5203 Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji, IA 51355
Okoboji, IA Homes for Sale in 51355 and Real Estate MLS # 250616
$2,190,000
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Okoboji, IA Homes for Sale in 51355 and Real Estate MLS # 250616
250616
$2,190,000
Sale
Single Family Residence
Bungalow
RESIDENTIAL
5203 Lakeshore Drive
Okoboji
IA
51355
3
2
1
1
1
2616
9912
Detached
2
West Okoboji Lake
Lake
53.7
15636
2023
Okoboji
1962
Negotiable
Dock, Driveway-Concrete, In-Grnd Sprklr Sys
Ceiling Fan(s), Drinking Water System, Eat-in Kitchen, Main Floor Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Coverings
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator
Sump Pump, Water Filtration Sys, Water Heater-Gas
Forced Air
Public/City
Public Sewer
Central
Yes
Wood Burning
Breakers
Partial
Unfinished
Concrete Block
Frame/Wood
Fiber Cement
Jensen Real Estate, Matt Lippon (712.330.0604) & Jensen Real Estate, Amanda Lippon (712.339.5108)
241279
2
1
1,038
241077
3
3
2,166
250738
3
2
2,400
Licensed In Iowa,Minnesota Each Office Independently Owned And Operated.
Haywards Bay on West Lake Okoboji boasts low approaches and one of the few areas on West Lake to offer sand beaches. Renowned for the "bay of the flags", you will know you are in Haywards bay because of the all the American flags on the end of the docks. Fishing is great in Haywards Bay and the sunsets are one in a million. To get to Haywards Bay by car, one would drive the east side of the lake on Lakeshore Dr.
The O'Farrell Sister is a historic Okoboji Tradition that one must check out for breakfast and lunch!
'Farrell Sisters History
The O'Farrell Sisters restaurant was born in 1949 at the bridge on Hwy 71, between East and West Lake Okoboji. Edna Mae and Arlene O'Farrell bought the business from Ike Kissinger who was running for Sheriff of Dickinson County.
In the early years the girls were open seven days a week and had a booming business in no time. The fried chicken dinners on Sunday evenings were especially popular. There were times when the line waiting to get in was so long they'd have to lock the door and would often run out of chicken!
In 1959 Arlene married and moved to Tallahassee, Florida with her husband Furman Henderson. Edna Mae and Ferne continued in the restaurant, moving to its present location that same year. This spot had a garden and chicken coup, which was moved to the house across the street.
Ferne died in 1974 and Edna Mae in 1978. Arlene sold the business to nieces Joyce Gapinski, Jo Ann Anderson, Charlotte Sarvie and Cheri Petersen (these are married names). The nieces successfully ran the restaurant from 1979 through 2003. After losing Jo Ann in 1997 and Cheri in 2002, Joyce and Charlotte decided to sell after the 2003 season.
The rest is to be continued...
Terrace Park is located in Brown's Bay on West Lake, Okoboji. It is one of the largest public beaches on West Lake and has entertained beach goers for many years. Next to Terrace Park is Boys Town out of Omaha, Nebraska. I remember as a kid spending entire days at terrace park, either riding bicycle or taking a moped (yes a moped) down to meet with friends and playing king on the dock. In 2010, the morning after "the storm", Terrace Park was carnage. Boat were stacked on top of each other. Trees were uprooted, and hoists were tossed around. Boats and other water craft were found in Terrace Park that belonged to owners on the North end of West Lake.
