Title: Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA Cottage in Clear Lake ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/bbd02336.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/6554c439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/d561a229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/51b42855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/2f956a32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake is waiting for you at this one bedroom cottage. This cool retreat features a cozy three season porch with 2 bunk beds, perfect for a wonderful getaway. Enjoy the convenience of a washing machine, WiFi, and AC during your stay. The bedroom boasts a comfortable queen bed, and the bathroom includes a refreshing shower. We'll be available to answer any questions while you stay at our place. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### 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 ### 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) ## 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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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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.137398,-93.39202&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ycifGbs_yP%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBSBUBSDUBSDSDQBSDUDQFSDSFSFQDQFSFQFQFSHQFOHQFQHOHQHOHOHOHOJOJOHMJOJMHMLMHMLKJMJKJKLKJKLMLILIJKLILGLKLGNILGLGLGNGLELGNELENENCLENELCNANCNCLANCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40NBLDNDNBLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLHLFLJLFLHLJLHJHLLLJJJLJJJJLJLJLJJJLJNJLHLJNHNHNHNJNHNHPFNHPFPHPFNFRHPFPFRDPFPDRFRDRDRDRDRDPBRDTBRBRBTBRBRBTBT%40R%40T%40TBR%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAT%3FTCTARATATCRCTCRCTCRCRCRETCREREPERERERGRERGPEPGRGPIRGPGNIPGPIPGNIPINKNINININKNILKLKNKLKLKJKLKLKJMJKJMLMJKHMHMJMHMHMHMHMFMFMHODMFMDOFMDODMDOBOFMBOBOBO%40MBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMCOCMGOCOEMEOEMGMEOGMEMIMGOGMIMIMIMIKKMIMIMKKMMKKKKKKMMKIMMMIMKMKOIMKOKOIOIOIOIOIQIOGQIQGOIQGQGSGQGSEQGQGSESGSEQEUCQESESCSEUCSCSCUCSCUASAUCUASAUAUAU%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AES0TP-jvLLeP9Xs3YGOPw4YD1k=) Clear Lake, IA #### What's nearby - Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - City Beach Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Central Gardens of North Iowa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Clear Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles - Clear Lake State Park Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles #### Getting around - Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬16 min walk - ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Other Place - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA located? > Situated in Clear Lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Surf Ballroom and Museum, Clear Lake Fire Museum and City Beach Park. Central Gardens of North Iowa and Country Club Hights Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel W. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A wonderful place for some R&R. It was a quiet neighborhood and walking distance to downtown Clear Lake. We would definitely return!! ##### Rachel W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kimberly J. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage We weren't there much but it has a great atmosphere with antique decor and lake vibes. We would stay here again! ##### Kimberly J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon L. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary get-away Great little spot to explore Clear Lake from. Our hosts were excellent and timely at answering questions!Note--short or balance challenged people would have difficulty using the microwave. It's very high!. My 6' husband could do it, but it would have been dangerous for me (with my balance issues, and only 5'2".)But we loved our stay! ##### Sharon L. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri D. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Easily a 5-star must stay place! A cozy home in the most convenient location, especially if the Surf Ballroom is on your list to visit. Immaculate! Highly recommend! ##### Terri D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela M. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Swan Dive did NOT disappoint! Amelia has thought of every detail. The cottage is beautiful, yard impeccably landscaped. Includes all the little things you miss from home, fan next to the bed, extra towels, grill, cookbooks, so many little touches included you don’t always have with a VRBO property! She allowed us to check in early, as we were coming for a wedding in town & needed to get ready. Communicated when needed. Will most definitely stay again when we’re in Clear Lake. Thank you! ##### Michaela M. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia N. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Olivia N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025