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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Clear Lake, IA
Clear Lake Fire Museum
Place, Clear Lake Fire Museum
3 min walk
City Beach Park
Place, City Beach Park
6 min walk
Surf Ballroom and Museum
Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
8 min walk
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
5 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!
This is a vintage 1890 home with five large bedrooms on the second floor and one bedroom on the first floor. One bathroom on the main floor and two bathrooms on the second floor that are separate from any bedrooms. We recently added a queen sized bed to the first floor for those who prefer to avoid the stairs. We also have a fold out couch in the Fireplace room. So we now have six bedrooms all with blackout shades that can sleep 18 guests.
If you need additional room check out the Schoolhouse Vacation rental located on the same property. Families often make reservations for both properties for large groups.
One bedroom on the second floor is a family friendly with a queen size bed, a trundle bed that makes into a double bed or it can be used as a single bed if needed and crib. Another second floor bedroom has a queen size and single bed. The other bedrooms have a queen bed and a twin and the two baths are also located on the second floor, one has a full size shower and the other has a tub/ shower combination. The laundry room is also located on the second floor which our guests are welcome to use.
This original home has recently been updated with new roof, new windows and black out shades on the bedrooms. It has a new kitchen, 1 new bathroom and laundry. The electrical and plumbing systems have all been replaced. Two new furnaces with central air conditioning.
We want our guests to feel safe, so we have hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We also have fire extinguishers on each floor.
The guests are provided a unique access code to use on the digital door locks upon arrival and during their stay. We also have a video door bell that will immediately contact us should our guests have a problem accessing the home.
The home is great for family get togethers. Sleeps up to 18. Close to downtown and the lake.
Plenty of off street parking behind the home with easy access to the Kitchen entry. A public parking lot is also located next to the property.
Nice quiet neighborhood. The library is right next door.
This property had always been owned by the Clausen family since it was built until we purchased it in April 2018. We decided to continue the Clausen name. This is a three generation endeavor with our children and grandchildren.
We continue to update the exterior and the grounds as time and weather permits. We just added a brick patio.
The property also includes a two story schoolhouse built in 1872 that we made into a vacation rental as well.
The property is a large corner lot with lots of trees which provide shade and a small patio with a small fire pit.
It a short 2 block walk to main street, and 3 blocks to the Lake.
Our hope is that you will enjoy this home and all the character that it offers along with all the modern conveniences like high speed Wi Fi, we added two new Whirlpool washer and dryers, new dishwasher, coffee maker, new stove, and new refrigerator with ice maker.
It also offers a large screened in porch with wicker furniture and a small back porch with a couple of rocking chairs to relax in. Great place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or a relaxing evening with your group.
We recently added basement games as an additional feature. Please check out our reviews.
We are awaiting your arrival. We hope you will make your reservations today before someone else does. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip the beds used but leave bedding on the individual beds.
Please start a load of towels.
Please load and start the dishwasher. Please take the trash to the dumpster by the alley. Garbage bags are under the kitchen sink.
Check for personal items that may get left behind
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The parking is shared with the Schoolhouse guests. Please be considerate when parking between the house and Schoolhouse.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1493407vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 some of the area's activities can be experienced at All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Maze and Music Man Square. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
City Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Surf Ballroom and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Culver's - 3 min drive
Seven's 777 - 5 min walk
PM Park - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?
As of 7 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! on 26 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,629, 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 at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! located?
This family-friendly Clear Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Clear Lake Fire Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa. City Beach Park and Clear Lake are also within 10 minutes.
About the host
Hosted by Myron Lupkes
We purchased this home after falling in love with it in 2018. We wanted to share it with others. Since then we have enjoyed watching families and group make memories. Many families make it their annual vacation and the grandkids ask when they can go back to the Yellow house.
We completely updated the electrical, and plumbing. We have basically touched almost every surface of the beautiful 1890 home.
We wanted to preserve the original feel of the home but add the modern conveniences with updated bathrooms and kitchen. It has been a family endeavor with our children and grandchildren .
Why they chose this property
We were intrigued by the beauty of this home and thought it should be preserved. It was built and owned by the Clausen family since it was built in 1890 until we purchased it in April of 2018. So we decided to continue the Clausen name and we call it "The Clausen House". We also remodeled the Schoolhouse that was built on the property before the house was built.
The home has the original woodwork, ten foot ceilings, screened in porch, open porch, hardwood floors, pantry, two staircases and much more. We have kept many of the antiques for our guests to enjoy.
We are sure you will enjoy your stay at The Clausen House.
What makes this property unique
The woodwork is something that is amazing when you think that it has been in place for 136 years. There is a beautiful open stair case which is where many families take family photos. the two sets of large pocket doors are magnificent. The home was built by S.J. Clausen who was a ship captain who immigrated from Denmark and was instrumental in Clear Lake's grain elevator and other businesses. We still have ledger books for the elevator business.
Languages:
English
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