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Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown.

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"Great location"
Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown.

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"It was great! Hope to visit again. "
4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

Newly Remodeled Modern Cottage w/ 2 bedrooms, Wi-Fi, AC in peaceful Clear Lake

2.0 star property
Newly Remodeled Modern Cottage w/ 2 bedrooms, Wi-Fi, AC in peaceful Clear Lake

Angler's Cottage on Lake Cornelia: Pets Welcome!

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"We really enjoyed our time in this home. It was only the 2 of us and our two small dogs so it was perfect for us. We were surprised that it didn't have closets but certainly not a big deal at all. Lots of condiments in kitchen and pots and pans to use as we make all our meals at our home. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed the nice patio on the deck. The neighbors were so nice, we loved our time there!"
Angler's Cottage on Lake Cornelia: Pets Welcome!

Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood

Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood

Mulberry Cottage Farm-Stay

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"I only got three days for my vacation this year and really wanted something different. This little cottage is truly a solitary getaway - and yet, in the midst of a working farm!! It is brand new and set up for every convenience. The sourdough bread and farm-fresh eggs were such a great extra and SO good!! We were blessed with a spectacular sunset (pretty sure that was not included in the extras) and the weather cooperated for a memorable stay. The roosters greeted the morning but were far...
The price is SAR 356
SAR 492 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Mulberry Cottage Farm-Stay

Hike, Fish & Boat: Lake Mills Home w/ Yard

3.0 star property
Hike, Fish & Boat: Lake Mills Home w/ Yard

Charming Eagle Grove Farmhouse w/ Patio!

3.0 star property
Charming Eagle Grove Farmhouse w/ Patio!

Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"The house has a very large open living room upstairs, plenty of bedrooms for us. The backyard is large, although most of it fairly steep slope towards the lake. The lake was up several feet when we stayed, so the beach in the photos was under water. Pella is a 7-8 minute drive away. Overall we liked the property."
Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat

Cottage Daze

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"It was a great weekend for a girls weekend out - saw the kites. Shopped. Ate. - this cottage was perfect.! And Beau was excellent host. Snowy weekend snd the drive and sidewalks always shoveled. I would recommend this house for anyone. "
The price is SAR 371
SAR 1,264 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Cottage Daze

Newly Renovated, Lake Haven Cottage, 3 Bedroom, Sleeps 6, Clear Lake, Iowa

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Very clean and comfortable! We enjoyed our stay."
Newly Renovated, Lake Haven Cottage, 3 Bedroom, Sleeps 6, Clear Lake, Iowa

Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (1)
"The bathroom had active mold growing on the ceiling. Found a lot of dead bugs throughout the house "
Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!

Completely remodeled home within walking distance to the lake!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Good neighborhood excellent host"
Completely remodeled home within walking distance to the lake!

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"What a great location. Less than a 2 minute walk to the Surf Ballroom and a 10-15 minute walk to downtown area. Very comfortable bed too. We enjoyed our stay. "
Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

≋ The Cottage at Sun Valley Lake ≋

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (72)
"We wanted peace and quiet and 5hats exactly what it was. Good choice!"
≋ The Cottage at Sun Valley Lake ≋

Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

Quaint Montezuma Cabin Near Lake Ponderosa!

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Great stay. Nice roomy place to stay. Stayed nice and cool during hot summer. Had a small issue and Kelly fixed it right away. Definitely will stay here again. "
Quaint Montezuma Cabin Near Lake Ponderosa!

Cottage on Clay - Downtown CF New Construction!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
Cottage on Clay - Downtown CF New Construction!

Marshalltown Vacation Rental w/ Private Yard!

3.0 star property
Marshalltown Vacation Rental w/ Private Yard!

Clear Lake Vacation Home Rental - Pet Friendly!

3.0 star property
3.0 out of 10, (2)
"Wasn't able to complete the booking due to not having a 24 hour notice to book"
Clear Lake Vacation Home Rental - Pet Friendly!
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79)
"Everything was great except this room is VERY close to the main entrance and the walls are VERY thin, making it a noisy stay. On top of that, someone started vacuuming the hallway outside at 7am. "
The price is SAR 316
SAR 353 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Kasa Downtown Des Moines

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
"Our large family had a great stay here! There was something for everyone to do! "
The price is SAR 559
SAR 1,663 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!

Historic Cottage- The Rock House

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36)
"Perfect property to relax and unwind with friends. Short drive to the town square. "
The price is SAR 469
SAR 882 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Historic Cottage- The Rock House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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