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Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake

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A room with a view of Spirit Lake, Iowa, a lifebuoy on the wall, and a dock extending into the water.
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A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a dining area, and large windows offering a view.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.
A waterfront property with a dock, a two-story building with a balcony, and a small house.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to East Okoboji Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Orleans, IA
  • Place, Spirit Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, East Okoboji Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Okoboji Summer Theatre and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brooks Golf Club and Emerald Hills Golf Course. Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Orleans, IA

What's nearby

  • Spirit Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • East Okoboji Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Okoboji Lake - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Okoboji Summer Theatre - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Arnolds Park - 16 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VFW - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unsalted Shores Lakehouse on Big Spirit Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Spirit Lake and East Okoboji Lake. Templar State Recreation Area and Marble Beach State Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had so many extras!!! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake house! Accommodated our girls trip weekend so well. Lovely views and accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well supplied with amenities, comfortable beds, and furniture. Sleeps a lot of people although there was only two of us. We found the spiral staircase for access to the second floor somewhat difficult for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience. Perfect location and a great cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. We loved our stay plenty of room nicely decorated house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Thank you Joan, we appreciate your positive feedback. Hope we can host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

This place was perfect for a family getaway. Quiet and relaxing neighborhood and a place to just enjoy family time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with all the space our family needed. Easy access to put in our boat and enjoy time on the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect celebration

The house and location were perfect! All of the amenities anyone would need and then some. We have 11 gals there for a girls weekend and it could not have been more perfect! The dock and lake were beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach

We all loved the house and being right on the lake was a big plus. We all liked going walking on all of the nearby trails. We will be back next year but maybe sooner so that we can enjoy some of the other activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Reunion

Family came from various states/Europe. The home worked out great, with only adults spending the night. With that said, during the day the home was wonderful for all ages, especially fishing off dock and ping pong. The only problem was the cleanliness, especially outside seating area, the sliding glass doors, and garage (play siting areas). I know bugs (spiders and spider webs) are part of lake life, but none of the areas outside of house seemed to of b even cleaned. The sliding glass doors had caked on bugs, which as first impressions after arriving made me think if the house itself was cleaned well. It just put a bad (unclean) feeling in everyone. Once we cleaned around the screen sliding glass doors, wiped down chairs and tables outside/garage everyone was feeling much more comfortable. That was our only negative on the house. Neighbors were great and scenery beautiful. WE all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful family vacation home!Definitely will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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