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UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location

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A sunroom with large windows, wicker furniture, and a glass coffee table.
A small, single-story house with a blue door and two chairs outside.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television.
A two-story house with a balcony, a front door, and a small patio area with outdoor furniture.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a wooden table, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and McIntosh Woods State Park, while Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and Museum are cultural highlights. Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • City Beach Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 28 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location on Jan 1, 2027 start from $154, 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 UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Clear Lake, Clear Lake State Park, and Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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. 93 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family and we loved how close it was to PM park !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2026
Thanks so much Courtney.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2026
Thanks Rob, much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy clean and great location

Nice, clean, and neat, great location, great host, thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!!

We had a great time for our "staycation" in Clear Lake. Great location and property!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2020
Thanks much, we appreciate it! John
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was clean, comfortable and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2025
Hi Carol, Thanks for your visit and review. We strive to receive 5 star reviews and that is almost exclusively what we receive. Please reach out to me directly if you feel there is something that did not live up to your expectations. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place!!

Great location, loved the screened porch! All good, had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2024
Hi Cindy. Thanks for the great review and I’m glad you all had a great visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was just what we were looking for! Clean, nicely remodeled and well-supplied. The porch alone made it worth the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2025
Thanks so much Richard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is clean and comfortable. Host is very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2026
Thanks much Scott, I'm glad things have worked out well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

This was a great place for our family to rent to getaway. It was a perfect getaway and a great location. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2020
Thanks so much Chandra, I appreciate that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October Stay

The property was perfect for our stay. This was our 3rd time staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed

We all had a great time and a very nice place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place owner called the first day just to check if everything was ok and if we needed anything my sons car got stuck in the snow and the neighbors helped shovel it out and cleared the end of the driveway with a plow would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2025
Thanks Scotty and I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. Next visit hopefully it doesn’t snow a foot! John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clear Lake

A great property with a view of water and close to swimming and state park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Thanks much and I appreciate your visit and kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it

Great location and love this cabin! Sun room is very fun to hang out in!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2020
Thanks Michelle, hope you can come back for another visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for our family of 4!

John’s property was the perfect place for our family to enjoy a week in Clear Lake. We’ve stayed several times and he is a wonderful host. The property is as pictured, clean and very close to PM Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2024
Thanks much AJ, always appreciate your visits.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in the Cottage. It was also a great visit in Clear Lake. The 4 seasons room is terrific and was a great place to gather, rest and hang out. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2023
Thanks much Phillip, we really appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at this cabin in Clear Lake 3 times now over the past 8 years. It’s always been great, but the updates are really nice. Great sleeping arrangements for our family of 7.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2025
Thanks much Laura.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy girl

Comfortable, clean and neat. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer fun

This was a great place for family gathering. Loved the sun room, location. Everything we needed for a Lake weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2024
Thanks much Susan. We are here now enjoying the 4th!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th Lake time

It worked welll - great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2025
Thanks Betsy and I'm glad you have a great 4th.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake Time

Nice, ready to go property, had most all the fundamentals needed to enjoy a family ger away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin with everything you need inside and great location to access the lake, boat rentals, and restaurant/tiki bar outside. Host was very quick to respond to a question. Nice place! We’ll go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
Hi Kent, Glad you and your family had a good visit. Much appreciated and hope to see you soon. Thanks-John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home beautiful view

Property well equipped exactly as represented easy rental process.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2022
Thanks much Scott.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“Upta Camp” Lake House

This lake house was the perfect location for exploring the Clear Lake/Mason City area. We were there during the off season so it was very quiet. Well equipped kitchen, nice living room, comfy bed, and great front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2023
Thanks so much Carol, we appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

It was very comfortable. The kitchen had all the necessities. We really enjoyed the sun room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2024
Much appreciated Larry, hope your trip back home was smooth.
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