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Bayside Cottage

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A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, and a dining area in the background.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a tree in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • 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 Single 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

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About the area

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this holiday 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 1 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Cottage on 10 Mar, 2027 start from S$565, 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Cottage located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean and exactly as the photos showed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great visit… very comfortable..made more memories… thank YOU!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for accommodating our group. I think our only complaint was that the water out of the tap seemed metallic or rusty tasting, but not a huge deal since we were only showering and brushing our teeth with it. Otherwise we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and furnishings very nice. We'll stocked kitchen...offerings in the garage were a great bonus. Enjoyed the backyard fire place...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great Nice quiet neighborhoodgreat location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The property was sparkling clean and had every amenity we needed. Plus it’s just a few minute walk to the water and the Tiki bar. Highly recommend staying here - 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I always have a short getaway around Christmas and this was the perfect little cottage. It was clean and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Included everything needed for a short getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bayside Cottage is the best place to stay. The open floor plan is so good and decorated so nicely. It is well supplied with your best quality of products. Really does feel like home when you stay there. Would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Bayside Cottage. We love the location, the large amount of parking spots and the cozy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My three sisters & I had a terrific time in the Clear Lake area! It was always a comfort to come back to our VRBO home! The home was super clean & had everything we needed. The TV was easy to operate and the directions for checking out were clear & easy. Thank you for a fantastic experience! We would gladly recommend your property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home I would definitely start here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and has everything you need. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cottage, great location and say
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was there with my daughters for clear lake Christmas had a great weekend just hanging out after the festivities in clear lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, convenient location, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home, lots of amenities, very cute place. We ran into really bad weather and the owner was very willing to let us extend our stay if necessary!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable house, great location!

Everything was just like the pictures, with access to tons of great local spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here and was just as perfect as the first! The garage area was perfect for grilling and watching football after a long day of fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice house, very clean, well stocked with all kitchen supplies. Only thing was grass was long. It was getting cut when we left. Think that would have helped a little with bugs. Other than that it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was very clean, great location, and had lots of items on hand. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very cozy and convenient to other family who live close by. Very clean......loved the patio and had a great evening fire in the fire pit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a girls weekend. Rained most of the time..but still a BLAST..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Great spot for our family to stay for a Clear Lake family reunion. The cabin is updated and had everything we needed for the extended weekend stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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