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Charming Vintage Lake Cottage

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Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
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Interior
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Spirit Lake, IA
  • Place, McClelland Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mini-Wakan State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Trickle Slough Area
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Vintage Lake Cottage

Quiet, breezy north shore of beautiful Big Spirit Lake . Lakefront view in this
cozy vintage cottage with knotty pine walls. Vintage furnishings, just like grandma's
cottage. 3 bedrooms, one bathroom. Large lake front deck with furniture. Grill,
hammock, dock, large yard.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from McClelland Beach. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, patio and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from McClelland Beach and a 3-minute drive from Mini-Wakan State Park
Charming Vintage Lake Cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Spirit Lake cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Bonfires - only on non-windy days. An outdoor garden hose on lake side of cottage by large rock. Please make sure hose is shut off after use.
NO DIVING off dock. Young children must be supervised on dock. Swimming is at your own risk.
Fire Extinguisher is located below sink next to stove.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Charming Vintage Spirit
Charming Vintage Lake Cottage Cabin
Charming Vintage Lake Cottage Spirit Lake
Charming Vintage Lake Cottage Cabin Spirit Lake

Charming Vintage Lake Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the north shore. Had everything needed in the cabin. The living room area is big and comfortable, great views of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
All that we hoped for and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Trip for a Family of 6!!

There is so much to like about this property. You need to understand this is a cottage on the lake. It's not a 5 star hotel. We have stayed all over Okoboji, this was our fav place. Everything was very organized, clean beds, living room, etc. The owners communicated the entire stay. I even left a couple items and they offered to mail them to me! There is internet in the cabin and internet TV for the rainy days. We had a campfire each night outside. The space by the lake is huge with a big deck and plenty of chairs in front of the water. Also had a hammock and big sectional outside.The neighbors were both awesome and super nice to us.The location is exactly what we were looking for. We wanted to get away from the town but also be close enough to get anything we needed (12-15 minute drive to grocery store). There is a bait shop about 5 minutes north towards Loon Lake, we stopped there every morning. Spillway Drive in for Ice Cream was 12 minutes. The cottage is in a private set of houses on a private road. There is ample parking for up to 4 vehicles in front of the cottage. You are on the north shore of Big Spirit. The water is crystal clear, we brought a boat but didn't need/use it. We caught SO many fish from the dock...bass, crappie, perch, bluegill, walleye, catfish, drums. The kids were busy all day. You can get in the water and swim anytime as it's super safe and clear.Overall our stay couldn't have been better. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann R., MADISON LAKE

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view of the lake

The cabin was great. Loved the view and the lake. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental

Even with flooding limiting swimming/boating, we loved our stay. So peaceful sitting on deck or dock. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and beautiful view

We had a great time on our stay, beautiful view, quiet area, fish were biting, kitchen had plenty of room to work in, furniture was comfy, unfortunately it rained alot during out stay, but we still enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Cozy, Vintage Cabin Getaway

Loved the cabin itself but felt there could have been better or more supplies considering we had registered as 5 guests for 4 nights. We ran out of dish soap, paper towels, toilet tissue. And there were no dish rags or wash cloths, only dish towels & hand towels/bath towels. That is fine if we know ahead of time so we are prepared & can bring our own but the description said soaps & paper goods supplied as well as towels or linens. Not trying to be picky or rude, just thought you should know. It would also be nice to have a place to hang clothes or a better storage area in the bedroom off of the deck. The bed was very cozy & comfy! Appreciated having fans! Living room furniture very comfy & conducive to family game nights! Also, there was no hammock which I was really looking forward to as was represented in the photo! Had 2-3 lovely bonfires in the fire pit & enjoyed yummy s’mores one night! Beautiful lake view! Thank you for everything! We had a great family vacation making the most of every moment!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Heaven

We had the most amazing stay at the charming vintage cottage! We already miss the amazing views of Big spirit lake. The yard was gorgeous and our kids had a blast playing yard games. The cabin had every item you could think of from tinfoil to spices to pots and pans. Anytime we needed something it was there! The beds were so comfortable after long days of exploring the nearby communities and amenities. The host left us a personal note with Recommendations of activities in the area based on our kids ages. To top it all off, we were greeted with a plate of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. Words can't even express how Perfect our stay was. I recommend everyone who reads this should stay at the charming vintage cottage! On the other hand I hope it isn't sold out when we book again for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural Atmosphere

Rural and quiet location. Nice dock and view. Many kitchen amenities. Listing could be updated to 2 double and 1 single bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet cottage

Super cute cottage on the North end of Spirit Lake. The deck is larger than it looks with a gorgeous view. We loved walking out on the dock in the evening and sitting on the bench. Plenty of outdoor seating and the hammock was a hit. The beds were comfy and if you're planning on cooking, the kitchen was stocked with everything you'd need (pots, pans, knives, utensils, etc.). The area is super quiet at night. Great family trip with my parents who are in their 70's.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot with awesome view

Really enjoyed the living space, lot of room to spread out and take in the awesome view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021