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10 acres of sheer beauty. Is this heaven? No, an Iowa farm homestead...all yours

Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Mosey, walk, jog or run the 2 miles of trails

3 bdrm/3 toilets/showers. Fitness room, massage room, Great porch for dining

Walking the many trails around the property is destressing. Sheer magic.

The 1940 grain barn by Morton. Great for Photo ops.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Gym

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Spirit Lake, IA

West Okoboji Lake2 min drive
Brooks Golf Club8 min drive
Arnolds Park12 min drive
Sioux Falls, SD (FSD-Sioux Falls Regional)90 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

RedBrick Farm provided the perfect backdrop for our daughter’s wedding! The farm had so many amenities that kept our who...

Cheryl B.

Oct 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Basement bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunkhouse/Gameroom

4 Single Beds

Enchanted kids cottage

2 Single Beds

Middle Room

1 Queen Bed

North room

1 Double Bed

South Room

1 Double Bed

Texas bunkhouse with bunkbeds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Singles on North enclosed porch

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Your own10-acre beautiful 1925 farmhouse, 2 bunkhouses & fun enchanted cottage

The RedBrick farm and property are magical! It's private, serene and convenient to all the lake fun/action. Accomodates 1-18 family and friends. Dog friendly, too! 1925 updated Farmhouse with modern amenities. Fitness room, game room, professional karaoke machines and over 45 amenities. .7 miles to West Lake Okoboji. Bunkhouses, too (sleeps 6-8, additionally). Three Showers and bathrooms in farmhouse! Buildings and property are amazing. Perfect for a family reunion, gathering, wedding, etc..! Walking/running trails, awesome nature and beautiful sunrises/sunsets. A stay here will be most memorable! Outdoor 300 inch movie screen with projector , too! BBQ, gas griddle and Smoker. 12 person fire-pit. Dog friendly ($75 per Each dog per stay)

Do the math, rent 2, 3 or 4 hotel rooms (for a gathering) and be confined in space (and pay $250-350 per room) or stay at This beautiful 10-acre RedBrick Farm and stretch out on your own private 1925 homestead farm with farmhouse, bunkhouses and enchanted kids cottage (playhouse). "Come and get it!" All yours! No other guests. Owner is off-site. Private, serene, fun. Oh, try the 8 foot by 75 foot slip n slip with custom rafts. Wild and fun. Boxing studio with 12 pairs of boxing gloves. Indoor fitness room and indoor game room with ping pong and more. We have baseball gloves for 14 players (left and right-handed!)

The property is ready to accommodate your family fun...do something, do anything, do everything, or do nothing. Relax! Read a book, walk the grounds. Play badminton, soccer, frisbee golf, chip golf balls on our 6-hole driving range, play hide and seek. Build a fire in our outdoor fire-pit and tell stories. Watch a movie on the outdoor 300 inch or 200-inch projection screens (Two outdoor theatres with iphone projectors). Just be! Iowa is heaven! This farm homestead is a slice of Iowa heaven with all the action of the Iowa Great Lakes only minutes away. Private family & friend Okoboji retreat! Hold your wedding here, too.

Property manager

John Eller

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We are all about kids, 1-110! Fun on the farm

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 5 total)

We are very dog friendly. $75/pet per stay fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You must have fun!

You must relax!

You must laugh!

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this farm stay is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Goodies Handmade Candies and Ranch Okoboji. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Spirit Lake, IA

What's nearby

West Okoboji Lake - 2 min drive
Okoboji Summer Theatre - 8 min drive
Brooks Golf Club - 8 min drive
East Okoboji Lake - 8 min drive
Arnolds Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
‪Breakfast Barn - ‬5 min drive
‪Barefoot Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪The Ritz - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your own10-acre beautiful 1925 farmhouse, 2 bunkhouses & fun enchanted cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Your own10-acre beautiful 1925 farmhouse, 2 bunkhouses & fun enchanted cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your own10-acre beautiful 1925 farmhouse, 2 bunkhouses & fun enchanted cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your own10-acre beautiful 1925 farmhouse, 2 bunkhouses & fun enchanted cottage located?

This family-friendly Spirit Lake farm stay is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of West Okoboji Lake, Pike's Point Beach and Pikes Point State Park. Goodies Handmade Candies and Ranch Okoboji are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

R Shane A.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Siblings Reunion

A 4 night gathering of siblings who have not seen each other since 2019 could not have chosen a better location than Red Brick Farm. While the weather did not cooperate, our host John and the Red Brick Farm were there to turn a raining weekend into an event 9 siblings ,cousins meeting for the 1st time, a father's day spectacular and one 12 yo birthday party are never going to forget. The farm and our host went through an extraordinary effort to make sure our stay was filled with comfort and entertainment. I have traveled extensively in my life. I never thought i would write that my VRBO in Spirit Lake, Iowa was my most memorable. Our family thanks you, John. Shane and Mary.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebration of life

This property is amazing. Plus, the host is available but not Intrusive. If you have a group looking to spend fun times together, this is it.!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Wedding Site

RedBrick Farm provided the perfect backdrop for our daughter’s wedding! The farm had so many amenities that kept our whole family entertained! John was the perfect host, offering his help and always checking to make sure everything was okay. We had the best weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

An awesome place to stay if you have a group of people. Very accommodating and was just an overall great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal space for family gatherings

This property is pure Iowa. A spacious farmhouse on 10 acres of a beautifully maintained homestead, with extra beds in the repurposed buildings for additional guests, ensures everyone space to relax and enjoy the natural settings. The owner has provided lots of amusements - ping-pong, basketball, slip n’slide - to entertain kids of all ages. Reading a book on the front porch in the morning quiet is also enjoyable. My family loves this place, even more after our second stay. Highly recommend to urban dwellers looking to experience peaceful, country living.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne F., Okoboji, iowa

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm stay

John was a gracious host. Our family enjoyed our stay. John has plenty of “toys” to keep everyone occupied.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandkids want to come back

There were 19 of us ranging from 7 to 70. The location was beautiful, lots of trees and not far from town and lakes. Were able to spread out because there are a number of places to sleep. There was lots of things to do and see at the farm. We had a great time,

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Michigan

1 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RedBrick Farm: Group Ice Fishing

RBF was very spacious, the room accommodations, winter parking needs, and location. We needed enough space to accommodate 10 men with extensive ice fishing gear, food, and vehicles w/ trailers - this location had it all. Though the weather was cold, snowy, and windy this location was manageable due to the exceptional service performance of the owner/host John Eller. John met us at our arrival, was always available (when needed), and checked in to assure everything was going well. The local lakes, made for excellent ice fishing - even in the midst of the annual Winter Festival. Would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RedBrick Farm, Spirit Lake IA

Country atmosphere but close to lakes or to town for groceries. Wonderful amenities for all ages. Perfect for large gatherings. Owner very accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martee G.

30 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family bacation

Great location for our group. We ranged in ages from 4 mos to 81 years and 5 dogs. We also had 2 RVS. Plenty of space for all of us to spread out!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M., Yankton, South Dakota

20 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looking Forward to Return

It is a wonderful property, particularly well suited for families with a wide age range. Our group included a three year old and 2 great grandparents in their 80's. There was plenty for us all to enjoy and good space for interaction among age groups. Unfortunately, we had to cut our stay short because of a family problem that had absolutely nothing to do with the property in any way. In fact, we would all love to return if an opportunity to do so comes up in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

16 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

The place was well put together and had plenty of character. We liked that it was close enough to downtown fun but just far enough away to seem like our own private hideaway

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Eller

I'm an Iowa native (Born in Des Moines, IA, college at the University of AZ and graduated in 3 1/2 yrs with honors). For 45 years, I have traveled around the world staying at hotels, B&Bs, and resorts. I've learned a lot about what a "Guest stay" should feel like. I'm a Retired IBM sales exec after 30+ years. I covered Latin America, USA, and Canada and retired and moved from California to Okoboji in 2017.

I love the Iowa Great Lakes area and hope to help guests at the RedBrick Farm find the same enjoyment I have experienced over the past 69 years. My passion is helping others.

Why they chose this property

The RedBrick Farm is magical with its serenity, setting, land, privacy, abundant amenities and proximity to all things fun at the Iowa Great Lakes ie restaurants, bars, the lakes and Arnolds Park (only 10-15 minutes away). Its an escape and an experience. Is this Heaven? No, Its Iowa and The RedBrick Farm. This 1925 Iowa farm homestead is a beauty with its private setting, numerous farm outbuildings, nature, trees, wildlife, vegetation and more . Do something, do anything, do everything or do nothing at all at The RedBrick Farm. Enjoy Heaven, IOWA, on your own private 10-acre farm. Read a book, rest in a hammock, swing on a tree swing, walk, mosey, stroll, jog, run the 1.3 miles of trails around the property. Feel the summer, see the summer, smell the summer. Experience tranquility. Its just an "aw ha" place. Perfect for a family reunion or a small wedding. The outbuildings make for perfect photo op settings. The landscaped and cut lawns make for lots of places for fun family outdoor sports and games: softball, soccer, badminton, basketball, football, disc gold and more. The fire pit makes for a gathering evening place to sit and tell tall stories. We even provide the red bench for the story teller. Enjoy a late night movie under the Iowa stars with your own 300 inch movie screen on the grain barn wall and ipad/iphone/laptop projector. We, now, have a 2nd movie screeen and projector. Run to Walmart/Hy-Vee grocery store for provisions (only 8-10 minutes away). Fuel for your vehicles/boats is just a 1/2 mile away (some sundries, too) at Vick's Corner (H86 & H9) You get to experience the best of all worlds....Lake Okoboji and an Iowa farm! A lasting memory with a hand-print on all guest's hearts.

What makes this property unique

Please call for all the added benefits. Too many to list. Oh, the farmhouse office is amazing. Print capability. Highest speed internet. Wireless. Amazing views. Private (double doors close). Do your biz while having fun with your family and/or friends.

The RedBrick Farm is a perfect place for a family & friend reunion. Did I already say that? We have hook ups for an RV, too (no dump station. 50 amp, 30 amp and 20 amp power).

Nearly 1,000 guests from 17 countries and 37 states have visited and/or stayed at the farm since 5/1/21 for family and friend reunions. Everyone loves the Redbrick farm. Three weddings in 2023!

Over 50 on-site amenities, including 10 bikes (the 60-mile bike path is only 1/2 mile away.)