Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
6 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 30)
Bedroom 5
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Family or Kids Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Master Family Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Locally Known as The Pyramid House w/5,000 Sq Ft of Living Space 6 BRs & 3 Baths
Wow ! You must see us now with about $40,000 in remodeling and improvements including new roofs, carpet, drywall and painting. You could say we cleaned house too and have new management and cleaning services that is 100% better than before. You will be impressed with MY PYRAMID HOUSE !
You must see this unique, one of a kind property is shaped like a Pyramid. It is commonly referred to as "The Pyramid House ". It is a huge 5,600 square foot house comprised of three levels of living space. The house has a total of 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
We have welcomed as many as 30 guests with 22 people in beds and about 30 people when you use couches and air mattresses. Three of the bedrooms have king sized beds in them. The 4th bedroom has two queen beds in it and the 5th bedroom, considered to be the family suite has one queen bed, two double beds and a single lofted bunk bed. The 6th bedroom is one of the most popular bedrooms as it is perched at the top of the Pyramid House and contains a queen, a double and a single bed. This popular room has various windows on all four walls and serves as a observation level. The most talked about feature is the $10,000 glass point/top/roof at the very pinnacle of the Pyramid House. At night people can on most nights gaze up at the stars and feel the cool breeze blow in no matter what the direction the wind is blowing since there are windows on all four walls.
If the house is TOO BIG house can be separated or duplexed into a 4 bedroom suite (3,600 sq. ft.) and a 2 bedroom suite (2,000 sq. ft.). There are separate listings on VRBO for these two other options at lower prices.
The house comes complete with a theater room with wet bar, a party room or banquet room that seats 30 people and a large patio that can accommodate 50 guests for that large BBQ.
If you are looking for Clear Lake’s largest rental home that will accommodate your family/group, all under one roof then look no further. We are great for family reunions during the summer or for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or for the holiday gatherings. Families book the Pyramid House for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas because not only do we sleep a lot of people, we also act like a VFW Hall or party room at a hotel as we can accommodate extremely large numbers in our banquet area with 2nd kitchen on the ground level.
This level has handicap access to this party room and the entire 3,600 square feet which also includes the theatre room and 4 bedrooms ( 2 king beds, 3 queen beds, 2 double beds and a twin bunk bed) and two bathrooms. This ground floor level can be rented out as our 4 bedroom option with a separate entrance if one desires to save a little money. This option and our 2 bedroom option are also available on VRBO with different property listing numbers.
Most people choose the whole house because they need the 5,600 square feet of living and MY PYRAMID HOUSE gives families plenary of space and comfort. Gives us a try and see all of our improvements since July of 2018. Our new management and cleaning service, Clear Lake Cleaning Company, are doing a great job and customer satisfaction has been outstanding since we made the switch.
NOTE : Calendar Price Reduction for Offseason Long Term Rates : $150/$200 per day. I have also added Off Season Rates ( December 1st to May 15th ) for companies or groups that need a less expensive rate for a longer stay of 2 weeks or more. If 2 weeks is too long of rental period then message me to negotiate.
We hope to see you in the future !
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Locally Known as The Pyramid House w/5,000 Sq Ft of Living Space 6 BRs & 3 Baths pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Locally Known as The Pyramid House w/5,000 Sq Ft of Living Space 6 BRs & 3 Baths?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Locally Known as The Pyramid House w/5,000 Sq Ft of Living Space 6 BRs & 3 Baths on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$508, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Locally Known as The Pyramid House w/5,000 Sq Ft of Living Space 6 BRs & 3 Baths?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Locally Known as The Pyramid House w/5,000 Sq Ft of Living Space 6 BRs & 3 Baths?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Locally Known as The Pyramid House w/5,000 Sq Ft of Living Space 6 BRs & 3 Baths?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Locally Known as The Pyramid House w/5,000 Sq Ft of Living Space 6 BRs & 3 Baths located?
Situated in Clear Lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Surf Ballroom and Museum and Country Club Hights Park. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
7.2
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Overall the home was a wonderful place to hold our annual celebration of all the holidays in one long weekend. The only suggestion I have for the owner to update the stove on the main level ( it takes forever to boil water) and you need more pans and cookware. It was extremely difficult to cook large meals.
The house is very nice and location was great. The parking was great. Most properties don’t realize that you need ample parking for different family members coming from many locations.
Janey U.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise P.
4 Sept 2018
Great location for a family gathering! Nice to have everyone under one roof!
This house is very unique and we had a lot of fun with a group of 16 from ages 17 to 83! The house was very clean. It was very beneficial with a large group to have 3 different family rooms during a rainy day to watch college football, golf and baseball at the same time. The house has three different kitchen areas which was nice to have the extra refrigerator space. The larger kitchen and dining area was spacious to prep food and allow us to eat together. The dining room then met our needs for card and board games. We had an amazing weekend and enjoyed the Pyramid house. We would definitely recommend this house and location for a gathering of family and/or friends. The location is also excellent as we walked to the Surf Ballroom and Museum and to downtown Clear Lake! We will definitely be visiting Clear Lake and the Pyramid house again!
Denise P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Denise for your kind review. We have really tried to make improvements from this winter and spring where the weight of the snow on the roof caused leaking during the spring rains. A new roof has made the world of difference making our Pyramid House now worry free from any moisture and musty smells after all the damp drywall had been replaced.
With our new management and cleaning service, MY PYRAMID HOUSE has been able to concentrate on the details making the house a first rate place to vacation.
It already was the largest home to rent in Clear Lake and our location has always been a big hit with our guests. We are glad that you like the tremendous space and all the different living areas and kitchens that make it easy for large families to cater to all the variety of family member needs.
There is so much Clear Lake has to offer and I am thrilled to hear you really enjoyed the Pyramid House and will visit us again.
You will be welcomed with open arms as you were so easy to work with and communicate with. I really enjoy providing housing services to families that appreciate all the many aspects and features of our home and the Clear Lake area.
I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your kind words. It is very much appreciated.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kristi N.
11 July 2018
Clear Lake - - was FUN!
We had such fun in Clear Lake! There was much to do! A great worship service in the park, Thursdays on Main (complete with food trucks and bounce house), Surf Ballroom and the beautiful clear lake!
Our family enjoyed the spacious Pyramid House with 4-6 bedrooms. We had plenty of cooking space and utensils. The owner is working to keep things in good repair. The backyard and side yards are small so we kept our croquet to the front :)!
Our own personal disappointment was not being able to find a dock for our boating needs, however. And there are 3 beaches on the lake but not readily available to the house location.. Somehow - we managed to get swimming anyway!!
Kristi N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments. We were working on repairs and remodeling and now that we finished after your stay it is a much better house. It was getting better every week as we try to work on things between guests but it is difficult when we have families stay practically every week. I appreciate your comments and understanding of our efforts to make the house better. You should see it now as it looks wonderful.
Please feel free to call me if you ever want to take another look.
Thanks Again and Take Care.
First Family Reunion: 30 people, from 4 states - 3 nights
Mixed feelings. Because of my amazing family, we had a good time. If all went well, we'd make it an annual visit at the Pyramid House. Well-turns out, we won't. First of all-the large house handled 30 of us with enough parking, in/outdoor seating, a large kitchen, 2 cooking areas, plus the location and Clear Lake itself -fantastic! Not surprisingly, there were some minor issues: exposed nails, dirty curtains, no screens, patio door didn't latch, coffee pot didn't work, filthy grill utensils left outside, bathroom lock didn't work. Also- worse issues: bed with no slats so mattress unstable, basement door did not lock, lots of spiders, and mouse droppings. The maintenance was poor: AC not working, furnace filters wrong size/filthy. These things can be fixed with proper maintenance. The biggest problem : we had difficulty with Joe (Jody) -the owner (same person?). Poor communication. He was "tired"/driving/family issue when I'd ask a ?, did not respond. Online info is not accurate. Bed layout- etc did not match the description online . AC was not working. Joe told me the AC was fixed, but it was not even connected. It took 1.5 days and multiple calls / texts to get AC fixed. Joe told me I could cancel the VRBO reservation due to dissatisfaction, get a refund, and rent the home next door, privately from him in cash/VENMO. In this way, he said he wouldn't have to pay VRBO his contracted $. He said he was trying to "help" and wanted no bad review. It didn't feel helpful.
Jocelyn B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
John O.
22 July 2022
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Run down
This property needs a tremendous amount of work. The perimeter has evidence of water damage. The front door is uninviting. There were mouse droppings in the kitchen drawers. Not much yard to enjoy socializing in.
But it was unique to stay in. The kids enjoyed the large TVs. There was plenty of space for everyone. All of us can brag about living in a pyramid.
Bedrooms spaced throughout the three levels-quite adequate. Great location. Kitchens adequate. Great place for our family reunion. Families traveled in from 4 states.
It's unique in its shape! The decor inside is very fun and keeps with the Egyptian theme. The main kitchen is really large and accommodating. The bathrooms are okay--adequate, but arranged a little awkwardly. We had trouble with the AC when we arrived but the owner and onsite manager went out of their way to deliver us from the 90 degree heat. The bananas that were left in the kitchen invited an army of fruit flies :(
Staying at the house was a fun experience.
Very spacious house for my family of 31 . 26 members were present. Space for all. Few structural problems-rain caused roof leak over bunk bed-had to relocate persons sleeping there, door seals not good -many BUGS came inside, ice maker not working, ran out of paper products such as toilet paper ,paper towels ,etc Overall lots of parking space and family space. We had a GREAT WEEKEND!!! Thank you.
sally b.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2020
I appreciate the comments both good and bad. We have had 100 mph wind storm and damage across Iowa. We were lucky it was just a 4 sq ft area out of The 5,600 sq ft House that was damaged and now that we know we can fix it easily. The lake bugs are not as easy to fix as brand new homes all over Clear Lake have similar problems as it is a lake town with city wide problems during certain times of the year. As far as the ice maker not working Is simple... it is not suppose to work as there is not a water line hooked up to the 2nd refrigerator in the party room. We have 3 refrigerators and freezers in house and I always suggest to buy some ice especially when you have a group of 26-30 people stay at any house. Toilet paper and other items are provided as a starter supply and not expected to last a long time when 26 guests are in the house. I take Blame for not greeting you and explaining Details. My property manager must have forgot to inform you when she met you. I am thrilled to hear you had a GREAT WEEKEND and the parking and size of the house fit your needs for your large family of 26. We would have loved to had the whole family of 31 there To enjoy it with the rest of your family. I think we are the only rental house in Clear Lake that can even handle a group of 18 let alone 30. Thanks for your stay and comments as we will strive to improve.
Verified
6/10 Okay
crystal d.
31 July 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
50th wedding anniversary celebration
The accommodations were huge. Beds all over!!!
Due to the fact that we paid a LOTof money for 3 nights for this VRBO we expected more.
Many light bulbs were missing, we ran out of paper towels, the area behind the refrigerator upstairs was a mess, The water pressure in he lower bath shower was a dribble. The plates and silverware were clean but we had to wash all bowls and pans before using them.. The beds.were not made. The carpets in the lower level smelled wet and musty.
This place is absolutely amazing! The photos do not do it justice. Very spacious and perfect for large groups. The property manager was extremely understanding and accommodating. I cannot say enough good things about this property or the people who own it! Book "The Pyramid House," you won't regret it!
Janelle M.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your nice comments. We are glad you loved it. We have put in a lot of money (about $30,000) into the house since we started renting it out. We have new management and a new cleaning company plus hired a laundry service for washing all our sheets and towels.
We are very spacious as we are the largest rental in Clear Lake with 5,600 square feet. I am glad we could accommodate your large group. Thank you for your cooperation. I will absolutely rent to you again in the future.
We had a fun family reunion. The Pyramid house had room for all our kids and grandkids to have a fun time together. Clear Lake is a cute town with plenty to do.
Ann R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
2/10 Terrible
kelli t.
20 Feb 2019
House needs work! Great location though!
The property needs lots of work and was under renovation while we were there. There was no way had enough beds/rooms to sleep 30 like advertised due to the renovation. Pictures do not show proper condition of house. General house cleaning was not acceptable. Really loved the layout and especially the location of the house! Great fun town with lots to do! Swimming, boat rentals, cute shops, lots of fantastic small town feel restaurants with family friendly atmospheres! House layout great too..hope this property gets into shape! Owner was apologetic, but still a lot of many to pay for substandard conditions.
kelli t.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
We have completed our remodeling and replaced the roof soon after your family left. The problem was that when we try to get the work done we need to cancel family's reservations and no one including your family wanted us to cancel even though we warned you of the problems or two bedrooms needing remodeled. It is impossible situation. We cancel your reservation and you are upset... we have 2 bedrooms needing work and you are complaining of the space. We are as advertised as we sleep a lot of people. We have had as many as 30 people stay but some slept on couches and blow up air beds.
We have had many visitors after your stay and with our improvements the reviews are good. I am sorry that the timing of your stay did not allow us to finish the work prior to your visit. We are so popular that it makes it difficult to work in the property when we have guests staying all the time. We have many return families that visit us again and you do not see those reviews because they book directly with me. I wish you could see those great reviews.
Sorry again and feel free to call me for a tour of the house now that everything is done.
Thanks and take care.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Ken K.
1 Aug 2018
Unique property, needs repair work.
Thirteen adults stayed at this property April 13 - 15, 2018. The first night there was a heavy rain, the roof leaked in various places around the entryway, water ran down the walls into the lower level two front bedrooms, water soaked ceilings, walls, floors and soaked two of the beds making them unusable both of the nights.Three people had to sleep on couches in other areas of the house. The lower level bedroom in the NW corner of the house had a very musty smell, so there may have been moisture or water damage in that area as well.
The second night there was a snowstorm and some kind of animal sought refuge in the ceiling of the lower level kitchen area, running around and scratching and apparently trying to get out. Obviously we did not use the lower level kitchen area the second night, just closed the door to the living area. The snow removal truck arrived the next morning to clear the driveway and front steps of snow and ice, however the front stairs were still very icy and there isn't any hand rail anywhere on the front steps to navigate safely. There are two decks off of the main living area, however neither of the decks have any railing around them.
All of these items were conveyed to the owner on April 15, 2018 who promised a partial refund of the rental fee as compensation for the problems experienced. Text messages were sent again on May 20 and again on June 28, but no refund has been received as of July 16, 2018, more than 90 days after the rental dates. The response given is that he will check with VRBO. It seems that VRBO needs to check on this property and this owner.
Ken K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2020
The house is amazing now with a $16,000 makeover and replaced roof and is completely water tight. We feel sorry that the house experienced a terrible winter with 30 inches of snow that lasted into early spring and then all the rain. We have small areas on each level that has flat roofs and those kind of roofs do not do well with heavy weight of wet snow then thaws and freezes and thaws and freezes over and over again.
I was going to cancel the stay with this family but they did not want me to do that. They wanted to keep the reservation even with the forewarned leaking areas in a vey small parts of the house... less that 8% of the 5,600 square feet was not able to be used.
My younger brother and best friend had just died from a heart attack. He happened to be my maintenance guy also. Timing was terrible and thus why they were told before they arrived.
VRBO advised me to not to be influenced if people try to black mail me for money if they threaten with a bad review and do not understand our situation. I really wanted to work something out but I admit I did not reply like I should have because of my brothers death. Time has passed then I saw this review. I am sorry but timing of the bad winter and mother nature can not be helped.
Now that we have a water tight and leak free house the damaged ceilings and walls have been cut out and replaced with new and painted and now looks great and no musty like smell. A totally different place.
What also helps is a new cleaning crew that has done a wonderful job and has provided guest with a clean and comfortable HUGE house since the end of June.
Future reviews should reflect a much better review and attitude.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
marshelle r.
31 May 2018
Needs lots of TLC
Loved the location but house needs lots of TLC. Pretty dirty and run down inside. There's lots to be said about a little elbow grease!
marshelle r.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
We are sorry and want to clarify things. We did talk to them before they arrived ... I did explain to them the 30 inches of snow during the last month of the late winter or early spring did not really give us a Spring Cleaning period and was going to cancel reservation before their arrival....because of some issues. ( we started a construction projects outside and inside and the guests decided not to have us paint as there would be paint fumes in the house) The decision was made not to cancel the reservation as the house was very comfortable inside and still gave them the 5,600 square feet of nice living space. We honored their request for no work done during their stay and They were told if they had any complaints of things that were not up to their satisfaction that they could call out cleaning lady and she would come over and clean and help solve the problem. She actually did come over and resolved the only problem that I was aware of.
We just had two other groups in the house just prior to their arrival and they were very satisfied with the Pyramid House. They thought it was great. You can find one of the guests review on the other rent options of this house with VRBO.
The house is presently getting a $20,000 face lift with a completion date of June 6th scheduled.
I do want to point out if this 5,600 square foot house was in brand new condition ... it would be renting out for more than $300 per night based on a weekly rental... That is less than $50 per bedroom and more than twice the size of 6 hotel rooms … hotels that would charge $600 per night for 6 rooms … and HERE you get both kitchens and theater room and all the amenities. The house is priced accordingly and a GREAT value.
The Pyramid House is a huge home that accommodates large families and understands that with large families staying in the house every week and the house is so huge it takes a lot to clean. If we miss something we always say to give us a call and we will have the cleaning ladies come over right away.
We strive to please every family and have had a good track record with our many return visitors and guest that rent form us... We are about 100% booked for the summer because of the value and past reputation.
July Update: House is completely water tight and leak free NOW...YEAH !
Roofers completed 1st floor replacement on June 6th but found other leaking on 2nd level roof which caused 1st floor leaks. Replacement could not be done with guests in house until late June.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dontreale A.
29 Aug 2017
Close to the lake
Had the a blast. Owners are great to work with. This place has enough space for you to be with others and to still have personal space.
Dontreale A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank You for your nice reply. Your group was wonderful. If you ever want to stay again please mention a returning guest discount. I always want to give past customers a better rate.
Thanks again for your kind comments.