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The Wedding Website of Laura Boreen and Andrew Smelter
Okoboji is a very small town that opens up during the summer. There is no airport in Okoboji so I have provided 5 airport options nearby. You will likely need to rent a car if you are flying in, or if you are flying in with a group, can consider sharing a rental car/van. We know this is a burden to ask, so please let us know if we can assist you in any way. WE RECOMMEND BOOKING EARLY! Okoboji is a very popular summer destination for Iowans in particular.

Hotel

Bridges Bay Resort

630 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
 +17123322202

This is next to the venue if you want a close option. Has indoor and outdoor waterpark. We have a wedding block. If you call and give either my name or Andrews they will give you options and the discounted price. Info from the venue: We manage two buildings on the property - Trestle and Summerlake. Trestle is our main hotel building attached to the waterpark and where the front desk is located. Each room receives 2 complimentary passes to the indoor waterpark. Additional passes can be purchased at the waterpark. Trestle Double Queen: $254/night++ Trestle 1 Bedroom Condo Suite: $314/night++ Summerlake Standard King: $254/night++ Summerlake 2 Bedroom HOTEL room: $288/night++ Summerlake 1 Bedroom Condo Suite: $339/night++ There's a 5% taxable resort fee and 12% tax that would be added to the rates above. You have until Wednesday, May 27, 2026 to book your room.

Hotel

The Inn Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

15 Dam Road, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
 +17123376400

Chic hotel and not a far drive from the venue. Walking distance from the main area to be in Okoboji for fun.

Hotel

Vintage Block Inn & Suites Okoboji

1107 Sanborn Avenue, Okoboji, IA 51355
 

Bright hotel offering retro rooms and suites with lake-view deck. Short driving distance from the venue.

Hotel

Okoboji Inn and Suites

3400 Okoboji Avenue, Milford, IA 51351
 

A little further away where it’s a bit less busy. On the main Highway and short drive to the venue.

Hotel

Okoboji Country Inn

1704 Terrace Park Boulevard, Milford, IA 51351
 

Bed and Breakfast in the slower paced town right next door in Milford. Short drive to the venue.

Hotel

The Oakwood Inn

23131 Nature Center Road, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
 

Refined bread and breakfast in a Victorian house, featuring 2 ponds and a tranquil garden.

House Or Rental

Stay Properties at Lake Okoboji

316 U.S. 71, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
 

Please see the attached website for a handful of home rentals around the lake area. The owner is wonderful and has a variety of options.

House Or Rental

There are many AIRBNB options for smaller and larger groups

It is recommended that you rent these EARLY as Okoboji is very popular during the summertime and places book up quick and early.

Flight

Sioux Falls Regional Airport

This is the closest airport to the Great Lakes at 1.5 hours away. All airlines, including Allegiant, come into this airport.

Flight

Sioux Gateway Airport

This airport is 2 hours away and is much smaller than all of the other options.

Flight

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

This would be a larger airport hub to fly into and is 3 hours away from the Great Lakes. All airlines fly into MSP.

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Des Moines International Airport

This airport is 3.5 hours away from the Great Lakes and all airlines fly into it.

Flight

Eppley Airfield

This airport is in Omaha, NE 3.5 hours away from the Great Lakes, with all airlines flying into it.

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