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Furnished Cottage by the Lake! Great location, short or long-term stays welcome!

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

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  • DryerDryerDryer
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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Popular LocationSurf Ballroom and Museum15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCity Beach Park2 min drive
  • AirportMason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)6 min drive
  • Popular LocationClear Lake State Park6 min drive

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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.

Furnished Cottage by the Lake! Great location, short or long-term stays welcome!

Enjoy the convenience of your own place to relax and be close to City Park & City Beach. Catch up with family and friends in the area, relax or get in on the action when you want to! This place has it all!

Clear Lake City Park, the Surf District, State Parks, grocery and convenience stores, shopping and many restaurants are within one mile.
You'll feel welcomed by this charming cottage in a quiet neighborhood along Clear Lake's North Shore Drive.

Convenience and comfort are priorities when looking for a place to stay. We have that!

Keyless entry makes for easy access and safety. Set your bags down and enjoy your stay! The entry way keeps clutter to a minimum with hanging racks for coats/bags.

The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, silverware, serving pieces, cookware and bakeware, towels and a starter kit for storage/clean-up needs. There is a new refrigerator and electric stove, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, blender and hand-held mixer. Hardwood floors make clean up easy.

Relax and entertain with a new full-size couch, Smart TV, and drop-leaf dining table in the living room.

Hi-speed internet is included for your convenience or if you need to check into the office or work from home.

The new bathroom has a relaxing walk-in shower, medicine cabinet, sink, and hi-rise toilet. Bath towels and a hair-dryer are provided. There are plenty of hooks to hang your stuff. A starter kit of toilet paper and cleaning products are there for your convenience.

The relaxing bedroom has a full-size bed with extra bedding, pillows and blankets provided. Furnished with black-out curtains, a dresser, mirror, Smart TV and nightstands with lamps. There is storage and hanging space in the closet. The back deck with private yard and lawn furniture is accessible from here.

The lower level has a sleeping area with double bed, nightstands and space for hanging clothes. There is a shower, bath towels and mirror for an extra place to clean up before heading out or after a long day at the beach.

A full-size washer and dryer on the lower level has starter kit of laundry soap and dryer sheets to help keep up with the laundry.

This is a quiet and private neighborhood "village" with several similar cottages that we own, close to schools, grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. Get in on the seasonal celebrations and entertainment that Clear Lake offers~The Surf Ballroom, Color the Wind Kite Festival and City Park/seawall on the lake-only blocks away.

Let us know what questions you have before you book your stay. We enjoy talking about our Clear Lake properties and would love to have you stay!

There is a golf cart available for an extra charge - Clear Lake is a very golf-cart friendly community!

Property manager

Sheila Steely

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: All dogs must be on a leash at all times

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under 18 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
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, 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

Property is also known as

Golf Golf Cart N Cottage by Lake The Surf St Parks

About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clear Lake State Park and Lime Creek Nature Center. Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 15 min walk
  • City Beach Park - 2 min drive
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 3 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park - 6 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Furnished Cottage by the Lake! Great location, short or long-term stays welcome! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Furnished Cottage by the Lake! Great location, short or long-term stays welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Furnished Cottage by the Lake! Great location, short or long-term stays welcome!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Furnished Cottage by the Lake! Great location, short or long-term stays welcome! located?

Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this golf cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf Ballroom and Museum, Clear Lake Fire Museum, and Central Gardens of North Iowa. City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Perfect spot for a couple to recharge. The golf cart was an awesome perk! Unfortunately, my husband had an eye injury from work which kicked in when we got there, so would love to come back to truly take advantage. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Loved the wildflowers around back deck! Thank you so much Sheila & Jeff for sharing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T., Fayetteville, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage
We would book again
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022