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WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING

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A porch with a black swing, a wicker basket, and a life preserver on the wall.
A residential street with houses, a large tree, and a clear sky.
A two-story house with a front porch, a large tree, and a well-maintained lawn.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a sink, and a window with a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a rug, and two windows with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Gardens of North Iowa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING

Newly updated cottage in the perfect location, just a block from City Beach and the splash pad, two blocks from City Park and downtown Clear Lake. And just a 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk to the famous Surf Ballroom. No better way to enjoy your Clear Lake vacation than to walk to the beach (beach towels, toys and wagon provided) or visit some of Clear Lake’s finest! Elly’s, 173 Craft Distillery, Lake Time Brewery, Cookies Etc., Cabin Coffee, Charlie’s Soda Factory, Starboard Market, Cancun by the Lake, Gyro Place, Sevens, Rookies, Tap’d and Clear Lake’s newest coffee house, Livonia’s!
Bring the boat, we’ve got an extra long driveway ready for your boat and a public launch just down the street.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Feel free to bring an air mattress
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$65 charge for dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you check out on Sunday or are staying over on a Sunday, please bag the trash and put it on the curb for Monday morning trash collection.
Place all towels in the bathtub.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3366402vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and McIntosh Wildlife Area. Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is WALK DOWNTOWN, WALK TO CITY BEACH, CITY PARK, RESTAURANTS, BARS, & SHOPPING located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Clear Lake and City Beach Park. Clear Lake Fire Museum and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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
Great location, cozy house. Nice and quite, just what we were looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjyable stay/. Walking distance to everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach, park, and downtown. Annual Harvestfest event was taking place during our stay which was fun to stroll through all the street vendors. Very nice stay and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very nice location, close to beach, downtown, surf ballroom, etc. Fun place to travel too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with perfect proximity to the beach. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house and very clean. Close to the lake and downtown. We had a very nice stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, my husband walked downtown to shop and eat. Where in town for kite fest but was cancelled due to ice conditions, but if it hadn’t been you would have been able to see some of the action from the house and a great view from the primary bedroom. Very cozy and clean. It was a great relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT Location

This is such a cute property in the perfect location! We loved being able to walk to the beach as well as into town for shopping, dining, or just some Cabin Coffee. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage!

Owner was easy to communicate with and flexible! Had a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a cute place!

Great location! Comfortable beds. Perfect family getaway at the lake over Memorial Day weekend. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Stayed here with 5 family member and we had plenty of room. Great spot with easy access to downtown and the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The inside of the house was just as pictured. Everything we needed was provided by the host, and the location was walking distance to downtown. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location location location

The property was a perfect spot for my young family to be able to walk to and from City Beach and City Park!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was fantastic. The decor was very nice. The bedrooms were both good sized. The house is older so it had a slight smell, like mildew, but I think that was because of the extremely wet summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

The house was very clean and nicely decorated. Had a pup basket with blankets and dog dishes. Kitchen was well stocked with gas stove and a dishwasher which was nice to have. A overall all great place to stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We recently stayed at this wonderful property, and it exceeded all our expectations! The location was perfect—just a short walk to the city beach and restaurants.The house itself was well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We especially loved the cozy living area, which was perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.Overall, this was an amazing experience, and we can’t wait to return. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway by the Lake

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! The accommodations were wonderfully appointed with all the comforts of home. It is within walking distance to everything you need and a lot of dining and entertainment. Clear Lake is a gem and this property makes it easy to enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Great property and a good location. Tiffany was great to work with. Lots of extras to make you feel at home! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Music and Boating/Fishing Getaway

Great music from local bands. Gigo’s for dinner! Pizza at PM park! Clean neat place thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
I love how close our cottage is to all the fun to be had in Clear Lake, sounds like you got to experience a lot of it! So glad you enjoyed your time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend with sisters

We planned a weekend together and this place was perfect. The house is conveniently located to the lake and town. The sun porch was great! This house was clean and ready for us as promised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters Weekend

Perfect location and accomodation for 3 sister getaway. The "extra" amenities are wonderful. Great coffee on the porch and premium soaps & shampoo add a special touch. Excellent communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

This house is decorated for the lake without being overwhelmingly decorated. Older home with a small kitchen and bathroom but perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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