Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom!

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Entire home

Great room with Samsung smart TV, electric fireplace, dining and kitchen.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1170 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Clear Lake, IA

Surf Ballroom and Museum3 min walk
City Beach Park10 min walk
Clear Lake State Park4 min drive
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)5 min drive

We stayed for the Winter Dance Party and the location to the Surf Ballroom was excellent! The place was clean and stocke...

Kathleen B.

Feb 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Privacy and yet so close to it all in the heart of Clear Lake! Walk to activities, parks, concerts, establishments, farmers' market, and all the new Surf District additions, all from North Shore Drive. Modern and Nautical decor.

The owner is a licensed Realtor in the State of Iowa.

Property manager

Sherri

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Elevated Lakeview Patio and Front Door Entry Facing Beautiful Clear Lake!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Pickup after pet in yard and stay off furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties/events and no smoking or open flames inside. Approved pets must pick up after pet in the yard. Keep noise in check, and no barking.

Before checking out, place used linens in front of laundry machine, load and start dishwasher, and set all trash out at corner/curb of driveway.

No Smoking. A $1000 minimum fee will be charged if the house smells of smoke. Walk on driveway/sidewalk and not in east yard neighbor's yard/grass.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Located in Clear Lake, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square.

Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min walk
City Beach Park - 10 min walk
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 11 min walk
Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
Culver's - 3 min drive
Lake Time Brewery - 11 min walk
The Other Place - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom! located?

Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum. City Beach Park and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

5 February 2024

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

Close to Surf

We stayed for the Winter Dance Party and the location to the Surf Ballroom was excellent! The place was clean and stocked with everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

28 July 2023

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

A wonderful cottage in beautiful Clear Lake, Iowa

This sweet cottage was the perfect place for a reunion in Clear Lake with my family! It is tucked away behind a house in a downtown neighborhood of beautiful historic homes, all of which having lovely gardens and charming front porches. The cottage's location set back from the street and behind a house created a nice courtyard with a bit of a private feel, and we spent a lot of time out there on the patio, enjoying the beautiful trees, the squirrel "acrobatics," and the abundant bird life (including some kind of little owls that SCREECHED [just one occasion] and startled us all one evening!). As for the interior of the cottage, it was absolutely immaculate and extremely well appointed with everything we needed. The décor had a nice beachy theme, and the cottage was comfy and inviting. We had planned our reunion around the Clear Lake "Art Sail," and the cottage was close enough that we could walk to the City Park where it was being held, as well as to the City Beach, the Lady of the Lake paddleboat, and to all the great restaurants downtown (do NOT miss the Starboard Deli!). A public boat dock was just up the block from the cottage, and the Surf Ballroom and Farmer's Market were nearby. Sherri the host was very responsive to all of our questions, both before booking and during our stay, getting back to me often within minutes of my messaging her. Thank you, Sherri, for being a great host! I absolutely recommend the Hidden Cottage to anyone planning a stay in Clear Lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T., Timnath

21 July 2023

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

Love this place!

Great location and accommodations! Attention to detail is excellent. Owners are responsive and helpful. Already booked again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie B.

19 July 2023

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

Home Away from Home

Very clean. Very comfortable. Everything we needed for the stay we wanted including a bucket and shovel for the beach 😁. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts responded quickly with great communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K., Coralville , ia

17 June 2023

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

Nice quiet hideaway

The place has an excellent layout with a great room which flows into the kitchen. The first floor master bedroom was great. The house was clean neat and uncluttered Highly recommend it

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherri

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood for its proximity to the lake, Clear Lake City Park, and the lake. It is also tucked away from all the traffic on North Shore.