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Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake!

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A two-story house with a front porch, a flag, and a white picket fence.
A room with a large window, a chair, a small table, and a hanging plant.
A sunroom with a sofa, coffee table, and a 'WELCOME' sign.
A two-story house with a balcony, a front porch, and a small garden area.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Clear Lake and City Beach Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • City Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 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
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake!

Amazing house! DOG FRIENDLY!...Awesome Front 3 seasons porch, Back porch & a 2nd floor Upper porch off of Queen room. Nice spacious King & Queen Bedrooms, 2 1/2 gorgeous updated Bathrooms, Fully equipped Kitchen, Laundry room & DOG Friendly! Walk to downtown Clear Lake, City Beach, the City Park and wonderful Main Street. Just down from the Brewery. 2 Blocks from the Lake!! Special Dog Diner for your dogs to eat and get a treat!! Beautiful fenced yard to let them play outside!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Clear Lake, a short 8-minute walk from Clear Lake and also 12 minutes on foot from City Beach Park. You'll also find Central Gardens of North Iowa and Clear Lake Fire Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal), which is 3.6 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! ?

Yes, every house at Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! comes with a balcony.

Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for the whole family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place and home

Fantastic accommodations - perfect get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and relax, with anything we could have needed. The fenced yard was perfect for the dogs. There are stairs at every access point, and the yard is shared with a smaller rental--that info is helpful if you have a senior dog or mobility issues. We had absolutely no issues with the other renter! It was a wonferful, easy stay and experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time

Abby was a great host. Her house was very neat and clean and beautifully decorated. It was well equipped and we didn’t want for anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Wonderful property. Nice guests in other property on site too. Family reunion with people staying at sites all around lake. Worked well for my family and everyone that saw your place loved it. Thanks for all the extras also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend with family

We had a really nice time staying at Swordfish Dog Retreat. The house was clean, well appointed, and wonderfully decorated. It is within walking distance to the downtown and the lake. The lower level was stocked with everything you need to make your dog comfy and the fenced in yard was great too! Mike and Abby were easy to contact about check in and anything else we needed. We hope to stay again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful place to have the puppies only gripe was there is a rental property right in the backyard we weren't aware of with someone staying there. Just felt awkward. So be aware you might have to share the backyard space with strangers. Other than that it was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026