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Fully furnished 3 bedroom ranch style home with large screened in porch w/garage

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A living room with a wooden floor, a brown armchair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A two-story house with a garage, a front lawn, and a large tree.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a television, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a stove, a toaster, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Country Club Hights Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fully furnished 3 bedroom ranch style home with large screened in porch w/garage

Three bedroom, two bath spacious ranch style home with open kitchen, living room, and dining area. Features include attached double garage and large furnished screened in porch for relaxing and entertaining. Within walking distance to lake, parks, the historic Surf Ballroom and downtown Clear Lake. Nestled in a quiet family neighborhood, a welcome respite from a busy lifestyle yet close to all amenities. Occasionally you may hear a train in the night. Enjoy a day relaxing watching movies, entertaining in the large screened in porch, or grill a meal outside and enjoy the patio furniture and fire ring. Periodically, hear and see the local pilots practicing maneuvers in their small planes overhead. Top off the day with a fire in the fire ring and relax knowing a quiet night’s sleep awaits you. Everything from hot dogs, hamburgers, Mexican, Italian, and Greek cuisine to American fine dining is just 5 minutes away! Take a cruise on the “Lady of the Lake” , rent a bicycle, or enjoy one of the many public beaches. Do you like live music? Explore the many venues the area has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair and pack and play not provided.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
An additional charge for pets.
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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 personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fish cleaning in the house please! There is a public fish cleaning station at McIntosh Woods State park. Go West on No Shore 8 minutes/4.7 miles.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2731928vb
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 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 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 the waterfront. McIntosh Wildlife Area and Hoffman Prairie reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maze and Music Man Square. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Country Club Hights Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Armour Pugh Memorial Park - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully furnished 3 bedroom ranch style home with large screened in porch w/garage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Fully furnished 3 bedroom ranch style home with large screened in porch w/garage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fully furnished 3 bedroom ranch style home with large screened in porch w/garage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully furnished 3 bedroom ranch style home with large screened in porch w/garage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fully furnished 3 bedroom ranch style home with large screened in porch w/garage located?

Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Clear Lake and Country Club Hights Park. All Vets Golf Course and Surf Ballroom and Museum are also within 1 mile (2 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. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Great place to stay.

First time using Vrbo and very happy with everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

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

Great Place to Stay

We so enjoy staying in this house. It is well furnished and comfortable. It fit our group perfectly. The host was very nice and prompt in responding to our questions. We plan on staying here next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Linda. Your group was wonderful and I look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody G.

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

Great place to stay!

Well represented by ad. Grateful we could find a place we could have our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2022
Thank you! Please come again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

Family Home

Great Home for Families. Large outdoor patio was very fun and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Family time

Great house, great location to all the things we enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your business! We appreciate you leaving our home the way you found it. Hope you will consider coming again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

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

Family Weekend

The property was sufficient for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret C.

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

Lake Getaway-Close To Everything

We had a wonderful time in Clear Lake at this property. Hosts were very accomodating and very easy to communicate with. Fantastic location, nice amenities and large back screen porch was awesome! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location. Had a great time with plenty of room and amenities.it was very hot so didn't have a chance to enjoy the sunroom. But did use the grill for some steaks and made a nice dinner. We each had our own room and it was nice to have another bathroom downstairs. We are definitely planning to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S n G F.

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

Girls((thats a stretch) trip

We were very comfortable! The property was nice enough that we felt we were somewhere special but not so fancy we were walking on eggshells. Our 3 days were filled with side trips, birthday parties and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Fishing trip

Owners were great to work with and the rental unit was more than we needed for a few days of fishing. Although the fishing and weather was horrible!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you for your kind review! We hope you’ll stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B.

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

Hidden Gem

A great property in a quiet neighborhood within a short drive to the iconic surf ballroom with all the necessary amenities to make your stay easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Clear Lake

Very nice house and quiet neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Summer fun in Clear Lake

This property checked all the boxes. So appreciate the pet friendly aspect. Hosts were great to work with. So much to do in Clear Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

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

Great House

The house was perfect for our stay. Was a short drive to downtown and the house had all the appliances, dishes, etc. that we needed. Had a very comfortable atmosphere. The owners were very prompt with responding to any questions we had. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarice T.

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

Summer Vacation

Used a golf cart to get to the beach. Nice patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Lakeside tranquility

Very nice property. The screened in porch is a nice place for all to hang out. Big kitchen. Having the smart TV is nice for viewing options. Fairly easy walk to city beach. All in all a great spot for being by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

A quiet rest

Loved the screen porch. Kitchen well stocked with everything I needed to cook for a week's stay. Communication with homeowner was nearly instantaneous. Immaculate.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2024
Thank you Carrie!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

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

Winter Dance

Short distance yo winter dance
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Abbie H.

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

Great house for small group

This is a comfortable house! The huge screened in back porch was so great. We watched fireflies, without the mosquitoes. The three bedrooms were perfect for our group. The kitchen is well stocked. The house is located just off North Shore Dr, close to the golf course. Fareway grocery store is close on highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Memories fulfilled!

Merging two small families in this wedding weekend at Clear Lake. Thank you so much for Larry and Carol making us feel so much at home. Absolutely precious memories! Thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
That is so sweet! Thank you so much!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

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

Lake house

Place was perfect. Carols communication as good as it gets. The enclosed porch is better than the pictures show. Would rent again for sure. Watching a Hawkeyes game on that porch in the fall would be great. We were able to get to and from the carnival/city beach in 5 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Celebrate family

My sister, husband and I came to celebrate our elderly mother’s birthday. We found the house was the size we needed with the 2 bathrooms. At first we were a little concerned with the second bathroom in the basement, but it worked out fine. The dishwasher was a huge plus for us, and we enjoyed having the island to prepare meals. My husband was able to do a load of laundry, which made him happy! The home was comfortable, and the location was close to our mother’s. It’s also walkable to the surf, and downtown for some exercise. The neighborhood was quiet except for the occasional train, which we found nostalgic rather than unpleasant. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Clean, good location and great communication!

Property was great! Very clean and well stocked. Carol was great at answering questions and we were close to downtown easy access to everywhere. The weather was not great while we were there so we stayed home and played games on the screened in porch. Would have loved to have basics TV channels ABC, NBC and CBS. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

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

Nice place

Peppery was clean and tidy. Am older home but was very clean and was as advertised. Couldn’t get the tv in the master to work. I might suggest a roku in there. Had a great time for car show weekend. The garage was super helpful to store the classic cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Larry and Carol Prescott

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Larry and Carol Prescott are life long residents of North Iowa. Larry is a retired farmer and Carol is a retired office manager. Larry is a home body and Carol likes to travel. We both love to spend time with friends and family in Clear Lake. We enjoy boating, bike riding, walking, eating out and listening to live music. We have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren. We are blessed! Our life is full!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property as a getaway from farm life, especially in the Winter, and extra space for family gatherings. We love being on the farm North of Ventura in the Spring, Summer, and Fall so decided to “share” our Lakehouse Happy Place with others. We love the quiet kid friendly neighborhood, the short walk to park with our dog Khloe, the convenience of being so close to what’s going on in Clear Lake. Someday it may make sense to move off the farm and we will have a house we love in town.

What makes this property unique

We love the architectural design of the windows in the living room which lets in lots of light year round. The windows match others homes in the North Shore and Shorewood Hills area too which is a nice community connection. We love, love, love the large screened in porch! It’s such a nice relaxing space to gather and enjoy fresh area without being bothered by bugs. It’s nice for kids and pets to have a large area to frolic and play.

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