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Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach!

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Beautiful sunrise views from the patio!!
Updated eat-in kitchen with modern appliances and a stackable washer & dryer
Stackable washer and dryer in kitchen
Cozy eat in kitchen with beautiful lake views!
Bright sunny living room facing the lake!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6899 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Emmetsburg, IA
  • Place, Five Island Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kearny State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Emmetsburg City Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach!

Come and enjoy lakefront charm in this clean, cozy condo! Located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, this 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom new rental is perfect for families, romantic getaways or a weekend of ice fishing!

Enjoy gorgeous views facing the south beach of Five Island Lake, which is Iowa's ninth largest natural lake! The lake is great for swimming, boating, kayaking or floating! This is the perfect setting, whether you're planning to use the cabin as your base camp while you explore Emmetsburg and the surrounding areas or decide to stay in, relax, and unwind.

Enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine on the brand new outside patio facing the lake!

Fun for all ages! Located just blocks from Soper Park, restaurants, coffee shops, the movie theatre, convenience stores, local pubs and The Shores- a popular wedding venue with a public golf course.

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at the Blackjack tables at The Wild Rose Casino. Or grab the beach chairs and towels that are provided and head across the street for a day in the sun!

This newly renovated condo comes with a kitchen, fridge, microwave, TV, Wi-Fi, washer and dryer, Keurig coffee maker, outdoor grill & more! There is queen bed in each bedroom with a sofa in the living room.

We are pet-friendly but please let us know if you plan to bring yours, as we do charge an additional fee of $25 per day.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee is $25 per pet per night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Emmetsburg

Located in Emmetsburg, this condo is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kearny State Park and Basswood County Recreation Area, while Victorian Museum on Main and Palo Alto County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Emmetsburg, IA

What's nearby

  • Five Island Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kearny State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emmetsburg City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palo Alto County Historical Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sewell Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Don Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kirby's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach!?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach! on 29 May 2026 start from £118, 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 at Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy beautiful sunrises at South Beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Five Island Lake, House of Dolls Museum and Emmetsburg City Hall. Victorian Museum on Main and Harrison Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Excellent communication. The park across the street was perfect for the family. Cute little town! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, clean, easily accessible location. Perfect place to stay while visiting family. It had everything we needed and more!! We look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
Thank you Megan ! Happy New Year and thank you for staying 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was so darn cute and decorated adorable. Fabulous location in Emmetsbug.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and pleasant. Lots of room. Sue was very responsive when we had questions. Everything you need is right there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice clean house with very close access to the beach and lake. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you Jim ! So glad you enjoyed your stay !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little home. The host was very easy to communicate with. I loved the location and the easy walk to the park and the lake. I would definitely stay here next time we come to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet-Friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KELLY B.

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

Amazing place

Loved the place, it was a perfect location. We enjoyed our stay. Will definitely do again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, super clean, amazing location!! Especially loved the outdoor patio with view of the lake!! Host was great to work with!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Swimming and parks within 1 min walk

Perfect private cozy spot for relaxing or having water fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni L.

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

Excellent place to stay.

Very nice place. would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was in excellent condition, clean and easy to locate everything we needed. Beautiful location near the lake. Had great communication before and after our stay. Sue was very nice and accommodating and gave ideas for things to do in the area. Would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean beautiful place. Plenty of room for our group. Great view of the lake. We were able to bring our pet which made our trip easier and enjoyable. Host is always quick to reply.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Beautiful Lakeside Spot

Always a perfect spot to relax by the Lake when visiting family or just for a get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Perfect Spot in E Burg!

One of the best views in town! Quiet, wonderfully decorated condo with all the amenities. I will be back next time I visit the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Thank you Ashley for the nice review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit - please come again ☺️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view! Property management was bery attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Great Lakeshore getaway

We loved our stay here. The lake is across the street and the house has everything you need to enjoy your stay! Very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory F.

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

Excellent property

Great location and a very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2022
Thanks for staying at South Beach Cory ! Hope you can visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lakeside spot.

We enjoyed the views and the easy living at this little home. Perfect for a weekend getaway to visit family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Peaceful trip

Beautiful property with everything we needed for a mini family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch A.

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

Nice area and simple process

I appreciate the simple and short instructions for our stay. During a busy weekend it made things very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David & Kathy W.

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

Peaceful Place to Stay!

We had such a great time! We wanted a place to relax while visiting the Grotto of the Redemption Shrine in West Bend, which was only about a half an hour away. This cute cottage fulfilled our expectations. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Thank you David and Kathy !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

More than wonderful!

What a fantastic property, location and view! HIGHLY recommend - will most definitely stay again. Sue's done an awesome job in creating this getaway...more than wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thank you Tom !! So glad you enjoyed your stay !! Hope you can visit again 😊

About the host

Hosted by Sue

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Local retirees that love to host and entertain!

Why they chose this property

Central location. Gorgeous lakefront views. Walk to downtown. Peaceful setting with so much to do in the area!!

What makes this property unique

Pet friendly

Languages:

English

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