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Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.

Clear Lake cabin with patio

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A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A white house with a porch, two black chairs, and a small table.
A cozy living room with a woven sofa, a green door, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A covered walkway leading to a building with a view of the water.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

In Clear Lake .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Clear Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Clear Lake State Park with a stay here. Also, Clear Lake State Park Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and City Beach Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 28 min drive - 34.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Viking Drive In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rumorz - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.

You want a real Clear Lake cabin experiences with all the luxuries of home and be right next to the beach and PM Park? This is it. A 5 bedroom, 3 full-bath cabin with tons of space, all updated appliances and amenities along with a killer location. Enjoy the lake view from the deck along with having a private fire pit area as well to enjoy. Whether it's a quick weekend or a full week getaway, you will love these accommodations and will never forget this cabin-feel.

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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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$139 nightly
The price is $156
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. to the airport?

This cabin is 7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. to the beach?

This cabin is 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Clear Lake State Park Beach and 3.8 mi (6-min drive) from City Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. to downtown Clear Lake?

This cabin is 2.6 mi away from Clear Lake.

Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Harald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is cozy and has its own character. We enjoyed the location close to the lake and to Clear Lake Downtown, just a few minutes drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

Cottage near the near Lake

The cottage met our needs and was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovingly-updated home is an absolute gem! Steps from the lake and PM Park, the home combines the charm and nostalgia of grandma’s farm house with the modern conveniences of a newer home. The open kitchen and screened-in porch invites a family to gather for board games, meals and coffee in the morning. When I sent pictures of the home to a family member that couldn’t join us, she had a similar observation to ours: “right out of a storybook,” “so cozy, very ‘home-sweet-home’”. Highly recommend, we’ll definitely hope to return again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

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

Great stay!

This place was great! Comfy beds with lots of pillows. Extra fans which came in handy with the hot weather. Plenty of towels and supplies! Suggestions would be more refrigerator space, better lighting in the dark, open basement, and parking info since only 2 cars fit in driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth U.

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

Family vacation

All good except open stairs with a 2 1/2 year old were a bit of a worry and a challenge because that is where, of course, he wanted to climb. Great kitchen set up for family meals and game time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

June M.

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

Great Location

This lake cottage is adorable! We loved getting up in the mornings and walking around the quaint neighborhood with a lake view.The neighbors who were seemingly property owners were extremely cordial. Downtown Clear Lake, a quick little ride, is adorable with a splash pad, a little beach area and lakefront walking path. While leaving town on Sunday morning many people gathered for an outdoor Sunday worship service in the park with live music, same area in downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janet J.

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

Clear Lake Getaway

There were four of us who stayed in this rental. The house is special in that it is 100 years old, which means it has alot of charm. It also comes with some unique quirks. For example, it's a two story and if you stay, you'll experience a lot of creaks and groans as you walk across the second floor. Not a negative - just sharing. The house itself was well stocked with items you would expect, but we were very surprised at the cleanliness. We paid a lot for this rental (our opinion) and all felt the rental should have been immaculate. There were dead flies in the bathroom, which at first was no big deal. But then we found dead bugs in a bedroom, and lots of cobwebs in lower level bedroom area (which also smelled very musty). One of us pulled out a towel and a huge spider jumped out. One of the bathrooms was so gross that several did not want to use it. Finally, there were ants in the kitchen area which we noticed as we were leaving. The owner needs to improve insect control and invest in a deep clean, then maintain that between rentals. On the positive, again, great charm. The house is in a fantastic location and there is a cute tiki bar just steps away. The beds were comfortable and linens were nice. We had issues with the ventilation upon arrival, and owner was super responsive to our questions and we figured it out.Thank you Brett for sharing your charmer with us and I know you'll be diligent in making some improvements for those who choose to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025