In Clear Lake .You'll find Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Clear Lake vacation home. Central Gardens of North Iowa and City Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Clear Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Clear Lake State Park Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
Culver's - 3 min drive
Lake Time Brewery - 14 min walk
PM Park - 8 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.
Newly remodeled home steps away from the Surf Ballroom and downtown area.
Ahoy mates! This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home has a unique pirate ship loft including a cannon, crow's nest and parrots, to add a bit of whimsy to your stay. 13 people can sleep comfortably here, making it easy for multiple families to enjoy. The patio and firepit area accommodates a crowd, and the garage has been finished as a party space in case it's rainy during your time at the lake. If you're in town for a Surf Ballroom event, you can easily walk from our door to theirs in just a couple minutes. A bit longer walk, maybe 10 minutes, gets you to the downtown area. If you're here on a Saturday during the summer, the farmer's market is just a block away, and a homemade ice cream shop is also an easy 5 minute stroll. Just across the street are several restaurants, including The Half Moon, an iconic supper club owned by the same family for over 50 years. We have all the supplies you'll need to enjoy a home away from home. We would be happy to have you, and you'll be happy you stayed!
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in stairways
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Designated smoking areas
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
Newly remodeled home steps away from the Surf Ballroom and downtown area. Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teri P.
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 8 winter hiking women & kite festival
The house was delightful. Lots of room for socializing, playing cards and feasting after hours of hiking or snowshoeing. Host Sara responded thoughtfully to our 2 text questions immediately. The house was spotlessly clean and had all the amenities our group needed. This would be a great house for a warm season visit with family or friends.
Teri P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
josh l., Lake Geneva Wisconsin
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clear lake trip
Enjoyed the stay and house and will return again when in Clear Lake
josh l.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen G.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bash at the Lake
Best rental in Clear Lake
Kathleen G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dwight A.
Aug 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Was a very nice place to stay
It is very nice and up dated
Dwight A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane W.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Generational family get away!
What a great space for our family! We loved the decor and details of the property. There were 13 of us including five grandchildren, and our adult children. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and gathering spaces that met all our needs. Great parking space in the driveway for our four vehicles. The 'bonus' gathering space in the garage along with a beautiful outdoor patio gave us lots of areas to gather and spend time together. This home was conveniently located near the beach, parks, and downtown area. We loved it!
Diane W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn M.
Jul 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We had a great stay at this property! Would definitely consider staying again. Thanks for making it easy for us to have a great vacation.
Kathryn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elaine H.
Jun 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Complete package!
This property met and in some cases exceeded our needs and expectations. The remodel and decorating was comfortable and functional. Really suited our family well.
Elaine H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie H.
Jun 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint lake life get away!
This property appears to be newly remodeled or very well maintained! CLEAN! The lake/be achy decor was so cute. This house had plenty of towels in each bathroom and hand soap. We brought our own toiletries, shampoo/conditioner/body wash.
The layout for the bedrooms worked especially well for our group. My daughter and some friends from her barn competed at the horse show in mason city. everyone had their own room, except for one mom/daughter, and they didn’t mind because they had their own shower/bathroom in their room!!
The neighborhood was very nice and safe. Restaurants, bars right across the street and the lake only one block away!! What a truly quaint small town feel! We are hoping to all be able to stay here again!
Debbie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jun 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Homecoming
Our family came together for the celebration of our mom’s life on earth. We were born and raised in Clear Lake and this was the most convenient place to get everywhere, would be perfect when there’s an event at the Surf! Accommodating for all of us and we loved the outdoor space and fire pit. Don’t forget to bring shampoo and conditioner- we went to shower and it was not provided. Other than that it was a perfect place and would stay again. Thank you!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monkey M.
Apr 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cousin Gathering
This was a perfect place for our large group of cousins to stay comfortably with the five bedrooms and three bathrooms, plenty of room to gather together inside and outside and all the decorating touches made us feel at home. It was raining, windy and cool during our stay so we made use of the garage too. We walked over to the Supper Club for dinner just across the street.
Monkey M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gina S.
Jan 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for bands at the Surf
Super cute home close to the Surf. We attended a band on New Year's Eve and had a quick walk to the Surf from there. It was decorated so cute for the holidays! We had 14, so were not able to sleep all of them there unfortunately, as the one room was supposed to have 2 twin beds with a queen, but only had one. One of the couples had family in Clear Lake and was able to stay with them. I would definitely recommend this house for a Clear Lake stay and will definitely be renting this again in the future. The property manager was awesome to work with and was even able to let us check in earlier and stay later.
Gina S.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great location with several dining options in close proximity. House was very nice and the party room in the garage was a good spot to hangout.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
josh l., Lake Geneva Wisconsin
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to the lake
House was clean , plenty of room, parking was good. Host was great with any questions