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Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!
Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Clear Lake
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
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Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer
Explore the area

Clear Lake, IA
- Central Gardens of North IowaPlace, Central Gardens of North Iowa5 min walk
- City Beach ParkPlace, City Beach Park6 min walk
- Surf Ballroom and MuseumPlace, Surf Ballroom and Museum8 min walk
- Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)5 min drive
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About the area
Clear Lake
Heart of Clear Lake.With a stay at this Clear Lake vacation home, you'll be steps from Clear Lake Fire Museum and a 5-minute walk from Central Gardens of North Iowa. City Beach Park and Surf Ballroom and Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Clear Lake Fire Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Central Gardens of North Iowa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- City Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Surf Ballroom and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
- Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Lake Time Brewery - 5 min walk
- Culver's - 3 min drive
- KWIK STAR #223 - 4 min drive
About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!
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!
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!
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Property amenities
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the city center
- Near a hospital
- On a lake
Things to do
- Foosball table
- Basketball nearby
- Casino nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden
- Recycling
- Unit size: 3,600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
The parking is shared with the Schoolhouse guests. Please be considerate when parking between the house and Schoolhouse.
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit, 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
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.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Clausen House Vacation Rental Just two Blocks Downtown 3 Lake
Clausen Vacation Rental Just two Blocks Downtown 3 Lake
Clausen House Vacation Rental Just two Blocks Downtown 3 Lake
Clausen House Vacation Rental Just two Blocks Downtown 3 Lake
Clausen Vacation Rental Just two Blocks Downtown 3 Lake