Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom!

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11752 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Clear Lake, IA

Surf Ballroom and Museum
‪3 min walk‬
City Beach Park
‪10 min walk‬
Clear Lake State Park
‪4 min drive‬
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Privacy and yet so close to it all in the heart of Clear Lake! Walk to activities, parks, concerts, establishments, farmers' market, and all the new Surf District additions, all from North Shore Drive. Modern and Nautical decor.

The owner is a licensed Realtor in the State of Iowa.

Property manager

Sherri

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Pickup after pet in yard and stay off furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties/events and no smoking or open flames inside. Approved pets must pick up after pet in the yard. Keep noise in check, and no barking.

Before checking out, place used linens in front of laundry machine, load and start dishwasher, and set all trash out at corner/curb of driveway.

No Smoking. A $1000 minimum fee will be charged if the house smells of smoke. Walk on driveway/sidewalk and not in east yard neighbor's yard/grass.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square.

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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
City Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Clear Lake State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬11 min walk
‪PM Park - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom! located?

Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum. City Beach Park and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within 15 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Jul 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location

The best part about this property is the location - close to downtown, park & beach. Found it to be clean and comfortable. Appreciated amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Feb 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Surf

We stayed for the Winter Dance Party and the location to the Surf Ballroom was excellent! The place was clean and stocked with everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T., Timnath

Jul 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!

Great location and accommodations! Attention to detail is excellent. Owners are responsive and helpful. Already booked again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Theodore R.

Aug 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Clear lake

House was clean - listing was not clear about size and location of basement bedrooms- pictures were a bit misleading

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K., Coralville , ia

Jun 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet hideaway

The place has an excellent layout with a great room which flows into the kitchen. The first floor master bedroom was great. The house was clean neat and uncluttered Highly recommend it

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie B.

Jul 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

Very clean. Very comfortable. Everything we needed for the stay we wanted including a bucket and shovel for the beach 😁. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts responded quickly with great communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew F.

Aug 23, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Location

Very hidden property.

Poor parking and long walk to get your things into the house. The property is behind another duplex and you must walk by the other house that is not very well kept and has a large barking dog with open windows in the house you walk by to get to the VRBO we stayed at. It’s not clear whose yard is whose and the owner of the dog clearly doesn’t clean up the dogs Poo therefore our toddle not only was our toddler frightened multiple times she couldn’t walk through the yard due to the dog mess. The cleanliness of the rental was so so - we had to sweep and wipe down the floor to feel comfortable letting our toddler play in the house. The forced insurance policy was annoying as well. We would not stay here again mainly due to the large dog and gross yard you you must pass to get to the house far behind the other rental house. You can’t see the VRBO from the street we thought we might have a peak a boo view of the lake based on the pictures that is not the case at all.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Jul 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful cottage in beautiful Clear Lake, Iowa

This sweet cottage was the perfect place for a reunion in Clear Lake with my family! It is tucked away behind a house in a downtown neighborhood of beautiful historic homes, all of which having lovely gardens and charming front porches. The cottage's location set back from the street and behind a house created a nice courtyard with a bit of a private feel, and we spent a lot of time out there on the patio, enjoying the beautiful trees, the squirrel "acrobatics," and the abundant bird life (including some kind of little owls that SCREECHED [just one occasion] and startled us all one evening!). As for the interior of the cottage, it was absolutely immaculate and extremely well appointed with everything we needed. The décor had a nice beachy theme, and the cottage was comfy and inviting. We had planned our reunion around the Clear Lake "Art Sail," and the cottage was close enough that we could walk to the City Park where it was being held, as well as to the City Beach, the Lady of the Lake paddleboat, and to all the great restaurants downtown (do NOT miss the Starboard Deli!). A public boat dock was just up the block from the cottage, and the Surf Ballroom and Farmer's Market were nearby. Sherri the host was very responsive to all of our questions, both before booking and during our stay, getting back to me often within minutes of my messaging her. Thank you, Sherri, for being a great host! I absolutely recommend the Hidden Cottage to anyone planning a stay in Clear Lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Jul 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little property - excellent location

This was our first time visiting Clear Lake as a family. This casita was perfect for us. Clean, cozy, and stocked with beach gear. We enjoyed the separate living areas and the basement’s washer and dryer. The hosts’ communication was excellent and everything was better than expected. One block away from the Surf ballroom and 4 blocks to the main beach and city park. We will hopefully be back in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sherri

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood for its proximity to the lake, Clear Lake City Park, and the lake. It is also tucked away from all the traffic on North Shore.

What makes this property unique

Completely remodeled and close to it all. You hardly can see the property from the street.

Languages:

English

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Remodeled cottage hidden yet close to City Park, the Lake and the Surf Ballroom!

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room

Living Room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property