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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 183600 sq ft
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Explore the area

Clear Lake, IA
- Place, Central Gardens of North Iowa5 min walk
- Place, City Beach Park6 min walk
- Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum8 min walk
- Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)5 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip the beds used but leave bedding on the individual beds.
Please start a load of towels.
Please load and start the dishwasher. Please take the trash to the dumpster by the alley. Garbage bags are under the kitchen sink.
Check for personal items that may get left behind
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Clear Lake
Located in Clear Lake, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Maze and Music Man Square. Water skiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Clear Lake, IA
What's nearby
- Clear Lake Fire Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Central Gardens of North Iowa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- City Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Surf Ballroom and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Lake Time Brewery - 5 min walk
- Taco John's - 3 min drive
- Culver's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Diane B.
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey G.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeffrey G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Tom B.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place.
Tom B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy F.
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home in Clear Lake, IA
Amy F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evan O.
Dec 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location
Evan O.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy F.
Feb 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best kept secret in Clear Lake Iowa
Amy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lois M.
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lois M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Rachel Z.
Oct 19, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!!
Rachel Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family reunion
Mary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have asked for a better experience
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of july
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ruth M.
Jun 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Birthday Celebration in Clear Lake Iowa
Ruth M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Vickie S.
Nov 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumn
Vickie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Ruth M.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Weekend
Ruth M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Vickie S.
Nov 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall in the Country
Vickie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Rhonda P.
Aug 26, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Historic
Rhonda P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Jean A.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ILYA Family Fun
Jean A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Charles R.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family passing
Charles R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Mona K.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kline family weekend
Mona K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary P.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, amazing location
Mary P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon S.
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas Celebration
Sharon S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow House Stay
Mary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Vickie S.
Nov 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories
Vickie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Myron Lupkes
We recently purchased this home after falling in love with it. We wanted to share it with others.
We completely updated the electrical, and plumbing. We have basically touched almost every surface of the beautiful 1890 home.
We wanted to preserve the original feel of the home but add the modern conveniences with updated bathrooms and kitchen. It has been a family endeavor with our children and grandchildren .
We completely updated the electrical, and plumbing. We have basically touched almost every surface of the beautiful 1890 home.
We wanted to preserve the original feel of the home but add the modern conveniences with updated bathrooms and kitchen. It has been a family endeavor with our children and grandchildren .
Why they chose this property
We were intrigued by the beauty of this home and thought it should be preserved. It was built and owned by the Clausen family since it was built in 1890 until we purchased it in April of 2018. So we decided to continue the Clausen name and we call it "The Clausen House".
It has the original woodwork, ten foot ceilings, screened in porch, open porch, hardwood floors, pantry, two staircases and much more. We have kept many of the antiques for our guests to enjoy.
We are sure you will enjoy your stay at The Clausen House.
It has the original woodwork, ten foot ceilings, screened in porch, open porch, hardwood floors, pantry, two staircases and much more. We have kept many of the antiques for our guests to enjoy.
We are sure you will enjoy your stay at The Clausen House.
What makes this property unique
The woodwork is something that is amazing when you think that it has been in place for 134 years. There is a beautiful open stair case and two sets of large pocket doors. The home was built by S.J. Clausen who immigrated from Denmark and was instrumental in Clear Lake's grain elevator and other businesses. We still have ledger books for the elevator business.
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