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In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

Holiday home in Clear Lake with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Common area 1

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Downstairs private bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

This rustic cabin will give you the feeling that you are in the middle of the woods while having the convenience of being in town. Located just minutes from downtown Clear Lake, the historic Surf Ballroom, and City Beach, this is the perfect get-away spot! A large upper loft makes this a great option for families with kids or a peaceful retreat.

Two queen beds, two sofas, and welcomed air mattresses (not provided) make this cabin stay comfortable for 6-8 travelers.

*We know that dogs are family members so we are pet friendly, we simply add a $25 pet fee to the total of your stay. Sorry, we cannot allow cats due to family allergies.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Fireplace

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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
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A $50 pet fee will be added to your total stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 are allowed on site
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this holiday home. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Buddy Holly Crash Site and The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank. Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • City Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KWIK STAR #223 - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In-Town Moose Haus Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at In-Town Moose Haus Lodge ?

As of 4 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at In-Town Moose Haus Lodge on 6 November 2025 start from NZ$352.15, 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.

What time is check-in at In-Town Moose Haus Lodge ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In-Town Moose Haus Lodge ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In-Town Moose Haus Lodge located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clear Lake Fire Museum, Surf Ballroom and Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa. City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

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

Concert stay

This place was amazing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve Y.

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

Large barn conversion with many beds and greet accommodations

Our second time at this location so you know it’s a must for us when in the Clear Lake area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

2024 buddy Holly ride

Great place. Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee T.

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

Awesome barn

We really enjoyed our stay and felt very much at home. We had a family reunion close and decided to make a mini vacation of it. Thanks for making our stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Cute Cabin!

Huge cabin that was meticulously decorated with a Moose theme! Had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Wisconsin Hunters

We stayed at the Moose Haus because a friend and I took our dogs on a hunting trip and were looking for a place to stay in the Clear Lake area. The old barn style Vrbo had everything we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

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

Great getaway

this is our second time staying and we absolutely love it. It’s so charming and private a beautiful yard great surroundings. Our dog loves it. The fire pit is wonderful! So close to great activity in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Fantastic Rental

Was perfect for my family gathering! House was immaculately cleaned, beds were comfortable, grounds were perfect for outdoor activities, located very close to downtown Clear Lake. House decor was adorable and all major essentials like bedding, towels, and paper products were provided. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Surf lake winter dance party

Convenient, close to venue, spacious.....great time.....-14 but toasty inside
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

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

Great Group Stay

We celebrated New Year’s Eve and had our family’s Christmas celebration at this facility for the second consecutive year. The host lives next door and was quick to respond to our questions but gave us the privacy we desired. The quaint downstairs area features an old fashioned kitchen, seating area with a gas fireplace, large dining area, private bedroom and a bathroom. The upstairs loft includes a large open sleeping area, game room and living room where the siblings all stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sybil C.

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

Charming Barn

This refurbished barn has plenty of room to spread out inside and out. It has everything you need in the kitchen and plenty of comfortable beds and bedding. Very cute and quaint space. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

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

Fabulous!!!

3 adult women on a girls trip weekend. None of us had been to Clear Lake and didn’t know what to expect. What a friendly small town. It might just be one of the best small towns in America. And what a wonderful place to stay! It’s convenient to everything and yet so quiet and peaceful. The “barn” has been beautifully appointed with comfortable furniture and beds. There is plenty of room to spread out and you have everything you need. I’d give it a 10. I’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Yearly Trip to Clear Lake

I travel to Clear lake Every November from Michigan. I brought a friend along this year and I decided to rent a place rather then stay in a motel. I had told the host I would be bring dogs (6 beagles) and portable dog trailer/kennel to keep the dogs in. They had no problems with that. We enjoyed the our stay and also able to catch up with family in the area , as I grew up in Iowa. Before we left all sign of dog droppings were picked up and we tried our best to leave things in the order as we found it. My hope is the host will allow us to use the rental next year,
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colene S.

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

Great Place to Stay

Secluded. It seems like a great place to bring a large group of family/friends. Very inviting open space upon walking in. The only thing I would like to see is to have the driveway marked in some way. The instructions I received indicated that I should pull into the driveway on the west side of the property. We arrived in the evening, after dark, and the property sits a bit off the road. While I was able to see a building with the exterior light on, I was not able to clearly see the front of the building to confirm I was at the correct place. Just a suggestion--it would be helpful to have a separate sign (possibly Moose Haus Lodge or 430A or even another 430 sign at the entrance driveway). It wouldn't have to be anything big or fancy--just something to help us old people out!! LOL ;-) Beautiful, clean property and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to someone else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Winter dance party

We were very satisfied with our stay. Despite the low temperatures it was very warm inside. Everything worked and we were very comfortable. Please check the following ....We had to remove logs in fireplace to get some dust out to get it started. The logs were put back in but not in right order. They need to be rearranged properly. There is a protruding nail head upstairs near the back right corner that one could step on and have injury. Just needs to be nailed flush with floor. We could not have found a better more convenient property for our weekend stay at Clear Lake .You have really done well keeping it well furnished yet spacious open and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rilla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to visit our Iowa extended family. This is our 2nd time renting the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and fun stay in the Moose Lodge. My husband and I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Great location, near downtown. Quiet streets, able to walk around neighborhood and felt safe. Beautiful view with many trees.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan Elizabeth R.

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

Lovely Property

Thank you for hosting us at your barn. What a fun space to stay and very much appreciate that it is pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Everything was clean and well taken care of. Yard was beautiful. Wish we had time to stay longer. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Loved it!

Wonderful. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Barn of Awesomeness

We are passing thru to hunt in SD. I came upon this place b/c we have a dog...he needs some room to relax! I work in real estate and was hoping the photos were realistic. We were shocked at the size and incredible decor when we walked in. This barn has plenty of space on each level. Fireplace works great. The weather app says it is minus 3 degrees and it is warm in here. The driveway is hard to find in the dark. Very close to food etc. We would definitely stay again. I give this 11 out of 10 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LarkinandJayson B.

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

Cozy eclectic barn

Close yo a lot in the area. Cute little place. Will book again in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SMH

Nice location and we enjoyed the rustic feel of the home. We would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Hunting

Works perfect for our trip
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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