Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(50 Ratings)

House in Clear Lake, IA

16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

This is a vintage 1890 home with five large bedrooms on the second floor and one bedroom on the first floor. One bathroom on the main floor and two bathrooms on the second floor that are separate from any bedrooms.
We recently added a queen sized bed to the first floor for those who prefer to avoid the stairs. We also have a fold out couch in the Fireplace room. So we now have six bedrooms all with blackout shades that can sleep 18 guests.

One bedroom on the second floor is a family friendly with a queen size bed, a trundle bed that makes into a double bed or it can be used as a single bed if needed and crib. Another second floor bedroom has a queen size and single bed. The other bedrooms have a queen bed and a twin and the two baths are also located on the second floor, one has a full size shower and the other has a tub/ shower combination. The laundry room is also located on the second floor which our guests are welcome to use.

This original home has recently been updated with new roof, new windows and window treatments, new kitchen, 1 new bathroom and laundry. The electrical and plumbing systems have all been replaced. Two new furnaces with central air conditioning.

We want our guests to feel safe, so we have hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We also have fire extinguishers on each floor.

The guests are provided a unique access code to use on the digital door locks upon arrival and during their stay. We also have a video door bell that will immediately contact us should our guests have a problem accessing the home.

The home is great for family get togethers. Sleeps up to 18. Close to downtown and the lake.

Plenty of off street parking behind the home with easy access to the Kitchen entry.

Nice quiet neighborhood. The library is right next door.

This property had always been owned by the Clausen family since it was built until we purchased it in April 2018. We decided to continue the Clausen name. This is a three generation endeavor with our children and grandchildren.

We continue to update the exterior and the grounds as time and weather permits.

The property also includes a two story schoolhouse built in 1872 that we are working to make into a vacation rental as well. Hopefully this will be available the summer of 2024

The property is a large corner lot with lots of trees which provide shade and a small patio with a small fire pit. In the summer time friendly owls can be heard hooting at dusk.

It a short 2 block walk to main street, and 3 blocks to the Lake.

Our hope is that you will enjoy this home and all the character that it offers along with all the modern conveniences like high speed Wi Fi, new washer and dryer, new dishwasher, coffee maker, new stove, and new refrigerator with ice maker.

It also offers a large screened in porch with wicker furniture and a small back porch with a couple of rocking chairs to relax in.

We recently added basement games as an additional feature.
Please check out our reviews.

We are awaiting your arrival. We hope you will make your reservations today before someone else does. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks for checking us out!

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(50 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
What a great weekend at The Clausen House! We had 8 adults and 8 grands under 8 yrs old! The location was in the heart of the town and the Lake for easy walks to shops, coffee, beach and splash pad, city park, Fire Museum, Freedom Rock and Central Gardens to name a few. The house easily fit our family with plenty of room inside and outside to enjoy family fun! Myron, the owner, was always a text away for questions and made sure we had everything we needed. Very clean historic house that we will always remember the fun times we had and the memories we made!
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
This house was the most equipped VRBO we have ever stayed at and we have stayed at plenty! This is a great rental for a large family six bedrooms all queen beds plus more! We had a family dinner for 12 at the family dining room and had all the pots and pans to cook for everyone. The grill was fabulous. They had plenty of games indoor and out for kids. This house had everything you could possibly need!
10.0 / 10.0
Nov 2023
Takes me back to the times when I would visit my grandparents in their big farmhouse - warm and charming.
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2023
This is the second time our family has stayed at this house in Clear Lake, and it is one of our favorite places to stay for many reason. We were in Clear Lake to attend the wedding of a great-niece. Our family filled the house but never felt like we were on top of each other. On Saturday we had my husband's siblings over and we grilled burgers and dogs on the grill and sat around the firepit. Everyone brought their lawn chairs and we had a fabulous time. We enjoy this house because we are so close to everything. The kids enjoyed being able to walk to the park and splash pad and lake. Also they loved going next door to the library. The shoppers were able to walk to main street and check out the stores whenever they wanted. And getting a coffee or ice cream or a bite to east was also easy. The owner is extremely helpful and accommodating. Mary from OKC
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our family get-together here. Everything we needed was in the house and then some! We even found a butane torch in one of the kitchen drawers so we could start a fire in the fire pit. We appreciated the basket of goodies waiting for us when we arrived. We loved being close to downtown, city park, and the beach. The sofa bed in the den and having a bathroom on the first floor worked great since we had someone with us who doesn't do well climbing up a steep flight of stairs. We are seriously considering renting the house again next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
This was our family’s 3rd year celebrating the 4th in this amazing place! So much room. Close to everything and a beautiful property!! We love the front porch!
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2023
As a half way point between Colorado and Ohio, my family met in Clear Lake. The choice of the Clausen House made for a wonderful celebration. The home was everything we needed and far exceeded our expectations.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2023
In for Memorial Day weekend and had a good stay.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Clear Lake?

The average price for a rental in Clear Lake is $385 per night. This rental is $368 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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