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The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Highlights

  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to East Okoboji Lake
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Arnolds Park, IA
  • Place, 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, East Okoboji Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, West Okoboji Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort

Welcome to `The Playing Hooky` vacation cabin! Your Iowa Great Lakes getaway at Bridges Bay Resort, the highly sought-after waterpark resort, in the heart of Arnolds Park — a stylish and family-friendly vacation retreat located near all the excitement of the Okoboji area. Whether you`re planning a summer lake vacation, a weekend at the amusement park, or a relaxing escape with friends and family, this beautifully appointed vacation cabin offers the ideal home base for experiencing everything the Iowa Great Lakes have to offer.

Bedding Summary:
Primary bedroom: King Bed
Guest bedroom 2: Full over Full Bunk Bed, Twin Trundle
Full sized Pull-out Couch in Living Room
Garage: Murphy Bed

This spacious all one level (a rare find in the cabin development) vacation cabin. Each reservation includes SIX daily waterpark passes and access to all resort amenities: Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark and swim-up bar, The Waterfront Grille and Bracco`s World Cafe restaurants, SkyRyder zipline, live music and entertainment, on-site fitness center, arcade and game room, and a fully stocked fishing pond!
`Playing Hooky` is one level living with an attached finished garage. The master bedroom offers a king sized bed and en-suite bathroom. The second guest bedroom offers a full over full bunk bed with twin trundle. The living room provides additional sleeping space with a full size pull out couch. Sleeping a total of 9 in the property. Just off the guest bedroom is a second full bathroom with shower/tub combination. The property boasts a stackable washer and dryer for your convenience. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the comforts of home and seating for six at the table and three at the kitchen island. The patio off the living room is the perfect hang out with additional eating and entertainment space. Hang out by the firepit or grill up some steaks. That`s not all...the garage is also staged for entertainment with cornhole, foosball and a smart TV.

Guests love the unbeatable location near:

West Okoboji Lake
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
Local waterfront dining & bars
Concerts and entertainment at Preservation Plaza
Public lake access and boat rentals
Shopping, coffee shops, and family attractions

There is parking space for up to 2+ vehicles in the driveway, overflow parking lots at the resort, and dedicated boat/trailer parking lot.

Cancelation Policy – Okoboji Vacation has set this policy with you in mind. You are allowed to cancel your reservation up to 60 days prior to your arrival with a full refund. If you need to cancel between 59 days and 30 days you will receive a 50% refund. Within 30 days of your arrival no refunds are given. Additional terms and conditions may apply if booking through a channel.

The Playing Hooky cabin is a professional managed Lake Okoboji vacation rental. Brought to you by Okoboji Vacation Co., a locally owned and operated company that has been your trusted name in hospitality since 2012. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish & hand soap, garbage bags, dishwasher & laundry detergent. Included in your cleaning fee is the above toiletry starter pack, propane replacement, and access to our Host Store. Items including early check-in/late check-out options, hangover kits, pack n’ plays or toddler cots, bottled water packs, firewood, etc. are available for a small fee on the store and will be waiting in the home upon your arrival. If you’re booking a property that does not have a local host...think again! Okoboji Vacation Company...let`s get you LAKEBOUND.
Pets - Allowed with Applicable Pet Fee | Smoking - not allowed
Check-In begins at 4:00pm CST. Check-out time is 10:00am CST. Late Departures may be subject to charges
Advanced Payment of 50% is due at the time of booking. Remaining Balance due 30 days prior to your arrival. Failure to remit final rental payment by scheduled due date may result in cancellation of your reservation.
All payments are refundable prior to the cancelation due dates with exception of booking fees and credit card fees. To protect your rental investment, we strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, early departures, no shows, or cleaning or maintenance concerns. If present and reported, all cleaning or maintenance concerns will be corrected promptly.
Service fees may apply to guests who reserve online with a third party booking website. Third party services fees are not controlled nor collected by Okoboji Vacation Company, and as such are not reflected on reservation statements provided by Okoboji Vacation Company.
A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged to the traveler if canceled between 60 days and 31 days prior to arrival. Reservations canceled within 30 days of arrival will result in no refund. Booking fees and Credit card fees are nonrefundable.
A refundable security deposit of $300 may be charged on reservations. Guests will be responsible for all intentional damage to include but not limited to broken items, soiled or misplaced linens, loss of keys, theft, or failure to remove garbage from the property, or leaving the property excessively dirty. Confetti or glitter is not allowed in the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets - Allowed with Applicable Pet Fee | Smoking - not allowed Check-In begins at 4:00pm CST. Check-out time is 10:00am CST.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4388390vb
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 are allowed on site
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Arnolds Park

Located in Arnolds Park, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Emerald Hills Golf Course and Brooks Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar State Recreation Area. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Arnolds Park, IA

What's nearby

  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Okoboji Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • West Okoboji Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arnolds Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Outrigger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Getaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Okoboji Lake and West Okoboji Lake. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

6.0
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2.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Hadley J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we first arrived there was trash in the yard and bushes. As we were bringing things inside we noticed very sticky spots on the floor. The counters were dirty, see attached photo of dirty cleaning wipes we had to buy. We had to vacuum immediately. As we were getting ready for bed, the bedding was dirty. Full of long black hair, chips, and lots of stains. We brought the concerns up with the property manager and she was able to deliver new stuff 4 hours later which was a long time of us waiting around. The decorative pillows are very dirty and we had to get them off the beds right away. There was left over Taco Bell and coffee left in the garage garbage which was not pleasant to smell. There was countless dirty things we found, under the bed we found someone’s empty facial spray, dirty socks, garbage and a rotten SAUSAGE. Gross. See photos. There were also spiders and cobwebs all over. Overall this place needs a complete head to toe deep clean, and all new bedding and towels. 3 stars is being kind. All of us girls agree this was a dirty place and we are still shocked. I can confidently say we left the place cleaner than how we got it!
Disinfectant wipe
Disinfectant wipe
Blanket from closet as comforter was dirty
Spiders and webs all over
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Unfortunate review...the traveler didn't come to the door to let management see anything they were referencing upon arrival. The new items were left at door hours before they just never checked the messaging to confirm. The only dirty bedding was a throw blanket they found in the back of a closet. All the bedding and sheets were new the morning of check-in from the check-out at 10am. There are spiders outside (all our properties sprayed inside and outside) but each patio is cleaned prior to check-in. Housekeeping even documented pulling items out of the firepit to clean the debris in the firepit prior to their arrival. We have no idea what they would find wrong with white towels that are laundered and sanitized off-site and brought new for each stay. The inspector found no problems with the throw pillows and could not corroborate the photos. We take these claims and cleanliness seriously. This can be confirmed through our hundreds of 5 star housekeeping reviews on the 60 properties manage. We have a 24/7 hotline and were not contacted until the next day of this stay. We ask that if a guest finds a property unacceptable they call at least within 24 hours so we correct an issue immediately or move them to a different property.

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