Title: Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) ![Terrace/patio - Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) (Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96774300/96774286/c06ca7d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) (Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96774300/96774286/372e6ea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) (Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96774300/96774286/c23698b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) (Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96774300/96774286/836f76b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) (Orleans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96774300/96774286/c578f7cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away on a private drive, Anchor's Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake offers a serene lakefront retreat. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, and boating during the day or cozy up by the firepit at night. With three bedrooms and two flex sleeping spaces in the living room and family room this cottage is perfect for families or groups of friends. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81528 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) Bedding Summary: Master bedroom: Queen bed Guest bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds Guest bedroom 3: Full bed Flex sleeping: Family room: futon, Living room: Pull out sofa sleeper Anchor's Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake is the perfect spot for your next lakefront vacation. Nested on a private drive you'll this home is best suited for swimming, kayaking, boating, and nights around the firepit. Just a mile into town you'll find groceries stores, convenience stores, and restaurants. Anchor's Away offers a master bedroom with Queen sized bed, on-suite bathroom, and TV. The second bedroom has two Twin beds and a TV, and the third bedroom offers a Full bed. There is a second full bathroom in the property and all towels and linens are provided. There are two flex sleeping spaces in the living room and family room. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would need and there is a six person dining table. Outdoors on the patio there is additional eating and sitting spaces along with a grill. Plenty of parking for up to four cars. Kayaks are provided but bring your own lifejackets! Fun awaits you at Anchor's Away on Big Spirit Lake in Lake Okoboji! This property is professional hosted by Okoboji Vacation Company. Managing vacation properties in the Iowa Great Lakes for over ten years. You can be assured when staying in an O.V.C. property your linens will be clean, the property sanitized and stocked for your basic needs. linen, toiletries, propane replacement are also included in our concierge services included in the posted cleaning fee. We host over fifty properties in the lakes area and are locally owned and operated. If you’re booking a property that does not have a local host; think again! Cheers to your next Okoboji adventure with Okoboji Vacation Company; we can’t wait to get you “on Okoboji time”! Pets - not allowed | 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. 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. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,528 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80650000/80646000/80645940/c4c02717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Lakeside View, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Condo at Bridges Bay Arnolds Park - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 311890 ## About the area Located in Spirit Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marble Beach State Recreation Area and Templar State Recreation Area, while Okoboji Summer Theatre and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights. Goodies Handmade Candies and Ranch Okoboji are also worth visiting. [Visit our Spirit Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Spirit-Lake.dx55194) [View more Vacation homes in Spirit Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Spirit-Lake-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55194-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.45964%2C-95.11967&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6wx5h0kR0yXKItZfKrSSsoe2zM0=) Orleans, IA ### What's nearby - Marble Beach State Recreation Area 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Templar State Recreation Area 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Marble Lake 3 min drive \- 2.8 km - West Okoboji Lake 10 min drive \- 11.6 km ### Getting around - Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) 92 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 10 min drive - Casey's General Store 6 min drive - Scooter’s Coffee 6 min drive - Godfather's Pizza 7 min drive - Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront)? ### What time is check-out at Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront)? ### Where is Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Anchors Away Cottage on Big Spirit Lake (Lakefront) Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Arlyn B. Sep 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Beautuful cottage and nice dock. The kitchen & guest bathroom rugs needed cleaning. Could not watch TV as the signal was always scrambled. The coffee pot needed cleaning from the previous occupant who also left the dishwasher full of dishes. They also left dirty grill tools on the grill. We did enjoy the quiet setting. ##### Arlyn B. 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