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3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom

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Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Clear Lake

Heart of Clear Lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum. City Beach Park and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • City Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬7 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.

3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom

This house is in the heart of downtown Clear Lake where you can meet most of your needs with a short walk. Spend time in the large back yard, in the gazebo, and feel free to park your car in the garage.
This newly updated home has a long driveway for parking. There are two bedrooms, both queens, and a queen sofa sleeper in the family room to comfortably sleep 6. Washer and dryer provided and free to use. Shower and bath, perfect for kiddos after a long day at the beach.

Property manager

Brad and Molly Harris

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

  • No pets 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3rd Surf 2 Blocks Lake 1 Block Legendary Surf Ballroom House
3rd Surf 2 Blocks Lake 1 Block Legendary Surf Ballroom

3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great location walking distance to the Surf and short drive anywhere else. Home was clean, had some coffee pods available and parking in a garage was a bonus especially when it was so cold. Would/will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas by the Lake 2024

Was a very nice property. Great neighborhood and kid friendly. Very close to the iconic Surf Ballroom and easily walkable distance from the shops and park uptown near city beach etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clear Lake

I grew up in CL and the previous owners of this house were members of our church and they let our family use their garden that was in their back yard. Many memories of weeding and harvesting veggies in the garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable and so clean!

We are a group of teachers that came to Clear Lake for Harvest Fest. This house was perfect with all laid the amenities! It is beyond clean and spacious for the six of us to sleep comfortably. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

Very clean house, great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, clean house in great location

Our kids enjoyed playing with the toys at the house after a day at the beach, which was within walking distance. We brought our own beach towels and chairs but didn’t need to since the owners provide them. Our family had a s’mores night at the outdoor fire pit. This was our third stay at this property and we’ll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

House was just as advertised and provided a great home base for our group as we explored this area of Iowa!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage!

Loved our getaway to Clear Lake and really enjoyed staying at Third & Surf. This cute cottage is close to the city park, beach, Main Street, and the Surf. The neighborhood is quiet and walking is very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house

We spent 2 nights here on a girls weekend and found everything as described! Location is walkabe to downtown. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house- great location

Very clean, remodeled house close to all the downtown activities, and short walk to the lake, and Surf ballroom. We didn't have hot water on the last morning, but Brad came over and fixed it immediately, so we could shwer before leaving for the airport!. Thanks 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

House was clean and had everything needed to make it a fun comfortable weekend. Home owners are great to communicate with and are always responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Great location for all the events in town. House is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

juie p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very very Happy

Loved the house and garage. Very clean, quiet and accommodating! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 24

Exceptionally clean and comfy !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

Can’t ask for a better place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamila V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Stay!

We love this property and location. Perfect, affordable cottage in Clear Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for the 4th!

We stayed over the 4th of July and it was the perfect location for downtown activities and a few blocks to the lake to watch the fireworks. The farmers market on Saturdays is also just a few steps away. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfortable, nice amenities

The house was very nice. Smelled good and was clean. The location to downtown was perfect and the amenities like games, toys and bikes were a nice touch. I will definitely rent again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Very clean. Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clear Lake trip

My wife and two kids really enjoyed staying here. It was cozy and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

From the moment we walked through the door, we were treated to fun and whimsical decor and amenities. There was literature available about the area, as well as toys for my 6-year-old grandson, games and bikes for the teens, and a fire pit and gazebo, where the adults could relax. I wish there were more stars to give - our stay was truly a 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Perfect house for our family. Great location and very clean. Nice amenities like garage and back yard. Great property manager. We hope to re book again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

We really enjoyed staying at this property! It was very clean and cute and even had extras that were nice for our stay like games and garage access to store our bikes. I also like how close it was to the downtown area and the bike trails. The property managers were incredibly helpful with any issues that we had. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024