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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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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!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Maze. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 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
As a guest of The Great Escape Sleeps 10 Comfortably (6 beds) & Awesome Lake Views! , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Before you leave, please write in the guest book what you enjoyed about your stay at The Great Escape.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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!

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Loved sitting on the deckbwith the lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect cottage for our weekend! Beautiful lake views and so much living space for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. The house and location worked for our family. Enjoyed the accessibility to the lake and all of the different sitting areas. Look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonder location and great cabin!

Very easy process of check in and great communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Very nice neighborhood and private beach was nice for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Escape -Great Family Get-together

Great place spot for our family! Clean and decorated for the family Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

Michelle was a great host and the house was wonderful. Definitely a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dianne r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Vacation

It was a perfect place for all of us to stay. I would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wini D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Had a great time. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Everything was as stated in the ad, very clean. Loved the decks and back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great host

My family of 5 enjoyed the house. And with 3 kids, it was so nice having access to the small beach and playground within walking distance. Michele was very responsive to any and all questions/concerns I had before and during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Perfect place for 3 generations to spend some family time. Great view of the lake. Nice neighborhood. Upstairs was perfect for our 2 college kids. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home for Gathering

Spacious with several different rooms and nice-sized bedrooms. Great little lake town. Lake is beautiful for fishing and cruising. Communication with property manager was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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