Spirit Lake

With over 4,900 year round citizens Spirit Lake offers tons of shopping, restaurants and weeknight entertainment. This quaint small town caters to all personalities. Stop by the art and photo studio, dine at the local Bistro and browse Evan’s clothing shop. Crave a monstrous cinnamon roll at the family diner or grab a coffee and head to the book store. Spend the day shopping locally and enjoying your home town. Real Estate on Big Spirit Lake is always dynamic. Catering to your pocketbook from a small lake retreat, a large year round home or a low maintenance condo. Big Spirit Lake is the largest natural lake in the state and a desired location for a peaceful weekend by the lake. The lake itself offers 16 miles of shoreline with an average depth of 17 feet.

Community Snapshot

Kabele's Trading Post & Lodge

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake Kabele’s Trading Post & Lodge 504 Hill Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 If you are looking for fishing supplies, come here. Great selection...

Fashion Formula

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake Open 7 days a week and all year round, Fashion Formula showcases clothing for any season in sizes S to 2X! From dressy to casual in brand...

Starbucks

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake Starbucks is located in the HY-VEE grocery store in Spirit Lake. The employees at this location are amazing. They will always provide you...

Grace Lutheran Church

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake Grace Lutheran Church 801 Hill Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Services Saturday at 4 p.m. (informal) Sunday at 10 a.m. (familial)...

Area Insights

Goodies

Spirit Lake

Goodies Handmade Candies is a small family-run business located in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Goodies has become a "must stop" place when visiting the area. Goodies offers handmade candies, ice cream, coffee, and gifts. Each batch uses fresh quality ingredients and no added preservatives. Customers from all over rave with remarks such as, "Goodies makes the best candies they have ever had." More Info

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Spirit Lake United Methodist Church

Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake United Methodist Church 1812 Gary Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Services Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (Traditional) Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (Contemporary) More Info

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Optique

Spirit Lake

If you have any eyecare needs, check out Optique, located on Hwy 9/71 in Spirit Lake, next to Hey Good Cookies where Mr Movies used to be. Optique has recently moved into this location to expand and become more visible. Their office is freshly remodeled creating a very friendly, comfortable and professional atmosphere with eyewear selections that are very current with the styles and trends of today. Optique offers the services of an Optometrist and an Optrician, the staff at Optique is very knowledgeable, thorough and willing to educate you on your eyecare and eyewear needs More Info

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Kurio Kastle

Spirit Lake

This place is one of the most fun businesses in the lakes area for kids, or adults who are creative, and likes to paint! Kurio Kastle is a pottery painting "palace," for anyone and everyone! You pick from an extensive array of pottery to paint, from cute animals, to mugs, and dishware. You can then stencil or draw on them, then paint it! Your masterpiece is then glazed, and put in the kiln to fire. After that, you pick it up, and take it home to enjoy! Its even a perfect place for birthday parties. More Info

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Great Lakes Cinema 7

Spirit Lake

If you're in the mood for a movie, this is the place to go! They've recently updated all of their seating, so its comfier than ever to enjoy a movie here! They offer daily snack and drink specials, as well as free showings from time to time. Their screens are all digital projection, to ensure the clearest movies possible. More Info

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Bay View Gifts & Garden

Spirit Lake

Bay View Gifts & Garden 3202 Hwy 71 Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Bay View Gifts & Garden is another opportunity for those of you who are looking for antiques. One can find other Gifts, Outdoor Décor and Plants here as well. Take a look at the selection of Adirondack chairs as you drive by on Hwy 71. Located across the street from us at RE/MAX Lakes Realty

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Gilbert Park

Spirit Lake

Gilbert Park 601 Hill Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Located on a large piece of land, with green space for kids to play and 500 feet of East Lake Okoboji shoreline. Also available are a large shelter house, basketball court, 2 public floating docks, playground equipment park benches, picnic tables and handicap-accessible restrooms

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Forbes Meat

Spirit Lake

Forbes Meat 2508 Enterprise Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 If you want to grill out tonight, this is the place. Forbes Meats offers amazing steak, pork chops, roasts and other cuts, as well as fresh and smoked sausage products. Oh, and don’t forget to try the beef jerky, it is amazing. Easy to find, next door to Renew and across the highway from Lakes Regional Hospital. More Info

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Wilder Thymes Natural Foods

Spirit Lake

Looking for a pace to get organic, and natural foods? Wilder Thymes is your go-to place! As the only shop in the lakes area to offer such things, this quaint little shop is definitely a place to check out. They offer organic, and local foods, from snacks, spices, cooking ingredients, gluten free, dairy products, and more! Wilder Thymes also has an array of natural cleaning products, and personal care items that are hard to come by. Not only can you buy groceries here, but they also have a deli! Pizzas, wraps, braked goods, soups, and sandwiches are just some of the yummy things you can buy... More Info

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Kiwanis Park

Spirit Lake

Kiwanis Park 1100 23rd St Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Close to the schools, Fareway Grocery and the bike trails, Kiwanis park offers a Shelter house, access to the bike trail system, good playground equipment, especially for younger kids, grills, park benches, picnic tables and has handicap-accessible restroomsKiwanis Park 1100 23rd St Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Close to the schools, Fareway Grocery and the bike trails, Kiwanis park offers a Shelter house, access to the bike trail system, good playground equipment, especially for younger kids, grills, park benches, picnic tables and has...

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