Title: Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown. - 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 home # Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown. Cottage in Clear Lake with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93080000/93075500/93075440/56d110c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93080000/93075500/93075440/5d8a8e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93080000/93075500/93075440/85cab136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93080000/93075500/93075440/d2b705b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93080000/93075500/93075440/a41f9d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Clear Lake is at your doorstep with this charming cottage. Stroll to the beach, splash pad, or downtown area and enjoy local gems like Elly’s and 173 Craft Distillery. With a long driveway for boat parking and public launch ramp nearby, it's perfect for water lovers. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61072 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown. Newly updated cottage in the perfect location, just a block from City Beach and the splash pad, two blocks from City Park and downtown Clear Lake. No better way to enjoy your Clear Lake vacation than to walk to the beach (beach towels, toys and wagon provided) or visit some of Clear Lake’s finest! Elly’s, 173 Craft Distillery, Lake Time Brewery, Cookies Etc., Cabin Coffee, Charlie’s Soda Factory, Starboard Market, Cancun by the Lake, Gyro Place, Sevens, Rookies, Tap’d and Clear Lake’s newest coffee house, Lavonia’s! Bring the boat, we’ve got an extra long driveway ready for your boat and a public launch just down the street. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Casino 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 - Sailing nearby ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,072 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36434500/36434461/578b063b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom Clear Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 201 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=36434461&PinnedHotelID=36434461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120089000/120088965/0bdd5caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action. 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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 ![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%7C43.13246%2C-93.38117&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=R_MeUc6E6uRUX0iB9cIQSGKvazI=) Clear Lake, IA #### What's nearby - City Beach Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Central Gardens of North Iowa \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Clear Lake Fire Museum \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Surf Ballroom and Museum \- 14 min walk \- 1.3 km - Clear Lake State Park \- 3 min drive \- 3.2 km #### Getting around - Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬10 min walk - ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive - ‪KWIK STAR #223 - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown.? ### What time is check-out at Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown.? ### Where is Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown. located? ## Have a question? 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