Bachelor/Bachelorette Party in Okoboji

[isudizzle13]

Fanatics I need some help. My fiance and I want to do a joint bachelor/bachelorette party in Okoboji. We could have everyone stay together or guys and girls separately, because we're doing 2 nights together and 2 separate. Neither of us are too familiar with the area, but it's a real convenient location for everyone and has a lot of the activities we want to do.

Anyone that's more familiar with the area have any recommendations on where we could stay? We were thinking renting a house that sleeps ~15 people or condos that sleep ~8 each. I've done a lot of looking online, but I'm looking more for personal recommendations from people that have stayed or partied in the area before. Thanks!

 

[HoibergIsMyHero]

There are condos at Bridges that you can rent, and they can be made into 6, 8, or 12 person rooms, I believe. The rooms come with a kitchenette and comes out to a decent price. I would look into it ASAP though, as I'm sure things are getting booked up fast.

Bridges Bay is a pretty decent location. 10-15 minute walk to the bars (or a quick cab ride). Indoor/Outdoor pool/small waterpark. Nice restaurant on site. I don't know anything about renting houses.

 

[cydline2cydline]

Do yourself a favor and do what I did. Although, step 3 might be a hard sell with the soon to be wife...

1. Rent a pontoon and 15 year old driver.
2. Buy a lot of beer.
3. Hire two professional service ladies from Zippers.
4. Party like a rockstar.

 

[Al_4_State]

The combo bachelor/bachelorette party trend is something that needs to die a fiery death.

I'm ok with some mild overlap, but the co-party thing is getting out of hand.

 

[JP4CY]

The combo bachelor/bachelorette party trend is something that needs to die a fiery death.

I'm ok with some mild overlap, but the co-party thing is getting out of hand.

This. A lot of men don't want a co-party, it's their controlling fiance's idea.
I'm not even one of those guys that NEEDS to go to a strip club for a bachelor party either, but the OP's sounds like it would be a pricey weekend.

 

[Al_4_State]

This. A lot of men don't want a co-party, it's their controlling fiance's idea.
I'm not even one of those guys that NEEDS to go to a strip club for a bachelor party either, but the OP's sounds like it would be a pricey weekend.

Agreed. I've been a part of it a few times, and it's usually entertaining, but it almost never looks fun for the bachelor.

 

[bos]

On the opposite side, my wife and I had a party together and had a great time. I see both sides to it all and you have to do what fits you.

 

[JC32]

Call the Four Seasons http://www.fourseasonsokoboji.com/ Ask about the house in back. That will sleep 8, defiantly for the guys. Across the street from The Ritz and down the block from down town.


Girls stay at fillenworth down the street. http://www.fillenwarthbeach.com/ . Separate the crews.

Call over to the Barefoot and rent out the upstairs deck for couples party and take out one of their party boats for a cruise. https://www.parksmarina.com/okoboji-boat-works/private-cruises

Then just go have fun and nothing scheduled. Rent a pontoon and anchor at Millers Bay. that will be a party in its own.

Don't spend you whole bachelor party with your old lady... You have your whole life to do that. Doesn't mean you have to do anything stupid just gives you the freedom without worrying about anyone else at that time.

 

[isudizzle13]

Call the Four Seasons http://www.fourseasonsokoboji.com/ Ask about the house in back. That will sleep 8, defiantly for the guys. Across the street from The Ritz and down the block from down town.


Girls stay at fillenworth down the street. http://www.fillenwarthbeach.com/ . Separate the crews.

Call over to the Barefoot and rent out the upstairs deck for couples party and take out one of their party boats for a cruise. https://www.parksmarina.com/okoboji-boat-works/private-cruises

Then just go have fun and nothing scheduled. Rent a pontoon and anchor at Millers Bay. that will be a party in its own.

Don't spend you whole bachelor party with your old lady... You have your whole life to do that. Doesn't mean you have to do anything stupid just gives you the freedom without worrying about anyone else at that time.

Thanks for the productive posts. To those who are anti "coparty", it was actually not her idea. It was mine. My sister and her husband did the same thing and we had an awesome time. Guys have stories they won't share to this day as do the women. They also got stories together and it gave their wedding party a chance to meet and hangout before spending their entire wedding day together. Most of our bridal party are friends, but there are a few that haven't met everyone. Rather get the introductions and formalities out of the way in this setting and just have fun at the wedding. I'm with you though, definitely has to be a couple days separate of the old lady.