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Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife

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Front of House
House Front porch area
Front porch
Front Porch Fun

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathoom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife

Relax and Recharge Just Two Blocks from City Beach and Downtown!

Welcome to your perfect Iowa getaway! Just two blocks from the lakefront and downtown, this newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is your home base for everything from beach days to nights on the town.

Inside, you'll find a bright, welcoming space with plenty of room for family or friends. The layout makes it easy to gather for meals, games, or a movie night, while the **finished basement offers extra space to spread out and relax. It’s a great setup whether you're here to explore, unwind, or a little of both.

Step outside to enjoy the private backyard—grill up dinner, kick back in a chair, and soak in the easy pace of small-town life after a fun day at the beach.

Walk just two blocks and you're in the heart of downtown, where you’ll find restaurants, ice cream shops, live music, shopping, and more. Whether you're here for a summer break or a weekend escape, you'll love how close everything is.

Where you'll sleep:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Twin-over-full bunk bed
• Basement: Queen air mattress with windows and full-height ceilings
• Pack ‘n Play available upon request

Extras to make your stay even better:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Smart TVs
- Washer and dryer
- Air conditioning
- Driveway parking
- Family-friendly features available

This home offers plenty of space, a great location, and everything you need to make your trip easy and enjoyable. Whether you're hitting the beach, exploring town, or just kicking back, you’ll feel right at home here.

RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR STAY!

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About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Clear Lake State Park and All Vets Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • City Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 min drive

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. 79 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful, such a great space for our family to gather!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Great place

We loved our stay! A perfect getaway in clear lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym G.

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

Comfortable and clean

I would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Great Place!

Very nice, well located next to Main Street in Clear Lake. Well decorated, newly remodeled....would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our home. I was especially happy to hear you got to enjoy Clear Lake also since we love having people come visit! We look forward to having you here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George A.

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

Great Place!

We have stayed here multiple times! Great location, clean, and convenient layout. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed the house. It was comfortable and a perfect location to downtown Downstairs rec room was fun, with a great record player and some oldies to play
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jovita C.

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

Family reunion

Awesome place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Great place to stay for family visit!

We enjoyed our stay and it had everything we needed. We visited with extended family for the weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

January getaway

Wonderful property, very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

It was a nice place.

Updated, clean and close to everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

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

holiday parade

great house and location to downtown for the parade. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn D.

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

Wonderful

We love this place! It’s super clean, close to everything we wanted to be close to, and so comfortable we felt at home immediately on entering the house. Lon and Deb are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

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

Perfect

Amazing location and hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
from the start of communication, entrance on to the property, and locking up at the end the complete process was excellent. The property has a great location, the property has all the blankets, shower needs, towels, kitchen utensils you will need. Very clean and really enjoyed the stay. The hosts do a wonderful job with communication and are available if any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Rick - happy to have it feel like your home away from home! Make Clear Lake your regular getaway and we will take care of you! Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Ladies Weekend

Beautiful home. Very clean. Close to the lake, restaurants and shopping. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Ice fishing trip

My husband and his friends stayex there for an ice fishing weekend. They enjoyed the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady G.

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

In town for a horse competition

The house was comfortable. Clean. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed our weekend in Clear Lake. The property is great, fantastic location close to downtown restaurants and bars all within a short walk. The property itself was well appointed and exceptionally clean. Would recommend this property to anyone looking for a Clear Lake weekend or vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2023
Thanks, Craig! We look forward to having you in Clear Lake again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

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

Clean and comfortable!

A very clean and comfortable place to stay. Felt just like home. We were pleasantly surprised the location to the park and downtown area was within walking distance as well as the local grocery store. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2024
Eric, is was great having your group in our home. We make the home as if we were living there, so we welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Great vrbo rental in Clear Lake

Excellent property - great location close to downtown. We were a family of 6 adults and the property fit our needs. Very well furnished and clean. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2022
Kari - it was great having your group and would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

It was great!

A very nice place, close to the lake. More than we expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie G.

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

Absolute gem!

Home was decorated perfectly and provided everything we needed. Very centrally located. We loved the property! Owners we very nice and accommodating. Would highly recommend this when staying in Clear Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Fabulous!

Absolute wonderful house! So close to all the fun in Clear Lake - Walk to it all. Had our sibling reunion here, Great grilling, cooking and hang out spaces. We had everything we needed and were So comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Family tradition

Loved how spacious and clean the house was. And really loved being so close to downtown and were able to walk there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2023
Happy you enjoyed your stay - we would love to have you back. Thanks! Lon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Girls weekend

Good space for the 5 of us ladies. Good location to walk to city park. Had everything we needed. We went in March so a little chilly but still had fun
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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