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Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!

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A mirrored view of a bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, ceiling fans, and windows with blinds.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a dining area with two chairs.
A kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a patterned backsplash, a window, and a toaster on the counter.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fire feature, and string lights.
A small, single-story building with a white exterior and a green door. A sign on the building reads "BEACH HOUSE."

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to City Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Number of living rooms

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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 landmarks include Buddy Holly Crash Site and The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank. Maze and Music Man Square are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • City Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Country Club Hights Park - 1 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! ?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! on Nov 9, 2026 start from $182, 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 Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Clear Lake and Surf Ballroom and Museum. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little property, conveniently located. The host was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small property but perfect for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean, and cute. Pet friendly with a fenced outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing, pictures are spot on, the host, was so accommodating. We stayed in November, when it was super cold, and the house was warm, clean and perfect for us to stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walking Distance to The Surf

Check in was easy. Location was key for this stay! We came to town to see a concert at the Surf Ballroom. The place was clean and stocked with the basic needs for our stay. We were able to easily walk to the surf within 5 minutes. The place was on the cozy side, but there was only 3 of us, so it fit our needs. The place was nicely decorated and very clean. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for a Quick Stay

I brought my wife and two children along with me for TRI Clear Lake. This property met our expectations in terms of being a quality place to stay. The surrounding neighborhood left a lot to be desired. A train rolled through around 3AM both nights of our stay honking it's horn which was extremely inconvenient. It was close to where we needed to get to for the race start and overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2025
Thank you for your input. The homes on each side of the property are being updated this summer. And I am sorry about the train. It does not come through that often normally, sorry it did when you stayed. Hope you had a good race!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Review

The bathroom had active mold growing on the ceiling. Found a lot of dead bugs throughout the house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are putting a new roof on and replacing the bathroom ceiling. Not sure why there was dead bugs, but will have an exterminator in immediately. Thank you for letting us know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with a wonderful location close to the surf. The owner was amazing to work with!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall experience was great! First time booking on Vrbo and it was easy went smoothly!Would stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage, perfect fenced backyard for our poodle! Clean, quiet, great location…the hosts were outstanding, even assisted us with parking our boat. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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