If you have a family or mature in control group this place is for you…read more 1. Super nice and caring owner (Rick) goes out of his way to try to please everyone. Even his neighbors. 2. It's next door to the Arnold Park amusement park 3. There is a small game room to enjoy and there are numerous bikes to use at your family's discretion. There are even bikes with training wheels! 4. In the evening a group or all groups in his resort can gather for a nice fire in the central area. After spending some time there there are only a few rules. Be respectful of others and have a good time. Next time we visit from California this is the place we will book in advance!

cute place, individual cabins. About 2 blocks to West Lake Okoboji, right next door to Arnolds Park…read moreamusement park. Rick is super nice and friendly. Each cottage has picnic table, gas grill and fire pit. It is pretty pricy but more fun than a hotel/motel. There is a game room, you can "rent" (free) movies for your room and he has bikes free for your use while there.

Stayed here July 9th for one night. Rate was $186. The room had not been cleaned. There was sand…read moreall over the sheets and under the quilts, hair pins on the night stand between the beds. We discovered this at 11pm, so we made it work. At checkout,  I told front desk employee who blew it off and just said, "thanks for letting me know". Unsatisfied, I contacted trip.com with whom I made the reservation. After several weeks of going back and forth because they had no luck contacting the property owner, Misty, I was told they could only offer a refund of $36 which wasn't enough. I decided to contact this Misty myself. She returned my call and left a voicemail stating she would not be doing anything further for me. I called back and spoke with a lady who wanted to know the whole story all over again. She told me I should have said something sooner and they would have cleaned the room. I told her the room should have been clean from the beginning!! After check in, we left right away to enjoy our day at the lake and didn't get back until late. I didn't realize that we needed to inspect the room for cleanliness. I wasn't asking for a full refund, but certainly more than $36 or even a free night. They wanted to do nothing but argue and hang up the phone. Haven't heard anything since. $186 for a dirty room with sand in the beds and someone else's dirty hair pins on the uncleaned nightstand. The owner and staff are rudely dismissive and unhelpful and they're selling dirty rooms. Unacceptable! 1 Star.

This is a good place for families with a pool, free on-property use only bikes, games, fire pits…read moreand grills and a very basic breakfast. The standard rooms are small but the king sized beds were comfortable. There is a microwave, drip coffee pot and fridge and the decor is fun; however be aware of the flies, we killed 10 our first night. There is a fly swatter in every room, so this must be commonplace. They do not have any hangers in the room. We requested some and they gave us some rather tired looking bent ones, but at least they were useable. The breakfast was not good, only two choices of sugar cereal, waffles, toast, sad- looking mini muffins and donut holes, and a bowl of scoop yourself yogurt, not very sanitary. No fruit or oatmeal. The rooms have thin walls so you will hear your neighbors TV and children running around, though the 10:30 pm quiet time seems to be enforced, except for the bar hoppers who come back at 2:30am. Bring earplugs if you sleep lightly. For the $200 plus tax price I would definitely not stay here again. If you have young children or just want to crash after a party, this may be a good choice for you.

The Okoboji Country Inn is located a few blocks from the heart of lake activity and the well-known…read moreArnolds Park Family Amusement Park. If you are a golfer, you're going to love the action across the street at the Emerald Hills Golf Course. The inn is a restored historical farm house from the local area. The innkeepers, Donna and Ann Muilenburg, spared no cost when it came to luxurious linens, outstanding decor, and quality furnishings. The restoration turned a simple farm house into a cozy and comfortable inn. I love it that the sheets are a high-count Egyptian Cotton and as soft as you will find in the most expensive hotels around the world. Oh, so very soft! Annabelle's Suite, located on the first floor, is my favorite room at the inn. It has its own sun room where you can lounge in in PJs and just enjoy the beauty of the sun setting or rising. You can't beat the breakfast, fresh ingredients and delicious. And, the innkeepers are helpful and as nice as they come. I highly recommend this outstanding bed and breakfast lodging establishment.

Nice little store for organic items. They have some fresh produce and a few ready made lunch items…read morelike wraps, though it is mostly grocery including frozen items. I had some excellent Michigan blueberries.

Gayle and I returned to Spirit Lake this summer to sadly find that The Market (on Hill Avenue) had…read moreclosed. However, just across the street, we noticed that Wilder Thymes Natural Foods had opened right next to Art on 16th. Running this kind of successful business is a challenge as summer resort folks go home in the Fall, utilities costs are higher in the Winter, and there's competition from grocery stores who are increasingly selling organic goods and local Farmers Markets. Wilder Thymes Natural Foods offers bulk items, snacks, drinks, spices, cooking ingredients, frozen, dairy & gluten-free foods, personal care items and natural cleaning supplies. There's also a kitchen that features ready-made sandwiches to go, baked goods and take n bake entrees. And from their our own farm comes a wide selection of fruits, vegetables & herbs when in season. Best of Luck! Gayle and I will also continue to contribute our share whenever we are in town.

What a gem! First…read moreoff, I am a stout girl. The darker the beer; the better as far as I am concerned the the West O Cocoa Stout is the chef's kiss! Every Iowan beerfest I attend, I am always in search of the West O Beer tent. We popped in on our final night of vacation for a pint and some pretzel bites as the kiddos played out on their patio. Pricing was on par. Parking was a bit cramped, you can tell when the parking lot is full that the inside will be, too. You need to order at the bar. (They are closed on Monday, FYI.) The pretzel bites were good, mustard definitely had some kick. My West O Cocoa was the perfect end to vacation. I'll pop in this brewery again when we are in town!

First time customer and I'm pretty hard to please but this pizza is delicious. They were super busy…read moreand I see why. We ordered to go and sat in our truck. The restaurant was small and not a lot of room which is fine bc it was loud and I rather eat in my truck in peace. Yes I would 100% go back!!!

Great Owners, great resort! Full service, rentals included: games, dvds, paddle boats, canoes,…read morestand-up paddle boards.... Also Included: Daily/ cocktail cruise, showcase home cruise, grills, indoor & outdoor pools, daily maid service, private dock access. Moments from historic Arnold's Park.

We have visited Fillenwarth Beach over Memorial Day Weekend for several years and we absolutely…read morelove it! The staff is incredibly friendly, the facilities are clean and well kept and there is plenty to keep you busy if you want, or lots of places to hangout if you just want to relax. It's also within blocks of some of the best nightlife in the area. We go during the off-season, so the rates are very reasonable at that time, but I am not sure how things compare during peak times. We recommend Fillenwarth Beach to anyone looking for a great Okoboji experience!

Beautiful Art Deco Hotel. Interior is beautiful and are room was comfortable, clean is well…read moredesigned. Bed was very comfortable and pillows awesome. Love that the clock radio and small refrigerator were in keeping with the vintage style.

You know how you're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover? Yes well, that works…read morethe other way too. Thought we were booking a stay at a fancy hotel and were just.so.disappointed. This is not a a luxury resort in any sense of the word. Missing details abound, from hooks in the bathroom,to one key given for multiples guests, small tv not to scale for the space, broken umbrella at the pool, sticky carpet, housekeeping upon request and no parking. Jenn at the front desk was as pleasant as could be expected-not her fault the hotel isn't to par. We found, for the money,this place was a big, fat barely ok.

The Wash House is an upscale gift shop located in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes area. I love…read moreto browse all three floors and really take my time shopping. They have all kinds of unique and interesting items, plus the products are usually displayed in a pleasing manner. With no retail neighbors or walk-by traffic, Donna and Ann Muilenburg know their gift shop is a destination for their customers. Parking is not a problem for customers and the Wash House has a big farmers porch that Donna and Ann use like a display window and expanded selling space in their busy season. In the summer months, the porch is stocked with fresh plants, decorated with garden decor and sometimes flags that flow in the wind to catch the eye of customers as they drive by. In the early Fall, the porch can be found filled with pumpkins, gords and fun outdoor decor. Like myself, most Wash House customers have been shopping there for years. They know they can always find just the right gift for most occasions when a quality gift is called for. Prices range from moderate up, depending on the item.