Title: Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! Family-friendly cottage in Spirit Lake ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110090000/110089000/110088927/7fc1d076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110090000/110089000/110088927/6c2d4eb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110090000/110089000/110088927/afd0dad3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110090000/110089000/110088927/fb36cae9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110090000/110089000/110088927/04984fda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene abode on beautiful Lakeshore Drive, with shopping and restaurants nearby. This cozy home offers ample outdoor space, parking, and 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms for up to 10 adults. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms1673 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! Escape to a serene and tranquil abode with your loved ones. This cozy home is nestled amidst a wildlife refuge and is just a stone’s throw away from Pikes Point State Park, one of the most popular swim beaches in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Located on beautiful Lakeshore Drive, with shopping, and a plethora of restaurants and entertainment options that are available all year round. The property also offers ample outdoor space, parking, and a chance to spot some wildlife in your own backyard.” The space: The house boasts 4 bedrooms and a lower level King bed with sofa and TV area. This space does not have an egress window. 3 bathrooms, and 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.” ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - 1 step to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - 6 outdoor pickleball courts - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Unit size: 1,673 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94690300/94690262/f314f3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Okoboji Lakefront House with beautiful views - Newly remodeled Spirit Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=94690262&PinnedHotelID=94690262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118115200/118115176/133ec55d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taj West 7-bedroom home in Monarch Cove near West Okoboji Lake Spirit Lake - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=118115176&PinnedHotelID=118115176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70880000/70876400/70876381/a76633ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BOJI SUNSET RETREAT ON LAKE OKOBOJI Spirit Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=70876381&PinnedHotelID=70876381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25090000/25088800/25088768/079f7ada.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: "We love our pets" We will allow up to 2 pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.414925,-95.16261&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kj_hGhmycQ%3FS%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%3FS%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBS%40UBUDSBSDSBSDUDSDSDSDQFSDSFQDSFSFQFQHQFQFQHQHOFOHQHOHQHOJOHMJQHMJMJOJMJMJKJMJMJKLKJKLMLKJILILKLILIJINILGLILENGLGLGNELGNELCNELCNENCLCNCNANCNALANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDNBLDLFNDLFNFLFLDLHNFLHLHLHJHLJLHLHJJLLJJLJJJLLJLHJJLLLHNJLHLJPHLJNHNHPHNHPHNFNHPFPFPHPFPFPFRDRFPFRDRDPDRFRBRDTDRBRDRBRBTBTBR%40RBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAVAR%3FTATARATCTARCTARCTCRCTCRETCRERERCRGRERERERGPGREPGRGPGPIPGRGNIPGPININIPINIPKLINKNILKNILMLKLILKLMLKJMJKJMJKJMHMJMHKJMHMFMHOHMFMFMFOFMDODMFMDODODMBOBODMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMGOEMEMGOGMGMGMIOIKGMIMKMIMKKIMKMKKKMKKKKMKMKMKMKMKMKMIOKOIOKMIQIOIQIOGOIQIQGOGSIQGQGQGSEQGSEQGSESESESESESCSESCUESCUASCUCSCUASAUCUAS%3FUAUAS%3FWAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nZXdEUp5ENqtmtUukQAo2aXZDGM=) Spirit Lake, IA #### What's nearby - West Okoboji Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Okoboji Summer Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.3 km - Brooks Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.7 km - 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 11 min drive - 9.8 km - Arnolds Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km #### Getting around - Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 96 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪McKeens Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬4 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### Where is Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! located? > This family-friendly Spirit Lake cottage is steps from West Okoboji Lake and Pikes Point State Park. Goodies Handmade Candies and Pike's Point Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Lakes Cottage in the Woods! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Area and house is just lovely! We do enjoyed our start here! Very short walk to the beach. Great area for campfire. House is very spacious. Loved it! ##### Karen W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina S. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion Fantastic location. Perfect accommodations for our family get together. We were lucky to have good weather so the littles could eat on the deck. (The only seating inside for meals is counter height table & chairs.) The hosts were very responsive & helpful. Thank you so much, Keri & Troy! ##### Gina S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen B. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful property When we checked in, the property was immaculate and exactly as the listing described it. The beach at the state park was very nice. There was a cold six-pack waiting in the fridge. Our three generation weekend was everything we had hoped it would be. We really enjoyed the well-stocked coffee bar. We used both grills and were happy to use the secluded and well-lit fire pit in the back. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside. The yard is gorgeous and it was fun to watch the birds and the wild turkeys. With multiple bedrooms this property is ideal for a large family getaway such as we did. ##### Stephen B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon B. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls getaway Wonderful location easy to find. Place as described, kitchen well stocked with extras. Loved host left champagne and OJ for us !! Very clean accommodations would recommend for girls weekends! ##### Shannon B. 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