Welcome

The Budget Host Vista Inn, located in Storm Lake, Iowa on Business 71, where history, unique attractions, museums, and natural beauty are waiting to be discovered.

Explore our Storm Lake in fishing boats, canoes, on water skis, or walking along the lake trail. Discover the past in historic downtown, the Buena Vista Historical Museum, and area Victorian homes including Harker House. You can visit Santa’s Castle, where holiday animation provides family fun for all. Storm Lake is home to Buena Vista University, an independent, regionally-acclaimed, comprehensive teaching institution.

Local Attractions


  • Storm Lake, ½ mile
  • Buena Vista Historical Museum, 1 mile
  • Storm Lake Golf Course, 1 mile
  • Santa’s Castle, 1 mile
  • Storm Lake Trail, 1 mile
  • Living Heritage Tree Museum, 1 mile
  • Harker House, 1 mile
  • Lakeside Beach, 3 miles
  • Casino Beach, 4 miles
  • Sanford Museum and Planetarium, 18 miles
  • LM and O Railroad Museum, 25 miles
  • Arnolds Amusement Park, 49 miles