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Charming Vintage Lake Cottage

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Spirit Lake, IA

McClelland Beach
‪2 min walk‬
West Okoboji Lake
‪22 min drive‬
Arnolds Park
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Lakeside

1 Queen Bed

Turquoise Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Charming Vintage Lake Cottage

Quiet, breezy north shore of beautiful Big Spirit Lake . Lakefront view in this
cozy vintage cottage with knotty pine walls. Vintage furnishings, just like grandma's
cottage. 3 bedrooms, one bathroom. Large lake front deck with furniture. Grill,
hammock, dock, large yard.

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Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bonfires - only on non-windy days. An outdoor garden hose on lake side of cottage by large rock. Please make sure hose is shut off after use.

NO DIVING off dock. Young children must be supervised on dock. Swimming is at your own risk.

Fire Extinguisher is located below sink next to stove.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

About the area

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Okoboji Summer Theatre and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ranch Okoboji and Brooks Golf Club. Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

Spirit Lake, IA

What's nearby

McClelland Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Okoboji Summer Theatre - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
West Okoboji Lake - 22 min drive - 19.6 km
Arnolds Park - 25 min drive - 22.6 km
'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 25 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taco John's - ‬16 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
‪Jimmy John's - ‬14 min drive
‪Godfathers Pizza - ‬15 min drive
‪McKeen's Pub & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Vintage Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Vintage Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Vintage Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Vintage Lake Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Spirit Lake cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of McClelland Beach, Mini-Wakan State Park and Trickle Slough Area. Crandalls Beach and Anglers Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Ann R.

11 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful view of the lake

The cabin was great. Loved the view and the lake. We enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

1 Aug 2024

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

Great rental

Even with flooding limiting swimming/boating, we loved our stay. So peaceful sitting on deck or dock. Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

20 Jul 2021

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

Great spot with awesome view

Really enjoyed the living space, lot of room to spread out and take in the awesome view of the lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse N.

26 Jun 2024

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

Quiet and beautiful view

We had a great time on our stay, beautiful view, quiet area, fish were biting, kitchen had plenty of room to work in, furniture was comfy, unfortunately it rained alot during out stay, but we still enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

24 Jul 2023

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

Slice of Heaven

We had the most amazing stay at the charming vintage cottage! We already miss the amazing views of Big spirit lake. The yard was gorgeous and our kids had a blast playing yard games. The cabin had every item you could think of from tinfoil to spices to pots and pans. Anytime we needed something it was there! The beds were so comfortable after long days of exploring the nearby communities and amenities. The host left us a personal note with Recommendations of activities in the area based on our kids ages. To top it all off, we were greeted with a plate of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. Words can't even express how Perfect our stay was. I recommend everyone who reads this should stay at the charming vintage cottage! On the other hand I hope it isn't sold out when we book again for next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

8 Jul 2025

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

Awesome Trip for a Family of 6!!

There is so much to like about this property. You need to understand this is a cottage on the lake. It's not a 5 star hotel. We have stayed all over Okoboji, this was our fav place. Everything was very organized, clean beds, living room, etc. The owners communicated the entire stay. I even left a couple items and they offered to mail them to me! There is internet in the cabin and internet TV for the rainy days. We had a campfire each night outside. The space by the lake is huge with a big deck and plenty of chairs in front of the water. Also had a hammock and big sectional outside.The neighbors were both awesome and super nice to us.The location is exactly what we were looking for. We wanted to get away from the town but also be close enough to get anything we needed (12-15 minute drive to grocery store). There is a bait shop about 5 minutes north towards Loon Lake, we stopped there every morning. Spillway Drive in for Ice Cream was 12 minutes. The cottage is in a private set of houses on a private road. There is ample parking for up to 4 vehicles in front of the cottage. You are on the north shore of Big Spirit. The water is crystal clear, we brought a boat but didn't need/use it. We caught SO many fish from the dock...bass, crappie, perch, bluegill, walleye, catfish, drums. The kids were busy all day. You can get in the water and swim anytime as it's super safe and clear.Overall our stay couldn't have been better. We will be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven B.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cozy, Vintage Cabin Getaway

Loved the cabin itself but felt there could have been better or more supplies considering we had registered as 5 guests for 4 nights. We ran out of dish soap, paper towels, toilet tissue. And there were no dish rags or wash cloths, only dish towels & hand towels/bath towels. That is fine if we know ahead of time so we are prepared & can bring our own but the description said soaps & paper goods supplied as well as towels or linens. Not trying to be picky or rude, just thought you should know. It would also be nice to have a place to hang clothes or a better storage area in the bedroom off of the deck. The bed was very cozy & comfy! Appreciated having fans! Living room furniture very comfy & conducive to family game nights! Also, there was no hammock which I was really looking forward to as was represented in the photo! Had 2-3 lovely bonfires in the fire pit & enjoyed yummy s’mores one night! Beautiful lake view! Thank you for everything! We had a great family vacation making the most of every moment!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

27 Aug 2021

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

Rural Atmosphere

Rural and quiet location. Nice dock and view. Many kitchen amenities. Listing could be updated to 2 double and 1 single bed.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

12 Aug 2021

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

Great quiet cottage

Super cute cottage on the North end of Spirit Lake. The deck is larger than it looks with a gorgeous view. We loved walking out on the dock in the evening and sitting on the bench. Plenty of outdoor seating and the hammock was a hit. The beds were comfy and if you're planning on cooking, the kitchen was stocked with everything you'd need (pots, pans, knives, utensils, etc.). The area is super quiet at night. Great family trip with my parents who are in their 70's.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

Lakeside

Turquoise Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Charming Vintage Lake Cottage

Property manager

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Spirit Lake

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.2/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

9.6/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ann R.

Beautiful view of the lake

Ann R.

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Great rental

Ann T.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Great spot with awesome view

Andrew L.

10/10 Excellent

Jesse N.

Quiet and beautiful view

Jesse N.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Slice of Heaven

Amanda R.

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Awesome Trip for a Family of 6!!

Eric P.

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Cozy, Vintage Cabin Getaway

Steven B.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Rural Atmosphere

Bonnie F.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Great quiet cottage

Suzanne S.