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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

On lake.You'll find Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. City Beach Park and Ventura City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • City Beach Park - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles

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
  • ‪PM Park - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.6 mi (16-min drive) away from the Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! to the beach?

This vacation home is 2 mi (4-min drive) from Clear Lake State Park Beach and 4.2 mi (7-min drive) from City Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! to downtown Clear Lake?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Clear Lake.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape -Great Family Get-together

Great place spot for our family! Clean and decorated for the family Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wini D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

Had a great time. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, well stocked house, lots of great spaces

Great location, well stocked house, lots of great spaces. We would return. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eased into the Great Escape

Our goal with this vacation was to chill out and enjoy our family time, especially with our 2.5-year-old granddaughter. The Great Escape cottage provided a comfortable base for our activities and included all of the amenities we needed. The cottage is beautiful and well-maintained. Our granddaughter located and was thrilled by the multitude of decorative items in the cottage; we were able to keep all of them safe although possibly relocated some!! As per the owner's note in advance the spiral stairs are TRICKY, especially for 70+ year olds!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get a way.

Great location and wonderful view of the lake. We especially enjoyed the close proximity to the swimming area. The kitchen was well stocked and made meal prep easy. Regarding the listing we were counting on the 2 double futons for the kids and it's actually a couch and loveseat. There is no sofa bed. You might want to update the listing. Also wanted to mention that the spiral steps have one step that has become unattached on the inside near the post. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape visit

The home is spacious and provided plenty of room for 9 persons! Wonderful location! We enjoyed the HOA playground and small beach for the grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy U., Elma Ia

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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