 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
  • West Okoboji Lake - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Brooks Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Arnolds Park - 15 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji on May 3, 2026 start from $1,137, 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Carlson Cabin East Lake Okoboji located?

This family-friendly Spirit Lake vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of East Okoboji Lake, Goodies Handmade Candies and Lakes Regional Healthcare. Templar State Recreation Area and Marble Beach State Recreation Area are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Noele S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynnae W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene O.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

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

8/10 Good

Megan T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Madeline S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

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

Sunrise

The sunrise was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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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