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1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay!

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A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, pendant lighting, and a built-in seating area with a sofa and a dining table.
A two-story house with a front porch, a brown door, and three yellow Adirondack chairs.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances.
A waterfront dock with boats and a large white building in the background.
A building with a sign for Cookies, etc., a Caribou Coffee shop, and a sign indicating no parking from 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to City Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McIntosh Wildlife Area and Hoffman Prairie. Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Water tubing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$1,067, 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 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! located?

Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Clear Lake and Surf Ballroom and Museum. Clear Lake Fire Museum and City Beach Park 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 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a weekend getaway in Clear Lake. Couldn’t ask for a better location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Great guest! Treated our home as if it were their own and left it clean and tidy! We’d be thrilled to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful home. It was perfect for a girls weekend away. June was wonderful to work with and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful girls weekend staying here. The home was perfect and within walking distance of the lake, shopping and restaurants. Our host, June was so attentive, responsive and accommodating throughout our stay. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Clean home

enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real nice place! Convenient, clean, well stocked with necessities and conveniences. Short walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location. Beautiful accommodations

Excellent location. Comfy beds. Very clean. Liked the decor Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Brenda’s group was a fantastic group! They treated our home as if it were their own and left it clean and tidy! We’d be thrilled to host them again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exploring Clear Lake

We had a wonderful time staying a few days in Clear Lake. The home is in a great location and was a perfect fit for our small family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was amazing and in the best location for walking to the Surf, downtown or to the lake. The home had all of the amenities and was very comfortable and cozy! June was an amazing host and we’ll definitely be back. Better than 5 Stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clear lake

Was a great place to relaxx and unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Vacation Spot!

We had the best girls weekend getaway! The location can't be beat - just a block walk to the lake front and a two block walk downtown and to City Beach. The kitchen and patio were awesome and having two bathrooms and cozy, comfy rooms was perfect. We all want to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit

Great location, well stocked amenities in kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable beds, TVs in bedrooms were nice bonus, cozy fireplace. Modern and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Cute and Cozy

We have a summer cabin in Clear Lake, but wanted to come up for the kite festival. We rented the Cozy Klinge cottage and it was delightful. The family had a great time and the house is super cute and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Had a great weekend with some college girlfriends. The house had everything we needed! Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House!!

This is a beautiful home and a great location! Just a few minutes walk to the lake, park, restaurants, brewery, stores and The Surf. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Loved the extra touches such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, coffee, etc. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We had a great week vacation at the lake and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous house!

We were in town for a horse show in Mason City and always try to stay in Clear Lake - such a fun and cozy town! The house is beautiful and decorated so professionally. Everything that you need is there, and located in a great spot within walking distance to the lake, town and parks. We loved our stay and hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location

We had a group of friends going to the Surf for a fun night out. This place had plenty of room for all 3 couples and so convenient to walk to so many downtown locations. The communication with owners was so smooth and easy. You would definitely enjoy this home !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice - great location - great host.

Very nice property. Just as described. Nice amenities. Very clean and fresh. Wonderful location. Walking distance to the beautiful park square and downtown shops. Host very nice and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rent this house!

Beautiful & clean home that’s 1 block from the water and a less than 5 minute walk to the beach, splash park & play equipment!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The house was just as described. Very cleanly, and June was very responsive when I had any questions.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Sara and her group were fantastic! They followed the house rules, communicated well, and left our place clean and tidy. We would be thrilled to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely accommodations

This home offered provided a comfortable stay for our family group of three siblings and their partners. Additional sleeping space in the living room accommodated a niece and nephew, both young adults, who stayed with us one of the nights. The home is comfortably furnished and the kitchen well stocked for basic meal preparation. The hostess was responsive to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Maureen and her group were great! They communicated well and treated our home as if it were their own. We would be thrilled to host them again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and having 2 full bathrooms was a definite plus. The kitchen set-up is not ideal. I wish the listing has highlighted that there is no dishwasher and really no kitchen table (the bar is the only table). It was hard to tell that from the pictures. It was very cold when we were there and the downstairs was extremely cold and the upstairs was extremely hot. The bed in the primary bedroom upstairs was very uncomfortable. We probably wouldn't stay again just based on the kitchen set-up. It would be a great house for people who didn't care about the kitchen or didn't plan to cook much. Bathrooms and overall house were very clean and we appreciated our stay from that standpoint.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and just a short walk to Clear Lake. the city park and the downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, and a charming cottage that suited our Girlfriend Getaway PERFECTLY! Within walking distance of shops, Central Park, the Lake! Very comfortable beds, and we loved the cute decor! Nice to have two good sized bathrooms with showers for us to get ready in the morning. Everything was sparkling clean and fresh for our arrival! Our group of friends are already talking about "next year"!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We had 6 women in our party for a weekend trip to enjoy the Harvest Festival. The house has everything you need & I appreciate the extras that some rentals do not provide. The kitchen was fully stocked with nice dishes & silverware and the bedrooms had adequate outlets, comfortable beds & mirrors (women will understand) the location is perfect for walking down town or to the beach. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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