Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a deck and water, a sofa, coffee table, and a TV stand.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a view.
A room with large windows overlooking a body of water, a statue, and a lamp.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.
A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a garage.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ventura, IA
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventura City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Ventura

Located in Ventura, this holiday home is near the beach. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Ventura, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ventura City Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 10 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 32 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description located?

This family-friendly Ventura holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Clear Lake and Ventura City Park. West Lake Park and Ventura Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 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. 123 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the our stay. Everything was perfect from check in to check out. The house is beautiful and the view is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matthew and Emily were great hosts. We loved being right on the lake and enjoyed fishing and swimming. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake view and accommodations for our group of 4 adults and 7 children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay! We love the Fox Den! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family especially enjoyed the upper and lower decks overlooking the lake. The gas fire table on the lower deck really added to an enjoyable evening gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house! Awesome lake views! Meals outside on the deck made our family gathering special and memorable! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful stay and home! The amount of millipedes on the back patio were crazy but not the owners fault and they gave us fair warning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this beautiful place. Appreciated the dock and boat lift. The beach was disappointing as it was weedy and dirty and the deck and patio were dirty from the trees but we cleaned it up several times. Not much you can do about that. Trees needed the dead branches cut out which might have helped a little. The inside of the house was clean and very nice and supplies there were great. Windows really needed washing on the outside. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay again. Great location and layout for our large family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome home with 4 bedrooms. Caution to those who don't like going up and down stairs -- bedrooms are on 2nd floor and in basement. My family fully enjoyed the home with wide open views of the lake from all levels if the home. Easy access to the dock. My grandkids loved being able to walk out to the dock and fish whenever the mood struck them. The home owners were very responsive to text messages and very accommodating. I highly recommend this home for a relaxing stay at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a big group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed our stay at the house. It is the perfect size for our family.

The property is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy you chose The Fox Den and enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect place for our small summer get away. Kids had a blast swimming in the lake and loved being right on the lake!Emily was very accommodating and very prompt with any questions we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Peaceful Destination

Fantastic property right on the calmer part of Clear Lake. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, the views are amazing from indoors or from the balcony or fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Trip

This is our 6th time staying here. Always a great place and looking forward to coming here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2023
Thanks for the review! We are so glad you enjoy your time at the Fox Den.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful stay!

The house is beautiful, clean and comfy, and stocked with anything you need. The property managers are very prompt with communication! We enjoyed everything about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2026
Thank you for the review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inside house was clean and beds comfortable, pull out couches not so much. Could use fans in the bedrooms. Had a lot of crawling "inch worms" that got into the house. Trees above outside deck dropping alot of stuff on to patio tables, furniture that needed to be cleaned multiple times. BBQ grill hadn't been cleaned recently and no cleaning tools. Should be cleaned by staff when they come in to clean house. Nice to have a dock to use. Nice area, peaceful lake area in the evening. Kitchen well stocked with cooking items, utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heining Annual Family vacation 2025

Absolutely spectacular in every way... weather cooperated as well which always helps
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall retreat

Stayed for 3 nights. House is as lovely as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

This is our third year staying in this house and we had another great visit. The communication is very prompt which is much appreciated! Great place to stay for all ages!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great tradition

Our family stayed here for the 7th or 8th time and it was yet again a hit! Great house for gatherings and great owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2023
Thanks again for your review, Matt. We always love having our regulars back to enjoy the house with their family and friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

Gorgeous windows looking over the lake! Comfortable beds, lovely decor! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clear Lake Family Time.

Great property with a beautiful location on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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