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Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage.

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8750 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Arnolds Park, IA
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arnolds Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3 - non conforming

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage.

Arnold, as we call him, is a perfect location if you want to be in the center of all the action. We love Arnold because you can park your car and walk. This includes historical Arnolds Amusement Park (.8 miles); Preservation Plaza for live music and Wednesday night family movies (.6 miles), numerous restaurants (.3-.6 miles), beach, (.3-.6 miles) and lake access to both West and East Okoboji (.5 miles). Arnold is located right off of Hwy 71 and is a block from West Lake Okoboji. Our location is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends. The extensive Dickinson County Trail System is literally steps from our front door. If you bring your bike(s), we can provide you access to the locked garage.
Arnold was built in 1940 by Harry Tennet, the owner of the historic Harry's taxidermy and oddity shop, which is now Jensen Real Estate (next door). Please note that with all the historic charm of 1940, also comes the compact living size, block basement and an occasional spiderweb.
Please note that we do not approve of taping or hanging anything from a wall, doorway or window. Previous renters have done this and paint has been damaged. So, we are cautious of approving bachelorette parties and birthday parties. If you plan to hang decorations, you should look for a different rental property for your party.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Please be quiet after 10pm, especially on the patio. This is a residential neighborhood.

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 first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Arnolds Park

Located in Arnolds Park, this cottage is near theme parks. Emerald Hills Golf Course and Brooks Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Arnolds Park Amusement Park. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Goodies Handmade Candies are also worth visiting. Water skiing, water tubing, and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Arnolds Park, IA

What's nearby

  • West Okoboji Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Okoboji Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arnolds Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scooters Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Miles Inn Boji Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Los Pueblos - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage.?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage. on Jun 7, 2026 start from $390, 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 Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arnolds Park - prime location - walk everywhere - Historic 1940's cottage. located?

Situated in Arnolds Park, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of West Okoboji Lake, Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, and East Okoboji Lake. Arnolds Park and Arnolds Park Amusement Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock P.

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

Fun location!

Very nice property within walking distance to the fun bars, easy place to find with plenty of room for a party of 7.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is the perfect location. Within walking distance to the park and Emporium. Communication was great with the host. Thank you, Sandy for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. House was easy to access and very clean and well maintained. Great location as we were able to walk to plenty of eating and entertaining establishments. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at this place. It was in a great location, just a bit noisy from the highway. We enjoyed the outside patio area. Some of the light switches were hard to find but we enjoyed the charm and proximity to the park!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Very cute house and in the perfect location for everything going on in Okoboji and Arnold’s Park. The hosts made it so easy to check in and answered any questions we had prior to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Amazing location!

Great place to enjoy Arnolds Park and the surrounding area. Mini Nashville is easily walkable to bars restaurants and all the fun of Arnolds Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxann B.

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

Okoboji fun

Other family members were staying at Fillenwarth so this was in close proximity to them. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

annual kids and grandkids trip

we reserved this for our photographer from mpls and her family. the children didn't want to stay in the basement bedroom due to the conditions. they did say it's a clean cute little house. the host was quick to respond about checking out rules.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Charming house near Arnold’s Park

The house was very well stocked with all the essentials and some extra touches like a snack basket. It was clean and nicely decorated. A small property but the owner has made the most of the space. It is a great location walking distance to plenty of restaurants and the Arnold Park amusement area. Our only issue is with listing it as a three bedroom. The third bedroom and half bath are in the basement. Two dehumidifier’s going, but still musty. And the fact that it was not a legal bedroom (no egress window) and the door to the half bath was just a curtain. At the very least this should be disclosed in the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Norby

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We are native Iowans and moved to Arnolds Park in 2015. Arnold was our home until August of 2023. We love staying in Vrbo's when we travel, so decided to offer our home to people who want to enjoy all that we offer in the Iowa Great Lakes.

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Arnold is central and walkable to the attractions at the Historic Arnolds Park. Live music scene is vibrant and also .3 to .8 mile from our home. Numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bars and the famous Nutty Bar all a short walk away as well. If you want to rent a boat, Okoboji Boats is a short .8 miles away. The amazing Dickinson County Trails system is accessible, literally steps from the front door.
Our neighborhood is a mixture of permanent residents; second home residents and short term rentals.
Arnold has had few owners over the years. We purchased him after a cute renovation. With all it's charms, Arnold is a traditional 1940's cottage. Sq. footage is 750 sq. ft main level. Basement is original and the third bedroom is non-conforming. Interesting door opening sizes has us using a curtain for one entry to the basement half bath.

What makes this property unique

LOCATION and charm. Friends have commented how cozy Arnold is to visit. Even though we are on Hwy 71, we rarely hear road noise with the windows closed. Traditional small 1940's cottage. If you don't like everything that comes with an old house, this may not be the rental for you. Even though Arnold is on a hill, a block from West Lake, the ground holds a lot of water. We keep dehumidifiers running to keep the basement dry.

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