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Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Games room
Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Clear Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.

You want a real Clear Lake cabin experiences with all the luxuries of home and be right next to the beach and PM Park? This is it. A 5 bedroom, 3 full-bath cabin with tons of space, all updated appliances and amenities along with a killer location. Enjoy the lake view from the deck along with having a private fire pit area as well to enjoy. Whether it's a quick weekend or a full week getaway, you will love these accommodations and will never forget this cabin-feel.
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and Hoffman Prairie, while Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and Museum are cultural highlights. Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square are also worth visiting.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • City Beach Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KWIK STAR #223 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Clear Lake State Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Harald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is cozy and has its own character. We enjoyed the location close to the lake and to Clear Lake Downtown, just a few minutes drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

Cottage near the near Lake

The cottage met our needs and was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

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

Great stay!

This place was great! Comfy beds with lots of pillows. Extra fans which came in handy with the hot weather. Plenty of towels and supplies! Suggestions would be more refrigerator space, better lighting in the dark, open basement, and parking info since only 2 cars fit in driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth U.

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

Family vacation

All good except open stairs with a 2 1/2 year old were a bit of a worry and a challenge because that is where, of course, he wanted to climb. Great kitchen set up for family meals and game time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Janet J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Clear Lake Getaway

There were four of us who stayed in this rental. The house is special in that it is 100 years old, which means it has alot of charm. It also comes with some unique quirks. For example, it's a two story and if you stay, you'll experience a lot of creaks and groans as you walk across the second floor. Not a negative - just sharing. The house itself was well stocked with items you would expect, but we were very surprised at the cleanliness. We paid a lot for this rental (our opinion) and all felt the rental should have been immaculate. There were dead flies in the bathroom, which at first was no big deal. But then we found dead bugs in a bedroom, and lots of cobwebs in lower level bedroom area (which also smelled very musty). One of us pulled out a towel and a huge spider jumped out. One of the bathrooms was so gross that several did not want to use it. Finally, there were ants in the kitchen area which we noticed as we were leaving. The owner needs to improve insect control and invest in a deep clean, then maintain that between rentals. On the positive, again, great charm. The house is in a fantastic location and there is a cute tiki bar just steps away. The beds were comfortable and linens were nice. We had issues with the ventilation upon arrival, and owner was super responsive to our questions and we figured it out.Thank you Brett for sharing your charmer with us and I know you'll be diligent in making some improvements for those who choose to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

June M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This lake cottage is adorable! We loved getting up in the mornings and walking around the quaint neighborhood with a lake view.The neighbors who were seemingly property owners were extremely cordial. Downtown Clear Lake, a quick little ride, is adorable with a splash pad, a little beach area and lakefront walking path. While leaving town on Sunday morning many people gathered for an outdoor Sunday worship service in the park with live music, same area in downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovingly-updated home is an absolute gem! Steps from the lake and PM Park, the home combines the charm and nostalgia of grandma’s farm house with the modern conveniences of a newer home. The open kitchen and screened-in porch invites a family to gather for board games, meals and coffee in the morning. When I sent pictures of the home to a family member that couldn’t join us, she had a similar observation to ours: “right out of a storybook,” “so cozy, very ‘home-sweet-home’”. Highly recommend, we’ll definitely hope to return again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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