Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock!
House in Clear Lake, IA
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Whatever you imagine as a perfect getaway on the water, you'll find here in Clear Lake. This walkable 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home is ideal for groups and offers easy access to the best of the area. Stroll to downtown shops and restaurants, cruise the lakeside bike path, or enjoy a relaxing ride on The Lady of the Lake. The public boat dock also offers year-round activities, such as ice fishing, hockey, and outdoor concerts, ensuring an eventful trip for you and the family!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Lake Views | 0.3 Mi to Public Dock | Walk to Downtown (Festivals, Parades, & Holiday Activities 1st Week of Dec) | Well-Equipped Kitchen
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Front deck w/ outdoor seating, fire pit, gas grill, small back patio
INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning fireplace, rustic nautical decor, multiple dining tables, laptop-friendly desk
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, Keurig dual coffee maker, dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, double toaster, kitchen island w/ bar seating, wine glasses, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, in-unit washer & dryer, central heating & A/C, mini-split heating & A/C, trash bags & paper towels, 1,800 sq ft
FAQ: 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: Steps required for access, 2-story home
PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
EVENTS: Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom & Museum - February 1 (0.2 miles), Color of the Wind Kite Festival - February 17 (0.4 miles)
ON THE LAKE: Lady of the Lake (0.2 miles), Downtown Boat Ramp (0.3 miles), The Seawall (0.3 miles), City Beach (0.5 miles), Clear Lake State Park Beach (3 miles), Ritz Picnic Area & Beach (4 miles), Farmers Beach (6 miles)
ON LAND: The Olde Creamery Clear Lake (0.2 miles), Parks and Recreation Department (1 mile), Clear Lake State Park (2 miles), Outlet Recreation Complex (2 miles), McIntosh Woods State Park (5 miles), Winnebago River Access Park (12 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Rock & Roll Monument (0.4 miles), City Park (0.4 miles), Clear Lake Fire Museum (0.5 miles), Central Gardens of North Iowa (0.6 miles), Cerro Gordo County Freedom Rock (0.6 miles), Kinney Pioneer Museum (4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Mason City Municipal Airport (4 miles), Forest City Muni Airport (20 miles), Rochester International Airport (93 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires steps to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 external security cameras. These cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located on the front door facing the front entry and camera 2 is located on the back door facing the back entry. These cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Lake Views | 0.3 Mi to Public Dock | Walk to Downtown (Festivals, Parades, & Holiday Activities 1st Week of Dec) | Well-Equipped Kitchen
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Front deck w/ outdoor seating, fire pit, gas grill, small back patio
INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning fireplace, rustic nautical decor, multiple dining tables, laptop-friendly desk
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, Keurig dual coffee maker, dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, double toaster, kitchen island w/ bar seating, wine glasses, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, in-unit washer & dryer, central heating & A/C, mini-split heating & A/C, trash bags & paper towels, 1,800 sq ft
FAQ: 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: Steps required for access, 2-story home
PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
EVENTS: Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom & Museum - February 1 (0.2 miles), Color of the Wind Kite Festival - February 17 (0.4 miles)
ON THE LAKE: Lady of the Lake (0.2 miles), Downtown Boat Ramp (0.3 miles), The Seawall (0.3 miles), City Beach (0.5 miles), Clear Lake State Park Beach (3 miles), Ritz Picnic Area & Beach (4 miles), Farmers Beach (6 miles)
ON LAND: The Olde Creamery Clear Lake (0.2 miles), Parks and Recreation Department (1 mile), Clear Lake State Park (2 miles), Outlet Recreation Complex (2 miles), McIntosh Woods State Park (5 miles), Winnebago River Access Park (12 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Rock & Roll Monument (0.4 miles), City Park (0.4 miles), Clear Lake Fire Museum (0.5 miles), Central Gardens of North Iowa (0.6 miles), Cerro Gordo County Freedom Rock (0.6 miles), Kinney Pioneer Museum (4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Mason City Municipal Airport (4 miles), Forest City Muni Airport (20 miles), Rochester International Airport (93 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires steps to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 external security cameras. These cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located on the front door facing the front entry and camera 2 is located on the back door facing the back entry. These cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Clear Lake, IA
££££
Reviews
5.0
Really nice stay and conveniently located. Very nice host. Enjoyed every minute of the vacation at this place.
5.0
Great getaway from busy life. Close access to boardwalk, city beach and town square. Clean and spacious with a lake view from front patio.
5.0
Awesome welcoming home! Exactly as they listed this & better ! VERY accommodating helpful owners ! Needed an away getaway for birth day gathering & this was perfect! Lots of space !
5.0
Was everything we needed to enjoy the city park, beach, and downtown area. Everything was as listed. Would stay again!
5.0
Our family of six adults and four children totally enjoyed this property. From the front deck we looked down the street one block to the lake. Plenty of space to prepare and eat meals and room for the kids to play. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms for away from home comfort.
5.0
Perfect location and plenty of room. Love the gift of wine to welcome us. Prompt response to any questions.
5.0
Had a great weekend overall. The home is very clean and nicely done. The location is excellent , great view of the lake and within walking distance to downtown food and entertainment. Host/Hostess were very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
We were very happy with the Vrbo, it was spacious, clean and very well decorated. We loved the art work on the walls! The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes and utensils. Also there was a fantastic supply of K-cups for coffee. We used the fireplace both nights and there was plenty of firewood on site. Lastly, the host was wonderful. She immediately responded to my questions and requests. One suggestion: for short or older people it would be helpful to have a step stool to get into bed.
5.0
I took my seven kids to the lake house for a weekend getaway. We had a great time! We loved the lake/fishing decorating theme. The house was a perfect fit for us. It comfortably slept 8. The main level has a nice open floor plan. Although we did not use the fireplace, it is beautiful and would be a wonderful amenity in the cooler months. There is a nice view of the lake from the front porch. The host was very helpful with a question that I had during our stay. The house is in a nice location close to many of the Clear Lake attractions. We highly recommend this house to anyone visiting Clear Lake!
5.0
Wonderful stay during Winter Dance Party weekend.
Clean and comfortable house to gather as a family of 5 - plenty of space if you have more guests too.
Owners were kind and attentive!
4.0
Lovely cottage style home with a gracious and accommodating host. The built in fireplace made for some cozy family time on the cold evenings, and the direct access to downtown Clear Lake made finding things to do easy.
Cleanliness was a bit to be desired, I ended up doing a bit of my own cleaning before the rest of my family arrived. But other than that, it was a throughly charming getaway.
5.0
We were in town for a concert at the Surf. It’s hard to beat the short walk from the cabin. We also enjoyed the Christmas parade and fireworks which were excellent! There were updates to cabin from the last stay which were enjoyed by several family members, specifically the new whirlpool tub, very relaxing!
5.0
This house was GREAT for a weekend getaway in November! Exactly as promised in listing. Clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Well stocked kitchen let us cook a little Friendsgiving dinner :) We had 3 couples, one toddler, and a dog. It never felt crowded. We LOVED the fireplace inside and the location to the lake and town was walking distance. Pam was a fabulous host who communicated very well. We got to meet her and she was so kind. I would highly recommend a stay here!
5.0
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this property. Very clean, super neighborhood, close to lake and downtown area. Owner was so accommodating and this property met our every need. It’s a Hallmark movie town. So charming! We would love to come back in the summer to take advantage of the front porch area and the lake views!
5.0
House was spacious and clean. Location is great. We had a great time.
5.0
Great place. Kitchen is amazing. Three bedrooms up all have their own AC. Only quirk is that the upstairs bath has a tub with a hand held shower unit. Well stocked, close to everything. Will definitely stay there again
5.0
Great house, excellent location, friendly community, highly recommend
5.0
This rental was perfect for us and our dogs. Easy access to lake and walking distance to city park, Main Street and The Surf area. Right in the middle of things and everyone cruises by so you get to see all who come to enjoy Clear Lake. The neighbors are lovely and people are so friendly in this beautiful small town. The lake is gorgeous and I recommend you get out on it.
Plenty of space for us and we had some friends come visit and sat out on the front deck. Kitchen is huge and everything is there for those who want to grill/cook/entertain, we kept it simple and patronized many restaurants.
Hosts are attentive and easy to contact and we would definitely rent again.
I fully recommend this place and Clear Lake!
5.0
Really enjoyed this house and location. Just a stones throw from the lake, beach, and downtown activities. Cozy and well maintained home. Property owner was amazing to work with and communicate with. Looking forward to booking again in the future!
5.0
Very close to the lake so my friends could pick me up on the boat! My teenagers enjoyed it being close to downtown and park. Nice area with plenty of parking
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at this cute house. It was super close to Clear Lake and the community park. When we checked in, one of the heaters wasn’t working. The property manager answered my call quickly and had her maintenance team there and he was able to resolve the issue. Very impressed with all the communication and quick response.
5.0
We had a great time. The house was perfect for us and the location to the kite fest couldn’t have been better! Thanks Pam!
5.0
Another fun year at the Winter Dance Party! The location of Away at the Lake is ideal for any event at the Surf only being a few minute walk. The cabin has all the comforts of home. We were able to entertain friends for a lunch and night caps after the Surf. We even stayed an extra night to rest and relax before our trip home Monday. Our trip was fun and because of our stay at Away at the Lake it was extremely comfortable!
4.0
We had a great stay. It was a cold weekend and we loved staying in, watching football, playing cards and enjoying the fire. Island in kitchen was a nice gathering place. Hosts were responsive and very accommodating!
5.0
Stayed for a weekend with family for a quick girls' trip. Owner was quick to respond to any questions and the location was so close to the lake and walkable to downtown. We would love to stay again in the future!
5.0
My wife and I stayed for a quick weekend and couldn’t have been happier. We just built a fire and drank coffee in the morning and enjoyed the local restaurants for dinner.
5.0
Great location and home. View of the lake from the front porch. Walking distance to down town. Had everything we needed for our large gathering in this comfortable home. We enjoyed our stay. Great communication with the host. Would certainly book again.
5.0
Rented this house for a family get together and we loved the location. Just a small walk to the lake and The Surf. The house was very clean. Will definitely rent this again!
5.0
Great location for a getaway! House was clean and inviting with plenty of room! Owners communication was excellent! Enjoyed the personal note and wine! Definitely will be back!
5.0
Unexpected additions to what we expecting and we made use of both. Also, thanks for allowing a late checkout. We LOVE Clear Lake! Had a great time.
5.0
We were very happy with our experience here! The only confusing thing was the parking. A more specific direction regarding that would be helpful. The location was perfect for us! It was close to the park, beach and splash pad. It was a great weekend!
5.0
The owners have thought through all the essentials to make renters feel at home. The unit is well stocked with all items you’ll need. They even included two bottles of wine! The location is great, and walkable to the lake, downtown, and park.
5.0
Easy walk to downtown, beach and fishing docks!
5.0
Great house!
4.0
Niceproperty
5.0
What a wonderful stay we had at Away at the Lake! The home had such character and was decorated beautifully. There was so much room for our family, which included grandparents and a 1 year old. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the front porch and chatting with neighbors. The best part was the location. We walked along the lake, and went to the city beach and downtown. Our host Pam was very responsive to any questions. We'd definitely stay here again when coming to Clear Lake!
5.0
We will definitely rent this property again!
2.5
House location is wonderful. This is our second stay and will stay again. The best thing about location is you are a short walk to the city beach, downtown, or surf. Can walk to all. Owners communicate extremely well and are very accommodating.
5.0
We enjoyed our time together. We could walk around the neighborhood, enjoy sitting on the front patio to start our day relaxing and enjoying visiting with people out for a walk. Easy walk to the park and splash pad and downtown area for our grandchildren and it was so easy to get to our boat that we rented. Owners were awesome to communicate with and very prompt in answering our questions. Such an enjoyable weekend.
4.0
The size and location of this property worked well for a long weekend getaway for 6 adults and 3 kids. Extended family joined us on Saturday and there was plenty of seating available both inside and outside. The kids enjoyed swimming at the beach, and the adults liked being within walking distance of the cute downtown area. Great experience for all!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Clear Lake?
The average price for a rental in Clear Lake is £194 per night. This rental is £33 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock!. 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 Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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