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South Shore Cottage - AVAILABLE FOR MONTHLY RENTAL DECEMBER-MID MAY

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View from street
House and garage
View from patio
Everything you need for cooking and entertaining is provided.
Small appliances including Keurig provided.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

South Shore Cottage - AVAILABLE FOR MONTHLY RENTAL DECEMBER-MID MAY

This completely renovated cabin, conveniently located on the South Shore, features a gorgeous lake view both inside and out. You’ll enjoy a modern, open floorplan with a large kitchen, dining area and family room as well as spacious bedrooms and bath areas. Our home is single-story, with no interior steps for easy accessibility. New luxury plank flooring, new paint and all new furniture are just some of the updates made recently to our home.

All-new stylish decor give this home a modern lake feel, and amenities include a large flat-screen TV, kitchen peninsula with bar stools, new appliances and updated cabinets.

Outdoors, you’ll enjoy a scenic view on a large patio with Adirondack chairs, gas fire pit and Weber grill, along with a side yard for games and fun. Parking is off-street in front of a 2-stall garage.

Our home features three roomy bedrooms, one full bath and one half bath, with room to sleep four adults and four children. The first bedroom has a premium king-size memory foam bed, and the second had a premium coil queen bed. The third bedroom is a kid-friendly bunk room with all-new beds. These spacious bedrooms will ensure your family and friends feel right at home. The living room has comfy new furniture and opens to the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is fully furnished with everything you need, including a Keurig coffee-maker. Bed linens and towels are also provided. Also included is high speed cable WiFi, premium high-def digital cable with On-Demand service, flat screen TV in living room with Blu-Ray. An Amana washer and dryer is also available and is on the main level.

Our home is close to South Shore attractions such as PM Park, the Market, and Clear Lake boats, and is just a short drive to the Clear Lake downtown area. We’re sure you’ll enjoy the beauty, charm and convenience of our lovely lake home!

Property manager

John McIlhon
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Clear Lake State Park and McIntosh Woods State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • City Beach Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is South Shore Cottage - AVAILABLE FOR MONTHLY RENTAL DECEMBER-MID MAY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South Shore Cottage - AVAILABLE FOR MONTHLY RENTAL DECEMBER-MID MAY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Shore Cottage - AVAILABLE FOR MONTHLY RENTAL DECEMBER-MID MAY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Shore Cottage - AVAILABLE FOR MONTHLY RENTAL DECEMBER-MID MAY located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Very Happy

We booked this house for our family of six. It was for our oldest daughter’s wedding in Clear Lake. The home was perfect for us. I wish we could have spent more time enjoying the house and area….busy wedding prep and day. Our heat did not work the first night (completely unpredictable and not the owners fault). John was very responsive. He got a tech out there early the next morning and got it fixed. The rest of our stay was cozy and warm. Thank you. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

5th year staying here!

As always, we had a great time. This was our 5th year of making memories. We love the location. This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

We arrived a little before 6 PM & found no key in the lock box. John quickly resolved this mixup with his cleaner! We were able to store our belongings & head to dinner, while the cleaning was completed. Just a handful of things were left undone but nothing major. While the house is on a main road, it was quiet at night & the view of the lake was so relaxing. We had an enjoyable time & would rent this again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENI G.

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

Another great stay

This was our third stay at this property in Clear Lake. The accommodations have improved every year. Patio: lake view and lots of seating (newer furnishings) plus umbrellas, corn hole, fire pit, and gas grill. Public water access is just down the hill. Bedrooms: Beds, pillows and bedding are in good shape. Clean. Bathrooms: Clean, good water pressure good, with plenty of hot water for six people. Plenty of towels and toilet paper. Kitchen: Spacious, fully functional. Everything we needed to cook multiple meals. Surprisingly, the kitchen was stocked up on detergent, cleaners, paper towels, trash bags, cleaners, etc. Common area: clean, updated furnishings and plenty of seating for everyone. Overall, five enthusiastic stars. We'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret C.

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

Clear L take 2024

Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M.j. W.

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

CL vacay

Property location perfect to be near family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Nice

Good
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Perfect

Very nice place and host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claranne N.

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

Family visit to Iowa

Loved Clear Lake and staying there. Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K., Hiawatha, IA (Cedar Rapids area)

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

Beautiful home. Very comfortable. Everything as described

Our elderly ladies take a once a year trip. This year it was Clear Lake/Mason City area. Absolutely great place to visit. We took in concert at Surf ballroom, toured Mason City, and did the Clear Lake boat ride. Only complaint was we didn't have more time to just seat on patio and chill. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H., Rochester

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

Convenient Licationnin Clear Lake

Good place to stay in Clear Lake if you hsve multiple interests. Located by the Tiki Bar, Miniature Golf Course and Beach. Distance is easy to downtown and surf and out of the hectic area. Clean house with comfortable beds and living situation. Parking a little tight and in busy street but two spaces and manageable. Owners care and checked in. Situation arose out of control of owners and they managed expeditiously and with class!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika O.

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

Great Escape

This property was perfect for my friends and I. It was spacious, very nice and a great location. All the necessities were provided like soap, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, paper towels, and cleaning supplies. There was a fire pit behind the garage. Lots of outdoor space and a huge patio. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Nice place

Good location, very comfortable & clean. I talked the neighbor into letting me park my boat on the street which worked out great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Same time next year

This was the 3rd year we stayed on this property and booked it again for next year. Love the location. Host is great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Cute Cottage, Clear Lake, IA

Nice, clean, roomy. Large open kitchen, dining room, living room area. Bedrooms on opposite end of house, so did not have to worry about disturbing those sleeping. Only downfalls -- could use a coffee pot and it's by a busy main road. Close to the ice cream shop, Tiki Bar and a dock. Lovely property! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john p.

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

Very relaxing!

Loved easy access to lake. Within walking distance to ice cream
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri J., POLK CITY

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

A+ South Shore Cottage

We had a great time in Clear Lake! Fishing was great and this property was convenient to town and the grandkids loved being able to walk to the ice cream shop. No parking for your boat at the property but John has a place nearby where you can park it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Minnetrista USA

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

Clear Lake Winter Trip

We found the house as described in the Vrbo listing. The host John checked in with us during the stay to make sure all was well. The home is clean and comfortable and we would surely stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F., Jones, Oklahoma

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

Great place to stay!

Very clean, very nice place to stay. John is very easy to deal with and super helpful with anything you might need. Would stay here again!
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Fantastic Space

We loved our stay. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. The owner even called to check in on us. Would stay here every time we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

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

Beautiful house close to lake

We used this house for one couple in our family gathering and it worked perfectly. Stayed two nights and loved the home and ended up being a nice quiet hideaway from the main houses.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Very nice place

Very happy with the house. Lot of space and close to what we were using.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jan M.

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

Nice and spacious house

Enjoyed our stay but very disappointed there was no dock at the public access. Please remove that picture since you can not access the water! That was extremely disappointing! All in all very good, but every bed pillow needs to be replaced!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

S Shore Cabin with Great Lake view!

The cabin is decorated super cute! John, the owner, happened to be in Clear Lake the same time. He stopped to fill the gas grill and gas fireplace tanks in the garage and also see if we needed anything else during our stay! Now that’s hospitality 😋
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

Perfect Lake getaway!

Such a cute lake house, updated decor and super clean (I am super picky!) stocked with all the necessities. We will definitely rent again if we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by John McIlhon

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We are Des Moines residents who have enjoyed over 40 years of summer fun in Clear Lake with extended family as well as good friends. It's near and dear to our hearts!

Why they chose this property

We love the beautiful lake view and peaceful surroundings with bountiful trees and birds. We really look forward to hosting family gatherings in the spacious, modern kitchen, dining and living area, and will enjoy the new central air system in the heat of summer!

What makes this property unique

Our neighborhood is quintessential Clear Lake. You’re surrounded by classic Clear Lake bungalows, as well as attractive lakeside homes. Downtown Clear Lake is just a 10-minute drive or boat ride from our cabin.

The Market is a Clear Lake tradition, with basic household needs and food, as well as the best donuts on the lake. Next door to the Market, you’ll find an ice cream shop shaped…like an ice cream cone! It’s one of a kind.

A state park is just a short walk and features a public access beach, picnic facilities, including grills and tables.

Two, privately operated RV parks are just a short drive on South Shore from the cabin and are popular during summer months.

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English

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