Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private Dock

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(71 Ratings)

House in Clear Lake, IA

8 guests · 2 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

This home on the lake offers large living spaces for guests to enjoy. There is a living room with windows to the lake, an oversized dining room with a lake view and a large table around which to gather for meals and games. There is a lower level family room and walk out to deck.

A new deck to the lake, and a private dock will enhance your enjoyment of the sailboat races taking place Saturdays and Sundays during the summer. A boat lift is not included with the property. However, you can arrange to have one put in during your stay. You can ride your bike around our lake for a 14 mile tour of homes, lake views and wild life.

The Historic Surf Ballroom is ten blocks away. You can catch live entertainment almost every weekend at the Surf, or take a tour of the ballroom and see where Buddy Holly, JP Richardson and the Big Bopper played their last concert.

City Park in Clear Lake is home to concerts and art shows, wooden boat shows and antique car shows. There is always something fun to do in Clear Lake!

Keywords: Lake home, house on the water, lake home with dock

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Clear Lake, IA

Nearby attractions

Lime Creek Nature Center

18.1 mi

East Park

18.1 mi

Central Gardens of North Iowa

2.4 mi

City Park

2 mi

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Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private Dock

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(71 Ratings)

House in Clear Lake, IA

8 guests · 2 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

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Clear Lake, IA

Nearby attractions

Lime Creek Nature Center

18.1 mi

East Park

18.1 mi

Central Gardens of North Iowa

2.4 mi

City Park

2 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(71 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

We thou

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Have no complaints as Laura was a great hostess making contact in various ways to ensure our stay had no problems. Weather was an issue but no one has control of that. View was great even in stormy weather. Had the relaxing time we were looking for. Again thank you Laura for opening your home and being a great hostess.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

I was looking for a home to rent that was actually on the lake, and there aren’t that many available in Clear Lake. This home was even better than I expected. The view was amazing and the proximity to downtown Clear Lake was perfect. One of the best parts of this experience was the host. They were extremely gracious and friendly and went above and beyond what other VRBO hosts have done with me in the past I highly recommend this rental.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

a nice, big quiet house right on the lake. we enjoyed staying here and hope to get back.

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

it's older clear lake which is exactly why we stayed there. perfect location for us. the vrbo site was confusing and stressful. we paid online through the site but afterwards nothing happened as explained on the site. we were stressed by that. we asked for info of check in and it took some days for a response. after paying online in good faith we expected for things to happen on the site as explained on the site, but they did not. the house was clean but it needed a deep cleaning. bedroom windows were dirty inside and out. spider webs in windows and baths. main deck and chairs full of debris. we never received a check out list until we asked the night before checkout. we got a quick response on this, which we appreciated.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

This home is 1.5 miles from City Beach and downtown shopping/restaurants! We are so glad we stayed on the lake! This property had a two level deck with its own dock where we could swim as it was only waste deep! It was nice having 2 bathrooms as we had 6 adults staying! The property was quiet and very cute! Laura was very easy to work with and she answered our questions in a timely manner! We didn’t find anything wrong with the property when we arrived! It was advertised accurately! We will definitely stay there again!

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

This is a great place to stay on the lake in Clear Lake, Iowa. About 1.5 miles from downtown and very peaceful, quiet place.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We enjoyed the house very much. We took advantage of the dock for boating and using the jet ski. Host was very responsive no matter how small the question. Beautiful view of the lake. We didn’t need anything that wasn’t available in the house for us to use. Clear Lake in general was welcoming and friendly. Would love to come back again.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

We only live 15 miles away but it was a great gathering place for our family to be on the lake and also enjoy all the events Clear Lake has to offer!!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

This is always a fun place to stay! Our family enjoyed it very much as it is convenient and homey. A nice sign and gift basket greeted us when we came into the home which was so thoughtful!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

We had a wonderful stay!! It was a lovely home with a great view of the lake!

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Generally as described. Great viewing of the lake. Decks are nice for relaxing at the end of the day or watching the sunrise. Worked fine for us. Bathrooms on the small side and very short toilet heights could present problems for older guests. Large living areas with lots of windows are a bonus.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We couldn’t have asked for a more accommodating host for our stay at Clear Lake! So friendly, very responsive, accommodating to all our needs during a very eventful family filled weekend. Our host even greeted us with some snacks and drinks! Our stay couldn’t have been more perfect on a weekend full of family time. We’ll definitely be back, thank you so much for having us!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

It was great. Right on the lake. Has a dock we could fish from. Silly fish weren't biting. Great kitchen. Dining and living room great. Decks were great. Has a grill. So we were able to grill. Lovely home. Would go again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Property was in great condition and the property manager was super responsive. Great stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

The house was very nice, clean and had everything we needed. Awesome neighborhood and right on the lake. The private dock was awesome. Really nice to just sit on one of the decks and relax.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Our host was wonderful. She took care of everything we needed. We would love to come back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

We came for a quick family getaway, and it was perfect! The house is extremely clean, super convenient location, and outstanding hospitality from the host. We started every morning with our coffee on the deck overlooking the amazing view of the lake. We took in a show at The Surf, which was walkable, and AMAZING. Relaxed on a pontoon for a day, which was super easy to rent from Clear Lake Boat rentals. The town has tons of great eating spots and fun bars to visit for the day. We will be back again!

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

There are so many things that made this property not worth what they ask for it. -You are given one key, so if somebody leaves and takes the key the others at the house need to either stay until they return or leave the house unlocked with your belongings there. -The upstairs room has no privacy due to there not being a door -The doors to the bedroom on the main floor do not close completely -There were spiderwebs in most of the rooms and lots of little spiders in the upstairs room -No blinds or curtains on the windows facing the water -There was dried food stuck to some of the cooking utensils -One of the stove burners had a pile of burned food under it -The vacuum canister was completely full and needed to be emptied before being able to use it -Windows were too difficult to open for fresh air -Too difficult to get a boat to the dock due to a large floating platform in the way the belongs to the neighbors on the left -Visible rodent trap on the side of the house -Had to empty the dehumidifiers almost daily (after figuring out what they were since we have never had to use one before) -Not offering a refund for cancelations should have been a red flag. Maybe we are just nit-picking but for the price paid we believe we have every right to do so.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

We definitely enjoyed our stay in Clear Lake!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

The property was as described and we had a wonderful stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

We had a lovely time using this as our home base as we spent time with family in the area. The location is perfect for downtown Clear Lake excursions. We enjoyed fishing off the dock, golfing nearby, boating with friends, eating out and playing games at the spacious dining room table.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

This is exactly what we were hoping for and it exceeded our expectations. The grandkids enjoyed the dock! Easy check in and check out. Would highly recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Nice place

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Last year, my parents sold their lake house and this was the first time back for all of us since the sale. The house was roomy with exceptional lake views - we celebrated a 23rd and 87th birthday, and a 63 year anniversary - everything worked out well. Thank you

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

This was our first vacation in which we rented a house, and our experience was very good. We so enjoyed being on the lake with access to the water through a private dock. The house itself was very roomy with plenty of space for us and our 2 adult kids and 1 teenager. The kitchen was amazing and allowed us to prepare our meals easily. The landlords were so very kind and provided a good deal of advice for local attractions and went so far as to let us borrow some water toys. We especially enjoyed the privacy of the balcony and spent every morning drinking coffee and watching the activity on the lake. It truly was a week to recharge our batteries. We can't recommend this rental highly enough, as the owners (Laura and Lynn) made every effort to make our vacation special.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

A great rental all the way around, we loved it.

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

The place was very enjoyable with a great view of the lake and fantastic sunsets. The only thing I didn’t care for were the scary steps down to the lake. Other than that we enjoyed our stay but I felt the home was too high priced but maybe that’s what rentals go for in that area.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2021

This lake home is lovely. The home is located right on the water and close to the city center. The home has everything you need. The stairs to the lake are tricky.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Very homey and everything you need to enjoy lake Life! Close to everything! Our family loved it here. Couple downsides but not owners fault. No where to put trailer for boat. We should have made arrangements head of time. Stairs up to house are pretty steep but a really good workout 😉. Well worth it to have the access.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Wonderful property which was very clean and well maintained.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Clean, comfortable, spacious and great location.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this charming character home! It was older but very clean and had everything we needed for a terrific stay. Location was lovely! Quiet and right on the water. We rode our bikes downtown and enjoyed the waterfront deck. Laura was wonderful to us as well and we’d highly recommend this vacation rental. We would stay here again.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

This was such a cute and well maintained home right on the lake! Very peaceful and relaxing, clean and updated home. The icing on the cake was how accommodating and friendly the owner was! She made it SO easy from check in, to making sure we were comfortable, and allowing us a later check out. Would recommend 100%!

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Loved it. Think our dog liked it even more.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Great space. Right on North Shore Drive. 10 blocks to the Surf. 1.5 miles to downtown. Fantastic view of the Clear Lake. We used the grill, stove, and fireplace.The Tri Clear Lake Triathlon runners went in front of the house.Only concern. The bathrooms are tight but very adequate.We will reutrn.

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

We enjoyed our stay at this Clear Lake home. The view and being next to the lake was wonderful! The owners were very easy to communicate with and check-in was easy. The living room upstairs and down, and dining room were very spacious. We ate several meals on the deck overlooking the water. The bedroom upstairs was small with lower ceilings, but we had enough space for sleeping 4 adults and one baby in a pack and play. The 2 bathrooms were adequate but tiny. We loved the cute downtown and shops. Due to Covid, we cooked our meals "at home" and didn't try the restaurants. It was a nice get-away which took the place of a longer family vacation! We enjoyed renting a boat one day, and taking the sunset cruise on the paddleboat one evening.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Really nice house layout in a great location on Clear Lake. My son and I enjoyed fishing from the private dock, and the gift basket upon arrival was unexpected and a really nice touch! Only issue we had was locating the property (may be my issue), but couldn't find address on VRBO and also didn't have phone # to property manager to get address. We found it though and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Would highly recommend!

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Great spot on the lake, house is older and there is little space between houses, no yard. Stairs to lake are in bad shape, not recommended for elderly or small children. Very clean. House is small for bedrooms and bathrooms, 2nd bedroom is in an attic like space, you have to duck and very hot. Decks looking over lake are awesome. Everything is provided in house.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2020

The house was perfect for a quick get away at the end of summer. Kitchen had everything we needed. It was nice to park our car in the garage. Having a washer and dryer was super convenient as well. We loved the location and the owners were so kind. We didn't go to any shops or restaurants due to covid, but there seemed to be plenty to do if you are inclined. We also enjoyed renting a boat and lounging on the city beach near by.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Clear Lake is R 4,376 per night. This rental is R 1,554 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private 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 Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private 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 Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private Dock?

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

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House in Clear Lake, IA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Clear Lake, IA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private Dock pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private Dock?

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