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Benjamin G.
28 Jul, 2025
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Benjamin G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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Year Round Lakeside Home on Lost Island Lake
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Year Round Lakeside Home on Lost Island Lake
Our paradise is right on the lake with no busy streets to cross and includes over 140 feet of lake frontage providing breathtaking views and distance from neighbors. A separate suite rental provides complete privacy for groups who rent both. Outdoor space includes huge furnished deck with 2 Weber gas grills, a dock with bench and swimming ladder – perfect for fishing, swimming, relaxing, firepit 8 adirondack chairs, cornhole toss, and large parking area vehicles, boats and outdoor activities.
When we acquired this property, we thought the perfect name for this property was “Lost Lunker’s Lodge.” As Lunkers means large, the lake frontage is large, the outdoor space is large and the deck is large, and we’re located right on beautiful Lost Island Lake.
The 1st floor includes, 1 bedroom, half bath, full kitchen (including refrigerator, oven, stovetop, microwave, air fryer, coffee maker, toaster, blender, seasonings, kitchenware, pots and pans, crockpots), living room, dining room, card game room, and fish cleaning area for your fresh catches including Walleye, Perch, Crappies, Blue Gill and Catfish caught right off the dock!
The 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms and full bathroom.
Amenities include:
Welcome basket with snacks
Beverages
Smores Kit
Linens
Bath towels
Beach towels
Free high-speed internet
3 TVs including cable tv and 144 channels
Paper supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, plates, and cups
Air conditioning
Shampoo and Conditioners
Gas for grills
And more
2 private entrances include access from parking and access from the huge deck.
A long privacy fence on the firepit side of the property for added privacy and enjoyment.
Our price includes free cleanup with no hidden fees.
When we acquired this property, we thought the perfect name for this property was “Lost Lunker’s Lodge.” As Lunkers means large, the lake frontage is large, the outdoor space is large and the deck is large, and we’re located right on beautiful Lost Island Lake.
The 1st floor includes, 1 bedroom, half bath, full kitchen (including refrigerator, oven, stovetop, microwave, air fryer, coffee maker, toaster, blender, seasonings, kitchenware, pots and pans, crockpots), living room, dining room, card game room, and fish cleaning area for your fresh catches including Walleye, Perch, Crappies, Blue Gill and Catfish caught right off the dock!
The 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms and full bathroom.
Amenities include:
Welcome basket with snacks
Beverages
Smores Kit
Linens
Bath towels
Beach towels
Free high-speed internet
3 TVs including cable tv and 144 channels
Paper supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, plates, and cups
Air conditioning
Shampoo and Conditioners
Gas for grills
And more
2 private entrances include access from parking and access from the huge deck.
A long privacy fence on the firepit side of the property for added privacy and enjoyment.
Our price includes free cleanup with no hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
About the area
Ruthven
Located in Ruthven, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Victorian Museum on Main and Palo Alto County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Clay County Fairgrounds and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Arnolds Park Amusement Park are also worth visiting.
Ruthven, IA
What's nearby
- Five Island Lake - 22 min drive - 30.2 km
- Clay County Fairgrounds - 24 min drive - 31.9 km
- 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 35 min drive - 48.9 km
- West Okoboji Lake - 36 min drive - 48.6 km
- Arnolds Park - 37 min drive - 50.6 km
Restaurants
- Bully's Bar And Grill - 7 min drive
- Lindy's Bar And Grill - 15 min drive
- Lost Island Corner Store and Cafe - 3 min walk
- Deja Vu - 7 min drive
- Joans Cafe - 7 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
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10/10
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8/10 Good
Safiyyah H.
7 Jul, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Safiyyah H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by April and Danny
April is a Drake University graduate and Danny is a Western Illinois graduate.
When we acquired this property, we thought the perfect name for this property was “Lost Lunker’s Lodge.” As Lunkers means large, the lake frontage is large, the outdoor space is large and the deck is large, and we’re located right on beautiful Lost Island Lake.
Originally from Emmetsburg, I lived most of my adult life in the Michigan/Indiana area. My husband and I wanted to move back to this area for family reasons. We fell in love with this property. It had been a resort years ago and we both thought it was too beautiful not to share. We are 5-star hosts on other platforms and every year we're excited for our repeat guests to see our improvements that their rental fees have allowed us to make.
When we acquired this property, we thought the perfect name for this property was “Lost Lunker’s Lodge.” As Lunkers means large, the lake frontage is large, the outdoor space is large and the deck is large, and we’re located right on beautiful Lost Island Lake.
Originally from Emmetsburg, I lived most of my adult life in the Michigan/Indiana area. My husband and I wanted to move back to this area for family reasons. We fell in love with this property. It had been a resort years ago and we both thought it was too beautiful not to share. We are 5-star hosts on other platforms and every year we're excited for our repeat guests to see our improvements that their rental fees have allowed us to make.
Why they chose this property
We chose this area because we love living in an uncongested friendly area both on land and on water.
What makes this property unique
As close to being right on the lake as you can get with unusual over 140 feet of lake frontage, over 2,000 square foot deck, and huge amount of space for parking is unique for properties right on the lake.
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