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Cottage Daze

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6955 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake Fire Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

This cottage is a short stroll from City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • City Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KWIK STAR #223 - ‬4 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.

Cottage Daze

Newly remodeled 3bd/2bth, just a few blocks from the lake, 9 minute walk to the beach and downtown. Entire lower half of duplex with private entrance to master bedroom. Outdoor space with wood burning firepit, gas grill, and multiple seating areas. Bedroom 1 & 2 each have a queen bed. Optional bedroom 3 has a queen murphy bed that will be set up upon request.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. 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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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 201 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

General

  • Unit size: 955 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Quiet times are between 10pm - 8am

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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 can I see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Clear Lake, a short 8-minute walk from City Beach Park and also 13 minutes on foot from Clear Lake Fire Museum. You'll also find Surf Ballroom and Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Cottage Daze?

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

Are there hot tubs at Cottage Daze?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal), which is 3.4 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cottage Daze?

Yes, every accommodation at Cottage Daze comes with a deck.

Reviews

Cottage Daze Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was very clean and comfortable. It was nice to have two bathrooms. The host responded immediately to questions I had prior to my visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and perfect for a sister weekend in Clear Lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was very nice and located well. We had no issues and really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property! It was clean, comfortable and convenient. We enjoyed the outdoor seating and fire pit. The host was responsive and easy to contact. We enjoyed it very much! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love to be outside! We ate our meals in one outside area (and used the grill) and had evening fires in the other outside area. The inside was just as perfect. Great kitchen with everything we needed to make meals, nice to have two bathrooms as we had 6 adults for a couple of days and comfortable beds. Waking distance to downtown, the lake and swimming area. We loved everything about this place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele p.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our cottage! It had everything we needed plus was close to the beach. Six-year-old grandson had a ball, especially when we made s’mores at the fire pit. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, comfortable and nice touches to make it comfortable. Bedrooms are spaced apart which is nice for privacy and convenient when each guest may have different sleeping hours. Two outside patio areas and a few blocks to the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cottage has great outside space, is close to the water & downtown area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Daze is as quant as the pictures. It is so clean and comfortable. The outside sitting areas are perfect for coffee in the morning or s'mores by the fire in the evening. A very convenient walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We will definitely rent this darling cottage in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Adorable! Beau made check in and check out extremely easy. Communication excellent! Dishes were amazing for cooking. And spotlessly clean cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Papa's 70th

The property was wonderful for us! It was very clean, the welcome package of coffee, laundry detergent and dishwasher soap was perfect! We loved the bag game and the firepit! We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the cottage. Would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and comfortable

The property exceeded our expectations. It is really well maintained and clean. There were a lot of small touches we didn't expect, like firewood ready to use in the fire pit and toys to play with at the beach. Beau was very attentive and checked in with us proactively to make sure we were doing well. We would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

d m., Foley, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Well stocked with necessary items and plenty of towels. Really nice to supply little details to make it more convenient. Little fire pit was really great. Convenient to walk downtown or to the lake which we did every day. Description was exactly what it was and Beau was great with communication. We had no problems with anything there. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boys werkend

Nice quaint. Little cottage would stay there agsin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old friends

Easy to find, close to everything, check in and check out couldn’t be easier. I will probably be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clear Lake stay

Completely met our expectations! Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janann K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls - kites - shopping

It was a great weekend for a girls weekend out - saw the kites. Shopped. Ate. - this cottage was perfect.! And Beau was excellent host. Snowy weekend snd the drive and sidewalks always shoveled. I would recommend this house for anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Frozen Tundra

Stayed during the coldest day of the year but enjoyed playing board games and cards with our friends in the house. Separate bedrooms and two baths worked great to have some privacy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

We loved this place. Spotless and comfy. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister get together

This place is amazing. Host was very attentive Checked with me to make sure everything was ok. One of the smoke detectors started beeping cause the battery was low contacted host and someone came within a half hr. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wind stay

Place was very clean and set up met our needs. Was surprised the firepit was on the street side of the house on a busy street but there weren’t many cars and it worked out fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozey and warm

Corey, nicely remodeled, close to the lake and love the outside fire pit area!. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage Daze was awesome!

Larger than we thought it would be. Linens were top quality. Wished we were staying longer, just were there overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha & David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

It was a nice, comfortable, clean cottage. We enjoyed the outdoor seating area. The bedrooms were quiet and comfortable. We would come back if ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024