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The Garage: A Historic Clear Lake Tiny Cabin with Hammock!

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a covered patio area, and a building with a brown siding exterior.
A room with a dark blue wall, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair with a cushion, and a window with white curtains.
A compact kitchen with a coffee maker, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A room with a dark blue accent wall, a white door, a wooden side table, a blue sofa with white cushions, a round wooden table, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near City Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this cabin is on a lake. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clear Lake State Park and All Vets Golf Course. Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garage: A Historic Clear Lake Tiny Cabin with Hammock! 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 The Garage: A Historic Clear Lake Tiny Cabin with Hammock!?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Garage: A Historic Clear Lake Tiny Cabin with Hammock! on Dec 29, 2026 start from $245, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Garage: A Historic Clear Lake Tiny Cabin with Hammock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garage: A Historic Clear Lake Tiny Cabin with Hammock!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garage: A Historic Clear Lake Tiny Cabin with Hammock! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clear Lake, City Beach Park, and Clear Lake State Park. Clear Lake State Park Beach and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

6.0
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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place close to the beach and within walking distance of all the attractions.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would not recommend staying based on my experience.The biggest issue was the air conditioning. During my stay, the outside “feels like” temperature reached 111F. Even with both the ceiling fan and a floor fan running, the bedroom never cooled down enough to sleep comfortably. After two nights, the AC stopped blowing cold air altogether, making the home unbearable during the heat advisory.There were also other maintenance issues. The toilet would not flush properly unless I manually pushed the plunger mechanism inside the tank after every use, and the power went out during my stay.Because of the conditions, I ended my trip two nights early and requested a refund for the two unused nights. I worked with the owner while I was there, but after an AC technician determined the AC unit was “working as designed,” I was told they would not provide any refund because the system simply couldn’t keep up with the extreme heat. While I understand that unusually high temperatures can challenge an air conditioning system, the fact remains that the home was not comfortable or reasonably habitable during my stay. I later reached out twice more asking them to reconsider a refund for the two nights I didn’t stay, but my messages went unanswered.What disappointed me most was not just the maintenance issues, but the lack of customer service afterward. Between the ineffective AC, plumbing issues, electrical problem, and the complete lack of follow-up, I cannot recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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