Title: Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74680081&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM Cottage in Clear Lake with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM ![Exterior - Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74690000/74680100/74680081/61058ae6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74690000/74680100/74680081/0aaa8cdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74690000/74680100/74680081/bce70f1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74690000/74680100/74680081/0bdee0af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74690000/74680100/74680081/f6c87bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of North Beach, an adorable duplex in Clear Lake's SURF District. Enjoy a full kitchen, laundry room and living space downstairs, with two comfortable bedrooms upstairs. Just 200 steps to the Surf Ballroom and within walking distance to downtown City Park, this home offers a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM North Beach is an adorable North side of a Duplex located in the SURF District of Clear Lake. This unit has GREAT living space. There is a full Kitchen, Laundry room & Living room downstairs. Upstairs has a King Bedroom, Queen Bedroom & Nice Bathroom. It is 200 steps to the infamous SURF BALLROOM & also some restaurants & Bars. Just a short 4 block walk to downtown Clear Lake City Park, City Beach & Main Street. There is a cute front porch with Fire Pit along with a backyard with Grill and seating area. Parking pad in the Back and also free on street in the front. You will have the front yard fire pit along with a private back yard seating area. Please note that the Surf District is undergoing some really exciting changes to the area. They are building a music enrichment center (Summer 2024) and also a boutique hotel across from our duplex (Summer 2025) It is a great project but please note there may be some construction/ detours around this part of town!! Lots happening in this area with great little restaurants and farmers market just steps from our place! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Porch/lanai ### 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124260000/124252900/124252828/288ed05a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Remodeled Lakefront 2-bedroom cottage - Best view on Clear Lake! 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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 cottage. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. [Visit our Clear Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Clear-Lake.dx7473) [View more Cottages in Clear Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Clear-Lake-Cottages.d7473-aaCottages.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%7C43.14064%2C-93.39115&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qfNalsysjA-axu7G7bnOrLS3dB4=) Clear Lake, IA ### What's nearby - ![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 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Clear Lake Fire Museum 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - City Beach Park 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Central Gardens of North Iowa 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Country Club Hights Park 2 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 3 min drive - McDonald's 3 min drive - Lake Time Brewery 16 min walk - Culver's 3 min drive - KWIK STAR #223 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM? ### What time is check-out at Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM? ### Where is Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 12 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Heidi R. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Homey and well located, you can walk to many attractions, restaurants, and downtown Clear Lake. ##### Heidi R. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth D. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay I wish we'd stayed longer. What a lovely spot! When we come back to see family in Clear Lake, I'd absolutely love/try to stay here again. ##### Elizabeth D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt K. Sep 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Concert at Surf What a great location. Less than a 2 minute walk to the Surf Ballroom and a 10-15 minute walk to downtown area. Very comfortable bed too. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Matt K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clear Lake Fun! My wife and I had a great time at Clear Lake! Everyone we met was so friendly and our Grandkids came for a day and really enjoyed it! ##### James B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clint C. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing weekend My second time renting here and it was another great experience. Weather was not cooperating with our fishing but we had a great time relaxing and hanging out at the house. Perfect location, clean, well equipped…a gem. ##### Clint C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laci M. Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Property was clean, in a great location, and fully stocked with everything we needed for our stay! ##### Laci M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie F. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was a nice and clean place. Equiped with everything that was needed for our stay. Close to everything! Was with in walking distance to downtown. Would stay again!! ##### Angie F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mara B. Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice clean place. Easy check-in and checkout. Cute decorations. Could use air freshener of some sort in bathroom. ##### Mara B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason M. May 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Very nice house! It truly has everything you need. Would definitely rent again! ##### Jason M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley L. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, cute place We had a wonderful stay! The place was cute, clean and has a great location! Close to downtown, with the Surf, restaurants, and bowling all walkable. Would definitely stay again in the future! ##### Ashley L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya M. Aug 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in Clear Lake We enjoyed this property. It is in a great location to be near all Clear Lake has to offer. ##### Tonya M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clint C. Jun 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot We really enjoyed this property and location. Just steps away from the great downtown area and the lake. The house was extremely clean and well furnished. Would definitely be back! ##### Clint C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael D., Wilder, Vermont Jun 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay The stay was exactly as I expected ##### Michael D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Memorial Day Weekend Our experience staying in the house was great. We could walk to the downtown lakefront area, and it was clean and comfortable. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. Oct 24, 2025 ##### Lisa C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brant P. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Brant P. 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