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The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views!

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Marina
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views!

This amazing and popular property has all the furnishings, amenities and awesome views!! The 4 bedrooms can accommodate up to 10 people very comfortably. Cozy couches could be used for teens or children.

Lots of living area for dining, relaxing, reading or playing games. 2 spacious decks have outstanding views of the lake!

Located within the Bell Harbor association on the south shore, this home is close to a private beach, playground, restaurants and the popular Tiki Bar.

Completely remodeled with all new flooring, furnishings, kitchen, appliances, linens and 2 bathrooms. All you need is your toothbrush!

Property manager

Greg and Michele

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 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

Property is also known as

Great Escape Sleeps 10 Awesome Lake Views Clear Lake
Great Escape Sleeps 10 Awesom
The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably Awesome Lake Views!
NEW Listing! The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Awesome Lake Views!

About the neighborhood

Map
Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • City Beach Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Clear Lake State Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and Ventura City Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place spot for our family! Clean and decorated for the family Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very easy process of check in and great communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10

Very nice neighborhood and private beach was nice for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

The home is spacious and provided plenty of room for 9 persons! Wonderful location! We enjoyed the HOA playground and small beach for the grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Had a great time. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location, well stocked house, lots of great spaces. We would return. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Group of 7 , plenty space for all of us .. loved the porch’s . Would recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Michelle was a great host and the house was wonderful. Definitely a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We loved staying at our cute cabin near Clear Lake! The house had everything we could need. Great porches and living spaces
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Our family had a great experience at The Great Escape! There was plenty of room for everyone, and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was a relaxing stay, great view, and the house was just perfect for our group. The host was very helpful directing us to local boat rentals. And the check-in was very easy. We loved our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

The home was clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We loved the big sunroom for our family gatherings in the evening. We have a boat so were very happy there was a dock nearby for us to use during the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This was our second stay at the Great Escape! Our family of five loves this house and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

It was a perfect place for all of us to stay. I would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Everything was as stated in the ad, very clean. Loved the decks and back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We loved the house! Especially the four seasons room with the big table for games and meals! Love all the homey touches too. Clear Lake and our day on the water was so much fun!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

My family of 5 enjoyed the house. And with 3 kids, it was so nice having access to the small beach and playground within walking distance. Michele was very responsive to any and all questions/concerns I had before and during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

The property and experience was all we had hoped for and a bit more. As it turned out, my close childhood friend know the owner. We just had a terrific experience and the home was ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Great location, quick access to the Lake with private dock through the association. Parking was a little tight but accommodated by areas very close to the house. Comfortable for 8 adults and 3 children. Close to all the local beaches and PM Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Terrific location close to the lake, beach, boating, and restaurants. The property has three gathering places in the home for relaxing and visiting. All the amenities. Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Perfect place for 3 generations to spend some family time. Great view of the lake. Nice neighborhood. Upstairs was perfect for our 2 college kids. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

Spacious with several different rooms and nice-sized bedrooms. Great little lake town. Lake is beautiful for fishing and cruising. Communication with property manager was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

This location provides a great view of the lake from the front decks and is about 1 block from the park and docks. The public boat ramp is about a mile from the property. The property was very clean and fit our needs well. We had a great time at Clear Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

This cottage is a perfect place for family to gather. It is spacious and clean. The cottage has a great view of the lake with easy access. The location is perfect. The owner is easy to work with and responds quickly. This was our second stay as a family and we hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021