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UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location

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Enjoy outdoor dining and relaxation at this charming home, featuring a bay window, barbecue grill, and peaceful surroundings.
Guests can enjoy serene lakeside views and access to recreational boats.
Guests can enjoy a front porch with a deck, chairs, and a table.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient bedside table.
Relax in this serene sunroom with a view of the surrounding neighborhood, featuring a comfortable seating area and a large glass door leading to the driveway.

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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

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About the area

Clear Lake

With a stay at this cabin in Clear Lake, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach. .This cabin is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from City Beach Park and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Clear Lake Fire Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • City Beach Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location

Newly updated! Renovations include:
*Brand new upper level bathroom with walk-in shower and marble vanity
*New luxury wood plank floors on upper level
*Updated and expanded upstairs bedroom
*Expanded, open kitchen with brand-new granite countertops and new sink/faucet.
*Newly remodeled upstairs bedroom with premium king size bed and mounted wall TV


Our South Shore cabin is just steps from the lake with a beautiful view from a spacious sunroom. Enjoy classic lake charm with tons of modern updates.

Enjoy one of the best views in Clear Lake from our spacious sunroom. With a great location off of South Shore Drive, this cabin on a peaceful street, yet close to attractions and activities such as Clear Lake Boats Marina, with boat and watercraft rental. PM Park is also steps away, featuring great food and the famous Tiki Bar. The cabin is also directly across the street from a large public access dock.

Lots of amenities await you in our Clear Lake cabin. With 3 bedrooms and now 2 full baths, we have room to sleep 8. Two comfortable queen bedrooms and one kid-friendly bunkroom will ensure your family and friends feel right at home. Our spacious sunroom facing the lake gives you a sweeping view of the lake, and the living room has comfy leather couches/recliner and a large flat-screen TV with Blu-Ray player. A new patio lakeside along with a new deck off the kitchen offer great spots to relax or dine outdoors. The kitchen is fully furnished with everything you need, including a Keurig coffee-maker. Bed linens and towels are also provided.

Also included is high speed cable WiFi, premium high-def digital cable with On-Demand service, flat screen TV in living room with Blu-Ray. New washer and dryer is available. Gas grill is also included. Brita pitcher provided for filtered water.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features a stereo, books, and sledding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a video library, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John McIlhon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: One well-behaved dog under 50 pounds with fee.

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 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

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin with everything you need inside and great location to access the lake, boat rentals, and restaurant/tiki bar outside. Host was very quick to respond to a question. Nice place! We’ll go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy girl

Comfortable, clean and neat. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th Lake time

It worked welll - great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy clean and great location

Nice, clean, and neat, great location, great host, thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clear Lake

A great property with a view of water and close to swimming and state park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Kirksville

Liked: Cleanliness

Clear Lake

House is great. Remodeled. Plenty of space. Great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

It was very comfortable. The kitchen had all the necessities. We really enjoyed the sun room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barb E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed

We all had a great time and a very nice place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Consistency of excellence and courtesy

Our family had yet another wonderful vacation in CL at John and Terri's Cottage. Once again it was in excellent condition. We appreciate John's courtesy and being available to answer any questions. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Coralville

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place!!

Great location, loved the screened porch! All good, had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for our family of 4!

John’s property was the perfect place for our family to enjoy a week in Clear Lake. We’ve stayed several times and he is a wonderful host. The property is as pictured, clean and very close to PM Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer fun

This was a great place for family gathering. Loved the sun room, location. Everything we needed for a Lake weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Time

Nice, ready to go property, had most all the fundamentals needed to enjoy a family ger away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

The view was very pleasant every morning with my cup of coffee. Very quiet neighborhood very relaxing. I stayed for two months the place was very clean. It had Everything you needed. The host was very accommodating. Thank you very much for a great two months.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

October Stay

The property was perfect for our stay. This was our 3rd time staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness

“Upta Camp” Lake House

This lake house was the perfect location for exploring the Clear Lake/Mason City area. We were there during the off season so it was very quiet. Well equipped kitchen, nice living room, comfy bed, and great front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in the Cottage. It was also a great visit in Clear Lake. The 4 seasons room is terrific and was a great place to gather, rest and hang out. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Peace

All 6 of us had a wonderful stay in Clear Lake at John & Terri’s place. Plenty of space. Convenient location. We’ll be back next year. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Property & Experience

We had a great experience at this property. It has a nice set up and was clean and spacious. Everything we needed was right there. It's close to the lake and within walking distance to many things. Hosts had excellent communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family lake vacation

House fantastic. View great. Sun room wonderful. Great space and decor lovely and modern. Walked everywhere. Lots of details thought of. House had a coupon issues that were delt with, but such a fantastic find and helpful manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Making memories

The place was nice, clean and easy access to pm park. There are stairs but it was still easy access for my 80+ year old parents. They were able to access the main parts of the house by entering on the top side of the property with very few stairs. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this property!

We had an amazing week staying here! Such a cute, quaint cottage that worked perfectly for our needs. Would definitely stay here again and our friends who stayed with us were going to look into renting later this summer. Fully stocked with every we needed. The sunroom was by far my favorite spot in the house……great spot for morning coffee, socializing and evening cocktails! Owner checked in shortly after our arrival to make sure all was good. Thank you John and Terri for letting us enjoy your place!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Updated Cottage

Updated cottage 1 row from the lake and convenient to town. Easy check in and owner called to confirm all was good with the unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Girls Getaway

Clear Lake was the perfect spot for my best friend and me to meet halfway for a quiet girls weekend. We spent so much time on the porch and loved the view of the lake. It’s what we both needed! We explored some shopping and bars around the area, and enjoyed Hairball at the Surf Ballroom! This property was clean, quiet and comfortable, and our hosts were amazing. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Getaway

This was a great property for a girls weekend. There was a kite festival in town which was beautiful, but cold! The property was very clean and the kitchen was well appointed. The beds were comfortable. There were plenty of towels. The living room room had lots of space to hang out. Would loved to have used the 3 season porch, but the weather was too cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022