Ruthven, IA Homes for Sale in 51358 and Real Estate MLS # 241124 ( )
241124
$980,000
Sale
Single Family Residence
1.5 STORY
RESIDENTIAL
3286 335th Avenue
Ruthven
IA
51358
5
4
1
3
1.5
2767
25200
None
Lost Island Lake
Lake
140
6106
2024
Ruthven-Ayrshire
1951
Negotiable
Waterfront-Deep
Boat Slip, Deck, Dock, Driveway-Gravel
Broadband Avail, Cable TV, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Floor Bedrooms, Main Floor Laundry, Smoke Alarms, Vaulted Ceilings, Washer/Dryer Hkups
Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
Fuel Tank-Owned
Baseboard, Boiler, Fireplace, Heat Pump, Radiant
Rural/Municipality
Public Sewer
Central,Ductless Unit
Yes
Wood Burning
Breakers
Full
Concrete Block
Frame/Wood
Other
Lakeland Realty of Iowa, Keith Brockmeyer (712.336.0400)
Licensed In Iowa,Minnesota,Nebraska Each Office Independently Owned And Operated.
Bridges Bay Resort is built on the land purchased a few years prior which used to be owned by the Nielsen family of Arnolds Park. This huge complex consists of a hotel, 3 condo buildings (a 4th is under construction), and over 100 vacation cabins. A popular part of the resort is the indoor waterpark that cabin and condo owners have access to, but also, so does the public for a fee. Braccos is a fantastic summertime restaurant and bar which is frequented by boat, by car, and by foot, especially from the owners of the condos and cabins. All of the units at Bridges Bay have an opportunity for a boat hoist, and it is an extremely popular destination for out of towners looking for a vacation spot in Okoboji. Because Bridges Bay is not within the city limits, many owners utilize property management companies to help them rent their units by the day, week, and month. I've personally sold and shown many condo and cabin units and would be delighted to help.
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...
Best pizza in town with an amazing view! Dock the boat and stop in the Ritz for a pizza and cold beverages. They offer live bands in the summer and during winter games! The Ritz offers a breakfast buffet and an amazing bloody mary bar on Sundays! Make sure to stop in when you are in town.
