A New Retreat at Clear Clear Lake, A Uniquely Iowan Experience

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12196 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake State Park3 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach3 min drive
Surf Ballroom and Museum7 min drive
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Find the perfect slice of Americana lake life in this newly renovated home on Clear Lake. No detail has been spared in creating this retreat for you and your loved ones to slow down, relax and make memories. The home features unique Iowa theming in each room. Enjoy the lake views from the Buddy Holly room, or enjoy the master suite with luxury bathroom, jacuzzi tub and screened porch. Whether you're boating, grilling, ice fishing, cycling, shopping, Netflixing, crafting or by the campfire (or fireplace) at night; this is where memories are made.

Besides the three bedrooms, there are couches and air mattresses for extra sleeping spaces. The updated and well-equipped kitchen includes a gas range and double oven and check out the wood carved map of clear lake in the redesigned dining room. If you need a desk for a workcation or quick meeting, we have a setup for that too with high-speed, stable internet.

For those bringing a boat, the home does not have a private dock, but you'll be minutes or a short walk from a public boat ramp or State beach.

The home is unofficially named Ron's Landing, after our late father who loved Clear Lake and spent many summer weekends at the lake with us. We designed this space with care to be the perfect retreat for us and our families, so we know you'll have an unforgettable experience and love it just as much as we do.

Security camera disclosure: as required by VRBO, there are two external security cameras at this property. One covers the front door and one covers the back door. They are purely for security purposes since the owners do not live local.

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours after 9 PM

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a deadlock

About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. McIntosh Woods State Park and Clear Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive
City Beach Park - 6 min drive
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 7 min drive
Surf Ballroom and Museum - 7 min drive

Getting around

Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Casey's General Store - 9 min drive
Culver's - 9 min drive
Lake Time Brewery - 7 min drive
The Other Place - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A New Retreat at Clear Clear Lake, A Uniquely Iowan Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A New Retreat at Clear Clear Lake, A Uniquely Iowan Experience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A New Retreat at Clear Clear Lake, A Uniquely Iowan Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A New Retreat at Clear Clear Lake, A Uniquely Iowan Experience located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Clear Lake State Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James C.

31 July 2023

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

Clear Lake family vacation/retreat.

We love Clear Lake, the town and the lake itself. This property has been beautifully appointed and equipped with the latest technology - from check in to check out, the WIFI, the TVs, the Sonos speakers. Loved the renovations. The family could bond with games, food, walks, bike rides, getting out on the lake and just hanging out. Highly recommend.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 July 2023

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

Charmer

Great house, owners prepared for everything. Nice quiet street with view of water out front. Well appointed kitchen and baths, charming living spaces. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE F.

12 July 2023

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

Family Fun Fest

This home is outstanding. I highly recommend staying at this location. Couldn’t have been easier to navigate between the home, PM Park, and the rest of the family that were staying on the south shore. Plenty of parking for 4 cars. The owners are tremendous. Reached out to check in. We appreciated that. The neighbors are really nice too. My relatives that live there are also recommending this home to their friends that visit. Thank you so much for an easy and enjoyable time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

11 June 2023

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

Beautiful Spot In Clear Lake

This is a beautiful vacation home in Clear Lake. It is across the street from the lake and has lake views. We spent most of our time on the front deck relaxing with family. Our two adult children, their spouses, and four grandchildren stayed with us. There are quiet spaces for babies to nap and young kids to play. The house is spotless and is stocked with everything you need. The grill made it easy to feed a crowd and there is also a fire pit in the back. We loved our stay and would return when visiting family in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel O.

10 June 2023

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

Great Memories!

Perfect home on the lake! We still have teens at home and an adult child with her own little family. This home offered lots of options for spending time together, while still giving us the privacy we needed. The home had everything we needed for our stay and was very well organized. Cleanliness is very important to me, and this home did not disappoint. The host was very quick to respond, and very accommodating. We have rented several vacation homes and this one was one of my favorites!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Your host

Hi! I'm Ben and my spouse is Chris and we're very excited to host you. We enjoy traveling quite a bit ourselves and have always preferred short-term vacation rentals to better experience and explore new places. We reside primarily in Iowa but are lucky to have remote careers that allow us to travel.

Why they chose this property

Clear Lake is a special place to me; growing up my grandparents had a cottage which is just a couple of blocks away from this property. We spent many summer weekends there with the family and extended family. After watching the market for a years for the right house to come on the market, this one did in fall 2021 so we jumped on it. We've spent countless hours updating and refreshing it with family and friends. We want it to be bright, inviting, cozy and a place for our family and yours to make incredibly memories at.

What makes this property unique

This home is designed to have some great gathering spaces as well as some private areas. A nice front deck, a screened in back patio, a grilling area and a fire pit are all great spaces to spend time with friends as well as the open kitchen and living room. There is a smaller second story patio, a den and a second living room for when you want a smaller space. While not waterfront, this home still has views of the lake and is minutes away from public beaches.

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