Vacation rentals in Forest City

Charming 3 bedroom lake home - on site parking

Looking for a lake getaway with all the amenities of home? Our 3 bedroom nicely renovated home offers a great location for a relaxing retreat any time of the year! Comfortably sleeps 6 in beds - 2 on pullout couch. 1st bedroom is on the main level with king bed, closet and full bath. Also on the main level you have a 1/2 bath with washer/dryer. Second level has 2 queen bedrooms with a 3/4 bath. Small fenced in backyard.**May accept 1 behaved dog on a case-by-case basis** Contact host b4 booking

Water View, 4 blks to Public Beach & downtown!

Cozy apartment 1 block from a public lake access. Large front covered deck with welcoming view of the lake. 2 bedrooms, one with queen pillow top bed. The second a double and a single bed. Modern bathroom. Large living with comfy seating. Cozy kitchen for meal prep, fully equipped with a full array of dishes, pot and pans. Just shop a couple blocks away for your own needs. Basic staple items also on hand. Internet available for your work and pleasure web browsing. Local channels not available.

The Wren House: Close to Lake

The Wren House is within walking distance of local lakeside attractions such as PM Park; the Tiki Bar; and the Ritz beach, shelter house and boat ramp (lake access that's much less crowded than city and state beach). Its only a 3 minute drive to Clear Lake State Park's trails, beach and picnic areas and less than 10 minutes to get downtown to spend time at the seawall, city beach, restaurants, bars and shopping. The cottage is quaint but very comfortable and stocked with all the trip essentials

AJ Apartment

Quiet, cozy apartment is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. Private 1 bedroom apartment located just off Main Street in Buffalo Center. Walking distance away from grocery store w/deli, bowling alley, Caseys. Private entrance with attached garage. 1 bedroom with queen bed, bath with large shower/tub, fully equipped kitchen and spacious living room with a recliner and reclining couch, and an extra twin bed. TV and Wi-Fi available. Absolutely NO pets or smoking allowed.

The dollar house

Renovated inside and out, no really. This wasn’t lip stick on a pig like my competition, this single family home has new plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, roof, siding, and more. This well appointed house offers safety, comfort, and convenience. Located on a well-lit street w/ exterior cameras, it's within walking distance to parks, trails, pickleball courts, community pool, and bars and restaurants. A noteworthy perk: charge your electric car in the driveway with our 220v or 110v.

Moose Haus Lodge

This barn refinished into a rustic cabin will give you the feeling that you are in the middle of the woods while having the convenience of being in town. Located just minutes from downtown Clear Lake, the historic Surf Ballroom, and City Beach, this is the perfect get-away spot! A large upper loft makes this a great option for families with kids or a peaceful adult retreat. Pets are family... so we are pet friendly, but do add a $25 dollar pet fee (per pet) for the duration of your stay.

Stylish and walkable! 2 Bedroom

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Upstairs apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. king size in main Bedroom and queen plus workspace in 2nd bedroom. Complete with full size washer and dryer in bathroom. Enjoy an old-timey claw foot tub with shower. Located above Chiropractors office so daytime hours need to be respectful. Right across the street from Iowa Specialty Hospital. Located on Main Street with off street parking in the rear.

Baker's Corner

Baker's Corner is a historic farm 2 miles from downtown Clear Lake and the beach. The acreage sits amidst Iowa farmland but is only minutes from the tourist attractions of Clear Lake and the amenities of Mason City. This quiet, cozy, country home is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. We'll welcome you with a loaf of homemade bread and seasonal jam.

The New Denmark Park House

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home in a blue zone community. This home is located across from the New Denmark Park and Fountain Lake and is within walking distance to Katherine Island, a neighborhood cafe that is famous for its pancakes, a locally owned seasonal ice cream shop, public walking trail, fishing and more!

The Shady Rest

Welcome to Shady Rest—a cozy one-bedroom cottage just steps from your hosts’ home. Enjoy a king bed, full-size pull-out, country kitchen, spacious bath, and shady yard. Includes Wi-Fi, ,washer/dryer, and free parking. Family-friendly with pack-and-play available. Your hosts are next door if needed, but you’ll have full privacy to relax and enjoy your stay.

Tiny House Living Experience

Experience Tiny House living. Everything you need in 320sq. ft. of open living space with added loft bedroom. The downstairs couch folds out to a double bed. House is centrally located in Algona, eating and libation establishments, theater, post office and parks within walking distance.

Charming home with access to the Shell Rock River.

This is a cozy yet totally remodeled home with direct access to the beautiful Shell Rock river. The home is a located 2 blocks from the city park, 1/2 block from the funeral home and 3 blocks from downtown area. This home offers all of the amenities of home.