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Bayside Cottage

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home offers space for 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It sits near Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Garage parking available

    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Bayside Cottage

Enjoy the tranquility of Clear Lake's Bayside area. This retreat offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached 2-car garage, open floor plan, & private rear yard. This makes an outstanding getaway with room for the whole family, plus extra parking for boats & lake toys.

Avoid crowds by walking to Bayside beach and relax in the sun with the whole family. Within 2 1/2 blocks you will find a boat launch, picnic area, beach, and dock. PM Park, with restaurant, Tiki Bar, beach, and park is just a little farther down the street. The Sweet Spot ice cream is across South Shore Drive.

A boat launch is 2 1/2 blocks at the Bayside beach. State Park is 1.3 miles. It is just off South Shore Drive and has a large park area and beach. City Beach and boat launch is downtown Clear Lake by City Park (2.2 miles). McIntosh State Park is 4.5 miles in Ventura.
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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 # 3367277
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

About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this vacation home. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 28 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayside Cottage?

As of Sep 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Cottage on Dec 3, 2026 start from $228, 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.

What time is check-in at Bayside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Cottage located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clear Lake and Clear Lake State Park. Clear Lake State Park Beach is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by James Koenen

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