Retreat in Clear Lake, Iowa - GARAGE HANGOUT - Half block from Lake!

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.
A wooden house with a covered porch, a flag, and a garden with autumn leaves.
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a ceiling light fixture.
A wooden house with a porch, an American flag, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near City Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this cabin. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and 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. Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat in Clear Lake, Iowa - GARAGE HANGOUT - Half block from Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Retreat in Clear Lake, Iowa - GARAGE HANGOUT - Half block from Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retreat in Clear Lake, Iowa - GARAGE HANGOUT - Half block from Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat in Clear Lake, Iowa - GARAGE HANGOUT - Half block from Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat in Clear Lake, Iowa - GARAGE HANGOUT - Half block from Lake! located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clear Lake, City Beach Park and Clear Lake State Park. Clear Lake State Park Beach and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 13 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage. The girls liked the loft. Beds were comfortable. Great location. We were very satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Very clean and it was nice to have a place that was pet friendly. The garage hang out was also very nice! Will consider coming back again next year if we are in that area again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place to stay

everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay, the garage was awesome! Highly recommend and would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space is great and comfortable . The host is very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and the beds were more comfortable than previous rentals we have stayed at or hotels. Kent was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends trip

This was a great spot to stay for hosting friends. The garage was an amazing place to hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot and wonderful host

Short stay for buisness and pleasure. Veey comfortable spot and great location! Host has great communication and hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool property

Visited IA for the first time to the truck meet. Saw garage hangout and knew it was meant to be. Very comfortable home. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great location. Plenty of space for 8 of us. Close to the lake. Parking for a boat was only a block away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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Thank you so much for staying with us! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

The property was very clean and spacious for our girls weekend getaway. The location is near many attractions and easy to get to them. Owners were very helpful and responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Clear Lake

My family of 5 come to Clear Lake every year for the CLASS car cruise and show. We have bounced around the lake every time but have found our final destination hopefully. House and garage were exactly what we needed for our weekend. We didn't use the garage much but it is well equipped as is the house. Neighbors were very friendly too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

thanksgiving disaster

This looked like the perfect place for our family Thanksgiving weekend. We all live in different states and chose to gather in Clear Lake. The garage was just what we needed. I asked the host specifically if the garage was heated and he assured me that it was. My husband and I and our three adult children all stayed in the house and we invited my husband's sister and her family to join us Friday afternoon. All was set for the perfect holiday celebration, except that the heat was not working in the garage. The host called a man to fix it and we were told that there was no gas hooked up to the garage so the heater would not work. He came inside and looked to see how the hookup was in the house and discovered that the system was poorly done and not up to code. When we began making dinner we discovered that the stove/oven did not work. After finding out that there was no heat in the garage and the oven/stove did not work we frantically found another place for our family dinner and had to cook the food at a friends home and transport everything to the new location. Thank God for friends. When I mentioned a partial refund to the host he refused and said that we were not to have more than eight people on the property even as visitors. I assured him that there were no more than the five of us due to the fact that we had to relocate the family gathering. Even so we were unable to cook a meal and hang out in the "garage hangout" We clearly did not get what was promised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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