Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock! - Clear Lake

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Clear Lake Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | Stairs Required | 1,800 Sq Ft

Kitchen | Cooking Basics | Keurig Coffee Maker

Front Deck | Parking | Driveway (1 Vehicle) | Free Street Parking

Living Room | 1st Floor | Sleeper Sofa | Fireplace

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Clear Lake, Iowa

Surf Ballroom and Museum5 min walk
City Beach Park8 min walk
Clear Lake State Park4 min drive
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)6 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock!

Whatever you imagine as a perfect getaway on the water, you'll find here in Clear Lake. This walkable 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home is ideal for groups and offers easy access to the best of the area. Stroll to downtown shops and restaurants, cruise the lakeside bike path, or enjoy a relaxing ride on The Lady of the Lake. The public boat dock also offers year-round activities, such as ice fishing, hockey, and outdoor concerts, ensuring an eventful trip for you and the family!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Lake Views | Fireplace | Walk to Downtown | 0.3 Mi to Public Dock | 1,800 Sq Ft

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Front deck w/ outdoor seating, fire pit, gas grill, small back patio
INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning fireplace, rustic nautical decor, multiple dining tables, laptop-friendly desk
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, Keurig dual coffee maker, dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, double toaster, kitchen island w/ bar seating, wine glasses, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, in-unit washer & dryer, central heating & A/C, mini-split heating & A/C, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: Steps required for access, 2-story home
PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE LAKE: Lady of the Lake (0.2 miles), Downtown Boat Ramp (0.3 miles), The Seawall (0.3 miles), City Beach (0.5 miles), Clear Lake State Park Beach (3 miles), Ritz Picnic Area & Beach (4 miles), Farmers Beach (6 miles)
ON LAND: The Olde Creamery Clear Lake (0.2 miles), Parks and Recreation Department (1 mile), Clear Lake State Park (2 miles), Outlet Recreation Complex (2 miles), McIntosh Woods State Park (5 miles), Winnebago River Access Park (12 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom & Museum (0.2 miles), Color the Wind Kite Festival (0.3 miles), Rock & Roll Monument (0.4 miles), City Park (0.4 miles), Clear Lake Fire Museum (0.5 miles), Central Gardens of North Iowa (0.6 miles), Cerro Gordo County Freedom Rock (0.6 miles), Kinney Pioneer Museum (4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Mason City Municipal Airport (4 miles), Forest City Muni Airport (20 miles), Rochester International Airport (93 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires steps to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 external security cameras. These cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located on the front door facing the front entry and camera 2 is located on the back door facing the back entry. These cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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 and a first aid kit

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 Eagle Lake State Park, while Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are cultural highlights. Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square are also worth visiting.

Clear Lake, Iowa

What's nearby

Surf Ballroom and Museum - 5 min walk
City Beach Park - 8 min walk
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 10 min walk
Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬10 min walk
‪The Other Place - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf Ballroom and Museum, City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum. Central Gardens of North Iowa and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

11 Apr 2024

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

Labor Day weekend fun!

Had a great weekend overall. The home is very clean and nicely done. The location is excellent , great view of the lake and within walking distance to downtown food and entertainment. Host/Hostess were very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amie S.

11 Apr 2024

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

Great location, plenty of room

Great getaway from busy life. Close access to boardwalk, city beach and town square. Clean and spacious with a lake view from front patio.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darla N.

11 Apr 2024

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

Awesome stay !!

Awesome welcoming home! Exactly as they listed this & better ! VERY accommodating helpful owners ! Needed an away getaway for birth day gathering & this was perfect! Lots of space !

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

11 Apr 2024

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

Great location and house

Was everything we needed to enjoy the city park, beach, and downtown area. Everything was as listed. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

11 Apr 2024

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

Great home close to Clear Lake, Iowa

Our family of six adults and four children totally enjoyed this property. From the front deck we looked down the street one block to the lake. Plenty of space to prepare and eat meals and room for the kids to play. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms for away from home comfort.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

11 Apr 2024

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

Wedding weekend

Perfect location and plenty of room. Love the gift of wine to welcome us. Prompt response to any questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

23 Feb 2024

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

Quiet Time

We were very happy with the Vrbo, it was spacious, clean and very well decorated. We loved the art work on the walls! The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes and utensils. Also there was a fantastic supply of K-cups for coffee. We used the fireplace both nights and there was plenty of firewood on site. Lastly, the host was wonderful. She immediately responded to my questions and requests. One suggestion: for short or older people it would be helpful to have a step stool to get into bed.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

20 Feb 2024

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

Great Stay in Clear Lake!

I took my seven kids to the lake house for a weekend getaway. We had a great time! We loved the lake/fishing decorating theme. The house was a perfect fit for us. It comfortably slept 8. The main level has a nice open floor plan. Although we did not use the fireplace, it is beautiful and would be a wonderful amenity in the cooler months. There is a nice view of the lake from the front porch. The host was very helpful with a question that I had during our stay. The house is in a nice location close to many of the Clear Lake attractions. We highly recommend this house to anyone visiting Clear Lake!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luba T.

15 Feb 2024

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

Winter Dance Party 2024

Wonderful stay during Winter Dance Party weekend. Clean and comfortable house to gather as a family of 5 - plenty of space if you have more guests too. Owners were kind and attentive!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brittney T.

23 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Lovely cottage style home with a gracious and accommodating host. The built in fireplace made for some cozy family time on the cold evenings, and the direct access to downtown Clear Lake made finding things to do easy. Cleanliness was a bit to be desired, I ended up doing a bit of my own cleaning before the rest of my family arrived. But other than that, it was a throughly charming getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric O., Ames,IA

4 Dec 2023

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

Another comfortable stay!

We were in town for a concert at the Surf. It’s hard to beat the short walk from the cabin. We also enjoyed the Christmas parade and fireworks which were excellent! There were updates to cabin from the last stay which were enjoyed by several family members, specifically the new whirlpool tub, very relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

19 Nov 2023

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

Fabulous lake house weekend for friends!

This house was GREAT for a weekend getaway in November! Exactly as promised in listing. Clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Well stocked kitchen let us cook a little Friendsgiving dinner :) We had 3 couples, one toddler, and a dog. It never felt crowded. We LOVED the fireplace inside and the location to the lake and town was walking distance. Pam was a fabulous host who communicated very well. We got to meet her and she was so kind. I would highly recommend a stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

6 Nov 2023

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

Absolutely Perfect!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this property. Very clean, super neighborhood, close to lake and downtown area. Owner was so accommodating and this property met our every need. It’s a Hallmark movie town. So charming! We would love to come back in the summer to take advantage of the front porch area and the lake views!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

8 Oct 2023

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

Girls trip

House was spacious and clean. Location is great. We had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

7 Aug 2023

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

Great place near the lake

Great place. Kitchen is amazing. Three bedrooms up all have their own AC. Only quirk is that the upstairs bath has a tub with a hand held shower unit. Well stocked, close to everything. Will definitely stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

30 July 2023

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

Terrific experience

Great house, excellent location, friendly community, highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

13 July 2023

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

Lake View Excellence

This rental was perfect for us and our dogs. Easy access to lake and walking distance to city park, Main Street and The Surf area. Right in the middle of things and everyone cruises by so you get to see all who come to enjoy Clear Lake. The neighbors are lovely and people are so friendly in this beautiful small town. The lake is gorgeous and I recommend you get out on it. Plenty of space for us and we had some friends come visit and sat out on the front deck. Kitchen is huge and everything is there for those who want to grill/cook/entertain, we kept it simple and patronized many restaurants. Hosts are attentive and easy to contact and we would definitely rent again. I fully recommend this place and Clear Lake!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint C.

12 June 2023

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

Great lake getaway

Really enjoyed this house and location. Just a stones throw from the lake, beach, and downtown activities. Cozy and well maintained home. Property owner was amazing to work with and communicate with. Looking forward to booking again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

31 May 2023

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

Awesome Memorial Day stay

Very close to the lake so my friends could pick me up on the boat! My teenagers enjoyed it being close to downtown and park. Nice area with plenty of parking

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

22 Apr 2023

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

Great house for family

We enjoyed our stay at this cute house. It was super close to Clear Lake and the community park. When we checked in, one of the heaters wasn’t working. The property manager answered my call quickly and had her maintenance team there and he was able to resolve the issue. Very impressed with all the communication and quick response.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

2 Mar 2023

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

Kite Fest

We had a great time. The house was perfect for us and the location to the kite fest couldn’t have been better! Thanks Pam!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric O., Ames,IA

12 Feb 2023

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

Comfortable!

Another fun year at the Winter Dance Party! The location of Away at the Lake is ideal for any event at the Surf only being a few minute walk. The cabin has all the comforts of home. We were able to entertain friends for a lunch and night caps after the Surf. We even stayed an extra night to rest and relax before our trip home Monday. Our trip was fun and because of our stay at Away at the Lake it was extremely comfortable!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn G., Chanhassen, MN

27 Nov 2022

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

Cozy spot, centrally located within walking distance to the lake.

We had a great stay. It was a cold weekend and we loved staying in, watching football, playing cards and enjoying the fire. Island in kitchen was a nice gathering place. Hosts were responsive and very accommodating!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

24 Nov 2022

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

Quick getaway

Stayed for a weekend with family for a quick girls' trip. Owner was quick to respond to any questions and the location was so close to the lake and walkable to downtown. We would love to stay again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G., Waukee, USA

20 Nov 2022

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

Nice winter getaway.

My wife and I stayed for a quick weekend and couldn’t have been happier. We just built a fire and drank coffee in the morning and enjoyed the local restaurants for dinner.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022