4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

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Ayrshire, IA
  • AirportSpencer, IA (SPW-Spencer Municipal)31 min drive
  • Popular LocationClay County Fairgrounds35 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Okoboji Lake52 min drive
  • Popular LocationArnolds Park53 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 4

Guest 1

Guest 2

Master

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Little Prairie House on the Lake

Restored 1920s Farmhouse/Cabin on the prairie with access to beautiful Silver Lake. Escape to a quiet peaceful rest. Paddleboat, kayak, or take a leisure nature walk. Lake is stocked with walleye and several types of panfish. Watch bald eagles, Canadian geese, blue heron, deer, and other friendly critters. Stargaze away from city lights against a black velvet sky while bullfrogs serenade. Full kitchen with keurig coffee, French press, and all amenities. This retreat is rustic with original oak flooring. comfortable and relaxed. Lot is mostly mowed with some natural prairie grass for effect.
Queen bed in Master bedroom. 3 singles (bunk beds and twin in two other bedrooms. 1 1/2 baths with tub/shower combo and comfy couch in living room. Please be aware this is an old farmhouse on what was once prairie next to a lake. We do our best to keep things clean but it's not antiseptic. Things can get a bit dusty if it's windy and you're liable to find insects and critters on the property. Think Little House in the Prairie vs the Hilton:)

Ring camera installed pointing toward driveway from front porch only for security reasons for guests and property.

Property manager

Kent

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 area

Ayrshire

Located in Ayrshire, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Spencer Municipal Golf Course and Spencer Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riverview Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ayrshire, IA

What's nearby

  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 35 min drive
  • Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption - 49 min drive
  • West Okoboji Lake - 52 min drive
  • Arnolds Park - 53 min drive
  • Brooks Golf Club - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaver's Den - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Lake Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon II - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dec stay
Kurt was very helpful accommodating us during our stay. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

kimberly A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
The hills have eyes
I was rather disappointed in the property. No place to sit out and enjoy the lake due to lack of yard maintenance, only a path mowed to the lake. That had over grown trees and shrubs and grass.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unplugging with the kids
Quaint and comfottable. A great place to do exaclty what we set out to do...unplug and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BROOK B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place of solitude.
We enjoyed how quiet it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Value
I lived in an old farm house for years so I appreciated the value - lake access, dock, swing, mulberries, basic supplies, natural prairie yard, plenty of towels, great host interactions, etc. Fwiw, spouse was not as excited about the classic feel/tidiness. Silver Lake was bigger than expected. All things considered, imho - good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kent

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Retired Air Force Lt Col/Chaplain

Why they chose this property

Extremely Quiet and Relaxing. Enjoying the Lake and the Countryside!

What makes this property unique

Direct lake access via a secluded dock. Paddleboating and kayaking are free!

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)
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