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Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description

Family-friendly vacation home in Ventura

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description

Newly constructed, custom waterfront home: 4 bed, 2.5 bath, sleeps maximum of 15 based on sleeping arrangements, two car garage, washer and dryer, personal 30 foot beach, private dock with lift, a boat ramp directly across the bay, and free Wifi!

Welcome to The Fox Den, a waterfront property overlooking Ventura Bay and Clear Lake. The Fox Den got its name from the the original 1940's cabin that sat on this property and the baby fox that lived under this front porch when we purchased the property. While staying here, you will enjoy the beautifully wooded, quaint atmosphere of Ventura Heights, while just minutes away from Clear Lake's local shops and down town, lake-life atmosphere. Whether you're here to fish, enjoy water sports, walking the trails, or just spending time relaxing with family, this home is sure meet all of your needs!

Bringing the kids, no problem! We have a pack'n play, convertible booster seat/highchair, extra bibs, and extra wipes (we've all been there!) Forgot something? We hope to have extras of most things you'll need during your stay. There are folding chairs, life jackets, etc. in the lower level storage closet.

There is a 2 Stall Garage with 2 car driveway. There is a public access on one side of the property that is available for additional daytime parking.

MAIN FLOOR: Zero entry from garage to main floor. This floor consists of a powder bathroom, kitchen, great room (with a sleeper sofa), TV, and deck overlooking the lake.

2ND FLOOR LOFT: Enjoy a view from the 2nd floor balcony that overlooks the main level and a full wall of windows looking directly out to the lake. This floor has a full bathroom with a double-sink vanity and shower. One of the bedrooms on this floor includes a full over full bunk bed with a twin trundle bed underneath, sleeping up to 5. The other two bedrooms each include a queen bed overlooking a picturesque wooded area.

LOWER LEVEL: The lower level consists of a living area with a queen pull out sofa, a TV, and a spacious patio overlooking the lake. This floor has 1 bedroom with a queen bed, and one full bathroom with a tub/shower combo, and washer and dryer!

This property is strictly non-smoking. No parties! We want you to have a blast, but ask that you respect all of our lovely neighbors. This home is proudly owner-managed. Text, call, or email us with questions!

Be sure to follow us on social media!
Instagram- TheFoxDenClearLake
Facebook- The Fox Den Clear Lake

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Ventura, this vacation home is near the beach. Surf Ballroom and Museum and Buddy Holly Crash Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at All Vets Golf Course and Clear Lake State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Ventura Public Library - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ventura City Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 33 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papa Everett’s Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description located?

This family-friendly Ventura vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ventura City Park, West Lake Park, and Ventura Public Library. McIntosh Wildlife Area and Hoffman Prairie are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Custom lake home, dock/boat lift, private beach, sleeps up to 15 see description Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 111 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

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

Beautiful, Peaceful Destination

Fantastic property right on the calmer part of Clear Lake. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, the views are amazing from indoors or from the balcony or fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANELLE B.

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

Family Vacation

Location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Beautiful View

Gorgeous windows looking over the lake! Comfortable beds, lovely decor! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY F.

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

We love this house. It works great for our family.

The house is great. We have stayed several times and the house is always very clean and the host is awesome to work with. Plus we love the view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location on the lake. The well water had a smell to it. The homeowner did communicate well with how to troubleshoot. It says it sleeps 15 but there is no way you could sleep that comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla P.

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

Weekend Away

We had so much fun at this beautiful home! Parking was a little tricky with many people coming from different directions but we were able to park cars at the boat dock. We loved all of the room the house had to offer as well at the variety of kitchen items they had for us to use. The communication with the property manager was fantastic. It was just what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s.

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

Ventura Vacay

Beautiful views of the lake from the house and the 2 decks! Loved the house and loved having a beach and boat lift!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

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

Family Lake Trip

We had the best time with our children and grandchildren at this property. The lake was great, the town has some fun shops and restaurants, and the home was perfect for everyone to have space....and also great to spend time together playing games and enjoying the view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

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

Family Time

Great house... Clear Lake is fun !! Stay here !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Comfortable

Perfect spot for family to celebrate a high school graduation - the lake is perfect for tubing and fishing! Beds are so comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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

Fun group stay for Memorial Day Weekend

Property was as described, clean and accommodated our big group for Memorial Day weekend. Host was responsive and easy to reach. We had young kids with us and the house had amenities stocked which made travel easy. Would stay with this host again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Resha B.

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

Beautiful home

What an amazing home! We had a great time for our annual girls’ weekend. The only downfall was parking, but the views were absolutely priceless!! Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN R.

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

Amazing home on the lake

We had a great time. My son was on the dock fishing the entire time we were at the house. He went through a whole bucket of minnows and couldn’t count how many fish he caught. House was very clean and beds very comfortable. We will definitely book again the next time we come to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Great Clear Lake House

Home was exactly as pictured on site. Beautiful! Plenty of room for 6 adults, a two year old and newborn. Kitchen was nicely stocked with everything you need to cook. Nice walking trails nearby and even tho other homes around, it was quiet and peaceful. If we head back to Clear Lake in future we would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha K.

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

Beautiful Lake view Property

We were impressed with waking up to a beautiful view of the lake. It was such a relaxing atmosphere sitting out on the decks. The walk out lower level was such a wonderful feature so you could go right out to the dock. The little ones especially loved playing in the sand. The place is also very well equipped with everything you need and beautifully decorated, making us feel at home. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jaime S., Iowa City, Iowa

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

Pontoon vaca.

Very nice property. Nice design city with fishing for young kids. Beds clean & comfortable. Not enough receptacles for garbage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY F.

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

We really enjoyed our time in Clear Lake. This house works great for our family.

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. It works great for our family. While staying in Clear Lake we had some issues with our boat. I reached out to the owner for any help with who to contact, she was very helpful. We greatly appreciated her help in finding someone to assist with our boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Fox Den

It was a wonderful place to stay and our family loved it!! Water quality wasn’t the best. It was mucky and had lots of seaweed. But the kids enjoyed the beach and the smooth lake for skiing and tubing. The house is awesome. Parking is an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane V., iowa City, IA

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

Perfect reunion house

My siblings and our spouses all gathered for the Labor Day weekend. The house is lovely -- airy and full of light. The view over the lake is spectacular. It was the perfect place to spend time as a family. Though we all live in Iowa, we had never been to the Clear Lake area. We were all really impressed with the lake, the Clear Lake community and particularly Mason City. The Frank Lloyd-Wright house museum and hotel are a must-see!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

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

Beautiful home with a view!

A beautiful home with everything you could possibly need! The windows looking out to the lake gave us the most spectacular view for a late night storm with big cracks of thunder and lightening. The kitchen is fully stocked, every room sparkling clean, and the surrounding area was fun to stroll. Property owner was quick to respond to my questions. The beds are comfortable and though the house is big, gathering spaces are so cozy. Five stars all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Honore N.

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

Great Spot for a mini family reunion

We had a wonderful time at this property, there were 3 families - 12 of us total on this trip. The lake is beautiful, the property was clean and looked like all the photos. We also had a boat with us and the host told us exactly where to drop in the boat and we were able to use the lift for the weekend. It was a bit of a tight squeeze with the ages of the kids and people needing their own beds, and the couches pull out on both floors for beds which is nice, but we only used theone downstairs, otherwise they would be sleeping in the main room/next to kitchen and it was very bright in there. There are three rooms with queens, and then a bunk room with a trundle as well. Overall, a wonderful stay - would just recommend some towel hooks around the house and in the bathrooms. Tip for those coming, bring water shoes if you can as it can be a little rocky - but I highly recommend this spot! Note: We had a quick 48-hour trip so we literally didn't leave the property, so not much to say about the surrounding area unfortunately, but it all seemed great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay again. Great location and layout for our large family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect place for our small summer get away. Kids had a blast swimming in the lake and loved being right on the lake!Emily was very accommodating and very prompt with any questions we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a big group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Another wonderful stay!

The house is beautiful, clean and comfy, and stocked with anything you need. The property managers are very prompt with communication! We enjoyed everything about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025