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

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Parking available

Outdoor space

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake State Park
3 min drive
Clear Lake State Park Beach
4 min drive
City Beach Park
7 min drive
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
16 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

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!

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to McIntosh Woods State Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 3-minute drive from Clear Lake State Park and a few minutes from Clear Lake State Park Beach

The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Greg and Michele

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Laundromat nearby
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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Wini D.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

Had a great time. Everything was as expected.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, well stocked house, lots of great spaces

Great location, well stocked house, lots of great spaces. We would return. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Eased into the Great Escape

Our goal with this vacation was to chill out and enjoy our family time, especially with our 2.5-year-old granddaughter. The Great Escape cottage provided a comfortable base for our activities and included all of the amenities we needed. The cottage is beautiful and well-maintained. Our granddaughter located and was thrilled by the multitude of decorative items in the cottage; we were able to keep all of them safe although possibly relocated some!! As per the owner's note in advance the spiral stairs are TRICKY, especially for 70+ year olds!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get a way.

Great location and wonderful view of the lake. We especially enjoyed the close proximity to the swimming area. The kitchen was well stocked and made meal prep easy. Regarding the listing we were counting on the 2 double futons for the kids and it's actually a couch and loveseat. There is no sofa bed. You might want to update the listing. Also wanted to mention that the spiral steps have one step that has become unattached on the inside near the post. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape visit

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 Excellent

Julie M.

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape

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 Excellent

Todd R., Houston, TX, USA

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property with excellent location

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 Excellent

dianne r.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clear lake stay

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 Excellent

Mona H., Cedar Falls

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

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 Excellent

Debbie K.

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

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 Excellent

Kirk R.

11 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location and Lake Views

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 Excellent

Kellie S.

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Great Escape

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 Excellent

Lynn E.

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Everything was as stated in the ad, very clean. Loved the decks and back porch.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cammie S.

18 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely all around!

We loved the house, the location of Bell Harbor,walking distance to PM Park with great outdoor and indoor bar and dining. everything really. The only caveat would be the spiral staircase for your 70+ guests. Would definitely stay here again,

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jae D.

13 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for family fun!

Had a wonderful long weekend in this house! The kids got a kick over the spiral staircase up to their room. Had everything we needed for 9 family members from age 5 to 41 to unite and the long table in the 4-season was big enough for us to join around during dinner meal times. For amenities,we really appreciated the amount of house and beach towels on hand so we didn't have to worry about packing so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

8 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

2023 Memorial Day Weekend

Long weekend with family. We had 9 adults and 3 children and there was plenty of room for everyone. We loved the decks and sunroom. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Thanks for sharing your lake house with us.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect for what we needed

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy U., Elma Ia

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

Excellent home. Close to the water. Very clean. Plenty of outside sitting area. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Car cruise vacation

Stay here while attending the Car Cruise weekend. Nice place to stay and plenty of room 7 adults and 2 toddlers. Winding staircase was the highlight. Neighbors were very nice. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

20 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation Getaway

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 Excellent

Lynnea S.

17 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

Michelle was a great host and the house was wonderful. Definitely a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie h.

13 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great proximity to the lake

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 Excellent

joel m.

12 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleeping arrangements

When I booked the house I looked at the availability of beds since we had 11 people (6 adults, 5 kids). Kids are 11,9,6,6,3. When we arrived we found that there were two less beds available than advertised. I contacted the host and she said that she had changed out furniture and had not revised the website. Result was that my wife and I had to make other arrangements and could not stay at the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony H., Rochester

5 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location and Property in Clear Lake

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