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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake State Park Beach4 min walk
Clear Lake State Park7 min walk
Surf Ballroom and Museum4 min drive
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)8 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

First view of rental was positive. The rental was very clean. Lots of attention to detail. Décor was amazing. Host was p...

John S.

Nov 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Restored home on the south shore, offering a nice view from across the street.

We purchased this hidden gem with family getaways in mind. Across from the lake, with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, gathering spaces on each level and a patio in back; deck out front, large families and friends can comfortably stay here. The kitchen is ready for your chef and all linens are provided. Each day you can walk to the beach or nearby park, and in the evening watch beautiful sunsets over the lake from the deck. The lower level will definitely be the hangout spot with a foosball table, gametable, tv area, built in bar and walk out patio with grill, fire pit and flower garden. There's plenty of room in the driveway if you want to bring your boat, and a boat ramp is 2 minutes down the road. Kids will love this rambling home with secret passages in the walls!
Check out our new home with similar features near the Surf Ballroom. Listing ID 3486343.

Property manager

Sara

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Quiet time after 10PM

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35

Note from host: Quiet time after 10PM

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

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McIntosh Woods State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach, while Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and Museum are cultural highlights. Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square are also worth visiting.

Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

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

Getting around

Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬4 min drive
‪The Other Place - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored home on the south shore, offering a nice view from across the street. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restored home on the south shore, offering a nice view from across the street.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored home on the south shore, offering a nice view from across the street.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Restored home on the south shore, offering a nice view from across the street. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Clear Lake State Park Beach and Clear Lake State Park. City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 3 miles (5 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

Tyler G.

24 June 2024

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

An Exceptional Property for Entertaining

This home was a wonderful get-away! We had 8 people in our group with many family and friends joining us during the day. The house was more than accommodating for all of us. I could see larger families with kids enjoying this home. The "Disco Hall" would be great for kids! Also, the upstairs bedrooms were perfect for getting some naps in without the noise from crowds downstairs. The basement bar/living area with a walk out to the patio was perfect. Most of our time was spent there entertaining our guests. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing meals, etc. The front porch/deck was perfect for morning coffee and viewing the lake. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. I would highly recommend this home for your future escapes!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

13 June 2024

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Nice home for a getaway

We enjoyed our stay as we were in town for a family wedding. The property was clean and well-appointed. It had a lot of character and the decor was lovely. The only thing we could have used was an ironing board and iron as we needed to press some items for the wedding. Also, the coffee pot (Kuerig) was malfunctioning and bursting the pods, getting grounds on the counter and in your cup of coffee. As we were all coffee drinkers, this was a little disappointing. Otherwise, everything was great and as described in the listing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everett F.

3 June 2024

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Came for a family reunion

My brother and I came from southen illinois with our spouses for a family reunion in Klemme. This fun house was great for all the kids. We had a total of 8 children between my brother and I (13, 11, 10, 9, 4, 3, 2 and 2 week old baby) and they loved all the fun accommodations to the house. We never heard they where bored. Would recommend for big families! House had a wonderful story. Would had loved to learn more about the houses history. Thanks so much for sharing your home with our families over the weekend, we truly appreciate it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

27 May 2024

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

Great property in a great location

Very nice property with attention to the details.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

10 Nov 2023

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Clear Lake Midweek Getaway

First view of rental was positive. The rental was very clean. Lots of attention to detail. Décor was amazing. Host was prompt in responding to questions. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith a.

4 Nov 2023

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The absolute perfect situation

This place was a dream. It was super cute and cozy. Tons of vibe. And also tons of space. Bedrooms and beds everywhere so everyone had a place to sleep. Beds were fantastic. Kitchen was great. Game room was fun. And a couple different cozy places to hang and connect. This place is tops. We just loved it.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

25 Sept 2023

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Girls weekend

The home was perfect for our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle K.

4 Sept 2023

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Great house and hosts

The house was super clean and had tons of space. The disco ball hallway was a favorite (nice touch :)). Firepit, nice back yard, lots of games, foosball, etc. Close to public beach area and a short drive to downtown. Hosts were very accommodating and easy to work with. We all had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

19 Aug 2023

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Best VRBO !!!

Fantastic house! Fantastic hostess! So much of everything provided - we could have brought clothes and food PERIOD! We had 9 adults, a 3 yr old and 2 1 yr olds and everyone enjoyed every minute of our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

12 Aug 2023

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Perfect!

Was a wonderful weekend, could not have had a better spot to stay. Very clean and well stocked. Loved that there was so much room everyone could still have privacy and their own quiet space to retreat to. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

30 July 2023

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Family Reunion

We were in Clear Lake for a family reunion. The accommodations were perfect for the 13 of us staying there. There were many little touches that made it feel like home away from home. The only thing I would say is that the stairs might be difficult for an elderly person. We loved it and would definitely recommend it!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S., LA CROSSE

27 July 2023

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FANTASTIC!

A great family home for making memories with great conversations. The beach is walking distance and neighbors have a joy to meet. Lots of space to enjoy time to yourself after playing games or talking around the fire. We hope to rent next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

25 July 2023

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Family Time

We had the privilege to stay in this house for a family getaway. The owners thought of so many things to include for our stay. They have lawn chairs, corn hole boards, pack and play, etc. The house is conveniently located a short walk from the beach and the provided wagon and stroller helped us haul what we needed. The front deck and backyard were great gathering places for meals and games. The laundry allowed us to freshen up our suits and towels for another day at the beach and was handy for baby items that needed washing. Our granddaughters sure enjoyed the disco hallway. When the jet ski battery needed changing, tools were quickly delivered. We really enjoyed our time together in a place that was cozy and clean with ample room to come together as a family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

16 July 2023

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Cozy with plenty of space!

Very nice home! We felt right at home when we walked in the door! Lots of great space with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Close to two beaches and several parks.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbi K.

14 July 2023

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Lake House

The house was amazing! With lots of amenities!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

1 July 2023

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Perfect spot!

Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us. The location was perfect for us as we could just walk to the beach with the kids and also a few parks that were within walking distance as well. We had 6 adults and 3 children that stayed here so it was especially wonderful having 3 bathrooms and also lots of beds to choose from. The home is well equipped with everything you will need. We had a great stay and would definitely go back. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

1 July 2023

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Perfect spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2023

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Amazing Lake home

Sara's home was perfect for our long weekend stay. The home is immaculate, has tons of room and is perfectly situated in Clear Lake and close to activities and a quaint, picturesque downtown. Our hosts were quick to communicate and cared about our stay. I recommend their home without hesitation. Amazing place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

19 June 2023

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Perfect Vacation Home

We had ages 9-65, and eveyone had a wonderful time! The house was amazing and we all loved the hidden passages in the upstairs! All the decorations were cute and it was a beautiful, comfortable home with all amenities! We brought 2 boats and were able to park them in the driveway and on street. Nice ramp to put in and park just a few miles up the road ( Off Crane). Will definitely try and stay here again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

31 May 2023

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Very nice and acamodating property

Clean very well kept

Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

30 May 2023

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Perfect home for family gatherings!

Wonderful and welcoming home in Clear Lake Iowa! All the right touches to accommodate adults and children! Outdoor toys for the little ones, lots of beach toys and even a cooler for trips to the beach, patio for all to gather for barbeques while watching the kids play in the large back yard. Perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra J., USA

1 Jan 2023

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Fantastic house! Beautifully kept old and charming house!

Highly recommended! I have used VRBO numerous times on several states and this is at the top of the list by far!! This house has all the amenities you would need to cook and entertain! Everything clean and fresh! High quality beds and linens! Lots of room for socializing and gatherings with two rooms that have x-large sofas and big screens for watching football games! Nice touch of decorations for the holidays to make it feel extra homey! The owner is fantastic to work with and response time is fast! We’ve stayed twice already!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

28 Dec 2022

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Awesome house

What a great place for our family Christmas gathering. Plenty of beds...room to gather...and enough unique touches to keep the little kids excited. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie T.

1 Dec 2022

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Return guests

My siblings and all our kids have had three family gatherings at the house and it works great for us! The kids can play in the basement, there is plenty of dining seating and kitchen space. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022