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Elly's Downtown Lakeview Loft

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A room with a large window, curtains, a sofa, and a wall with framed pictures.
A bedroom with a large bed, a red chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a ceiling fan, and a wall adorned with framed photographs and vinyl records.
A dining area with a wooden table, black leather chairs, a chandelier, and a mirror with a decorative frame.
A living room with a television mounted on the wall, two guitars, and two patterned armchairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Gardens of North Iowa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Number of living rooms

About this property

Elly's Downtown Lakeview Loft

Unbeatable Views & Prime Location!
Perched above the legendary Elly’s Bar, this vibrant loft is perfect for a fun girls’ getaway or an unforgettable guys’ trip. Enjoy sweeping lake views and quick access to all the downtown action — it’s the ideal spot for those who thrive on energy and excitement!
The newly remodeled space boasts a playful Rock-n-Roll vibe, with rooms inspired by icons like Dolly Parton, Marilyn Monroe, and Johnny Cash.Please Note: All guests must be 18+ to book and stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3666817vb
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: 10
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 apartment. 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. Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • City Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Viking Drive In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elly's Downtown Lakeview Loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elly's Downtown Lakeview Loft?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elly's Downtown Lakeview Loft?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elly's Downtown Lakeview Loft located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this apartment building is steps away from City Beach Park and Clear Lake. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place! Very clean, perfect location! All 6 of use slept so comfortably and had everything we needed. Thank you! Looking for our next reason to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie D.

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

Great Stay!

We stayed for the weekend and it was wonderful! Very clean and great communication with the host, will definitly rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

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

Great place!!!

We are repeat customers this place rocks!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Elly’s Downtown Loft! Close to the lake, bars, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed during our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The location was perfect—an easy walk to the lake, restaurants, and everything downtown. The condo was very clean, nicely decorated, and comfortable. Amazing host. It had everything we needed for a fun girls' weekend.The only thing I would suggest is making the listing more clear about the noise. It does mention that the unit is above a bar, but it's worth emphasizing that it's above a very lively bar that stays open until 2:00 a.m. If you're planning to enjoy the nightlife and stay out late, it's not an issue at all. But if you're hoping to turn in early, be prepared to hear the music and activity until the bar closes. I would just suggest joining in and closing down the bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HALEY W.

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

Great Spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Clear Lake for a concert at the Surf! The location was spot on for us to be able to walk to dinner, drinks and the show. The one thing to note is the loft is directly above Elly's bar (It does say so in the description), however anticipate noise until bar close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Samuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The VRBO property description should clearly disclose that there is a bar directly below the unit, and that on most nights, the music and bass are loud enough that the beds literally shake. Even with earplugs or noise-canceling headphones, we could still hear the music, conversations, and shouting, and the bass was impossible to ignore.Some nights the noise quieted down around 11:00 PM or midnight, while on others it continued until 1:00 or 2:00 AM. This wasn't something we were aware of when booking, and we only learned about it after we had already paid. I've lived above bars before, so I expected some noise, but this was on a completely different level.That said, aside from the noise, the property is great. The location is outstanding, the beds are comfortable, and the accommodations themselves were clean and well maintained. If you're a heavy sleeper or plan to stay out late, it may be a great fit. But if getting a good night's sleep is important to you, I think this is something prospective guests should know before booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026

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