The Artsy Tartsy Cottage off West Lake Okoboji

Arnolds Park, Iowa
$495 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Good Old Artsy Tartsy

Bedding Summary:
Guest bedroom 1: Queen bed
Guest bedroom 2: 2 Twin over twin bunks (4 twin)
Master bedroom: King bed and 4 twin beds
Basement: 2 Single beds & 2 Single pullout chairs

Location- In the heart of Arnolds Park and walkable to everything! Many know this property as `Artsy Tartsy` or `The Little Red House on Highway 71` (with the zebra stripes!). Built in 1926, this historic cottage was recently renovated and restored withthe attention to local history and authenticity. This home has tons of character which is reflected throughout and is 4 bedrooms and 2 baths.


- The main floor features a front solarium enclosed with wall to wall windows with two quaint seating areas. There are original maple hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Tastefully decorated with treasures sourced from local shops and local artists.
- The main living room features a large and comfortable seating area with custom leather sectional, adjoining harvest table (seats 8) and is flanked on one side by a gas fireplace and on the other by a leaded crystal chandelier.

- There is a full kitchen equipped with modern stainless appliances, gas range, dishwasher, and century old butcher block. The kitchen is properly equipped to meet cooking and food preparation needs for a long weekend or week.

- There is a queen bedroom on the first floor adjacent to the first floor tiled bathroom/shower.

- The back entry features all glass with original stonework and is an excellent drop zone after a long day on the lake.

- This opens to a courtyard patio, equipped with a Weber gas grill, and a Weber charcoal kettle grill.

- The second floor features an efficient bunk room which sleeps four. A few steps up is the master bedroom which features a king bed and two sleeping nooks with 4 twin beds. The center wing of the master features a kids sitting and game area with TV and seating.

- The basement features a smaller family room with TV and two single chairs, which pullout into single beds. There is one bedroom, which features two single beds and ample closet space. There is a full bathroom / shower, fully tiled in white with black accents.


Other features of this property:
- Washer / dryer;
- 2nd fridge / freezer in the basement;
- 65` TV in main living room; SONOS soundbar; WiFi;
- The main house has two outdoor seating areas, one with grills and both peekaboo views of the lake;
- 7 dedicated on-site parking spots (could accommodate parking of trailered boat);
- White noise machines in each bedroom;
- Tuft and needle mattress with alternative down comforters;

Back House: There is an adjacent backhouse to this property that sleeps four. The property has a queen murphy bed with a Tuft and Needle mattress and a queen pull out bed. This backhouse also features a full kitchen, bath, and washer and dryer. There is climate control and television with cable and internet. There are two smaller outdoor seating areas for the backhouse. This backhouse rents separately. If you add on this property with the house it will accommodate 20 total. PROPERTIES ARE BOOKED SEPARATELY. MAIN HOUSE RESERVATION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDE THE BACKHOUSE.


Location, Location, Location:
- 530 steps to the Ritz; (We know these steps will not be straight on the way back from the Ritz)
- 530 steps to boat rental;
- 290 steps to Smiles with Miles;
- 70 steps to the Coffee Kup Kafe;
- 900 steps Mau Marina and The Okoboji Store;
- 550 steps to public beach;
- 50 steps to Boji Spudz (donut shop);
- 950 steps to Arnold`s Park;
- 550 steps to the emporium;
- 200 steps to the Boondocks (small convenience store / gas station / Jimmy Johns, across the street)
- 10 steps to the Arnolds Park Police Department and City Hall ;-)
- Sorry, going to have to drive to the Taco House (a few miles).

We can`t wait to host you and for you to experience Okoboji at `The Good Old Artsy Tartsy`!

There is parking space for up to 4+ vehicles in the driveway.

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. This professional managed Lake Okoboji vacation rental is brought to you by Okoboji Vacation Co., a locally owned and operated company, dedicated to bring only the best quality experience to our guests. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish & hand soap, shampoo and conditioner, face bar 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; where we offer a range of supplemental services and items including early check-in/late check-out options, hangover kits, or fresh flowers for a romantic getaway. Pack n’ play or toddler cot, package of bottled water, firewood, etc. are available for a small fee on our Host Store (email sent one week before check-in) and will be waiting in the home on 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 - 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 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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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1938 Sq Ft (180 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Terrace
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The Lake
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Marissa N.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    The Artsy Tartsy was absolutely perfect for our girls trip to Okoboji! It was extremely walkable, clean and SO adorable. Would highly recommend staying here!

  • McKenzie F.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2023

    Stayed Aug 24, 2023

    This place was perfect for our group! Everything was so well thought out by the owner. It’s in a perfect location that is central to everything. Would definitely recommend staying here if you can!

  • Monte T.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2023

    Stayed Jul 20, 2023

    Property had damage when we arrived. Broken kind on hand rail going upstairs. Bedroom lift door was hard to close (needs to be cut shorter so it does not rub on carpet). Found a 9mm unspent bullet in grandkids room.

  • Joey J.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 7, 2023

    My family and I had a great stay!

  • rhonda h.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2023

    Stayed Jun 15, 2023

    The house was clean and well stocked. The location is perfect.

  • Destiny S.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2022

    Stayed Aug 25, 2022

    Cleanliness was not up to par, foundation of the home appears to be shifting which resulted in the basement doors not closing, basement bathroom nearly flooded, leftover garbage remained from previous guests. The location was great and near downtown bars!

  • Kurt M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2022

    Stayed Jun 27, 2022

    Great location and very comfortable environment. Everyone had a memorable time in Okoboji!

  • Amy N.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2022

    Stayed Jul 17, 2022

    We had a party of 14 and absolutely loved our stay. The house was stocked with so many items! Coffee, hair products, pots and pans, etc. etc. which made our stay less stressful. We cooked a lot at the home at restaurants in Okoboji tend to have a long wait and food isn’t the best. The location is so close to everything. Walking and driving. We loved all the nooks and outdoor area to have coffee or read. We can’t wait to book another stay at this house! Thank you!

  • Lucas G.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2022

    Stayed Jun 23, 2022

    Very efficient and clean.

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$495+
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