Located in Clear Lake, this cottage is on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine. .This cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Clear Lake Fire Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Central Gardens of North Iowa.
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Surf Ballroom and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Clear Lake State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
Culver's - 3 min drive
Lake Time Brewery - 11 min walk
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.
Cottage Daze
Newly remodeled 3bd/2bth, just a few blocks from the lake, 9 minute walk to the beach and downtown. Entire lower half of duplex with private entrance to master bedroom. Outdoor space with wood burning firepit, gas grill, and multiple seating areas. Bedroom 1 & 2 each have a queen bed. Optional bedroom 3 has a queen murphy bed that will be set up upon request.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
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
On a lake
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
Unit size: 955 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not 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 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
Reviews
Cottage Daze Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nancy C.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property! It was clean, comfortable and convenient. We enjoyed the outdoor seating and fire pit. The host was responsive and easy to contact. We enjoyed it very much! Thank you!
Nancy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renee W.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We love to be outside! We ate our meals in one outside area (and used the grill) and had evening fires in the other outside area. The inside was just as perfect. Great kitchen with everything we needed to make meals, nice to have two bathrooms as we had 6 adults for a couple of days and comfortable beds. Waking distance to downtown, the lake and swimming area. We loved everything about this place. Highly recommend!
Renee W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michele p.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our cottage! It had everything we needed plus was close to the beach. Six-year-old grandson had a ball, especially when we made s’mores at the fire pit. We would love to stay again.
Michele p.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
20 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, comfortable and nice touches to make it comfortable. Bedrooms are spaced apart which is nice for privacy and convenient when each guest may have different sleeping hours. Two outside patio areas and a few blocks to the lake
Sarah F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jodi N.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Cottage has great outside space, is close to the water & downtown area.
Jodi N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel C.
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Daze is as quant as the pictures. It is so clean and comfortable. The outside sitting areas are perfect for coffee in the morning or s'mores by the fire in the evening. A very convenient walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We will definitely rent this darling cottage in the future.
Joel C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Adorable! Beau made check in and check out extremely easy. Communication excellent! Dishes were amazing for cooking. And spotlessly clean cabin.
Michelle T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Val H.
22 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Papa's 70th
The property was wonderful for us! It was very clean, the welcome package of coffee, laundry detergent and dishwasher soap was perfect! We loved the bag game and the firepit! We will stay here again!
Val H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin H.
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the cottage. Would recommend it to anyone!
Robin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric L.
25 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable
The property exceeded our expectations. It is really well maintained and clean. There were a lot of small touches we didn't expect, like firewood ready to use in the fire pit and toys to play with at the beach. Beau was very attentive and checked in with us proactively to make sure we were doing well. We would stay here again.
Eric L.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
d m., Foley, Mn
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Well stocked with necessary items and plenty of towels. Really nice to supply little details to make it more convenient. Little fire pit was really great. Convenient to walk downtown or to the lake which we did every day. Description was exactly what it was and Beau was great with communication. We had no problems with anything there. Thanks!
d m.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Curtis S.
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Boys werkend
Nice quaint. Little cottage would stay there agsin
Curtis S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alice G.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Old friends
Easy to find, close to everything, check in and check out couldn’t be easier. I will probably be back!!
Alice G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clear Lake stay
Completely met our expectations! Thanks for the stay.
Steve H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janann K.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls - kites - shopping
It was a great weekend for a girls weekend out - saw the kites. Shopped. Ate. - this cottage was perfect.! And Beau was excellent host. Snowy weekend snd the drive and sidewalks always shoveled. I would recommend this house for anyone.
Janann K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Don M.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Frozen Tundra
Stayed during the coldest day of the year but enjoyed playing board games and cards with our friends in the house. Separate bedrooms and two baths worked great to have some privacy at night.
Don M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela C.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We loved this place. Spotless and comfy. We’ll be back for sure!
Angela C.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia B.
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sister get together
This place is amazing. Host was very attentive
Checked with me to make sure everything was ok. One of the smoke detectors started beeping cause the battery was low contacted host and someone came within a half hr. We will definitely stay again.
Cynthia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerry M.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wind stay
Place was very clean and set up met our needs. Was surprised the firepit was on the street side of the house on a busy street but there weren’t many cars and it worked out fine.
Kerry M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim A.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozey and warm
Corey, nicely remodeled, close to the lake and love the outside fire pit area!. Will be back!
Kim A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
kenneth r.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Daze was awesome!
Larger than we thought it would be. Linens were top quality. Wished we were staying longer, just were there overnight!
kenneth r.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martha & David H.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
It was a nice, comfortable, clean cottage. We enjoyed the outdoor seating area. The bedrooms were quiet and comfortable. We would come back if ever in the area.
Martha & David H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lucy R.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
This house was so perfect for us. We came to Clear Lake for the car cruise and car show. Location was perfect to walk downtown. We had one other couple with us and with each bedroom and bathrooms being on opposite ends of the house we slept great and did not bother each other. Lovely outdoor area! We would stay again!
Lucy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marybeth S.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Furniture
The stay was great except you need a table with six chairs instead of the high-rise four and the big coffee table in front of the sofa it sleeps 6 so we expected 6 people could sit at a table to eat and play games
Marybeth S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brady G.
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and newly renovated
We loved this rental. It was clean. Newly renovated. The owner even reached out to tell us we could check in a little early, which I thought was very thoughtful. He also checked in on us via email through our the stay to make sure all was good. I was very impressed with this rental. It had all of the things we needed like soap, detergent, and shampoo. I will definitely try and rent this house again. It also had lots of great outdoor seating, which we loved and took advantage of.