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Clear Lake is at your doorstep with this charming cottage. Stroll to the beach, splash pad, or downtown area and enjoy local gems like Elly’s and 173 Craft Distillery. With a long driveway for boat parking and public launch ramp nearby, it's perfect for water lovers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Walk to City Beach, City Park and downtown Clear Lake!

  • 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, Lavonia’s!
    Bring the boat, we’ve got an extra long driveway ready for your boat and a public launch just down the street.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,072 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: $65 charge for dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Feel free to bring an air mattress

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 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
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

About the area

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 hiking and hunting. Visit our Clear Lake travel guide
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • A framed guitar with a Winter Dance Party poster.
    Surf Ballroom and Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • Clear Lake State Park
    3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    3 min drive
  • Lake Time Brewery
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Culver's
    3 min drive
  • Seven's 777
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to City Beach, City Park and downtown Clear Lake! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Walk to City Beach, City Park and downtown Clear Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to City Beach, City Park and downtown Clear Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to City Beach, City Park and downtown Clear Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Walk to City Beach, City Park and downtown Clear Lake! 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.

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Walk to City Beach, City Park and downtown Clear Lake! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

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

Great stay

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alec R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maya B.

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

Lovely house. Perfect location.

It’s the little things that make a stay wonderful. Good coffee, quality shampoo, nice bedding, and the beach chairs and wagon made the stay perfect. We could walk to the beach and the park and restaurants. I would recommend you stay here. We were just 2 people with lots of space for more. I would come back here with the kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Great Location Near Downtown

The location of this property is excellent! We were able to walk three short blocks to downtown to a great coffee shop because we were too lazy to make it. A grocery store, a gyro diner, and other great little places are all within walking distance. The property itself included plenty of towels along with beach chairs and other amenities for enjoying the lake. This adorable two-bedroom house can easily handle a family of four. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

We Loved our stay in Clear Lake!

My wife, oldest daughter and I really enjoyed our stay at Tifani's Clear Lake house. We loved the short walk to the center of town and the lake. The house was big enough to host a day with our extended family from Forest City while we watched the classic car parade pass by the front yard. Very clean and comfy! Thanks Tifani, we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Clear Lake Property

Our family loved the size of the home and how close the property was to walk to the many activities available downtown. Grab a visitors guide so you don’t miss activities like the farmers market, music in the park and the many specialty businesses and restaurants. Thank you for sharing you home with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kurt C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

8/10 Good

Renee W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

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

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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