Okoboji Area Insights

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Minervas is located in the Arrowwood Resort in Okoboji. Their menu offers a little of everything! From classic pastas and aged steaks to seafood everyone will leave satisfied. They offer a great "Pick Two" option for lunch and the atmosphere is excellent. They also do a pasta night that seems to be a staple in the community. Getting to pick your sauce and everything that goes into your pasta which is then made right in front of you is certainly a treat for the whole family!

brooke@leadcitydemo.com Brooke started her real estate career helping buyers and sellers in the Mason City and Clear Lake area. She would come to Okoboji to vacation in the summers and fell in love with the area. Brooke then decided to make the move to Okoboji and continue her career with RE/MAX Lakes Realty. Brooke is passionate about helping her clients every step of the way in buying or selling a home. When Brooke is not busy working she enjoys spending time on the lake with her friends and traveling. Call Brooke today for all your real estate needs! (Real Estate Agent)

Okoboji Store

Bringing back the old Okoboji general store from 1884, the Okoboji Store has made a huge name for itself since it opened in 2015. The Okoboji Store is nearly always busy, thanks to their amazing food and drinks. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, during the summer and fall. The restaurant also hosts some of the areas best live musicians, which is always a great time. But, the best part of the Okoboji Store is of course, the view of the lake. Its beautiful location is sure to keep anyone coming back for more.

greg@leadcitydemo.com Since he was young, Greg has been driven to make a name for himself. He started his own lawn care business as a teenager, and has only expanded his entrepreneurial and customer service skill from there.
After graduating from Minnesota State University in Mankato with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, and a minor in Marketing and Business administration, Greg began a career as a financial advisor. Greg has a sincere passion for sales and marketing, which is what drew him to real estate sales.
Greg joined RE/MAX Lakes Realty in 2015 and brings with him an incredible amount of business experience and knowledge of the market.
Greg is a family man at heart. He spends his free time with his wife Sabrina, and son, Leo, and he also enjoys the outdoors, namely playing golf, fishing, and hunting.
Greg fully understands and appreciates how important customer service is, especially in the real estate industry. He strives to provide high quality customer service, along with new and innovative marketing concepts, allowing his clients realty dreams to become reality. (Real Estate Agent)

Smack Shack

Get your taste buds ready for some smashing good sandwiches! The Smack Shack offers some amazing gourmet sandwiches. Every menu item is brilliantly created by chef Jeremy Neppl. I love the smack burger myself, as well as the spicy fried chicken thigh sandwich. I really don't think you can go wrong ordering here, they even have PB&J options for the kiddos. Make sure to stop by and try the Smack Shack located next to the Okoboji Commons.

Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe

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Come to Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe and enjoy the relaxing laid back island atmosphere that you can only find along the waters of Turtle Bay. Open to the public for lunch and dinner, Snappers menu is unique to Okoboji which offers quality food and service that is sure to please visiting patrons.

Tweeter's

Tweeter's Bar & Grill a great casual restaurant in Okoboji, no matter what you're craving. Their extensive menu makes it easy for large groups to gather, and appeal to all tastes. Tweeter's offers catering, daily specials, and nightly features. Since they're open year round, Tweeter's is a favorite among locals, and tourists alike.

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Ruthven Meat Locker

Spirit Lake

Ruthven Meat Locker is a local family owned business. Ruthven Locker at the Lakes is their 2nd retail store (with the original Meat Processing plant being a staple in the small town of Ruthven, Iowa). They are a full service meat shop providing their customers with excellent high quality cuts of beef & pork. Also provided are smoked meat snacks which they make right on site in Ruthven. Sure to please even the pickiest of palates! Ruthven Meat Locker prides themselves on promoting other local small businesses by selling them in our Spirit Lake store. You find everything from fine wood pieces to local honey, microgreens, baked goods, and delicious cheesecake. The Butcher’s Wife is always available to answer your questions and take special orders. Come on in and you’ll soon see that the rumors are true!

Triggs Bay Resort

Arnolds Park

I had the opportunity and privilege to work at Triggs for 4 years in my high school and college years. Jim Triggs and Mike May run one of the best family resorts in the Lakes Area. The resort has 48 condo style units that are continually updated and maintained immaculately. It truly is a family resort as most units are rented each week every year by the same families. People really begin to know each other and I had a great time getting to know all of the families better each year. We always looked forward to seeing them each year and catching up. Triggs offers boat/watercraft rentals, 4 gas docks, boat hoists for rent, an outdoor pool, a daily groomed beach, game room, and many more great amenities. If you are planning a vacation to Okoboji, I highly encourage you to call early and see if you can get a reservation at Triggs Bay Resort. You will not be disappointed.

Euphoria Salon

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Heather Carson, the owner of Euphoria Salon does an amazing job. You will be blown away with not only the services they offer but the salon it's self. She did an amazing job making you feel like your in a big city salon right here in Okoboji.