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Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA

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A wooden staircase leading to a house with a number 113 door, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor furniture.
A room with a yellow sofa, two windows with blinds, a ceiling light, and a lamp.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a white stove, a wooden countertop, and a window.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a white countertop, and a wooden floor.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a white countertop, and a white refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near City Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is home to this cottage. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maze and Music Man Square.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • City Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Country Club Hights Park - 1 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this cottage is steps away from Clear Lake and Surf Ballroom and Museum. Clear Lake Fire Museum and City Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

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
Easily a 5-star must stay place! A cozy home in the most convenient location, especially if the Surf Ballroom is on your list to visit. Immaculate! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place for some R&R. It was a quiet neighborhood and walking distance to downtown Clear Lake. We would definitely return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute cottage

We weren't there much but it has a great atmosphere with antique decor and lake vibes. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary get-away

Great little spot to explore Clear Lake from. Our hosts were excellent and timely at answering questions!Note--short or balance challenged people would have difficulty using the microwave. It's very high!. My 6' husband could do it, but it would have been dangerous for me (with my balance issues, and only 5'2".)But we loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swan Dive did NOT disappoint!

Amelia has thought of every detail. The cottage is beautiful, yard impeccably landscaped. Includes all the little things you miss from home, fan next to the bed, extra towels, grill, cookbooks, so many little touches included you don’t always have with a VRBO property! She allowed us to check in early, as we were coming for a wedding in town & needed to get ready. Communicated when needed. Will most definitely stay again when we’re in Clear Lake. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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