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Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!

Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!

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Welcome to the Clausen House!  It is situated on a large corner lot.
There is a large yard and plenty of off-street parking.
The side porch is the perfect place to enjoy a view of the sunset.
This spacious historic home is perfect for your getaway.
The east side of the house with the screened-in porch.

Overview of Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Clear Lake, IA
  • Popular LocationCity Beach Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSurf Ballroom and Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationClear Lake State Park4 min drive
  • AirportMason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)5 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!

This is a vintage 1890 home with five large bedrooms on the second floor and one bedroom on the first floor. One bathroom on the main floor and two bathrooms on the second floor that are separate from any bedrooms.
We recently added a queen sized bed to the first floor for those who prefer to avoid the stairs. We also have a fold out couch in the Fireplace room. So we now have six bedrooms all with blackout shades that can sleep 18 guests.

One bedroom on the second floor is a family friendly with a queen size bed, a trundle bed that makes into a double bed or it can be used as a single bed if needed and crib. Another second floor bedroom has a queen size and single bed. The other bedrooms have a queen bed and a twin and the two baths are also located on the second floor, one has a full size shower and the other has a tub/ shower combination. The laundry room is also located on the second floor which our guests are welcome to use.

This original home has recently been updated with new roof, new windows and window treatments, new kitchen, 1 new bathroom and laundry. The electrical and plumbing systems have all been replaced. Two new furnaces with central air conditioning.

We want our guests to feel safe, so we have hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We also have fire extinguishers on each floor.

The guests are provided a unique access code to use on the digital door locks upon arrival and during their stay. We also have a video door bell that will immediately contact us should our guests have a problem accessing the home.

The home is great for family get togethers. Sleeps up to 18. Close to downtown and the lake.

Plenty of off street parking behind the home with easy access to the Kitchen entry.

Nice quiet neighborhood. The library is right next door.

This property had always been owned by the Clausen family since it was built until we purchased it in April 2018. We decided to continue the Clausen name. This is a three generation endeavor with our children and grandchildren.

We continue to update the exterior and the grounds as time and weather permits.

The property also includes a two story schoolhouse built in 1872 that we are working to make into a vacation rental as well. Hopefully this will be available the summer of 2024

The property is a large corner lot with lots of trees which provide shade and a small patio with a small fire pit. In the summer time friendly owls can be heard hooting at dusk.

It a short 2 block walk to main street, and 3 blocks to the Lake.

Our hope is that you will enjoy this home and all the character that it offers along with all the modern conveniences like high speed Wi Fi, new washer and dryer, new dishwasher, coffee maker, new stove, and new refrigerator with ice maker.

It also offers a large screened in porch with wicker furniture and a small back porch with a couple of rocking chairs to relax in.

We recently added basement games as an additional feature.
Please check out our reviews.

We are awaiting your arrival. We hope you will make your reservations today before someone else does. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks for checking us out!

Property manager

Myron Lupkes
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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Off street parking.
Please let your party know that overnight parking on the street is prohibited and vehicles will be ticketed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clear Lake State Park and Lime Creek Nature Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 4 min walk
  • City Beach Park - 9 min walk
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 10 min walk
  • Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
  • Culver's - 3 min drive
  • Lake Time Brewery - 5 min walk
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! located?

This family-friendly Clear Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Clear Lake Fire Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa. City Beach Park and Surf Ballroom and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumn
Takes me back to the times when I would visit my grandparents in their big farmhouse - warm and charming.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow House Stay
This is the second time our family has stayed at this house in Clear Lake, and it is one of our favorite places to stay for many reason. We were in Clear Lake to attend the wedding of a great-niece. Our family filled the house but never felt like we were on top of each other. On Saturday we had my husband's siblings over and we grilled burgers and dogs on the grill and sat around the firepit. Everyone brought their lawn chairs and we had a fabulous time. We enjoy this house because we are so close to everything. The kids enjoyed being able to walk to the park and splash pad and lake. Also they loved going next door to the library. The shoppers were able to walk to main street and check out the stores whenever they wanted. And getting a coffee or ice cream or a bite to east was also easy. The owner is extremely helpful and accommodating. Mary from OKC
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, amazing location
We thoroughly enjoyed our family get-together here. Everything we needed was in the house and then some! We even found a butane torch in one of the kitchen drawers so we could start a fire in the fire pit. We appreciated the basket of goodies waiting for us when we arrived. We loved being close to downtown, city park, and the beach. The sofa bed in the den and having a bathroom on the first floor worked great since we had someone with us who doesn't do well climbing up a steep flight of stairs. We are seriously considering renting the house again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of july
This was our family’s 3rd year celebrating the 4th in this amazing place! So much room. Close to everything and a beautiful property!! We love the front porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Birthday Celebration in Clear Lake Iowa
As a half way point between Colorado and Ohio, my family met in Clear Lake. The choice of the Clausen House made for a wonderful celebration. The home was everything we needed and far exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Myron Lupkes

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We recently purchased this home after falling in love with it. We wanted to share it with others.

We completely updated the electrical, and plumbing. We have basically touched almost every surface of the beautiful 1890 home.

We wanted to preserve the original feel of the home but add the modern conveniences with updated bathrooms and kitchen. It has been a family endeavor with our children and grandchildren .

Why they chose this property

We were intrigued by the beauty of this home and thought it should be preserved. It was built and owned by the Clausen family since it was built in 1890 until we purchased it in April of 2018. So we decided to continue the Clausen name and we call it "The Clausen House".

It has the original woodwork, ten foot ceilings, screened in porch, open porch, hardwood floors, pantry, two staircases and much more. We have kept many of the antiques for our guests to enjoy.

We are sure you will enjoy your stay at The Clausen House.

What makes this property unique

The woodwork is something that is amazing when you think that it has been in place for 134 years. There is a beautiful open stair case and two sets of large pocket doors. The home was built by S.J. Clausen who immigrated from Denmark and was instrumental in Clear Lake's grain elevator and other businesses. We still have ledger books for the elevator business.

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