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Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU

This 1910 fully remodeled 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is at the center of Storm Lake. Located on historic Lake Avenue, it is just two blocks from the lake, walking/bike trail, and 2 beautiful parks. Downtown is within walking distance as well as 5 beautiful churches, King's Pointe Waterpark and beach/park, and Buena Vista University.

An exceptionally clean home full of character with high-speed internet, comfy beds/linens, a new chef's kitchen, large bathrooms, new laundry appliances, and a large front porch with wicker furniture and a swing are waiting for you. There is a partially fenced-in large yard, a BBQ grill, and plenty of free parking available. Your dogs (one or two) are welcome for a fee.

The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a large shower. There is a walk-in closet right off the bathroom and a loveseat, ceiling fan, and a tv also in the bedroom area. The other two bedrooms have comfortable queen beds with extra seating. The guest bathroom boasts a claw-foot tub, large shower, and double sinks.

There is a large dining room and a new kitchen with everything you need to cook - just bring the food! With board games available and a wide variety of books to enjoy, you are sure to have a memorable stay!
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 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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

Storm Lake

Located in Storm Lake, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. Nester Stiles State Preserve and Chautauqua Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Living Heritage Tree Museum and Cherokee County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Storm Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Harker House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chautauqua Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buena Vista University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Black Hawk State Park - 42 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪225 Sushi Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Villager - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU on 2 Jan 2026 start from £165, 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 Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ada’s Guesthouse- historic home close to lake, shopping, parks, trails, BVU located?

This family-friendly Storm Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Chautauqua Park and Harker House. Living Heritage Tree Museum and Buena Vista University are also within 10 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. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic in every category!A great place for family and friends to gather!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Your home was extremely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and ready for. Great communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Weekend stay

Wonderful property, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2024
Thanks for taking the time to give us a review! Come stay with us anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at Ada's Guesthouse several times and always had a great experience. The place is ideally located to the water park and other attractions, with a lake view from front porch. House is fully renovated historic home and always very clean and well stocked with a great host. Can't wait to stay again. Our kiddos (7 and 10 years) always love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Our stay

Excellent accommodations with a beautiful home. It was perfect for our family. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2024
Thanks so much, Jennifer. Hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two families total 5 people shared the house while dropping kids off at BVU. Second stay and again did not disappoint. We love this house, the incredible access to everything, simple quite and communication with host is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer K.

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

Family outing

Enjoyed extended family get together over the 4th of July weekend. House fit our needs perfectly. Added bonus..we could see the fireworks from the backyard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental is a lovely older house that has been renovated with care, with spacious rooms, ample parking, in a nice quiet part of town, and is well furnished. Everything was clean, instructions were clear, and the location was perfect for us. The owners responded to any questions in a timely manner. We will definitely look at staying here again during future trips to Storm Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony W. W.

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

Another great stay

We have stayed at this property multiple times and always had a great experience. House is fabulous, in an ideal location, and always clean and well equipped. Host is communicative and always a pleasure to work with. Plan to return sometime this spring for another great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena S.

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

Exactly what you need

This place is spacious and well laid out. Close to so many attractions. The owners are so easy to work with. Loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Kings Pointe getaway

Nice quiet location. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2024
Thanks, Craig. Enjoyed hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

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

Ada’s Guesthouse

Wonderful property, well cared for. Location is great. Quiet neighborhood, even though it’s on a main street. All the charm of a 1910 home, with all the modern conveniences.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thanks for your kind words, Sara. We would enjoy having you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri J.

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

Fabulous Find

It was wonderful to be able to have our extended family stay together. Everything was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is peaceful and the lake is an easy walk. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2024
Thanks for making the time to write us a review. Love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Wonderful Home in Storm Lake

The check in and check out processes were exceptional! These were the best I have ever experienced. The house is wonderful. Our family in the area couldn't wait to see the place. The interior details did not disappoint. The location was great, neighbors were just okay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

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

Great experience.

Thank you for a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed for two days of visiting family in the area. Very much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Joan. Thanks for taking the time to write a review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Fall Trip

Great old house with character. Very clean and well equipped. The host communicated very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2024
Thanks for staying with us, Kyle! Appreciate you making the time to give us a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Highly recommended

Very clean and spacious. Great communication with host. Very nice location. This home truly exceeded our expectations. We will definitely stay at this home in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2024
Thanks for making the time to give us a review, Douglas. Enjoyed hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Beautiful Older home!

My husband and I along with 2 siblings and good friend spent 2 lovely nights here for our grandsons graduation. The house has been beautifully remodeled so the kitchen and 2 upstairs BR are large and bright. The kitchen is well stocked with Keurig and drip coffee pots and coffee and tons of staples (spices, pancake mix, syrup). The owners live in town and are very gracious hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2025
Thanks for your kind words, Pam! We are so glad you stayed with us! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess I.

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

First visit BVU

Family visit to BVU where our son will attend school in Fall 2025. Ada’s house was warm, inviting, a historic home that has tastefully been renovated with modern comfort. Very close to downtown and to campus. Check in and out were smooth, simple. Communication with host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

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

Another great experience

This was our second stay at Ada's Guesthouse. Both stays were an excellent, 5 star experience. Very clean and well maintained historic house that is a short walk from the lake, with a large front porch to enjoy evenings in view of lake and large front lawn for kids to play. Great communication with the owner about check in procedures and anything else. Can't wait to return! A real jewel in Storm Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2024
Thanks for your kind and generous words, Tony. Love to have you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a trip back in time where we felt like we were staying in my grandparents farm house. Beautiful oak stairs, entry ways, etc. updated roomy kitchen with everything we needed. Bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. Bathrooms were updated, beautiful and everything worked great for being a old home. They updated everything wonderfully without compromising the old home feel. We LOVED staying there and spending time with family while being in iowa for my Mother’s funeral. We recommend it highly and are sad that it is not available for us next year for the family reunion! Highly Recommended !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Historic home getaway

This property is so beautiful. It's the perfect blend of historical charm and modern amenities. Walk in the front door and you are transported back to 1910 with a beautiful entryway, parlor and dining room decorated with period antiques. The large modern kitchen is a cook's dream with double oven and ample space to prep and cook. The upstairs bedrooms are all cozy and the bathrooms are spacious and beautiful. All of this and its only a block and a half walk to the trail around the lake! I'd give it all the stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

College town oasis in the middle of Iowa!

Amazing spacious home and perfect location to lake and college! Husband and I were there to visit our college son and watch his tennis games. My parents decided to come along at the last minute and absolutely loved it! We’ve stayed in a lot of vacation rentals over the years for vacations and I’d have to say Ada Guesthouse hosts thought of everything! I usually pack the essentials for bathrooms, kitchen and laundry but they provided everything and more. Plus dog towels, bed and blanket! A lot of history and antiques in this house provided lots of entertainment for my auctioneer husband and my history loving dad ☺️ Relaxing front porch sitting and nice backyard! Thank you so much for opening your home to us! Hoping to book it again next year for graduation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thanks so much for your kind words, Jennifer. You are so encouraging! We’d love to host you again!

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Tucker

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My husband and I have lived in Storm Lake for over 30 years. We enjoy all water sports, especially sailing. We also love to travel. Hosting guests in our guesthouse is something we really enjoy. We want people to feel comfortable and like this is their “home away from home”.

Why they chose this property

The best feature of our guesthouse is the front porch. Ada’s Guesthouse is on historic Lake Avenue and there are views of the lake from the front porch. The house was built in 1910 and we have included some vintage furniture to keep the old world feel. But the bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry rooms are all new. There is a big yard to enjoy, too. The location is fantastic! Close to the lake, parks and bike/walking trail, downtown, and Buena Vista University. So many reasons to enjoy your stay!

What makes this property unique

Ada’s Guesthouse is unique in its location, updated facilities, generous amenities, and character. You won’t be disappointed!

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