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Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife

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Near downtown and City Beach, this remodeled retreat offers a warm welcome with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Fire up the grill or simply lounge outside after a day at the beach, then stroll to enjoy several downtown restaurants and amenities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife

Relax and Recharge Just Two Blocks from City Beach and Downtown!

Welcome to your perfect Iowa getaway! Just two blocks from the lakefront and downtown, this newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is your home base for everything from beach days to nights on the town.

Inside, you'll find a bright, welcoming space with plenty of room for family or friends. The layout makes it easy to gather for meals, games, or a movie night, while the **finished basement offers extra space to spread out and relax. It’s a great setup whether you're here to explore, unwind, or a little of both.

Step outside to enjoy the private backyard—grill up dinner, kick back in a chair, and soak in the easy pace of small-town life after a fun day at the beach.

Walk just two blocks and you're in the heart of downtown, where you’ll find restaurants, ice cream shops, live music, shopping, and more. Whether you're here for a summer break or a weekend escape, you'll love how close everything is.

Where you'll sleep:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Twin-over-full bunk bed
• Basement: Queen air mattress with windows and full-height ceilings
• Pack ‘n Play available upon request

Extras to make your stay even better:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Smart TVs
- Washer and dryer
- Air conditioning
- Driveway parking
- Family-friendly features available

This home offers plenty of space, a great location, and everything you need to make your trip easy and enjoyable. Whether you're hitting the beach, exploring town, or just kicking back, you’ll feel right at home here.

RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR STAY!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Clear Lake State Park and All Vets Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Clear Lake travel guide
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Site of the last concert played by Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper.
    Surf Ballroom and Museum
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • City Beach Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine
    10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • Lake Time Brewery
    6 min walk
  • Taco John's
    2 min drive
  • Culver's
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife located?

Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum. Central Gardens of North Iowa and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 15 minutes.

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Modern 3-BR Downtown Retreat – Walk to City Beach, Dining, Shops & Nightlife Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George A.

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

Great Place!

We have stayed here multiple times! Great location, clean, and convenient layout. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

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

holiday parade

great house and location to downtown for the parade. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Great place to stay for family visit!

We enjoyed our stay and it had everything we needed. We visited with extended family for the weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Ladies Weekend

Beautiful home. Very clean. Close to the lake, restaurants and shopping. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady G.

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

In town for a horse competition

The house was comfortable. Clean. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

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

Clean and comfortable!

A very clean and comfortable place to stay. Felt just like home. We were pleasantly surprised the location to the park and downtown area was within walking distance as well as the local grocery store. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Fabulous!

Absolute wonderful house! So close to all the fun in Clear Lake - Walk to it all. Had our sibling reunion here, Great grilling, cooking and hang out spaces. We had everything we needed and were So comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

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

Perfect location!

Our little family loved our stay! It is centrally located to city beach, downtown and the park which is a major plus! The house had everything we wanted. The welcome gift left was such a great surprise and started our vacation off with a bang! Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Girls weekend

Good space for the 5 of us ladies. Good location to walk to city park. Had everything we needed. We went in March so a little chilly but still had fun
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Perfect in every way!

Our family loved this clean, very nicely decorated home! The location is perfect. It’s a short walk to City Beach and downtown shopping & restaurants. The owners are amazing. Ww left some clothing that they are happily mailing back to us. We will definitely be coming back to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn m.

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

pristine home

Everything was in perfect condition, in a restful pale grey color scheme. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet. Peaceful and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Wonderful little home

We had a girls weekend that was topped off with a 60th Bday party with family and grandchildren. Even though the back patio was small, it was a wonderful place to hang out and we all had a great time in the 70-80 temps. Had our Bday guest been more mobile I'm sure the close walk to the beach and surrounding area would have been fantastic. It was a lovely little home with room for all, especially with the large finished basement. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

A Fun Weekend at Winter Dance Party

We had a very enjoyable time in Clear Lake going to the Winter Dance Party. We were very pleased with the VRBO home we stayed in. The home was very nice. It was spacious, clean, and had all the amenities. The owner responded immediately to a question we had. The home has a full comfortable basement with lots of games and a fun old turntable and records. As we were there for the Buddy Holly reunion, listening to old music was great! :-) The location was good, close to downtown and the lake. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

My daughter said she would live her permanently

Within walking distance of the essentials—Cabin Coffee, Cookies etc and several restaurants. House was perfect for our family of four, not only in space for each of us but also good sized kitchen, grill and lots of family activities. The owners were extremely helpful and went out of their way to be accommodating. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Great place

We loved our stay! A perfect getaway in clear lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym G.

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

Comfortable and clean

I would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Great Place!

Very nice, well located next to Main Street in Clear Lake. Well decorated, newly remodeled....would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
from the start of communication, entrance on to the property, and locking up at the end the complete process was excellent. The property has a great location, the property has all the blankets, shower needs, towels, kitchen utensils you will need. Very clean and really enjoyed the stay. The hosts do a wonderful job with communication and are available if any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., washington

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

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed the house. It was comfortable and a perfect location to downtown Downstairs rec room was fun, with a great record player and some oldies to play
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn D.

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

Wonderful

We love this place! It’s super clean, close to everything we wanted to be close to, and so comfortable we felt at home immediately on entering the house. Lon and Deb are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovita C., Ponte Vedra,Fl USA

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

Family reunion

Awesome place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

January getaway

Wonderful property, very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

It was a nice place.

Updated, clean and close to everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

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

Perfect

Amazing location and hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Ice fishing trip

My husband and his friends stayex there for an ice fishing weekend. They enjoyed the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025