10/10 Excellent
Dana W.
13 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dana W.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121673 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Spirit Lake, IA
- Place, West Okoboji Lake2 min walk
- Place, Pikes Point State Park3 min walk
- Place, 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji13 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1 Main Level
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Upstairs
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 Upstairs
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 Upstairs
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Lower Level Living Space w/ King bed and sectional couch.
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 Main Floor
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2 Upstiars
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3 Lower Level
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods!
Escape to a peaceful woodland retreat nestled in a wildlife refuge. Just steps from Pikes Point State Park and one of the Iowa Great Lakes’ most popular swim beaches. Located on scenic Lakeshore Drive, close to shopping, dining, and year-round entertainment. Enjoy ample outdoor space, easy parking, and the chance to spot wildlife right in your backyard—perfect for a relaxing lakes getaway
The space:
The house boasts 4 bedrooms and and 3 full baths. A lower level king bed with a sofa and TV area. This space does not have an egress window. This home can comfortably accommodate up to 10 adults. The property also offers ample outdoor space, parking, and a chance to spot some wildlife in your own backyard.”
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
"We love our pets" We will allow up to 2 pets
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take both garbage bins to the end of driveway by 8am on Wednesday morning.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Spirit Lake
Located in Spirit Lake, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pikes Point State Park and Elinor Bedell State Park, while Higgins Museum and Okoboji Summer Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Goodies Handmade Candies and Ranch Okoboji. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Spirit Lake, IA
What's nearby
- West Okoboji Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Pikes Point State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- East Okoboji Lake - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Arnolds Park - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
- 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 6 min drive
- Scooter’s Coffee - 6 min drive
- Godfather's Pizza - 4 min drive
- SUBWAY - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
3 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
19 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
Shannon B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gina S.
26 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Gina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen B.
2 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful property
Stephen B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Keri Peterson
Troy and I have a little bit of paradise in the Iowa Great Lakes we love sharing with others. We are fortune enough to do so and last year was much fun hosting families and friends. We were both born and raised near the Lakes in a farming community. I work for Dickinson County, this makes it easy for me to be close to our home if something is needed.
Why they chose this property
This is one of the most beautiful roads to drive down any season of the year. The homes, landscape and water make it very appealing. Pikes Point State Park is just across the street with public a public beach and shelter house for rentals. We are surrounded by DNR land and the wildlife is amazing.
What makes this property unique
This house has the best of both worlds. The property is surrounded by trees and wildlife. The land surrounding is DNR land and very private. The beach is just across the street for easy access to all water activities. The neighbors are considerate and their homes are beautiful.
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