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2 great outdoor areas with views of the lake!!!

Driveway fits 2 cars. Please don't park on the lawn and in the street.

Front sunroom for dining or playing games.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake State Park3 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach4 min drive
Surf Ballroom and Museum13 min drive
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)15 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The property and experience was all we had hoped for and a bit more. As it turned out, my close childhood friend know th...

Todd R.

Aug 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Back Sunroom

2 Double Futons

First Floor - Left

1 Queen Bed

First Floor - Right

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Single Futons

Upper Left

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upper Right

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Full

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

Upper Full

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views!

This amazing and popular property has all the furnishings, amenities and awesome views!! The 4 bedrooms can accommodate up to 10 people very comfortably. Cozy couches could be used for teens or children.

Lots of living area for dining, relaxing, reading or playing games. 2 spacious decks have outstanding views of the lake!

Located within the Bell Harbor association on the south shore, this home is close to a private beach, playground, restaurants and the popular Tiki Bar.

Completely remodeled with all new flooring, furnishings, kitchen, appliances, linens and 2 bathrooms. All you need is your toothbrush!

Property manager

Greg and Michele

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Clear Lake State Park and Lime Creek Nature Center 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive
City Beach Park - 7 min drive
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 11 min drive
Surf Ballroom and Museum - 13 min drive

Getting around

Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬7 min drive
‪The Other Place - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Clear Lake State Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

27 June 2024

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

Great Escape

We loved staying at our cute cabin near Clear Lake! The house had everything we could need. Great porches and living spaces

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd R., Houston, TX, USA

21 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Property with excellent location

The property and experience was all we had hoped for and a bit more. As it turned out, my close childhood friend know the owner. We just had a terrific experience and the home was ideal.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

dianne r.

6 Aug 2023

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

Clear lake stay

Group of 7 , plenty space for all of us .. loved the porch’s . Would recommend staying here

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona H., Cedar Falls

4 Aug 2023

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

Great location

The home was clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We loved the big sunroom for our family gatherings in the evening. We have a boat so were very happy there was a dock nearby for us to use during the day.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

25 July 2023

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

Family time

We loved the house! Especially the four seasons room with the big table for games and meals! Love all the homey touches too. Clear Lake and our day on the water was so much fun!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk R.

11 July 2023

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

Excellent Location and Lake Views

Great location, quick access to the Lake with private dock through the association. Parking was a little tight but accommodated by areas very close to the house. Comfortable for 8 adults and 3 children. Close to all the local beaches and PM Park.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

3 July 2023

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

The Great Escape

This was our second stay at the Great Escape! Our family of five loves this house and location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

20 June 2023

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

Great getaway

Everything was as stated in the ad, very clean. Loved the decks and back porch.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cammie S.

18 June 2023

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

Lovely all around!

We loved the house, the location of Bell Harbor,walking distance to PM Park with great outdoor and indoor bar and dining. everything really. The only caveat would be the spiral staircase for your 70+ guests. Would definitely stay here again,

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jae D.

13 June 2023

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

Great spot for family fun!

Had a wonderful long weekend in this house! The kids got a kick over the spiral staircase up to their room. Had everything we needed for 9 family members from age 5 to 41 to unite and the long table in the 4-season was big enough for us to join around during dinner meal times. For amenities,we really appreciated the amount of house and beach towels on hand so we didn't have to worry about packing so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

8 June 2023

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

2023 Memorial Day Weekend

Long weekend with family. We had 9 adults and 3 children and there was plenty of room for everyone. We loved the decks and sunroom. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Thanks for sharing your lake house with us.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

5 Sept 2022

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

Great location

Perfect for what we needed

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy U., Elma Ia

15 Aug 2022

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

Beach house

Excellent home. Close to the water. Very clean. Plenty of outside sitting area. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

7 Aug 2022

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

Car cruise vacation

Stay here while attending the Car Cruise weekend. Nice place to stay and plenty of room 7 adults and 2 toddlers. Winding staircase was the highlight. Neighbors were very nice. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

20 July 2022

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

Vacation Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was a relaxing stay, great view, and the house was just perfect for our group. The host was very helpful directing us to local boat rentals. And the check-in was very easy. We loved our time here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynnea S.

17 July 2022

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

Girls getaway

Michelle was a great host and the house was wonderful. Definitely a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie h.

13 July 2022

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

Great proximity to the lake

This location provides a great view of the lake from the front decks and is about 1 block from the park and docks. The public boat ramp is about a mile from the property. The property was very clean and fit our needs well. We had a great time at Clear Lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

joel m.

12 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Sleeping arrangements

When I booked the house I looked at the availability of beds since we had 11 people (6 adults, 5 kids). Kids are 11,9,6,6,3. When we arrived we found that there were two less beds available than advertised. I contacted the host and she said that she had changed out furniture and had not revised the website. Result was that my wife and I had to make other arrangements and could not stay at the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony H., Rochester

5 July 2022

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

Perfect Location and Property in Clear Lake

Terrific location close to the lake, beach, boating, and restaurants. The property has three gathering places in the home for relaxing and visiting. All the amenities. Highly recommend it

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

16 June 2022

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

Great for families!

Our family had a great experience at The Great Escape! There was plenty of room for everyone, and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan O., Chicago, IL

23 Aug 2021

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

Perfect weekend retreat

A group of girlfriends gathered here for the weekend and it was the perfect place! A lovely location, surrounded by lots of charming cottages, and a short walk to the park, Tiki Bar, and Marina. The house was really comfortable with everything you need for the weekend. We also really loved spending time on the multiple deck spaces. Michele was very friendly and responsive. We are already discussing when we can come back next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M., Decorah, IA

20 Aug 2021

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

The perfect spot for a relaxing family getaway!

My family had a great time at Clear Lake, and the Great Escape worked perfectly for our group. Although not right on the water, the very short walk to lake access did not bother us at all. It was a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Very happy with our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

leon b.

17 Aug 2021

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

Friend getogether

Was very nice place for old friends to meet and talk over old times

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

17 Aug 2021

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

The Great Escape in Clear Lake

This cottage is a perfect place for family to gather. It is spacious and clean. The cottage has a great view of the lake with easy access. The location is perfect. The owner is easy to work with and responds quickly. This was our second stay as a family and we hope to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juanita M., New Albin

9 Aug 2021

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

Does not disappoint!

This is our second year at this property. The grandkids love it as they are teenagers and can find lots to do near by. You are walking distance to the marina where we rent pontoons and jet skis. The neighborhood is so friendly. We all love staying here.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021