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Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake!

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, IA
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪5 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.

Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake!

Amazing house! DOG FRIENDLY!...Awesome Front 3 seasons porch, Back porch & a 2nd floor Upper porch off of Queen room. Nice spacious King & Queen Bedrooms, 2 1/2 gorgeous updated Bathrooms, Fully equipped Kitchen, Laundry room & DOG Friendly! Walk to downtown Clear Lake, City Beach, the City Park and wonderful Main Street. Just down from the Brewery. 2 Blocks from the Lake!! Special Dog Diner for your dogs to eat and get a treat!! Beautiful fenced yard to let them play outside!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of City Beach Park. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Swordfish Suite - Dog Retreat …Dog Friendly House- 2 blocks from Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay and relax, with anything we could have needed. The fenced yard was perfect for the dogs. There are stairs at every access point, and the yard is shared with a smaller rental--that info is helpful if you have a senior dog or mobility issues. We had absolutely no issues with the other renter! It was a wonferful, easy stay and experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

B. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to have the puppies only gripe was there is a rental property right in the backyard we weren't aware of with someone staying there. Just felt awkward. So be aware you might have to share the backyard space with strangers. Other than that it was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend with family

We had a really nice time staying at Swordfish Dog Retreat. The house was clean, well appointed, and wonderfully decorated. It is within walking distance to the downtown and the lake. The lower level was stocked with everything you need to make your dog comfy and the fenced in yard was great too! Mike and Abby were easy to contact about check in and anything else we needed. We hope to stay again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place and home

Fantastic accommodations - perfect get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time

Abby was a great host. Her house was very neat and clean and beautifully decorated. It was well equipped and we didn’t want for anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Wonderful property. Nice guests in other property on site too. Family reunion with people staying at sites all around lake. Worked well for my family and everyone that saw your place loved it. Thanks for all the extras also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023