3009 Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji, IA 51355
Okoboji, IA Homes for Sale in 51355 and Real Estate MLS # 251178
$3,198,000
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Okoboji, IA Homes for Sale in 51355 and Real Estate MLS # 251178
251178
$3,198,000
Sale
Single Family Residence
Contemporary
RESIDENTIAL
3009 Lakeshore Drive
Okoboji
IA
51355
5
5
1
2
2
2
4384
6077
Attached
3
West Okoboji Lake
Lake
76.00
23820
2024
Okoboji
2020
No
Boat Slip, Dock, Patio, Porch
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
Air to Air Exchange, Water Heater-Gas
Fireplace, Forced Air
Public/City
Public Sewer
Central
Yes
Electric
Breakers
Full
Egress Windows, Finished-Partial
Poured Concrete
Stick Built
Stucco,Wood Siding
RE/MAX Lakes Realty, Aaron Jones (712.320.9442)
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...
"The Bridge" has been referred to by the Wharf Bridge, the Kentucky Fried Chicken Bridge, the bridge connecting East and West, among other names. In the good old days, this was actually a draw bridge converted to the current permanent structure. In the 90's when the 3 lane was installed, there was talk about removing the bridge and making some drastic changes. All in all, the base of the bridge remained, and the upper structure was improved. I remember as a kid jumping off the bridge, and fishing on and under the bridge. In fact, an unforgettable memory I have is when I was fishing with my cousin and I casted out trying to reach the opposite corner of the bridge with my lure. In mid air, a pigeon flew and the timing was so great that my line wrapped around the pigeon, and the pigeon went into the water. I reeled it up and had caught a pigeon. My cousin then decided to hold this pigeon inside the front of his coat. We went to show people at Okoboji Boats what we had caught. When we got there, he opened his jacket, and the pigeon had pooped all over his white shirt.
If you haven't checked out the new playground at Speier Park in Okoboji this is your sign! Speier Park just got all new playground equipment and its the perfect spot for a family picnic. My daughter absolutely loves the swings. This park has a lot more to offer than just the playground equipment. You will see all ages playing basketball, tennis and of course you will be waiting in line to get on the new pickleball courts.
