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

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A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a number '215' on the front.
A wooden cabinet with glass doors, books, and decorative plates.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, carpeted steps, and a stained glass window above.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushioned chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Buena Vista University

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Storm Lake, IA
  • Place, Harker House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista University
    ‪8 min walk‬

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
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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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 Storm Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Living Heritage Tree Museum and Cherokee County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, ice skating and sledging.
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Storm Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Harker House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Storm Lake - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central Coffee Station - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Hereford BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Villager - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Juanita - ‬9 min walk

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 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 Storm Lake, 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. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean. Front porch is perfect for those evening sits.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Very comfortable and we truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely beautiful. It was clean and well kept. The beds were amazing so comfortable. Also it was very nice to bring our pet with us. When you come, you will fall in love with this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! So close to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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!
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