Title: Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. Cabin in Clear Lake with patio ## Photo gallery for Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. ![Living area - Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89734400/89734373/4265008c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89734400/89734373/f156d993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89734400/89734373/71e3b887.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89734400/89734373/0de8c975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89734400/89734373/af310d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the Clear Lake cabin, where a private fire pit area and deck with lake views await. Enjoy a spacious 5-bedroom retreat with updated appliances and amenities perfect for quick getaways or week-long escapes. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire cabin 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. You want a real Clear Lake cabin experiences with all the luxuries of home and be right next to the beach and PM Park? This is it. A 5 bedroom, 3 full-bath cabin with tons of space, all updated appliances and amenities along with a killer location. Enjoy the lake view from the deck along with having a private fire pit area as well to enjoy. Whether it's a quick weekend or a full week getaway, you will love these accommodations and will never forget this cabin-feel. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111600000/111590500/111590493/2a2b1a70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hide Away Shanty -HAS. Charming and beautifully renovated 3-bedroom house. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Clear Lake is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and Hoffman Prairie, while Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and Museum are cultural highlights. Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square are also worth visiting. [Visit our Clear Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Clear-Lake.dx7473) [View more Cabin rentals in Clear Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Clear-Lake-Cabins.d7473-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.11573%2C-93.42186&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U4nD1vKU0nLeBhKsNsBPO46RI1E=) Clear Lake, IA ### What's nearby - ![Lake and beach with forest in state park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983994012/d2153dd1-d2de-466e-b335-7bcf257ea3a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Clear Lake State Park Beach 3 min drive \- 3.2 km - ![Site of the last concert played by Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7473/41219cfd-9c29-4206-b76d-15b7c9d19cac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf Ballroom and Museum 8 min drive \- 8.8 km - Clear Lake State Park 3 min drive \- 3.2 km - The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank 21 min drive \- 26.7 km - Diamond Jo Casino 30 min drive \- 54.3 km ### Getting around - Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 10 min drive - McDonald's 10 min drive - Lake Time Brewery 7 min drive - Culver's 10 min drive - KWIK STAR #223 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.? ### What time is check-out at Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park.? ### Where is Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modernized, 100+ year-old Clear Lake Cottage just steps from the lake & PM Park. Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine H. Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage near the near Lake The cottage met our needs and was comfortable. ##### Elaine H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Colleen B. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! This place was great! Comfy beds with lots of pillows. Extra fans which came in handy with the hot weather. Plenty of towels and supplies! Suggestions would be more refrigerator space, better lighting in the dark, open basement, and parking info since only 2 cars fit in driveway. ##### Colleen B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Janet J. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Clear Lake Getaway There were four of us who stayed in this rental. The house is special in that it is 100 years old, which means it has alot of charm. It also comes with some unique quirks. For example, it's a two story and if you stay, you'll experience a lot of creaks and groans as you walk across the second floor. Not a negative - just sharing. The house itself was well stocked with items you would expect, but we were very surprised at the cleanliness. We paid a lot for this rental (our opinion) and all felt the rental should have been immaculate. There were dead flies in the bathroom, which at first was no big deal. But then we found dead bugs in a bedroom, and lots of cobwebs in lower level bedroom area (which also smelled very musty). One of us pulled out a towel and a huge spider jumped out. One of the bathrooms was so gross that several did not want to use it. Finally, there were ants in the kitchen area which we noticed as we were leaving. The owner needs to improve insect control and invest in a deep clean, then maintain that between rentals. On the positive, again, great charm. The house is in a fantastic location and there is a cute tiki bar just steps away. The beds were comfortable and linens were nice. We had issues with the ventilation upon arrival, and owner was super responsive to our questions and we figured it out.Thank you Brett for sharing your charmer with us and I know you'll be diligent in making some improvements for those who choose to rent. ##### Janet J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This lovingly-updated home is an absolute gem! Steps from the lake and PM Park, the home combines the charm and nostalgia of grandma’s farm house with the modern conveniences of a newer home. The open kitchen and screened-in porch invites a family to gather for board games, meals and coffee in the morning. When I sent pictures of the home to a family member that couldn’t join us, she had a similar observation to ours: “right out of a storybook,” “so cozy, very ‘home-sweet-home’”. Highly recommend, we’ll definitely hope to return again someday. ##### Susan B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Harald W. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is cozy and has its own character. We enjoyed the location close to the lake and to Clear Lake Downtown, just a few minutes drive. ##### Harald W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth U. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation All good except open stairs with a 2 1/2 year old were a bit of a worry and a challenge because that is where, of course, he wanted to climb. Great kitchen set up for family meals and game time. ##### Ruth U. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### June M. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location This lake cottage is adorable! We loved getting up in the mornings and walking around the quaint neighborhood with a lake view.The neighbors who were seemingly property owners were extremely cordial. Downtown Clear Lake, a quick little ride, is adorable with a splash pad, a little beach area and lakefront walking path. While leaving town on Sunday morning many people gathered for an outdoor Sunday worship service in the park with live music, same area in downtown. ##### June M. 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