Title: North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=55194&destination=Spirit+Lake%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=84485404&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji ## Photo gallery for North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji ![Marina - North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji (Spirit Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84490000/84485500/84485404/35302fd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji (Spirit Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84490000/84485500/84485404/bee69fd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji (Spirit Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84490000/84485500/84485404/713aa4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji (Spirit Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84490000/84485500/84485404/a0bcc8e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji (Spirit Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84490000/84485500/84485404/1bae7b44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On West Lake Okoboji, North Bay Retreats welcomes you to a serene lakeside haven with 50 feet of sand beach and breathtaking views. With three bedrooms in the main house and two more in the guest house, this property comfortably sleeps 14\. Unwind on the peaceful deck with gas grill or relax inside with smart TVs for entertainment. ## Reviews 6.6 ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141539 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji Bedding Summary: Guest bedroom 1: Queen bed Guest bedroom 2: Queen bed Guest bedroom 3: 2 Twin bunk bed (4 twin) Guest house: 2 Full beds & Twin over twin bunk bed Welcome to the North Bay Retreats located on 50 feet of infamous West Lake Okoboji. One of the few spots on West Lake with a true sand beach. If you're looking for a property that can house your entire family this is the place for you! The main house features three bedrooms. Bedroom 1 offers a Queen bed with beautiful views of West Lake and separate entrance to the lake side deck, Bedroom 2 offers a queen bedroom with smart TV and streaming options only. Bedroom 3 offers two sets of twin bunk beds. The main house provides two full bathrooms; one with stand up shower and one with full bathtub. The second bathroom combines with laundry and full sized washer and dryer. But that's not all...the property boosts a guest house as well. The guest house offers two full sized beds and a twin over twin bunk beds studio type style. Additional seating and a full bathroom with stand up shower can be found in the guest house. The home and guest house sleeps 14 comfortably and has all the comforts of home in it's full stocked kitchen. The deck offers a peaceful seating area with gas grill to entertain. 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 - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,539 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913100/913039/133f9bdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center Okoboji - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Kids’ pool 7.8 Good 929 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=913039&PinnedHotelID=913039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10210000/10203300/10203288/f852a195.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Village West Resort & Hotel Spirit Lake - On private beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kids’ pool 6.0 173 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=10203288&PinnedHotelID=10203288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109470000/109460300/109460279/76581135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 3-bedroom lake front house in Okoboji Spirit Lake - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=109460279&PinnedHotelID=109460279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103550000/103545400/103545393/f880f7a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Foxhole House Lakefront East Lake Okoboji Spirit Lake - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=103545393&PinnedHotelID=103545393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95975300/95975289/ab0bb0ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Penthouse Perfection-Spacious 4 Bedroom-Panoramic Views & Waterpark Passes at BB Arnolds Park - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=95975289&PinnedHotelID=95975289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34153300/34153291/e75bc69a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacioius Bridges Bay Cabin 3BR/2BA+loft for separate kids space - Sleeps 14 Arnolds Park - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.6 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=34153291&PinnedHotelID=34153291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96250000/96244700/96244654/47db183f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy Boji Blue Lagoon with West Lake Okoboji views, close to beach & boat ramp! 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 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 311854 ## About the area Located in Spirit Lake, 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 Pikes Point State Park and Diamond Lake Wildlife Management Area. Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, sledging and power boating. [Visit our Spirit Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spirit-Lake.dx55194) [View more Holiday homes in Spirit Lake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spirit-Lake-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55194-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%7C43.42814%2C-95.16897&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9wTBWo_dMIAFaCrUA64GKiPXxCQ=) Spirit Lake, IA ### What's nearby - ![A picturesque view of a creek in a golf country club in Wilmington, Delaware](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6273211/e06a6512-76e7-435f-8e51-0c45163fd75f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brooks Golf Club 10 min drive \- 6.6 miles - ![Arnolds Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180670/0f5d1bdf-d909-4228-ae7b-63a82136afa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arnolds Park 15 min drive \- 5.7 miles - West Okoboji Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Pikes Point State Park 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji 15 min drive \- 6.1 miles ### Getting around - Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) 96 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 7 min drive - Casey's General Store 5 min drive - Scooter’s Coffee 5 min drive - Godfather's Pizza 4 min drive - SUBWAY 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji? ### What time is check-in at North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji? ### What time is check-out at North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji? ### Where is North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## North Bay Retreat & Guest House on West Lake Okoboji Reviews ## Reviews 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) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Kris L. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Summer 24 Location was great. The place needs a deep cleaning. Window air conditioning was very uncomfortable. ##### Kris L. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve W. 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great West Okoboji stay! Enjoyed a great week at the lake! This little place was excellent for us! Already booked next year! ##### Steve W. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony V. 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Classic Okoboji getaway with that true cabin feeling. Beautiful views of the lake from the picture windows in the living area. North Bay is quiet and the sand beach on the property is a rare find. The dock was perfect for fishing, caught some largemouth, catfish and bluegill. The water trampoline and kayak available were an added bonus for the family to enjoy. It was a good old fashion family vacation, We will be back! ##### Tony V. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Josh S. 9 Jun 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Never again The smell was horrendous Cleanliness caused us to leave a day earlier ##### Josh S. 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