Title: Fun at the lake 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 # Fun at the lake Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79880000/79873400/79873399/5f5d7474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79880000/79873400/79873399/62d56c3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79880000/79873400/79873399/2561343f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79880000/79873400/79873399/b73e94eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79880000/79873400/79873399/e6b4ee10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this lakefront retreat, where you can unwind with loved ones in a spacious home featuring two full bathrooms and comfortable seating areas. Just steps from the lake, enjoy private dock access for your boat or take a stroll along the water's edge. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer ## 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. ### Fun at the lake This home by the lake has 2 bedrooms with a queen bed and bunk bed in each room, a pull out couch, two sectional couches and two full bathrooms. Plenty of room for your family and friends to spread out. Walk half a block to the lake with a private dock for your boat, do some fishing or just enjoy the scenery. You will be only minutes to all the shopping, restaurants and fun that Clear Lake has to offer. If you are bringing a boat, please let us know in advance. If you are bringing a pet, they must go with you if you leave the property or left in a kennel or crate inside the home. This home has stairs and is not handicap accessible. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70010000/70000600/70000565/3344095f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nautical lakeview home with boat launch across the street from your rental home. Ventura - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=70000565&PinnedHotelID=70000565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111510000/111508700/111508667/eae85fda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-bedroom house in awesome Clear Lake with WiFi, AC Clear Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.6 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=111508667&PinnedHotelID=111508667&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59720000/59713100/59713007/08caa1fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Remodeled 5-bedroom 3-Bath house for your family fun! Clear Lake - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 84 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=59713007&PinnedHotelID=59713007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117340000/117336700/117336683/16c0dab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-bedroom house in brilliant Clear Lake with AC, WiFi. Enjoy your stay Clear Lake - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=117336683&PinnedHotelID=117336683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34392200/34392185/28dfc5a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home on the Water with Beautiful Lake View and Private Dock Clear Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=34392185&PinnedHotelID=34392185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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. Clear Lake - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=93075440&PinnedHotelID=93075440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68140000/68130200/68130170/a89a3663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spaciuos, welcoming home near Stae Park beach perfect for families and groups. Clear Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 86 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=68130170&PinnedHotelID=68130170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36434500/36434461/578b063b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom Clear Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 200 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=36434461&PinnedHotelID=36434461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95780000/95779600/95779552/aefc2b61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious yet cozy, newly remodeled home steps away from the Surf Ballroom. Clear Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 21 reviews £439 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=95779552&PinnedHotelID=95779552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34480000/34472800/34472775/935a11c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In-Town Moose Haus Lodge Clear Lake - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Fireplace 9.8 Exceptional 80 reviews £174 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=34472775&PinnedHotelID=34472775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 23 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: Pets need to be crated when left alone in the home ### 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.127502,-93.48003&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_fgfGdypyP%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40U%3FSBU%40U%40S%40UBUBSBSBUBUBQBSDUDSBSDSDSDSDSFSDQFSFQDSHQFQFQFQHQFQHOFQHOHOJQHMHQHMJOHOJMJMJMJMJMJMJMJKLKJKLKLKJILKLILILILILILGLGNILGLELGNENELELGNCNELCNCNCNALCNCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNFLDNDLDNFLDLHLFNFLFLHLHLHLHJHLJLHLJJJLJJJJJLLJLJLJLJLJLHLJNHNJLHPHLHPHNHNHPFPHNHPFPFPFPFPFRFPDRFPDRFRDRDRBRDRDRBTDRBPBTBTBRBR%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATARATATCRATATCRCRCTCTCRERCRERERCRERERGRERGPERGPGRGPGPGPGPIPINGPIPINIPINININKNILKNILKLKLKLKLKLMLKJKJMJKJMJMJMHKHMJMFMHMHMFOFMFMHMFODMFODMDODMBODOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEOGMEMGMGOIMEMIMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKMKMKMKMKMKMIOKMIOIOIOKOIQIOGQIOGQIQGQGQGQIQESGQGQESGSESESESESCSESESCSCSCUCUCSCSCUAUASAUCU%3FSAUAU%3FSAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jmbcfWAhGx-e1yPGmOf_1ELTlSQ=) Ventura, IA #### What's nearby - West Lake Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - McIntosh Woods State Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Surf Ballroom and Museum - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles - City Beach Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles - Clear Lake State Park - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles #### Getting around - Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Other Place - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Viking Drive In - ‬3 min walk - ‪Seven's 777 - ‬9 min drive - ‪PM Park - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fun at the lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Fun at the lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fun at the lake? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Fun at the lake located? > Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ventura City Park, Ventura Public Library and West Lake Park. McIntosh Woods State Park and McIntosh Wildlife Area 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 ## Fun at the lake Reviews 9.6 ### 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 35 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### jean w. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice view of lake. Nice layout Vwry nice place. Easy communication with owner. Wifi was great. Kitchen was was well layed out. ##### jean w. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away! Stayed on a cold spring weekend, but absolutely enjoyed our stay! Plenty of space for a craft weekend! Close to shopping & site seeing. ##### Lisa B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly S. 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The house was great. The view was amazing. Quiet neighborhood. ##### Holly S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Janel K. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd Time Staying Here Great Location! ##### Janel K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darin and DeeAnn M. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little house close to the lake - We had a wonderful time- nice little fire pit and seating area in the back yard for visiting. With a nice big deck for watching the sun rise with coffee ☕️ in the morning out front with view of the lake. ##### Darin and DeeAnn M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanda P. 8 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway This property had everything we needed for our last minute weekend getaway. We appreciated the clean, cozy, comfy accommodations. ##### Shanda P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy O. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### More room than expected We were there for events in Mason city and the location worked well. ##### Cathy O. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun on the dock! I had business in town and my wife came with for the 4th. We do not have a boat but the access to the water by way of the dock was fantatic! She floatied around with the ducks for days. Property location was excellent right next to an ice cream shop. Everything we needed and more...deck..fire pit...lots of indoor space....just a nice property. Oh ...and owners were fantastically accommodating. Thanx! ##### David M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig L. 26 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake view relaxation The house was as described and offered comfort and relaxation with a nice view of the lake. Spacious rooms. ##### Craig L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and relaxing The house is beautiful and very well stocked. The location is great with access to the lake. Lots of parks and sights to see. Easy drive to Clear Lake. The owners are great to work with and quick to respond to messages. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### comfortable house Great house fro a large family. Nice location for the surf ballroom concerts. Very accoomadating property manager. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Women’s Retreat The house was perfect for our group of 7 for a women’s retreat. The house had everything we needed. Check in was flawless. We would love to come back again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tresa B., Lawson, Missouri 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Stayed weekend for a wedding. Good location. Nice and quiet close to lake and great bike/running path. ##### Tresa B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tiffany G. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice neighborhood, could use a deep clean though. House was in a great location to the lake and amenities. Could use a good cleaning as there were several spider webs visible, even on the lighting above the kitchen table. ##### Tiffany G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel H. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake house get away. This place is cute, nestled right on the hill side of Clear lake. Has a lake view from the house with a large front deck. The house is super comfortable and plenty cozy for those cold nights and a very quiet neighborhood. The house has been recently renovated and looks like updates are still being added. Can’t say enough good on how much everyone enjoyed their stay. We appreciate the hospitality and can’t wait to get back up to the area. ##### Daniel H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Steven G. 17 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall a cute house Overall the house is in good shape. The front and back storm doors need replaced. Since pets are allowed was expecting a fenced backyard but is not fenced. The appliances are new but the dishwasher did not clean the dishes well. ##### Steven G. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raina R. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great The house worked great for our family and had everything we needed. ##### Raina R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tori H. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall Good We had a great time, and it was overall good. There was just some stuff that seemed like it wasn’t cleaned before we came. We also had some issues with the fridge. ##### Tori H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig R. 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake stay This house was everything our family was looking for. ##### Craig R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian G. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice lake house Very comfy,cozy. place for the family weekend getaway ##### Brian G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place for a local visit Visiting friends, good location, we had what we needed ##### Diego Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dawn R. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway for sports tournament The layout of the house was perfect for entertaining. It was lacking in some kitchen equipment (no tupperware, mixer, dishcloths or pot holders). We had to do a quick wipedown of the fridge, counter tops and pans but everything else felt clean. Overall enjoyed our stay and would stay again. ##### Dawn R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie M. 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### October 2024 We enjoyed our stay at this home. Was very clean. ##### Debbie M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P. 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Spot! This home had the perfect location near the lake with dock access! We had a wonderful time walking the neighborhood, boating on the lake and chilling in the backyard. Everything was exactly as it was listed with everything we needed to prepare meals and sleep the 12 family members who joined us for the weekend. Thank you for everything! ##### Sarah P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeannie H. 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day Getaway This was our second time staying, for good reason. This home is comfortable, close to everything we need and want to do, and the owners are very accommodating. ##### Jeannie H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024