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Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 15213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ventura, IA
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Clear Lake State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description

Newly constructed, custom waterfront home: 4 bed, 2.5 bath, sleeps maximum of 15 based on sleeping arrangements, two car garage, washer and dryer, personal 30 foot beach, private dock with lift, a boat ramp directly across the bay, and free Wifi!

Welcome to The Fox Den, a waterfront property overlooking Ventura Bay and Clear Lake. The Fox Den got its name from the the original 1940's cabin that sat on this property and the baby fox that lived under this front porch when we purchased the property. While staying here, you will enjoy the beautifully wooded, quaint atmosphere of Ventura Heights, while just minutes away from Clear Lake's local shops and down town, lake-life atmosphere. Whether you're here to fish, enjoy water sports, walking the trails, or just spending time relaxing with family, this home is sure meet all of your needs!

Bringing the kids, no problem! We have a pack'n play, convertible booster seat/highchair, extra bibs, and extra wipes (we've all been there!) Forgot something? We hope to have extras of most things you'll need during your stay. There are folding chairs, life jackets, etc. in the lower level storage closet.

There is a 2 Stall Garage with 2 car driveway. There is a public access on one side of the property that is available for additional daytime parking.

MAIN FLOOR: Zero entry from garage to main floor. This floor consists of a powder bathroom, kitchen, great room (with a sleeper sofa), TV, and deck overlooking the lake.

2ND FLOOR LOFT: Enjoy a view from the 2nd floor balcony that overlooks the main level and a full wall of windows looking directly out to the lake. This floor has a full bathroom with a double-sink vanity and shower. One of the bedrooms on this floor includes a full over full bunk bed with a twin trundle bed underneath, sleeping up to 5. The other two bedrooms each include a queen bed overlooking a picturesque wooded area.

LOWER LEVEL: The lower level consists of a living area with a queen pull out sofa, a TV, and a spacious patio overlooking the lake. This floor has 1 bedroom with a queen bed, and one full bathroom with a tub/shower combo, and washer and dryer!

This property is strictly non-smoking. No parties! We want you to have a blast, but ask that you respect all of our lovely neighbors. This home is proudly owner-managed. Text, call, or email us with questions!

Be sure to follow us on social media!
Instagram- TheFoxDenClearLake
Facebook- The Fox Den Clear Lake

Property manager

Emily Steding
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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

Ventura

Located in Ventura, this holiday home is near the beach. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ventura, IA

What's nearby

  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • City Beach Park - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Buddy Holly Crash Site - 19 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description located?

This family-friendly Ventura holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ventura City Park, West Lake Park and Ventura Public Library. McIntosh Wildlife Area and Hoffman Prairie are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Navy N.

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

Beautiful Spacious Home

Our family/friends had a great stay during MEA weekend. Emily is a wonderful host who was very accommodating! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Fall retreat

Stayed for 3 nights. House is as lovely as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

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

Aging gracefully

Suited our needs perfectly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN R.

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

Amazing home on the lake

We had a great time. My son was on the dock fishing the entire time we were at the house. He went through a whole bucket of minnows and couldn’t count how many fish he caught. House was very clean and beds very comfortable. We will definitely book again the next time we come to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

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

Family Time

Great house... Clear Lake is fun !! Stay here !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dynelle S.

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

First Family vacation

We booked the house for 3days. It was a wonderful experience. Emily was so helpful and kind. generations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY F.

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

We love this house. It works great for our family.

The house is great. We have stayed several times and the house is always very clean and the host is awesome to work with. Plus we love the view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Honore N.

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

Great Spot for a mini family reunion

We had a wonderful time at this property, there were 3 families - 12 of us total on this trip. The lake is beautiful, the property was clean and looked like all the photos. We also had a boat with us and the host told us exactly where to drop in the boat and we were able to use the lift for the weekend. It was a bit of a tight squeeze with the ages of the kids and people needing their own beds, and the couches pull out on both floors for beds which is nice, but we only used theone downstairs, otherwise they would be sleeping in the main room/next to kitchen and it was very bright in there. There are three rooms with queens, and then a bunk room with a trundle as well. Overall, a wonderful stay - would just recommend some towel hooks around the house and in the bathrooms. Tip for those coming, bring water shoes if you can as it can be a little rocky - but I highly recommend this spot! Note: We had a quick 48-hour trip so we literally didn't leave the property, so not much to say about the surrounding area unfortunately, but it all seemed great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy M.

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

Quiet Home

1 week of beautiful views, plenty to do and feeling like home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Beautiful View

Gorgeous windows looking over the lake! Comfortable beds, lovely decor! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s.

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

Ventura Vacay

Beautiful views of the lake from the house and the 2 decks! Loved the house and loved having a beach and boat lift!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Clear Lake Views

The cabin is an Amazing piece of property on Clear lake with gorgeous views of the lake with multiple decks . A large kitchen open floor plan
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANELLE B.

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

Family Vacation

Location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Comfortable

Perfect spot for family to celebrate a high school graduation - the lake is perfect for tubing and fishing! Beds are so comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

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

Family Lake Trip

We had the best time with our children and grandchildren at this property. The lake was great, the town has some fun shops and restaurants, and the home was perfect for everyone to have space....and also great to spend time together playing games and enjoying the view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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

Fun group stay for Memorial Day Weekend

Property was as described, clean and accommodated our big group for Memorial Day weekend. Host was responsive and easy to reach. We had young kids with us and the house had amenities stocked which made travel easy. Would stay with this host again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

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

Beautiful home with a view!

A beautiful home with everything you could possibly need! The windows looking out to the lake gave us the most spectacular view for a late night storm with big cracks of thunder and lightening. The kitchen is fully stocked, every room sparkling clean, and the surrounding area was fun to stroll. Property owner was quick to respond to my questions. The beds are comfortable and though the house is big, gathering spaces are so cozy. Five stars all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Resha B.

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

Beautiful home

What an amazing home! We had a great time for our annual girls’ weekend. The only downfall was parking, but the views were absolutely priceless!! Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane V., iowa City, IA

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

Perfect reunion house

My siblings and our spouses all gathered for the Labor Day weekend. The house is lovely -- airy and full of light. The view over the lake is spectacular. It was the perfect place to spend time as a family. Though we all live in Iowa, we had never been to the Clear Lake area. We were all really impressed with the lake, the Clear Lake community and particularly Mason City. The Frank Lloyd-Wright house museum and hotel are a must-see!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Clear Lake Family Time.

Great property with a beautiful location on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Great Clear Lake House

Home was exactly as pictured on site. Beautiful! Plenty of room for 6 adults, a two year old and newborn. Kitchen was nicely stocked with everything you need to cook. Nice walking trails nearby and even tho other homes around, it was quiet and peaceful. If we head back to Clear Lake in future we would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha K.

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

Beautiful Lake view Property

We were impressed with waking up to a beautiful view of the lake. It was such a relaxing atmosphere sitting out on the decks. The walk out lower level was such a wonderful feature so you could go right out to the dock. The little ones especially loved playing in the sand. The place is also very well equipped with everything you need and beautifully decorated, making us feel at home. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY F.

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

We really enjoyed our time in Clear Lake. This house works great for our family.

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. It works great for our family. While staying in Clear Lake we had some issues with our boat. I reached out to the owner for any help with who to contact, she was very helpful. We greatly appreciated her help in finding someone to assist with our boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jaime S., Iowa City, Iowa

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

Pontoon vaca.

Very nice property. Nice design city with fishing for young kids. Beds clean & comfortable. Not enough receptacles for garbage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Another great stay!

This is our third year staying in this house and we had another great visit. The communication is very prompt which is much appreciated! Great place to stay for all ages!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Emily Steding

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Why they chose this property

This property is the place to go for a quiet weekend away or hosting a large family get-together. We love our time with family and friends and hope you can enjoy some quality time as well!

What makes this property unique

We own the Lake Dream Rentals conveniently located directly across the bay. We have boat, kayak, paddle board, and aqua mat available to rent during your stay. Reach out to us at 641-231-9717 or visit us at www.lakedreamrentals.com

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English

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