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A two-story house with a front porch, numbered 117 and 119, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with a wooden floor, a TV, a clock, a map, and a welcome sign.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a patterned floor.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window, a desk with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to City Beach Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake Fire Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

North Beach is an adorable North side of a Duplex located in the SURF District of Clear Lake. This unit has GREAT living space. There is a full Kitchen, Laundry room & Living room downstairs. Upstairs has a King Bedroom, Queen Bedroom & Nice Bathroom. It is 200 steps to the infamous SURF BALLROOM & also some restaurants & Bars. Just a short 4 block walk to downtown Clear Lake City Park, City Beach & Main Street. There is a cute front porch with Fire Pit along with a backyard with Grill and seating area. Parking pad in the Back and also free on street in the front.
You will have the front yard fire pit along with a private back yard seating area. Please note that the Surf District is undergoing some really exciting changes to the area. They are building a music enrichment center (Summer 2024) and also a boutique hotel across from our duplex (Summer 2025) It is a great project but please note there may be some construction/ detours around this part of town!! Lots happening in this area with great little restaurants and farmers market just steps from our place!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2628336
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this cottage. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maze and Music Man Square.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • City Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swordfish Suite North Beach?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swordfish Suite North Beach on Oct 19, 2026 start from $197, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this cottage is steps from Clear Lake and Surf Ballroom and Museum. Clear Lake Fire Museum and City Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cute place

We had a wonderful stay! The place was cute, clean and has a great location! Close to downtown, with the Surf, restaurants, and bowling all walkable. Would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property was clean, in a great location, and fully stocked with everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Homey and well located, you can walk to many attractions, restaurants, and downtown Clear Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

I wish we'd stayed longer. What a lovely spot! When we come back to see family in Clear Lake, I'd absolutely love/try to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a nice and clean place. Equiped with everything that was needed for our stay. Close to everything! Was with in walking distance to downtown. Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clear Lake Fun!

My wife and I had a great time at Clear Lake! Everyone we met was so friendly and our Grandkids came for a day and really enjoyed it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Concert at Surf

What a great location. Less than a 2 minute walk to the Surf Ballroom and a 10-15 minute walk to downtown area. Very comfortable bed too. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. You may want to mention there are stairs to the bedroom and bath. Some seniors have issues with stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Very nice house! It truly has everything you need. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean place. Easy check-in and checkout. Cute decorations. Could use air freshener of some sort in bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing weekend

My second time renting here and it was another great experience. Weather was not cooperating with our fishing but we had a great time relaxing and hanging out at the house. Perfect location, clean, well equipped…a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Clear Lake

We enjoyed this property. It is in a great location to be near all Clear Lake has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

We really enjoyed this property and location. Just steps away from the great downtown area and the lake. The house was extremely clean and well furnished. Would definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

The stay was exactly as I expected
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Memorial Day Weekend

Our experience staying in the house was great. We could walk to the downtown lakefront area, and it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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