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Charming Cottage - 1 block from boat launch/trailer parking, 2 blocks from Surf

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A'boat Time Cottage
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage - 1 block from boat launch/trailer parking, 2 blocks from Surf

This Nautical-themed house is conveniently located just 2 blocks from the Historical Surf ballroom and 150 ft away from public access to the lake.

Perfectly located just off of North Shore Drive, this peaceful area is within walking distance to all the attractions that Clear Lake has to offer. Bedding, bath towels, coffee maker with coffee and basic kitchen necessities provided. Back entrance mudroom is a great place to drop all your beach gear after a beautiful day at the lake.

Cable, wi fi, larger beds and a queen, raised air mattress have been added. Please note there is a required navigation of three stairs (handrail provided) to access the property and therefore, it is not handicap accessible.

Property manager

Carrie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McIntosh Wildlife Area and Hoffman Prairie. Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • City Beach Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage - 1 block from boat launch/trailer parking, 2 blocks from Surf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage - 1 block from boat launch/trailer parking, 2 blocks from Surf ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage - 1 block from boat launch/trailer parking, 2 blocks from Surf ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage - 1 block from boat launch/trailer parking, 2 blocks from Surf located?

Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum. Central Gardens of North Iowa and City Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy V., Des Moines

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

film fest 23

it was really nice. The only thing that was unfortunate is the coffee maker literally took 2 hrs to make 8 cups of coffee. LOL Clear lake is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Labor Day Stay

We were here for an event at the Surf Ballroom and the location was perfect. Our only feedback would be to fix the bathroom door to latch (also saw that in another review), lower the microwave (we are short) and have a luggage rack or stand in the second bedroom. All things that didn't impact us significantly, but would have been nice. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elisa E.

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

Great location

This little cottage is a great location to stay if you’re attending a show at the Surf. Only 2 blocks to the ballroom and a block from the lake. Gray restaurants close by as well. Check in and communication with the owner was very easy. Carrie responded to all our questions timely. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute

It’s an ideal location and had everything we needed. The Only thing was there was a lot of bugs and the bathroom door didn’t close all the way. You had to use the bathroom with the door slightly open, which wasn’t great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlie M.

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

Excellent place to stay!

Great experience, very clean, nice place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda Y.

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

Clear Lake lake house

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janann K.

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

Relaxing girl time.

Very centrally located- easy to get to downtown , public beach, city park, Hwy 18 and is just directly off north shore drive. Quiet neighborhood. Has everything u need for short stay - including beach towels. We came to relax and found we had no trouble doing that here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

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

Clear Lake Fun

Its a great location for enjoying downtown Clear Lake and the immediate area. Lots to do on the Thursday through Sunday. Its also close to Hwy 18 if you want to explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

4th of July

Great location, a short walk to downtown. The property was great, definitely will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bret E.

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

Clean comfortable stay

Quiet comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Clear Lake Weekend

4 of us enjoyed the house for 3 nights. It was clean, great location for our activities and near downtown Clear Lake. Would be happy to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

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

Perfect!

Very cute home, not far from downtown! Perfect for a fishing trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Thank you Carrie

Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Nice quiet place

Friend and I stayed for a weekend fishing tournament. Check in was nice and easy, cottage was clean and tidy. Didnt spend alot of time there except for sleeping but would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Nice little cabin

Check in was a breeze, the house is well decorated, clean, and quiet. Close to The Surf and the water, we enjoyed our stay. Wifi / Internet was good and had plenty of speed for work or streaming.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crossroads E.

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

Nice little house

Nice little house, no surprises.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Ottumwa, Iowa

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

Weekend stay

We had a great family get together and this home was perfect for the 4 of us. The owner was really attentive when I messaged and we had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa C., washington

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Had a good time

We enjoyed our stay. Cute small cabin. Great location. Bathroom was nice with fluffy towels and nice new shower and vanity. Bedrooms are a bit old and sparse but beds were clean and comfortable. Seems like the house was in the middle of renovations, should be very nice when they are done. Price was very affordable. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Kite festival weekend

We had a great weekend and loved the place- perfect location and super cute. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Winter Dance Party Getaway

We had a good time. It was great being close to the Surf Ballroom for the WDP. The owner was very responsive and even allowed us to enter early. Accommodations worked out well for our adult family of 5 and we enjoyed the TV and music choices available. A couple inconveniences were the patch of ice on the sidewalk and area between the main sidewalk and road was not cleared well. The choice of pans and utensils may not be optimal to some people so if you have a preference bring it with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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

Great stay

We were so glad to have chosen this property. Carrie was easy to communicate with and flexible with our arrangements due to weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

GINA K., ROCHESTER

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

Great!

Great location, very clean and quiet. We had everything we needed while in town for the holidays. Carrie was helpful and a quick communicator. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL S.

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

We had a very nice time

very quaint quiet cozy cottage. Had everything we needed for our stay except regular coffee (host had several flavors but not regular) and shampoo and soap which we bought at a nearby grocery store. close to everything but quiet and relaxing just the way we like it at our age. thank you Carrie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

melissa d., Madison Wisconsin

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

moving are daughter to Mason city

We unfortunately had a death in the family. We had to re arrange our stay in clear lake. Carrie was companionate and very understanding. Last week, was very emotional in-between a funeral and moving our daughter, Carrie helped with traveling smooth and effortless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Wonderful stay, I will definitely recommend.

It was wonderful and Carrie was an absolute delight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carrie

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