UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location - Cerro Gordo County

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake State Park3 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach3 min drive
Surf Ballroom and Museum7 min drive
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location

Newly updated! Renovations include:
*Brand new upper level bathroom with walk-in shower and marble vanity
*New luxury wood plank floors on upper level
*Updated and expanded upstairs bedroom
*Expanded, open kitchen with brand-new granite countertops and new sink/faucet.
*Newly remodeled upstairs bedroom with premium king size bed and mounted wall TV

Our South Shore cabin is just steps from the lake with a beautiful view from a spacious sunroom. Enjoy classic lake charm with tons of modern updates.

Enjoy one of the best views in Clear Lake from our spacious sunroom. With a great location off of South Shore Drive, this cabin on a peaceful street, yet close to attractions and activities such as Clear Lake Boats Marina, with boat and watercraft rental. PM Park is also steps away, featuring great food and the famous Tiki Bar. The cabin is also directly across the street from a large public access dock.

Lots of amenities await you in our Clear Lake cabin. With 3 bedrooms and now 2 full baths, we have room to sleep 8. Two comfortable queen bedrooms and one kid-friendly bunkroom will ensure your family and friends feel right at home. Our spacious sunroom facing the lake gives you a sweeping view of the lake, and the living room has comfy leather couches/recliner and a large flat-screen TV with Blu-Ray player. A new patio lakeside along with a new deck off the kitchen offer great spots to relax or dine outdoors. The kitchen is fully furnished with everything you need, including a Keurig coffee-maker. Bed linens and towels are also provided.

Also included is high speed cable WiFi, premium high-def digital cable with On-Demand service, flat screen TV in living room with Blu-Ray. New washer and dryer is available. Gas grill is also included. Brita pitcher provided for filtered water.

Property manager

John McIlhon

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

One well-behaved dog under 50 pounds with fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Clear Lake

This cabin is located in Clear Lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McIntosh Woods State Park and Clear Lake State Park, while Clear Lake Fire Museum and Surf Ballroom and Museum are cultural highlights. Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and Music Man Square are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive
City Beach Park - 6 min drive
Central Gardens of North Iowa - 7 min drive
Surf Ballroom and Museum - 7 min drive

Getting around

Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Casey's General Store - 9 min drive
Culver's - 9 min drive
Lake Time Brewery - 7 min drive
The Other Place - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is UPDATED COTTAGE - Prime Location located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Clear Lake State Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rick O.

2 Mar 2024

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

Great view

The view was very pleasant every morning with my cup of coffee. Very quiet neighborhood very relaxing. I stayed for two months the place was very clean. It had Everything you needed. The host was very accommodating. Thank you very much for a great two months.

Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

13 Nov 2023

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

October Stay

The property was perfect for our stay. This was our 3rd time staying at this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

27 Sept 2023

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

“Upta Camp” Lake House

This lake house was the perfect location for exploring the Clear Lake/Mason City area. We were there during the off season so it was very quiet. Well equipped kitchen, nice living room, comfy bed, and great front porch.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

16 Aug 2023

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

Great Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in the Cottage. It was also a great visit in Clear Lake. The 4 seasons room is terrific and was a great place to gather, rest and hang out. We were very comfortable.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

11 Aug 2023

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

Peace

All 6 of us had a wonderful stay in Clear Lake at John & Terri’s place. Plenty of space. Convenient location. We’ll be back next year. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by John McIlhon

We are Des Moines residents who have enjoyed over 40 years of summer fun in Clear Lake with extended family as well as good friends. It's near and dear to our hearts!

Why they chose this property

We love the beautiful lake view and peaceful surroundings with bountiful trees and birds, and when we want some activity, we can just hop over to PM Park, the Tiki Bar and the Marina. We feel like there's no better spot on the Lake!

What makes this property unique

Our neighborhood is quintessential Clear Lake. You’re surrounded by classic Clear Lake bungalows, as well as attractive lakeside homes. Downtown Clear Lake is just a 10-minute drive or boat ride from our cabin.

The Market is a Clear Lake tradition, with basic household needs and food, as well as the best donuts on the lake. Next door to the Market, you’ll find an ice cream shop shaped…like an ice cream cone! It’s one of a kind.

A state park is just a short walk and features a public access beach, picnic facilities, including grills and tables.