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

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, books
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 163600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    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.

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.

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 window treatments, 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.

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.

The property also includes a two story schoolhouse built in 1872 that we are working to make into a vacation rental as well. Hopefully this will be available the summer of 2024

The property is a large corner lot with lots of trees which provide shade and a small patio with a small fire pit. In the summer time friendly owls can be heard hooting at dusk.

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, new washer and dryer, 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.

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 manager

Myron Lupkes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Off street parking.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)

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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

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
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 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Clear Lake, IA

What's nearby

  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 4 min walk
  • City Beach Park - 9 min walk
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 10 min walk
  • Clear Lake State Park - 4 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪PM Park - ‬7 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.

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 Surf Ballroom and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Weekend
The property was great. Everyone enjoyed the antique feel of the grand old house while the necessities, kitchen and bathrooms were nicely update. We loved the dining room table that let all of us sit together. The entire property gave us lots of room. We enjoyed having a fire outside in the evening. The owner was so accommodating and thoughtful. We recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles R., Mason City Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Family passing
The home is huge, accommodating and filled with history while being comfortable. Unfortunately a family gathering needed to occur due to a family member passing. The owner was incredibly accommodating to a change in family coming to the funeral/needing to stay at home. The home itself was perfect for family meals, gathering and relaxing, so we were able to reminisce about our loved one who passed. Highly recommend property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kline family weekend
What a great weekend at The Clausen House! We had 8 adults and 8 grands under 8 yrs old! The location was in the heart of the town and the Lake for easy walks to shops, coffee, beach and splash pad, city park, Fire Museum, Freedom Rock and Central Gardens to name a few. The house easily fit our family with plenty of room inside and outside to enjoy family fun! Myron, the owner, was always a text away for questions and made sure we had everything we needed. Very clean historic house that we will always remember the fun times we had and the memories we made!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
ILYA Family Fun
This house was the most equipped VRBO we have ever stayed at and we have stayed at plenty! This is a great rental for a large family six bedrooms all queen beds plus more! We had a family dinner for 12 at the family dining room and had all the pots and pans to cook for everyone. The grill was fabulous. They had plenty of games indoor and out for kids. This house had everything you could possibly need!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn
Takes me back to the times when I would visit my grandparents in their big farmhouse - warm and charming.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yellow House Stay
This is the second time our family has stayed at this house in Clear Lake, and it is one of our favorite places to stay for many reason. We were in Clear Lake to attend the wedding of a great-niece. Our family filled the house but never felt like we were on top of each other. On Saturday we had my husband's siblings over and we grilled burgers and dogs on the grill and sat around the firepit. Everyone brought their lawn chairs and we had a fabulous time. We enjoy this house because we are so close to everything. The kids enjoyed being able to walk to the park and splash pad and lake. Also they loved going next door to the library. The shoppers were able to walk to main street and check out the stores whenever they wanted. And getting a coffee or ice cream or a bite to east was also easy. The owner is extremely helpful and accommodating. Mary from OKC
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, amazing location
We thoroughly enjoyed our family get-together here. Everything we needed was in the house and then some! We even found a butane torch in one of the kitchen drawers so we could start a fire in the fire pit. We appreciated the basket of goodies waiting for us when we arrived. We loved being close to downtown, city park, and the beach. The sofa bed in the den and having a bathroom on the first floor worked great since we had someone with us who doesn't do well climbing up a steep flight of stairs. We are seriously considering renting the house again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of july
This was our family’s 3rd year celebrating the 4th in this amazing place! So much room. Close to everything and a beautiful property!! We love the front porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Birthday Celebration in Clear Lake Iowa
As a half way point between Colorado and Ohio, my family met in Clear Lake. The choice of the Clausen House made for a wonderful celebration. The home was everything we needed and far exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Good place.
In for Memorial Day weekend and had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best kept secret in Clear Lake Iowa
This home is beautiful and a great place to stay. Very clean, cozy and plenty of space! We love staying here every time we visit Clear Lake. The owners do a great job and thank you for the welcome basket!! Can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories
A great house for old friends to gather to make new memories and remember the old.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home for a Family Getaway
This was a wonderful home for a family getaway. It had everything we needed, including a highchair, kids' toys, nice grill and a large table for meals. It was a perfect location to walk everywhere we needed to go. Our grandkids loved going to the Central Gardens a couple of blocks away. It had a really cool children's area in the garden. You won't be disappointed in the Clausen House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO in Clear Lake
This home is a precious jewel in Clear Lake. The has been restored beautifully and is a wonderful place to stay. Very accommodating for small or big groups! We look forward to staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a large group.
Have stayed here several times with a large group and it is perfect with plenty of beds, baths, and large gathering areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clausen
Enjoyed our stay in this historic home.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Golf weekend
Home was very clean and plenty of room for our family weekend. We were very impressed with the home and all its history. Home was well stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlys H., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House and Stay
We could not have been more pleased. We LOVED the house and all the "extras". We had everything we needed in the kitchen and around the house. We were 3 sisters and spouses and are from the N. iowa area so it is always fun to reaquaint ourselves with the area. Thanks Myron and Family. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K. E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blessed Memories
Beautiful exterior and amazing interior. Family friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jolaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect retreat home
From the moment we walked in to a welcome basket of goodies to the morning we left it was as though we were staying at a friend’s home. The house was immaculate, gorgeous and full of adventure (antiques and collectibles everywhere!). Our favorite time, at home, is porch time and the Clausen house was a perfect place to be. Large enough we all could gather. All 5 bedrooms were spacious and tastefully furnished. Inside and outside this is a grand vacation spot, one that I will certainly recommend to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob R., Marion, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay, our group loved it!
We had five couples stay for four nights and everyone loved the property. Each couple had a large bedroom and there is plenty of other rooms to spread out and spend time together. We spent time in the mornings on the front porch and evenings around the kitchen. The home still looks like it did in the late 1800’s but the remolding makes it feel modern. Most of us walked around downtown, to the Surf Ballroom and the OP for pizza. We look forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Clausen House awesomeness!
We had an absolutely wonderful time at the Clausen House with 14 family and friends for our Clear Lake, Iowa wedding. Fun interaction with wonderful host and could not have been more pleased with the friendliness, cleanliness and historical beautification!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and great location
Great house for hosting friends and still be walkable to downtown and the lake. Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating with everything you possibly need in both the kitchen and bathrooms.
The property is a unique place to stay with all the history and antiques in the house. Very nice location, close enough to the beach, downtown and grocery store if you need to shop. Nice size yard to play outdoor games, with a great fire pit. Overall great place to stay with a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Claussen House is great experience
It was a perfect experience. Loved the Historic home. Front porch so fun for conversation. Loved the big dining room table., Thanks for the great place to stay. See you next year. Mary Ellen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021