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Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays!

Historic home with all the modern amenities!

As you enter the house for the1st time, you'll be amazed at the stunning kitchen! The kitchen includes a large center island, double ovens, wine fridge and large pantry. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare large family meals. The dining room has seating for 10+ with a table for 8 in the breakfast porch! (kids table anyone?) The breakfast porch includes lots of windows with beautiful views of the lake, breakfast seating, sectional (queen bed pull out) and 55'' flat screen tv. The main level living room includes a wood burning fireplace, two leather couches and a corner table to play cards, jigsaw puzzle or read.

The second level has 4 bedrooms plus a seating area for reading or quiet time away from the action. :-) We have a king bedroom, two queen rooms and a fantastic kids bedroom with their own 50 & 55" TV's! The kids room includes two sets of bunkbeds, large sofa sleeper, small futon, video game console and air hockey table.

As you make your way up the 3rd level staircase, we added an additional bedroom and bathroom. The family room is an excellent option to hang out to watch moves on the 85” flat screen, play cards, foosball or Ms. Pac-Man.

There are yard games, picnic tables, water toys and more in the tuck under garage. The patio includes a gas grill, stand up refreshment cooler and seating for 8 around patio table. We also have a new firepit perfect for the fall nights. S’mores!

There are two washing machines and a dryer in the basement for guest use including a laundry chute for convenience from the kitchen and 2nd level bedrooms.

Our home has something for everyone and the space to spread out.

There’s lots to do in Storm Lake, including hitting the water park, boating and fishing on our beautiful lake. Our home is in walking distance to the downtown area that includes an ice cream parlor, multiple antique shops, an amazing gift shop and more!

Check back for more updates to this historic home in Storm Lake, IA. We also have a stately home two blocks along Lakeshore Drive!

Property manager

Elizabeth Krocheski

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: pack-n-play provided

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Events need to be authorized by the owner.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Storm Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harker House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Living Heritage Tree Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Buena Vista University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Storm Lake Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Hereford BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villager Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays! located?

This family-friendly Storm Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Chautauqua Park and Harker House. Living Heritage Tree Museum and Buena Vista University are also within 10 minutes.

Historic home near lake, parks, shopping and BVU! Perfect for the holidays! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This home was the perfect stay for our family while attending a family wedding in the area. The historical aspects in the home were the extra touch that made the stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., OVERLAND PARK

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
The house was beautiful, clean, well stocked and perfect for a large family gathering. Couldn't have been happier. Host was very accessible and responsive. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay!
We stayed at this home for a family get together. The home is amazing and is perfect for any get together or visit to Storm Lake. The host is very responsive and really takes care to make sure your visit is perfect. We were amazed that it is stocked better than any other VRBO we have ever stayed at. The home is also beautifully restored and is incredible on its own. We really all feel this is the most incredible place we have stayed at and love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
It was a wonderful property. Everything in the home is absolutely beautiful. The hosts are really nice people as well. There are three beautiful floors to enjoy. Very kid friendly! However, One piece of advice if you are staying with little ones keep an adult with them at all times to prevent accidents! 10/10 for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Home
We referred to this house as a mansion all week because it really is that impressive. It met the needs of everyone in our extended family (6 adults, 4 kids under 6) The main floor has a beautiful kitchen and pantry stocked with everything to prepare full meals including pots, pans, dishes, glasses, dishware for the kids, seasonings. A large dining room for meals and playing games. It also has a huge entryway, great for collecting shoes. A huge sitting room with two large couches and a sun porch with a tv, couch and table where the kids loved to eat. It also has a full bath, with a bathtub. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms all with tvs and a game room with 2 bunk beds. It also has a full bathroom with a stand up shower and a sitting area. The third floor has a bedroom with two twin beds and a tv as well as a large hangout area with massive tv, sectional couch and an optional hideaway bed. The home also has a garage with yard games and toys for the kids, a grill, fire pit and outdoor seating and dining. This was the biggest and most well stocked house we have ever stayed in. It truly felt like the owner was letting us stay in her home. I recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Minnetonka, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
We have stayed at this property a few times now and are never disappointed. This time we enjoyed the new bedroom and bathroom on the top floor - a great add! Beautiful home with plenty of space for everyone to spread out (including teens). We always have everything we need, and it's walking distance to the lake and downtown. Outstanding property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We were welcomed to an extremely clean and beautifully decorated and updated home! We had our 80 year old parents with us and they loved the amount of room we had to visit and spread out. Everyone’s favorite room was the living room. We also enjoyed the welcome bottle of wine!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
We were actually in town for my husband's father's funeral. This house made things easier as we could all be together. The kids loved the room with bunks and games. The adults enjoyed having rooms to spread out in. The kitchen is wonderful and well supplied. Everyone agreed that we want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious
We hosted a generation family gathering for an 80th birthday party for our mama and grandmother. We were all impressed with the layout, the bedrooms, the kitchen and the attention to our needs from the host. We look forward to returning for our next family gathering
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lodging for our needs
We had some friends and relatives in the area stop in to say hi and everyone was amazed how nice it was. Perfect location, everything we needed was easy to find. Thank you so much for opening your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aliza F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for large group
Ten of my university students who were in Storm Lake for a week-long field experience in the school district stayed at this home and they LOVED the space. Very comfortable, a lot of different spaces for the whole group as well as separate areas for alone time. Lots of TVs were a bonus, as well as options for sleeping arrangements. Plenty of accessible parking, and good location close to the lake, downtown, and schools. Gorgeous home and great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convertible weekend
We had an amazing time visiting Storm Lake and staying in your beautiful home. It was Very spacious and relaxing space to share with our friends. Enjoyed taking drive around the lake, walking around the park and taking drive to nearby Okoboji and other towns with our convertibles. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
September stay
Good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family gathering spot!
You can see the lake from the house, and it’s only a block off the lake. Lots of space, well decorated, and I LOVE the kitchen. They have just about everything you can possibly think of to use. The beds were comfortable, lots of games for the kids, and great water pressure in the showers. The host was very helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brock & Pearl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a family gathering
With a big yard, spacious kitchen, and multiple seating areas indoors this was a perfect place for a family reunion. There was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy our time together. The property was clean and cozy. The kiddos especially enjoyed the arcade games! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge house!
Great, beautiful house, perfect for our officer retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Iowa
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
The house was stunning. Kitchen well equipped. Property owner was very responsive. Family in town staying elsewhere all vowed to book this house next reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house just keeps getting more amazing!
We stayed in this home last year and came back because we loved it so much. We were in Storm Lake for a family gathering and knew from last year that this house is perfect. Communication with the owner is awesome. If I posted a question, I always got an answer very promptly. The check in process couldn't be easier or better - we were notified quickly when the cleaning crew was out which allowed us to enter the house before the official check in time. Of course, as the photos show, the home itself is absolutely perfect and beautiful. We were amazed again at how much thought has gone into prepping this house! We have stayed in other homes where we would end up just making do with less household things (from linens to kitchen equipment) than we really needed. Not so here! The towels and linens are high end and plentiful. Since it was the Fourth of July, we decided to host a cookout for our family and when we were shopping we bought some sweet corn. When we got back to the house we were concerned as to whether there would be a pot sufficient to handle the corn plus corn cob holders. Check and check - the owners had thought of this and had both plus corn cob dishes. That is just one example of how much everything has been thought of for this wonderful house. The new bathroom on the third floor plus additional sleeping space is a super bonus, but don't overlook the game room. After our cookout we went up to the game room and everyone was fully entertained!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot in Storm Lake!!
The property is amazing and absolutely beautiful. We stayed here with family for a family reunion and I couldn't have been more pleased with it. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A superb place to call “Home” away from home
The moment you enter, you will have the same reaction as me. Beyond expectations. Right into the kitchen and pantry you’ll want for nothing except the groceries you bring. In fact, don’t go shopping until you’ve checked every drawer and cupboard 1st. Great floor plan that flows easily with adjacent areas for making memories with families and friends. The sleeping accommodations were restfully perfect for any age. Youngsters will enjoy their own space in the 2nd floor sunroom/bedroom. 4th floor is top notch for chilling out, movies, table games and even more sleeping spaces. Refresh every morn in 1of 3 completely up to date bathrooms. Don’t miss the laundry shoot when you’re done. Don’t overpack as you’ll have excellent laundry setup in the basement. Do partake of all the outdoor needs stored in the garage. Picnic tables, lawn games, toys, camp chairs and coolers. You’re going to need them to take advantage of the huge outdoor patio and side lawn. Again, everything was beyond expectations so don’t miss a chance to experience what we thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. Your host, Elizabeth is proud of her family home and will keep in contact with you without fail. I’ll be coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Wedding Anniversary
Family members gathered to spend time together and celebrate a 60th Anniversary. Wonderful space to mix and mingle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
Huge, beautiful home! So many rooms, so well kept, enough for lots of family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J., Coralville

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect for a family gathering
Our stay was perfect to a “T”! We Gad a total of 8 staying, 3 kids & 5 adults. The kids loved the single beds, the games & walking to the lake. The occasion was funeral/memorial service for my mother. We hosted family & friends following the service. Had a buffet meal which worked perfectly on the kitchen island. All guests marveled at the home’s original woodwork & features. The large parking area in back is ideal also. We used the fire pit & kids roasted marshmallows. All around super comfortable & very clean. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This house offers us the possibility of having all our family under one roof rather than different motel rooms. We can all sit down to eat at the same time. The grandkids love the game room and it keeps them from being bored. Thank you for our home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023