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Bayside Cottage

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Bayside Cottage

Enjoy the tranquility of Clear Lake's Bayside area. This retreat offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached 2-car garage, open floor plan, & private rear yard. This makes an outstanding getaway with room for the whole family, plus extra parking for boats & lake toys.

Avoid crowds by walking to Bayside beach and relax in the sun with the whole family. Within 2 1/2 blocks you will find a boat launch, picnic area, beach, and dock. PM Park, with restaurant, Tiki Bar, beach, and park is just a little farther down the street. The Sweet Spot ice cream is across South Shore Drive.

A boat launch is 2 1/2 blocks at the Bayside beach. State Park is 1.3 miles. It is just off South Shore Drive and has a large park area and beach. City Beach and boat launch is downtown Clear Lake by City Park (2.2 miles). McIntosh State Park is 4.5 miles in Ventura.

Property manager

James Koenen

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • City Beach Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Cottage located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Clear Lake State Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Bayside Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GONZALO O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to be with your family
I had a couple of weeks in the place and had no complaints
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
The property was very clean, great location, and had lots of items on hand. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work trip
What a great place to stay! Very nice updated home. Will definitely return in the future with the family!. This stay was for work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M Therese B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant!
We stayed here in mid-October, so we missed the inevitable summer vacation crowds. The town and the lake were quiet and charming. The house was clean as a whistle and nicely decorated. The kitchen was well-equipped and fun to cook in; people can sit at the bar and chat while meals are being prepared. The deck off the living room and the nice patio behind the house offer outside gathering areas. The bedrooms were comfortable and quiet. My cousin and I — both in our 70s — loved this little getaway cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Everything was perfect, the house looked even better in person. The city was fun, couldnt have asked for anything more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
AZ visitors
The property location was perfect and the property itself just what we needed!! Perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Kitchen was very well stocked, which we loved because we prefer to cook. The house was very clean and had everything you could possibly need. Nice quiet neighborhood but close to the lake. My only suggestion would be new mattresses for 2 of the bedrooms. The master bedroom mattress was fine but the other queen mattress and twin need replaced. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Very clean place with many cute accessories. Well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Too short of a getaway
We were only in town for two nights, but we made the most of it. The house is in a great location and more adorable in person than the pictures show it to be. The place was stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Wonderfully appointed cottage. We really enjoyed our time in Clear Lake and appreciate how nice this place was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
This property was absolutely perfect for our family of 5. We attended our yearly family reunion at Clear Lake in style! Everything you could think of was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P., olathe

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Stayed with my wife and 3 kids. Worked out great for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We enjoyed our stay at the Bayside Cottage! Spacious and clean house. Comfortable beds. Fully stocked with everything you might need. Very thoughtful hosts. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geneva M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable house, great location!
Everything was just like the pictures, with access to tons of great local spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNI A., Waterloo, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We had a lovely time at this home! It was close to the lake and just up the street from the Tiki bar 🙌 There was plenty of room for us four adults, a lot of sitting areas inside and out. The updates in the house are nice and it was stocked with all necessary kitchen and bath items! The beds were not great for us. I know that’s a personal preference. I would return if beds were better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend in Clear Lake
The property was clean comfortable. Enjoyed the proximity to the lake and the Tiki Bar/restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tucker M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Very modern // Very cozy // clean // confortable // would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean
It was not far from my jobsite, it was very nice and clean, I enjoy being close to lake
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ice fishing trip
Everything was great! Perfect place to stay for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake cottage
Clean, updated, comfortable, quiet, the list is endless. Communication and responsiveness from the host was superb. I highly recommend a stay here and if given an opportunity, I would gladly stay again.
Stayed 38 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend family gathering....
Traveled from NC to meet my son who lives in small apartment in Mason City. Wanted a cozy close by place to stay and visit and this was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

trisha g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Glen B., Beaverton, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and pleasant
Very pleasant. Only complaint, for two adult couples, is that one of the queen mattreses is awful and needs to be replaced. After experiencing first night, a 6'4" guest chose to sleep in the tiny third bedroom single bed, instead. Only item that keeps me from giving the stay five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total Package
Great updated accommodations with everything you need for your stay. Close to attractions. Easy to find. Privacy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clear Lake review
This is a well maintained clean property. Feels newly remodeled. Well equipped large kitchen with 2 outdoor entertainment areas. Walking distance to the marina and PM Park. A 3 mile drive to downtown Clear Lake. Clear Lake is a wonderful resort town. Plenty of dining, sightseeing and recreation options. Highly recommend this property, and Clear Lake for a destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023