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

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

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Exterior

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Kitchen
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Dryer
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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 - 3 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 4 min drive
  • City Beach Park - 7 min drive
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 13 min drive
  • Buddy Holly Crash Site - 17 min drive

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 MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wini D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Had a great time. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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.

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.

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 traveler

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy U., Elma Ia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families!
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