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Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Clear Lake

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

City center stay.You'll find City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine within a 15-minute walk of this Clear Lake vacation home. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • City Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KWIK STAR #223 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake!

Amazing house! DOG FRIENDLY!...Awesome Front 3 seasons porch, Back porch & a 2nd floor Upper porch off of Queen room. Nice spacious King & Queen Bedrooms, 2 1/2 gorgeous updated Bathrooms, Fully equipped Kitchen, Laundry room & DOG Friendly! Walk to downtown Clear Lake, City Beach, the City Park and wonderful Main Street. Just down from the Brewery. 2 Blocks from the Lake!! Special Dog Diner for your dogs to eat and get a treat!! Beautiful fenced yard to let them play outside!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from City Beach Park and 1.5 mi (4-min drive) from Clear Lake State Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! to downtown Clear Lake?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Clear Lake.

Reviews

Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay and relax, with anything we could have needed. The fenced yard was perfect for the dogs. There are stairs at every access point, and the yard is shared with a smaller rental--that info is helpful if you have a senior dog or mobility issues. We had absolutely no issues with the other renter! It was a wonferful, easy stay and experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

B. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to have the puppies only gripe was there is a rental property right in the backyard we weren't aware of with someone staying there. Just felt awkward. So be aware you might have to share the backyard space with strangers. Other than that it was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend with family

We had a really nice time staying at Swordfish Dog Retreat. The house was clean, well appointed, and wonderfully decorated. It is within walking distance to the downtown and the lake. The lower level was stocked with everything you need to make your dog comfy and the fenced in yard was great too! Mike and Abby were easy to contact about check in and anything else we needed. We hope to stay again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place and home

Fantastic accommodations - perfect get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time

Abby was a great host. Her house was very neat and clean and beautifully decorated. It was well equipped and we didn’t want for anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Wonderful property. Nice guests in other property on site too. Family reunion with people staying at sites all around lake. Worked well for my family and everyone that saw your place loved it. Thanks for all the extras also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023