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Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!

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Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 577 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!

Little Blue on Lakeview. Come enjoy all Clear Lake has to offer in our newly renovated cottage on S Lakeview! This house has all the amenities needed for a perfect lake getaway! Public lake access is less than a block away. Have a BBQ on the deck and roast some s'mores in the backyard firepit. Walk 0.6 miles to State Park or 1.5 to downtown and enjoy all Clear Lake has to offer. Driveway is big enough to park your truck and boat.

More about the space:
☞ Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
☞ Backyard w/ deck + grill + firepit
☞ 55” smart TV
☞ 2 42" smart TVs
☞ Renovated kitchen and bath
☞ Onsite washer + dryer
☞ AC + Heating
☞ Wifi
☞ Queen beds in both bedrooms

Other Amenities:
→ Queen and Twin air mattress available
→ Self check-in
→ Luggage racks
→ Parking - 2 car garage, extra long driveway and street parking available
→ Drip coffee maker
→ Board and yard games
→ Pack n’ play

Guests have access to the whole house.

Property manager

Sara

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 832 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • City Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Stars Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach! located?

Located in the heart of Clear Lake, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Clear Lake State Park Beach and Clear Lake State Park. City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

The house was just as advertised, good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rianna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short and sweet stay!

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great stay!!

Nice location and was a comfortable and clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend stay

The home is exactly as described, it is comfortable (beds especially are very comfortable) and in a very quiet neighborhood. The owner has made available almost anything you could need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had everything we needed

Great location in a quiet neighborhood. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

Nice stay. Home was clean and beds comfortable. Somewhat small, but we expected that. Was very well equipped with good coffee and filters, snacks and water. Really enjoyed the fire ring and sitting on deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our accommodations and location were great. Appreciate the listing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Great little house, close to the lake and downtown. Very quiet and peaceful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F., Jones, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet place to stay.

Clean and quiet older house. Shower is a little small but other than that its great place to stay.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place

Well equipped kitchen, liked the deck and great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SHORT STAY

A very nice place. Very clean and comfortable. Only thing is that the coffee pot is difficult to use. Maybe get a new coffee pot or write directions that it takes a while before you can hit brew. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a quick family getaway

Cute little cottage with a homey feel. Although rain and wind kept us off the lake for most of our stay, the comfortable furnishings and well-stocked game closet kept us entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Lovely home. We loved the comfortable beds and enjoyed a nice night by the fire.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Little Cottage

It is conveniently located and it has all of the things we were looking for and even some we weren’t! Coffee in the morning and a little bar to go with it was a highlight! The fire ring in the backyard was a nice relaxing activity after driving there. Super to work with- will stay here again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

We had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed

Very comfortable and clean spot to stay. The beds, bedding, towels all very nice. Amenities were nice. Easy process to check in. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even great in the winter

Used for one night while we went to a concert at The Surf, so even we didnt enjoy the lake we could see it. The price was right. Perfect distance from the Surf. Enough room for 6 adults. Had everything you would need to entertain. Looks small on the outside but the inside had lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and perfect

Stayed with my high school girlfriends. Such a cute and cozy cottage that was very clean and easy to find. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ice Fishing Trip

House was great! Close access to the water and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed the house. Beds were comfortable. Bath is small but efficient. Nice to have a garage to park the car. Great location. Nice walking neighborhood close to downtown. Would stay gain.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College gathering

Wonderful place to stay. Only thing is to make sure whoever is staying there does not turn deadbolt on accident on way out. The owner had husband come and unlock door for us. Please tell him we appreciated it! Good idea might be to leave keys to kitchen door in a secret place. We had a great college gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekend getaway

The home was comfortable. The bathroom was pretty small but for a weekend...not a problem. The lake was just across the street and the town was easy to get around in. The parks were beautiful and everything was neat as a pin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time to Clear Lake

This was our first time Clear Lake and this was the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. It’s perfectly located to the beach both the State Park beach and City Beach. A very short drive to downtown and we found the perfect public golf course. Little Blue is also a little gem. Just the right size for us and very well stocked with everything we needed. A lovely home that was very comfortable, clean and offered us the relaxing time at home after our time out and about.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood

Perfect get a way
Stayed 1 night in May 2024