House in Clear Lake, IA
18 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
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!
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!
Amenities at Historic Home With Modern Amenities - Great for Families with room for up to 18!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Clear Lake, IA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
The house was very clean and lots of effort had gone into presenting the history of the house, including a fun scavenger hunt for historical items.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We were able to check in early after contacting the host. The house is beautiful and big enough for us all to spread out and enjoy. and the dining room table was big enough for all of us to eat and play games at. so many houses we have stayed at have very little seating. this house had plenty not only in the dining room but also in the two sitting rooms. The kitchen had everything we needed. Will probably book again when needed for our family get together.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Such rich history and beautiful craftmanship!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Kitchen was great. Just one note: the dish soap bottle only contained water. We couldn’t find any more so I dumped the water and left the empty container just in case you needed it to just refill (which is what I do at home). Otherwise it was fine.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(59 Ratings)
"The house was very clean and lots of effort had gone into presenting the history of the house, including a fun scavenger hunt for historical items."
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