Exclusive Lakeside Living

Out of respect for our neighbors, please keep parties and gatherings of any kind limited to the guests staying in the rental. Please abide by our communities' quiet hours.

To ensure a comfortable environment for all guests, smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere inside or on the premises. Please help us maintain our properties environment by following this.

As much as we love animals, we regret that pets are not permitted on the property. This rule ensures a hypoallergenic environment for all guests and helps us maintain our high standard of cleanliness.

To maintain security and the comfort of registered guests, outside visitors are not permitted to stay overnight without prior approval.

For the safety and security of everyone, engaging in illegal activities such as drug use, underage drinking, and other criminal behavior is strictly prohibited on the premises.

Accidents happen! If any items are accidentally damaged during your stay, please inform us promptly so that we can assess the damage and arrange for repair or replacement. Guests are responsible for covering the costs associated with any damages.

Please observe quiet hours between 10pm and 7am. During this time, please keep noise level low and remove any music or noise playing outside. We appreciate your cooperation in respecting our neighbors' need for rest.

To prevent pests such as ants and rodents, please refrain from leaving food or food waste uncovered or unsealed. This helps us maintain a clean and pest-free environment for everyone.

Yes, the dock on the property is private and for your use only! There is a slip to keep your boat in the water if you choose during your stay. As well as space for any paddleboards or kayaks. You can also store any kayaks, paddleboards, or other water toys in the garage as well.

The closest boat launches are located here:

• Hattie Elston Park (Boat Ramp), Open 6AM- 10PM Everyday
• Upper Gar Boat Ramp, Open 7AM- 9PM Everyday

If you are familiar with the area and have a preferred launch spot not listed above, feel free to use that as well!

Nearest Boat Marina and Gas fill up located at:

• Okoboji Boat Works, 1400 Gordon Dr, Okoboji IA 51355
• Hours 8AM- 8PM Mon- Sat, 12PM- 6PM Sunday

Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council has boating laws and regulations you must follow when on the water. Please make yourself aware of signs, markers, rules, and legal requirements of boating in Iowa.

Please read this notice from the Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council to learn about the laws and regulations.

Unfortunately, we do not have any paddleboards or kayaks at this time, but you are more than welcome to bring your own! You can tie them to the dock or store them in the garage if you choose.

Yes, the lake can be used for all those activities! Please obtain by the rules and regulations when doing so.

Fishing rules and information can be found here.

Swimming locations and information can be found here.

Boating laws and regulations can be found here.

Please abide by our community guidelines listed in our House Rules. Any follow up questions can be answered by email or through our contact us page.

Unfortunately, no pets are allowed on the premises. This rule ensures a hypoallergenic environment for all guests and helps us maintain our high standard of cleanliness.

No! Unlike other rentals we build our cleaning fee in with our nightly rate. We do not charge our guests to park in the driveway and we also do not charge a fee for trash.

In the event there is damage to an item or something that needs additional cleaning than generally required, we reserve the right to charge an additional fee for broken or damaged items. We understand accidents happen! So please let us know at your earliest convenience when something like this does occur and we will do our best to work with you as some items do not need to be replaced.

Generally, we require at least 50% of your total payment up front, but there are some unique scenarios where it can be different, for example longer stay guests. Then the remaining amount would be provided to us before arrival of your stay.

• Ex: If you are staying for 4 nights, we would require at least 2 nights are already paid for to reserve your stay.

We require a request of cancelation at least one week before your arrival date to receive a return of your deposit. Failure to do so will result it no return of deposit.

We understand life events occur and unforeseen emergencies happen, please keep us in the loop and we will try to be as accommodating as we can when handling a cancelation due to an unforeseen event.

Lucky for you we are a keyless property! We will provide you with a personalized code to enter the homes and garage upon your arrival that will deactivate after your stay.

In addition to the access code, we will also provide you with a welcome packed upon your arrival.

• Check out instructions will be listed here, as well as a tangible copy inside the main house! Any questions regarding check out can be asked through email contact provided in your welcome email.

Yes, both are provided. You can always bring your own, it's good to have extra and we have a washer and dryer in the guest house!

We have extra lake use towels as well for your use, please do not use bath towels to dry off from the lake.

Refrigerator, wine fridge, Ice maker, freezer, toaster, coffeemaker, dishwasher, microwave, oven, and stovetop.