10/10 Excellent
Larissa P.
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Larissa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake!
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, City Beach Park
- Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
- Place, Clear Lake State Park
- Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Bedroom with Porch
1 Queen Bed
Twin Room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake!
Amazing house! DOG FRIENDLY!...Awesome Front 3 seasons porch, Back porch & a 2nd floor Upper porch off of Queen room. Nice spacious King & Queen Bedrooms, 2 1/2 gorgeous updated Bathrooms, Fully equipped Kitchen, Laundry room & DOG Friendly! Walk to downtown Clear Lake, City Beach, the City Park and wonderful Main Street. Just down from the Brewery. 2 Blocks from the Lake!! Special Dog Diner for your dogs to eat and get a treat!! Beautiful fenced yard to let them play outside!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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
Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and McIntosh Wildlife Area. Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Clear Lake, IA
What's nearby
- City Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Central Gardens of North Iowa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Surf Ballroom and Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
- Culver's - 3 min drive
- Lake Time Brewery - 15 min walk
- KWIK STAR #223 - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anthony B.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place and home
Anthony B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
B. W.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
B. W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joyce P.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Joyce P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz L.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with family
Liz L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda K.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Linda K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Abby & Mike Rapier
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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