Welcome to the Edgewater Plaza Condominium Association

The Edgewater Plaza is a private condominium community located on East Lake, Okoboji, with convenient access to all of the area restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. The Edgewater Plaza is comprised of six buildings with 64 living units and 25 garages.  Amenities include over 400 feet of pristine shoreline, extensive dock system, heated swimming pool, and the best green space in the Iowa Great Lakes. 

Upcoming Work at the Edgewater Plaza

09/13/26

Edgewater Plaza Unit Owners,

Below is the September and October At the Edgewater Plaza PDF with updates on the work planned around the property.

Roofmax has already treated the roofs, and the project went smoothly. Their team was quick, clean, and easy to work with.

We want to remind everyone that marina access will remain open during construction. Parking will be tight on the east side between Buildings 2 and 6, so it’s best to steer clear of that area if you can.

The marina will officially close on October 12, 2026.

Tim Nobles President and Chairman of the Board

Edgewater Plaza Marina Update

09/16/26

Edgewater Plaza Boat and Hoist Owners,

Please see the following update regarding fall activities and preparations for the winter.

• During the fall construction of the retaining walls between buildings, the docks will remain open though you may need to use different stairs to access the docks.
• The Marina will close on October 12.  All boats need to be out of their hoists by then. 
• Make sure the hoist cradle is raised to the top and remove your extension cord.  You will be charged if you do not raise the hoist and remove the cord.
• To avoid fees, remove your hoist canopy if you plan to store it yourself.
• Canopy removal and storage fees are $225 (plus $12/ft. over 30’), and additionally the same amount for spring installation.
• If you want your canopy cleaned, contact Midwest Lake Service at (712) 339-6868.  The cleaning cost is $225 (plus $12/ft. over 30’).
• To comply with Iowa DOT height regulations for road transport, many of the canopies will need to be lowered. 
  • The additional cost for this is $75 to lower in the fall and $75 to raise in the spring. Midwest will mark the canopy height so it can be returned to the correct height in the spring.
  • Since we don’t know for sure which hoists need to be lowered, Midwest will bill you directly following removal this fall.  Once we have a list of those needing raising/lowering, we will include the $150 fee in the spring marina assessment starting next spring and going forward.
  • I had Midwest Lake Service walk the docks with me to get an estimate of which hosts may need to be lowered.  The list by unit number is below.  This is only an estimate as they really won’t know until the hoist is out of the water on the ramp. I measured all the hoists that were in the “Maybe” category.  It appears that if the height measured from the top of the dock to the top of the canopy is 7 feet or less, they probably will not need to be lowered, though this could vary based on the model of hoist.
  • Owners can lower/raise the canopy yourselves before Oct. 12.  Obviously, there is risk in this as the canopy frame is very heavy.  I can suggest some approaches to that if you contact me.
  • Several hoists could probably be lowered this fall without the need and expense to raise and lower in the future.  If you have Midwest lower it this fall and do not want it raised in the spring, you need to contact Midwest at (712) 339-6868 and let them know and drop me a note so that I can make sure you are not charged in the future.
    • If you have the canopy higher simply because that is the way it came or to make getting in/out of the boat easier, but could live with a few inches lower, lowering it once this fall is a good option.
    • If you have a bimini on your boat that you leave up but never or rarely use, you could remove and store that.  I personally hang mine under the canopy and only attach it to the boat the couple of times a year I use it and put it back on the boat for fall removal.
    • If you have a wake tower that can be lowered, you may be able to lower it enough to get the canopy below the required height.  That would entail the hassle of raising and lowering the tower every time you use the hoist.

Please see the email Phillip Bax, Marina Director, sent on 09/16/26, that contains the estimate of hoists that need the canopy lowered.  

Phillip Bax, Marina Director