Title: The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101430000/101425900/101425854/34ca08b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101430000/101425900/101425854/6a92684e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101430000/101425900/101425854/8cf83595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101430000/101425900/101425854/bee8c95f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101430000/101425900/101425854/a0bebd8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the ultimate lakefront retreat at The Lakeside Lookout, where East Lake Okoboji's serene beauty meets luxury and comfort. With a fully-stocked kitchen, spacious living areas, and five bedrooms that sleep 17+ guests comfortably. Enjoy panoramic views from multiple patios, a deck over the water or unwind in the gazebo. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 181916 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point Bedding Summary: Master bedroom: King bed Guest bedroom 2: Queen bed Guest bedroom 3: Queen bed Guest bedroom 4: King bed and; Twin bed Guest bedroom 5: Queen bed and; 2 Twin over Full bunk beds Directly on the shores of Gingle's Point overlooking 144' of East Lake Okoboji sits "The Lakeside Lookout". One of the largest vacation homes in our portfolio sleeping 17+ guests. The location in the heart of Okoboji just across the West/East Lake bridge, walking distance to the iconic Ritz Bar and Grill, and just up the road from Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Bridges Bay Resort and; Waterpark. Upon entering the home you'll be welcomed into an open concept kitchen, dining, and living room. Kitchen is fully stocked for all your entertaining needs and seating for 16. Off the living area to the left is the primary bedroom with on-suite bathroom, walk-in shower, and King bed. The primary bedroom has double patio doors with floor to ceiling glass to the lake. Down two steps off the kitchen you will find another bedroom with on-suite bath, Queen bed, and stackable washer and dryer. To the right of the living area is another sunken area leading to the remaining three bedrooms. Bedroom three offers patio doors leading to the lake with beautiful views and Queen bed. Bedroom four also offers patio doors leading to the lake along with a King bed facing the bay area and a twin bed facing the lake. Down the hall and up the stairs is a fifth large bedroom with a Queen bed and TWO twin over full bunk beds. This room sleeps 8 guests. Lakeside you'll think you're living like a millionaire on 144' of lakefront privacy providing panoramic views. The home offers a deck over the water, multiple patios, a gazebo, and expansive docking system. Lower Gar boat ramp a half mile down the road to drop in all your water toys! This property is professional hosted by Okoboji Vacation Company. Managing vacation properties in the Iowa Great Lakes for over ten years. You can be assured when staying in an O.V.C. property your linens will be clean, the property sanitized and stocked for your basic needs. linen, toiletries, propane replacement are also included in our concierge services included in the posted cleaning fee. We host over fifty properties in the lakes area and are locally owned and operated. If you’re booking a property that does not have a local host; think again! Cheers to your next Okoboji adventure with Okoboji Vacation Company; we can’t wait to get you “on Okoboji time”! 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. 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. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sledding nearby - Theme park 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,916 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25090000/25088800/25088768/079f7ada.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 311900 ## About the area Located in Arnolds Park, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Brooks Golf Club and Emerald Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar State Recreation Area. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, power boating and sledging. [Visit our Arnolds Park travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park.dx180670) [View more Holiday homes in Arnolds Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180670-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.37411%2C-95.12197&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=37NxqE080hPGE4TumUtzmQ9cASc=) Arnolds Park, IA ### What's nearby - East Okoboji Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - West Okoboji Lake - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Arnolds Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Okoboji Summer Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 104 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Miles Inn Boji Bay - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Ritz - ‬5 min walk - ‪Okoboji Store - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬18 min walk - ‪Mullets - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of East Okoboji Lake and West Okoboji Lake. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and Arnolds Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lakeside Lookout on East Lake's Gingles Point Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zlatan D. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home in perfect location. This is a great house. In a good location. And the rental company was very responsive to any questions we had. Will use them again in future. ##### Zlatan D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lauree W. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family vacation We enjoyed our stay. Pictures need to be uploaded to show actual size of rooms. Pictures were a bit deceptive. ##### Lauree W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ken F. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Family Vacation Pictures of the property need to be updated. Plenty of room for six adults and six children. Several items in need of repair. Good location. ##### Ken F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wavern R. 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Cleanliness Property was not up to my standards for cleanliness. Inside kitchen drawer, under the sick, and the oven were filthy. ##### Wavern R. 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