Title: Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92000700/92000626/981adac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92000700/92000626/d17de4b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92000700/92000626/48111355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92000700/92000626/0a93b7b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92000700/92000626/3c31b469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Clear Lake's charming getaway, this house welcomes you with a spacious King and Queen bedrooms, 2.5 updated bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Stroll to downtown Clear Lake, City Beach or the Brewery just blocks away from your dog-friendly retreat. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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 - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! Amazing house! DOG FRIENDLY!...Awesome Front 3 seasons porch, Back porch & a 2nd floor Upper porch off of Queen room. Nice spacious King & Queen Bedrooms, 2 1/2 gorgeous updated Bathrooms, Fully equipped Kitchen, Laundry room & DOG Friendly! Walk to downtown Clear Lake, City Beach, the City Park and wonderful Main Street. Just down from the Brewery. 2 Blocks from the Lake!! Special Dog Diner for your dogs to eat and get a treat!! Beautiful fenced yard to let them play outside! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93080000/93075500/93075440/56d110c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown. 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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%7C43.12812%2C-93.37905&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UwnOduV0rKK89usEgj1lRW7ZnfU=) Clear Lake, IA #### What's nearby - City Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Central Gardens of North Iowa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Surf Ballroom and Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km #### Getting around - Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬15 min walk - ‪KWIK STAR #223 - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! located? > Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine. Clear Lake Fire Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony B. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place and home Fantastic accommodations - perfect get away. ##### Anthony B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce P. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great time Abby was a great host. Her house was very neat and clean and beautifully decorated. It was well equipped and we didn’t want for anything. ##### Joyce P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz L. Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend with family We had a really nice time staying at Swordfish Dog Retreat. The house was clean, well appointed, and wonderfully decorated. It is within walking distance to the downtown and the lake. The lower level was stocked with everything you need to make your dog comfy and the fenced in yard was great too! Mike and Abby were easy to contact about check in and anything else we needed. We hope to stay again in the near future. ##### Liz L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda K. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion Wonderful property. Nice guests in other property on site too. Family reunion with people staying at sites all around lake. Worked well for my family and everyone that saw your place loved it. Thanks for all the extras also. ##### Linda K. 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