3903 Lakeshore Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji,
IA 51355
MLS # 241077
$1,680,000
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MLS # 241077
241077
$1,680,000
Sale
Single Family Residence
Cottage
RESIDENTIAL
3903 Lakeshore Drive
Okoboji
IA
51355
3
3
1
1
1
1
2166
7500
Attached
1
West Okoboji Lake
Lake
48
11438
2023
Okoboji
1970
No
Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
Water Heater-Gas
Forced Air
Public/City
Public Sewer
Central
No
Partial,Walkout
Concrete Block
Vinyl Siding
Okoboji Realty, Amy Maris (712.336.4000)
250606
3
3
2,680
Licensed In Iowa Each Office Independently Owned And Operated.
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...
Omaha Beach is on the north end of Echo Bay, extending out into Omaha Point. Known for its secluded private access from Lakeshore Drive, Omaha Beach properties are some of the most sought after on West Lake, easily fetching over $15000 per linear foot of lakeshore.
Okoboji Boat Works is home to "The Fish Shack" and "The Inconvenience Store". Formerly a marina of thriving boat sales since 1890, OBW now offers up many different rentals, a 24 hour gas dock, excursion boats, and more. I remember the days as a child of fishing for crappie and blue gill here and along the docks of Smith's Bay. Though the scenery has changed, the outstanding fishing has not.
