10/10 Excellent
sheryl k.
30 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sheryl k.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Renovated and Close to everything!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Clear Lake, IA
- Place, City Beach Park3 min walk
- Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum13 min walk
- Place, Clear Lake State Park4 min drive
- Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)5 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Renovated and Close to everything!
* Please note we are not accepting work crews*
Enjoy your stay in our vintage cottage with all of the modern amenities and conveniences you are accustomed to. Everything you need is within walking distance. Park your car and relax!
The ground floor includes a large covered front porch, one bedroom (King) and bathroom with walk in tile shower. The kitchen has ample counter space and a huge farmhouse sink. The second floor has 3 bedrooms (2 Queen and 2 full beds) along with a bathroom and laundry.
There is a private fenced yard area to the side of the house.
Adequate parking on street as well as behind the home. You can park your boat trailer as well. Boat launch is only a few blocks away
Enjoy your stay in our vintage cottage with all of the modern amenities and conveniences you are accustomed to. Everything you need is within walking distance. Park your car and relax!
The ground floor includes a large covered front porch, one bedroom (King) and bathroom with walk in tile shower. The kitchen has ample counter space and a huge farmhouse sink. The second floor has 3 bedrooms (2 Queen and 2 full beds) along with a bathroom and laundry.
There is a private fenced yard area to the side of the house.
Adequate parking on street as well as behind the home. You can park your boat trailer as well. Boat launch is only a few blocks away
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Clear Lake
Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Clear Lake, IA
What's nearby
- City Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Central Gardens of North Iowa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Surf Ballroom and Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Clear Lake State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
- Culver's - 3 min drive
- Lake Time Brewery - 5 min walk
- KWIK STAR #223 - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
sheryl k.
5 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sheryl k.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie S.
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natalie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa H.
31 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alyssa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Marilyn P.
20 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iowa Visit
Marilyn P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra W.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen D.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathleen D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane F.
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister trip
Jane F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly P.
15 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Emily C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa A.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!! 100/10
Vanessa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
joyce M.
8 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the porch
joyce M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jacqualine B.
29 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
Jacqualine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorie M.
16 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorie party
Lorie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deanna T.
13 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home close to Downtown
Deanna T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara C.
7 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little home near downtown...
Sara C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie P.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s was very nice
Katie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deanna V.
15 April 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Deanna V.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2020
10/10 Excellent
Katie R.
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and clean.
Katie R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Property blocks from lake & downtown
Amy B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meg H.
3 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short girls weekend
Meg H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vonda R.
28 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Vonda R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
J T.
27 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
J T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie G.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clear Lake VRBO
Bonnie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Bryan and Keli
Thank you for looking at our property! My wife Keli and I live in the Houston Texas area. We both work in the mortgage industry helping people get into their dream homes. It is a very rewarding career! When we are not working we look for ways to get to Clear Lake as often as we can. We have some very close friends and family who live near by as well. If we can be of any help to you please let us know.
Why they chose this property
Easy walking access to everything Clear Lake offers. Shops, Restaurants, Lake, Park, Grocery.
What makes this property unique
Recently renovated. this home still has all of the character from 1900. Original hardwoods in living room and bedroom, hand carved banister, lathe and plaster walls upstairs, farm house sink in kitchen and main floor bathroom. All of this character with modern electric, plumbing, heating and a/c.
There is also space to park a boat and trailer if you need it. (Up to 25 feet)
There is also space to park a boat and trailer if you need it. (Up to 25 feet)
Languages:
English
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