Title: Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! Cottage in Clear Lake ## Photo gallery for Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106650000/106648700/106648679/9af6a7d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop - Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106650000/106648700/106648679/b1f455fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106650000/106648700/106648679/7d30ade0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106650000/106648700/106648679/3a3c7c71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106650000/106648700/106648679/30d5d664.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies This Clear Lake retreat offers a cozy and comfortable stay with 2 queen beds, WiFi, AC, an iron, a washing machine and heating. Enjoy the awesome living room with a queen sleeper sofa for extra space. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Barbecue grill - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! Enjoy a relaxing getaway at this newly renovated little beach house. New roof and siding, updated kitchen and bathroom. New private fence in backyard with fire pit and a Lakeview. Two bedroom/one bath cottage with sleeper sofa and laundry room. Steps away from the legendary surf ballroom and farmers market. Home is located across the street from a park. Short walk to downtown/city Park/shops/stores/restaurants. Close to everything! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Food and drink - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21880000/21872700/21872697/d7f9e533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Inn Clear Lake - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 area Clear Lake is home to this cottage. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Buddy Holly Crash Site and The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank. Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Clear Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clear-Lake.dx7473) [View more Cottages in Clear Lake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clear-Lake-Cottages.d7473-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.14386,-93.3879&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eljfGjy%7ExP%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBSBUBSBUDSDQBSDUDSDQFSDSFSDQFSFQFQFQFSFQHOHQFQHOHOHQHOHOHOJOHOJMHOJMJMJMJMJKLMJKJMLIJKLMLIJILKLILILILGLINGLGLGLGNGLENELENELENCNELCNANENALCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FNBN%40L%40NDN%40NBLDNBLDNDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFLHLJLHJHLLJJLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLJLHNJLJNHNHNHNJNFPHNHNHPFPHNFPFRFPHPDRFPFPDRDRFRDRDRDRBRDPDRBTBRBTBRBRBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTARATATATARATCTARCTCRCTCRCRCTERERCREPERERGRERERGPGPERIPGRGPGPINGPIPINIPGNKNINININKNKLINKLKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJKLMJKHMHMJMHMHMHMHMFMFOHMDMFMFODMDODODMDODMBOBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEOGMGMEMIOGMGMIMIMIMIMKKIMIMKKMMIKMKKMMKKKMKMKMKMIOKMIOKOIOIOIOIOIQIOGQIQIOGQGQGSGQGQGSEQGSESGSEQESESCSESESCUCSCSCUCSCUASAUCUASAUAUAUAS%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E9sJ-cTHGajXu4XPsTsQm-dG21A=) Clear Lake, IA ### What's nearby - ![Site of the last concert played by Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7473/41219cfd-9c29-4206-b76d-15b7c9d19cac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf Ballroom and Museum 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Clear Lake Fire Museum 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - City Beach Park 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Central Gardens of North Iowa 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Country Club Hights Park 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### 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 15 min walk - Taco John's 4 min drive - Culver's 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! ? ### What time is check-out at Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! ? ### Where is Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom! Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chrissy M. 2 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This place was amazing, pictures are spot on, the host, was so accommodating. We stayed in November, when it was super cold, and the house was warm, clean and perfect for us to stay. Thank you!! ##### Chrissy M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica B. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Walking Distance to The Surf Check in was easy. Location was key for this stay! We came to town to see a concert at the Surf Ballroom. The place was clean and stocked with the basic needs for our stay. We were able to easily walk to the surf within 5 minutes. The place was on the cozy side, but there was only 3 of us, so it fit our needs. The place was nicely decorated and very clean. We would stay again! ##### Erica B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Eric O. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great for a Quick Stay I brought my wife and two children along with me for TRI Clear Lake. This property met our expectations in terms of being a quality place to stay. The surrounding neighborhood left a lot to be desired. A train rolled through around 3AM both nights of our stay honking it's horn which was extremely inconvenient. It was close to where we needed to get to for the race start and overall a good experience. ##### Eric O. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chase W. 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Review The bathroom had active mold growing on the ceiling. Found a lot of dead bugs throughout the house ##### Chase W. 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