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3 BD 2 BA Cottage in Clear Lake near Lake, Surf, and Downtown

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Living area
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Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near City Beach Park
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

3 BD 2 BA Cottage in Clear Lake near Lake, Surf, and Downtown

This cute house in Clear Lake offers 3 cozy bedrooms, including 2 queen beds and 1 twin bed. Offers a 3 season porch, and small separate front porch. House located 1.5 blocks from the lake, and 1.5 blocks from the Surf. Amenities include towels, soaps, bedding, hair dryers, toilet paper, washing machine, dryer, Wifi, and AC. Also, has an outdoor patio, grill, fenced backyard with fireplace, picnic table, and some outdoor seating.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Recycling for cans and bottles is in the blue bins at the bottom of the stairs.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No bachelor or bachelorette parties. No loud parties. This is a quiet residential neighborhood.
May park in driveway or street. Up to 5 vehicles allowed. Do not block sidewalks.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4526729
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this vacation home. All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maze and Music Man Square. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, water skiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • City Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 BD 2 BA Cottage in Clear Lake near Lake, Surf, and Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 BD 2 BA Cottage in Clear Lake near Lake, Surf, and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 BD 2 BA Cottage in Clear Lake near Lake, Surf, and Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 BD 2 BA Cottage in Clear Lake near Lake, Surf, and Downtown located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Clear Lake and Surf Ballroom and Museum. Clear Lake Fire Museum and City Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L O.

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

8/10 Good

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated property with charming decor. Comfortable and close to Clear Lake downtown as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giselle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely stay! Ran around the lake a block away, relaxed in the hammock chair in the backyard and drank coffee on the front porch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2025
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Wonderful location. Beautifully decorated and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Peaceful and Charming

Beautiful home with great furnishings making it the perfect place to relax, sit on the front porch, and enjoy the peace. Excellent kitchen and bathroom amenities too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Stay in Clear Lake

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very cute and cozy. Christina was very welcoming and responded promptly to any questions that came up. I would book again and do recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, well maintained, newly remodeled bathrooms, comfortable beds. Conveniently close to the surf ballroom, just a block or two away. Communication with the owner was very quick and responsive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty V.

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

Family celebration

Family get together to celebrate Memorial Day- the place was very clean and perfect for the family, walk to the beach, downtown and the surf, plenty of restaurants in walking distance. The yard and fire pit and a huge plus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice space. Amenities very nice, excellent responsiveness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kira E.

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

Quiet Gem!

This neighborhood was so quiet and relaxed, being so close to the lake on a Friday night we expected some music or parties but it was a happy surprise that we got in and it was almost a sleepy town. Our host was very helpful, giving us recommednations for the area and very quick with her response times. So much character and hat tips to the original home design and the era in which it was built, can really see the amount of effort was put in to make this old manor shine again! I only knocked one star on cleanliness from the handful of spiders I had to rehome for the teens (all friendly breeds and tiny, but teens so of course the world was ending if they saw the little boogers). We were do comfortable in this stay, it really did feel like a home!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2025
Thanks for the review Kira! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay! Eek- spideys! Little buggers! Thank you for letting me know- I will get those taken care of. I have seen a few daddy long legs make it into the basement from time to time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wanda S.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christina

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