The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort | House in Arnolds Park

6.0 (1 Review) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Spirit Lake House | The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort

2 Bedroom House in Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park

Welcome to `The Playing Hooky` vacation cabin! Your Iowa Great Lakes getaway at Bridges Bay Resort, the highly sought-after waterpark resort, in the heart of Arnolds Park — a stylish and family-friendly vacation retreat located near all the excitement of the Okoboji area. Whether you`re planning a summer lake vacation, a weekend at the amusement park, or a relaxing escape with friends and family, this beautifully appointed vacation cabin offers the ideal home base for experiencing everything the Iowa Great Lakes have to offer.
Bedding Summary:
Primary bedroom: King Bed
Guest bedroom 2: Full over Full Bunk Bed, Twin Trundle
Full sized Pull-out Couch in Living Room
Garage: Murphy Bed
This spacious all one level (a rare find in the cabin development) vacation cabin. Each reservation includes SIX daily waterpark passes and access to all resort amenities: Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark and swim-up bar, The Waterfront Grille and Bracco`s World Cafe restaurants, SkyRyder zipline, live music and entertainment, on-site fitness center, arcade and game room, and a fully stocked fishing pond!
`Playing Hooky` is one level living with an attached finished garage. The master bedroom offers a king sized bed and en-suite bathroom. The second guest bedroom offers a full over full bunk bed with twin trundle. The living room provides additional sleeping space with a full size pull out couch. Sleeping a total of 9 in the property. Just off the guest bedroom is a second full bathroom with shower/tub combination. The property boasts a stackable washer and dryer for your convenience. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the comforts of home and seating for six at the table and three at the kitchen island. The patio off the living room is the perfect hang out with additional eating and entertainment space. Hang out by the firepit or grill up some steaks. That`s not all...the garage is also staged for entertainment with cornhole, foosball and a smart TV.
Guests love the unbeatable location near:
West Okoboji Lake
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
Local waterfront dining & bars
Concerts and entertainment at Preservation Plaza
Public lake access and boat rentals
Shopping, coffee shops, and family attractions
There is parking space for up to 2+ vehicles in the driveway, overflow parking lots at the resort, and dedicated boat/trailer parking lot.
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.
The Playing Hooky cabin is a professional managed Lake Okoboji vacation rental. Brought to you by Okoboji Vacation Co a locally owned and operated company that has been your trusted name in hospitality since 2012. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish & hand 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. Items including early check-in/late check-out options, hangover kits, pack n’ plays or toddler cots, bottled water packs, firewood, etc. are available for a small fee on the store and will be waiting in the home upon 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 - Allowed with Applicable Pet Fee | 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.

The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort is located in Spirit Lake. The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Playing Hooky Cabin at Bridges Bay Resort has 2 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Spirit Lake has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Spirit Lake, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
Private Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water park
  • Water park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 915 sq ft (85 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Concierge services
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
Spa
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

Reviews

Hadley J.
Jul 14, 2025 04:19:21 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: When we first arrived there was trash in the yard and bushes. As we were bringing things inside we noticed very sticky spots on the floor. The counters were dirty, see attached photo of dirty cleaning wipes we had to buy. We had to vacuum immediately. As we were getting ready for bed, the bedding was dirty. Full of long black hair, chips, and lots of stains. We brought the concerns up with the property manager and she was able to deliver new stuff 4 hours later which was a long time of us waiting around. The decorative pillows are very dirty and we had to get them off the beds right away. There was left over Taco Bell and coffee left in the garage garbage which was not pleasant to smell. There was countless dirty things we found, under the bed we found someone’s empty facial spray, dirty socks, garbage and a rotten SAUSAGE. Gross. See photos. There were also spiders and cobwebs all over. Overall this place needs a complete head to toe deep clean, and all new bedding and towels. 3 stars is being kind. All of us girls agree this was a dirty place and we are still shocked. I can confidently say we left the place cleaner than how we got it!
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FAQ's

Is this Spirit Lake house pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Spirit Lake house have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Spirit Lake house has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Spirit Lake house?

Best-rates for the Spirit Lake house starts from $447 per night with includes Internet, Laundry, Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Pet Friendly, Pool, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Private Pool, Bedding/Linens, Guest Services, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Spirit Lake house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Spirit Lake house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Spirit Lake house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Spirit Lake house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Spirit Lake house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Spirit Lake house?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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