Title: Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA 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 # Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA Cottage in Clear Lake ## Photo gallery for Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA ![Exterior detail - Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/bbd02336.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/6554c439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/401e923b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/d561a229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116500000/116497900/116497857/51b42855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## 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 ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109020000/109019900/109019838/e8ef4a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Clear Lake Home - Walk to Town & Boat Dock! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Clear Lake is home to this cottage. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. [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=43.137398,-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 - ![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 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Clear Lake Fire Museum 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - City Beach Park 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Central Gardens of North Iowa 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Country Club Hights Park 2 min drive \- 1.4 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 - Taco John's 4 min drive - Culver's 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA? ### What time is check-out at Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA? ### Where is Swan Dive, A Historic Cottage in Clear Lake, IA located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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 #### 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 #### 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. 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