South Shore Cottage

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A residential area with two houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a patio with outdoor furniture.
A two-story house with a covered patio area, a small front yard, and a driveway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Clear Lake State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Clear Lake State Park and McIntosh Woods State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 27 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is South Shore Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at South Shore Cottage?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Shore Cottage on 5 February 2027 start from NZ$2,137, 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 South Shore Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Shore Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Shore Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Shore Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clear Lake, Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 79 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfortable cottage a block from the lake. Walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2026
Thanks much Bill.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location! Always great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thanks so much Kristi.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall nice place and not to far from Main Street for food and beverages. Comfortable
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2026
Thanks much Goody, we appreciate you visiting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Clean property, great host and great view of the lake with public access just down the street. House if fully equipped, which is a fabulous! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thanks so much Kari.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay. Very clean and had everything we needed. John was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thanks much Mary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very pleasant property in a pleasant community setting. Punctual responses to questions were provided by the host. Parking arrangements were superior to other rentals I’ve had. The property was nicely supplied with the usual amenities. We had only 3 people in our group, but the property could easily have accommodated our significant others at the same time. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
Thanks much Ralph, so glad you guys could visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and had ample space to hang out. Open kitchen and living space so we never felt separated yet the individual bedrooms were also large and we could retreat for some personal space. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thanks Holly, much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Clean, comfortable, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thanks much Curtis.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great - everything we needed for a relaxing girls getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
Thanks Priscilla. Great to meet you both and glad you had a good visit. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Very clean, very nice place to stay. John is very easy to deal with and super helpful with anything you might need. Would stay here again!
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2022
Thanks much Dustin, enjoy the holidays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property! Clean, comfortable and owners are very responsive. Would definitely use on our next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Hi Rachel, So glad you could visit and nice to chat. Thanks much, we appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental!

This home was big and clean and we loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2021
Thanks Laura, come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay and the owner was very helpful in taking care of us. He helped us find a place to park my son's boat and trailer overnight every night. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thanks so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CL vacay

Property location perfect to be near family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Spacious, clean, and fully supplied. Great location with a beautiful view of the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thanks much Magen, glad you had a good visit. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5th year staying here!

As always, we had a great time. This was our 5th year of making memories. We love the location. This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Thanks much Kim - it's great that you have kept the streak going! Have a great fall season. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit to Iowa

Loved Clear Lake and staying there. Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Space

We loved our stay. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. The owner even called to check in on us. Would stay here every time we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2022
Thanks much Rachel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun times and more

This was our 2nd time staying in this home and have already booked for July 2022. Great place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2021
Thanks much Kim!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Very nice place and host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2024
Excellent, thanks much Todd.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake getaway!

Such a cute lake house, updated decor and super clean (I am super picky!) stocked with all the necessities. We will definitely rent again if we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Hi Shelly and thanks much, hope you can return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

Very happy with the house. Lot of space and close to what we were using.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Thanks David, glad you had a good visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible lake stay! John was an absolute pleasure to host us for my very first VRBO experience. Having grown up with a summer home in Clear Lake, I was so excited to return and relive those wonderful childhood memories and share them with my grandkids—and this home completely delivered.The location is absolutely perfect, close to PM Park and sitting just 400 feet from the ice cream store the Yummy Market and Lucky wife wine Slushies! You got to try one. The patio offers a beautiful view of the lake with public access to a dock, making it the ultimate spot to bring your lawn chair sit back and watch the sunset.Everything about the experience was seamless and filled with nostalgia. I could not have asked for a better host or a better stay. I loved it so much that I have already booked it again for next year! Five stars all around.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Hi Greg, Thanks for visiting and for for your wonderful review. Looking forward to your return for the 4th in 2027! John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing!

Loved easy access to lake. Within walking distance to ice cream
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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