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Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!

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A yellow house with a sign that reads "The Clausen House." - Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! (Clear Lake)
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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18335 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!

  • This is a vintage 1890 home with five large bedrooms on the second floor and one bedroom on the first floor. One bathroom on the main floor and two bathrooms on the second floor that are separate from any bedrooms.
    We recently added a queen sized bed to the first floor for those who prefer to avoid the stairs. We also have a fold out couch in the Fireplace room. So we now have six bedrooms all with blackout shades that can sleep 18 guests.

    If you need additional room check out the Schoolhouse Vacation rental located on the same property. Families often make reservations for both properties for large groups.

    One bedroom on the second floor is a family friendly with a queen size bed, a trundle bed that makes into a double bed or it can be used as a single bed if needed and crib. Another second floor bedroom has a queen size and single bed. The other bedrooms have a queen bed and a twin and the two baths are also located on the second floor, one has a full size shower and the other has a tub/ shower combination. The laundry room is also located on the second floor which our guests are welcome to use.

    This original home has recently been updated with new roof, new windows and black out shades on the bedrooms. It has a new kitchen, 1 new bathroom and laundry. The electrical and plumbing systems have all been replaced. Two new furnaces with central air conditioning.

    We want our guests to feel safe, so we have hard wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We also have fire extinguishers on each floor.

    The guests are provided a unique access code to use on the digital door locks upon arrival and during their stay. We also have a video door bell that will immediately contact us should our guests have a problem accessing the home.

    The home is great for family get togethers. Sleeps up to 18. Close to downtown and the lake.

    Plenty of off street parking behind the home with easy access to the Kitchen entry. A public parking lot is also located next to the property.

    Nice quiet neighborhood. The library is right next door.

    This property had always been owned by the Clausen family since it was built until we purchased it in April 2018. We decided to continue the Clausen name. This is a three generation endeavor with our children and grandchildren.

    We continue to update the exterior and the grounds as time and weather permits. We just added a brick patio.

    The property also includes a two story schoolhouse built in 1872 that we made into a vacation rental as well.

    The property is a large corner lot with lots of trees which provide shade and a small patio with a small fire pit.

    It a short 2 block walk to main street, and 3 blocks to the Lake.

    Our hope is that you will enjoy this home and all the character that it offers along with all the modern conveniences like high speed Wi Fi, we added two new Whirlpool washer and dryers, new dishwasher, coffee maker, new stove, and new refrigerator with ice maker.

    It also offers a large screened in porch with wicker furniture and a small back porch with a couple of rocking chairs to relax in. Great place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or a relaxing evening with your group.

    We recently added basement games as an additional feature.
    Please check out our reviews.

    We are awaiting your arrival. We hope you will make your reservations today before someone else does. Please let us know if you have any questions.

    Thanks for checking us out!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please strip the beds used but leave bedding on the individual beds. Please start a load of towels.

Please load and start the dishwasher. Please take the trash to the dumpster by the alley. Garbage bags are under the kitchen sink.

Check for personal items that may get left behind

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The parking is shared with the Schoolhouse guests. Please be considerate when parking between the house and Schoolhouse.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Clear Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Maze and Music Man Square. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby. Visit our Clear Lake travel guide
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Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • A framed guitar with a Winter Dance Party poster.
    Surf Ballroom and Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clear Lake Fire Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clear Lake
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • City Beach Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Culver's
    3 min drive
  • Seven's 777
    5 min walk
  • PM Park
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18! located?

This family-friendly Clear Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Clear Lake Fire Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa. City Beach Park and Clear Lake are also within 10 minutes.

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