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The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views!

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A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! . Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views!

  • This amazing and popular property has all the furnishings, amenities and awesome views!! The 4 bedrooms can accommodate up to 10 people very comfortably. Cozy couches could be used for teens or children.

    Lots of living area for dining, relaxing, reading or playing games. 2 spacious decks have outstanding views of the lake!

    Located within the Bell Harbor association on the south shore, this home is close to a private beach, playground, restaurants and the popular Tiki Bar.

    Completely remodeled with all new flooring, furnishings, kitchen, appliances, linens and 2 bathrooms. All you need is your toothbrush!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Before you leave, please write in the guest book what you enjoyed about your stay at The Great Escape.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Clear Lake State Park and All Vets Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging, ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Clear Lake travel guide
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • A framed guitar with a Winter Dance Party poster.
    Surf Ballroom and Museum
    8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Clear Lake
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park
    4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Buddy Holly Crash Site
    21 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    29 min drive - 34.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Culver's
    11 min drive
  • Seven's 777
    7 min drive
  • PM Park
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Clear Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Ventura City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! Reviews

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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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire process was super smooth! Michelle was a great host and the house was stocked with everything we needed. It was a great location and we loved earring breakfast in the sun room and enjoyed the outside deck for evening relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Escape -Great Family Get-together

Great place spot for our family! Clean and decorated for the family Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clear lake stay

Group of 7 , plenty space for all of us .. loved the porch’s . Would recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The home was clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We loved the big sunroom for our family gatherings in the evening. We have a boat so were very happy there was a dock nearby for us to use during the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Escape visit

The home is spacious and provided plenty of room for 9 persons! Wonderful location! We enjoyed the HOA playground and small beach for the grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clear Lake House

House was great for us to use while visiting family in Clear Lake for the weekend. We just needed the house for a place to sleep and breakfast in the morning. Would rent again! Be aware that the upstairs is a spiral staircase and not the easiest to access for some people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eased into the Great Escape

Our goal with this vacation was to chill out and enjoy our family time, especially with our 2.5-year-old granddaughter. The Great Escape cottage provided a comfortable base for our activities and included all of the amenities we needed. The cottage is beautiful and well-maintained. Our granddaughter located and was thrilled by the multitude of decorative items in the cottage; we were able to keep all of them safe although possibly relocated some!! As per the owner's note in advance the spiral stairs are TRICKY, especially for 70+ year olds!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family get a way.

Great location and wonderful view of the lake. We especially enjoyed the close proximity to the swimming area. The kitchen was well stocked and made meal prep easy. Regarding the listing we were counting on the 2 double futons for the kids and it's actually a couch and loveseat. There is no sofa bed. You might want to update the listing. Also wanted to mention that the spiral steps have one step that has become unattached on the inside near the post. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quiet , amazing view of the lake from the top balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Great time at the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Loved sitting on the deckbwith the lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect cottage for our weekend! Beautiful lake views and so much living space for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place

Very nice neighborhood and private beach was nice for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. The house and location worked for our family. Enjoyed the accessibility to the lake and all of the different sitting areas. Look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

Michelle was a great host and the house was wonderful. Definitely a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families!

Our family had a great experience at The Great Escape! There was plenty of room for everyone, and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was a relaxing stay, great view, and the house was just perfect for our group. The host was very helpful directing us to local boat rentals. And the check-in was very easy. We loved our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Great Escape

This was our second stay at the Great Escape! Our family of five loves this house and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family Vacation

It was a perfect place for all of us to stay. I would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Everything was as stated in the ad, very clean. Loved the decks and back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

Had a great time. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Escape

We loved staying at our cute cabin near Clear Lake! The house had everything we could need. Great porches and living spaces
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and great host

My family of 5 enjoyed the house. And with 3 kids, it was so nice having access to the small beach and playground within walking distance. Michele was very responsive to any and all questions/concerns I had before and during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, well stocked house, lots of great spaces

Great location, well stocked house, lots of great spaces. We would return. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024