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This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.

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A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window providing a view of the outdoors.
A narrow hallway with wooden floors and walls, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a window.
A two-story red house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a number '222' on the door.
A spacious living area with a dining table, a leather sofa, and a large window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden floors, white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a refrigerator, and a stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to City Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available
  • 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

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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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) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action. located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home 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 1 mi (2 km).

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. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the nicest time visiting our college daughter in the comfort of this beautiful, quaint home. The attention to detail is incredible! We loved all the decor and thoughtful accommodations. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Not to mention it’s close location to downtown Clear Lake and amazing lakeside views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy beds. Nice extras. Dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. It was nice to be able to walk to our concert at the Surf Ballroom. We appreciate that the property was dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, cute and comfortable place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time. The cottage was a wonderful place to come back to after each day of adventure It had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 4 nights. The Red cabin is a very comfortable place to stay in Clear Lake.We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was the best! She resolved questions & situations timely, professionally & kindly. What a wonderful stay we had at the charming “Red House”. There has never been a more well stocked Vrbo than this! We hated to leave & will return. Clear Lake is a lovely town, rich in history, friendly folks & downright relaxing. MS
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful amenities. Most luxurious towels
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute!! Beautiful decorated!! Love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very accommodating for my schedule.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deb was an excellent host. I had all the information needed without asking. Additionally the host was well stocked with everything including wood for the firepit and s’mores kit. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. We will be back. Great location for walking to downtown and the lake. We love this town.Our host was great with the communication. This place has everything you will need.Very clean and comfortable. Thanks for having such a nice home in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved staying in this little house. It was perfect for myself and my two younger boys. Walking distance to downtown, made for great morning walks. The house was charming and had everything we needed. It was slightly difficulty for my older mother to get to the second story bathroom, but she just took it nice and slow. The house was perfect and would highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Me and the lady stayed here for a weekend as a little get away. They had s’mores, bundle of wood and plenty of variety of coffee pods apon arrival. Contact with host was smooth and prompt. Would definitely recommend again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very nice, relaxing weekend. The kitchen was very well stocked with all the cookware you need. Comfortable beds and furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deb is a lovely host! The care she's put into the cottage, from heavenly bedding, to charging stations to interior design is beyond compare. We'd love to have this be our home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Red House was amazing! It had everything you could imagine from snacks to all kinds of coffees! The atmosphere was even better.The host was very responsive and friendly. We are already planning on a repeat day!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a hiccup with VRBO booking but Deb was awesome helping us solve the issue. Greatly appreciated! House was a described and great for a family of four. Well stocked with everything we would need. Beds were comfy with plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2026
Thank you Alicia for the rating and staying. Please come again and bring Donnie:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was amazing, the host was very prompt with any questions I had. I recommend this house to everyone, beautiful inside and out and walking distance to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful space! Wish we could've stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 7, 2025
Thank you so much Lori, I hope to see you and your family visit again. Many thanks for selecting the Red Cabin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything-perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have never worked with a more accommodating host. Deb is everything you would hope for and more. She had a welcome basket ready for us, and even put up a Christmas Tree for us to enjoy! She thought of everything - from a well stocked kitchen, to lots of hangers and towels. We were more than comfortable and loved every moment!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this little cottage. Some of its great features were: Comfy furniture-including the beds, a well stocked kitchen including an amazing complimentary coffee selection & snack basket, and its proximity to the Surf! In the spirit of lake cottages, she can be a bit drafty on bitter cold days, just pack the slippers. Deb was quick to respond to any issues with the few hiccups we had, we do wish we had known the washing machine was out of order. But all in all a good stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little home was absolutely beautiful, cozy and perfect in every way! The host offered a Welcome snack basket upon arrival! She provided many items for convenience that I haven't seen other hosts provide. The bedrooms were extremely comfortable and very easy to get a full nights sleep in. The dining area was in the front porch area which offers the natural light and incredible sunrise. The fire pit was a nice touch and wood was provided. Home was located a block away from the Lake and Surf Ballroom, it is oozing with history! The pricing was very inexpensive for the amenities provided here. Games and puzzles were even available as well as the cutest beach towels. We loved every second and highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home and the host was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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