Title: 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7473&destination=Clear+Lake%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=68094555&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! ## Photo gallery for 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! ![Interior - 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! (Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68094600/68094555/beb23f26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! 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(Clear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68094600/68094555/9ff0aaa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! Unwind at this newly renovated late 19th-century home, in our family for nearly a century. Lovingly rebuilt with an open floor plan, it combines luxury with charm. Invite your family or friends, & have them stay at our home next door. Whether enjoying lake views or outdoor energy, you’ll leave relaxed & energized. The central location on N. Shore, just a block off the lake, is steps from City Beach & Park, the Surf Ballroom, & the best cafés, shops, & restaurants. Your perfect vacation awaits! Our beautiful open floor plan creates an ideal gathering place for friends and family. Whether your relaxing by the fireplace or perched at the kitchen island, there is a place for everyone. Need some time away from the group? The second level offers 3 private bedrooms each equipped with a 32" TV. Starting off your day? Delight with a long shower in our high design full shower with bench. Take your time getting ready while enjoying our lake views. Bringing young children? After a day at the lake, calm them with a bubble bath in our stylish main floor bath. This is the perfect space for travelers of all ages. There are many reasons why this house is unique, but one of them has to do with we own the house right next-door! So if you’re coming with friends and family and you want to spread out a little bit, you can check out our place right next-door. The next door property ID number is 4489491\. PETS: You may have seen that from time to time we accept small pets. There is a pet fee associated with that. When booking the home, please enter in that you are bringing a pet and the price will populate. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### 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 ### Location highlights - In the city centre - On a lake ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - 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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 ### Property is also known as Cozy Klinge Clear Lake Cozy Klinge Cottage Clear Lake Cozy Klinge Cottage Private vacation home Cozy Klinge Cottage Private vacation home Clear Lake ## About the area Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McIntosh Wildlife Area and Hoffman Prairie. Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Water tubing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Clear Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clear-Lake.dx7473) [View more Holiday homes in Clear Lake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clear-Lake-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7473-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.13794%2C-93.38616&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qYtZQDIKUL1v8nQc_L6Usa8qJQ0=) Clear Lake, IA ### What's nearby - ![Surf Ballroom and Museum](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 - City Beach Park 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Clear Lake Fire Museum 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Central Gardens of North Iowa 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 4 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive - Lake Time Brewery 11 min walk - Taco John's 3 min drive - Culver's 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay!? ### What time is check-in at 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay!? ### What time is check-out at 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay!? ### Where is 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 1 block to lake, 2 blocks-Surf Ballroom, & 3 blocks-City Park-Perfect posh stay! 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 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd H. 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This home was amazing and in the best location for walking to the Surf, downtown or to the lake. The home had all of the amenities and was very comfortable and cozy! June was an amazing host and we’ll definitely be back. Better than 5 Stars! ##### Todd H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel T. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Real nice place! Convenient, clean, well stocked with necessities and conveniences. Short walk to everything. ##### Daniel T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa A. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient location We had a group of friends going to the Surf for a fun night out. This place had plenty of room for all 3 couples and so convenient to walk to so many downtown locations. The communication with owners was so smooth and easy. You would definitely enjoy this home ! ##### Melissa A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli H. 3 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal Vacation Spot! We had the best girls weekend getaway! The location can't be beat - just a block walk to the lake front and a two block walk downtown and to City Beach. The kitchen and patio were awesome and having two bathrooms and cozy, comfy rooms was perfect. We all want to come back again! ##### Kelli H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exploring Clear Lake We had a wonderful time staying a few days in Clear Lake. The home is in a great location and was a perfect fit for our small family. ##### Margaret Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce S. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clear lake Was a great place to relaxx and unwind! ##### Joyce S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen R. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Clean home enjoyed our stay. ##### Jen R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen O. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Lake House!! This is a beautiful home and a great location! Just a few minutes walk to the lake, park, restaurants, brewery, stores and The Surf. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Loved the extra touches such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, coffee, etc. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We had a great week vacation at the lake and would definitely stay here again! ##### Colleen O. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda M. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location. Beautiful accommodations Excellent location. Comfy beds. Very clean. Liked the decor Would definitely stay again ##### Brenda M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily S. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend Had a great weekend with some college girlfriends. The house had everything we needed! Good location. ##### Emily S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie L. 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family visit Great location, well stocked amenities in kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable beds, TVs in bedrooms were nice bonus, cozy fireplace. Modern and clean. ##### Leslie L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. 17 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice - great location - great host. Very nice property. Just as described. Nice amenities. Very clean and fresh. Wonderful location. Walking distance to the beautiful park square and downtown shops. Host very nice and responsive. ##### Michelle B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim G. 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous house! We were in town for a horse show in Mason City and always try to stay in Clear Lake - such a fun and cozy town! The house is beautiful and decorated so professionally. Everything that you need is there, and located in a great spot within walking distance to the lake, town and parks. We loved our stay and hope to be back again soon! ##### Kim G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marsha A. 19 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Cute and Cozy We have a summer cabin in Clear Lake, but wanted to come up for the kite festival. We rented the Cozy Klinge cottage and it was delightful. The family had a great time and the house is super cute and cozy. ##### Marsha A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen W. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely accommodations This home offered provided a comfortable stay for our family group of three siblings and their partners. Additional sleeping space in the living room accommodated a niece and nephew, both young adults, who stayed with us one of the nights. The home is comfortably furnished and the kitchen well stocked for basic meal preparation. The hostess was responsive to any questions or concerns. ##### Maureen W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara R. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful The house was just as described. Very cleanly, and June was very responsive when I had any questions. ##### Sara R. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynsey S. 4 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We had 6 women in our party for a weekend trip to enjoy the Harvest Festival. The house has everything you need & I appreciate the extras that some rentals do not provide. The kitchen was fully stocked with nice dishes & silverware and the bedrooms had adequate outlets, comfortable beds & mirrors (women will understand) the location is perfect for walking down town or to the beach. We will stay again. ##### Lynsey S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel G. 4 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rent this house! Beautiful & clean home that’s 1 block from the water and a less than 5 minute walk to the beach, splash park & play equipment! ##### Rachel G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ---