Title: Visit Thornton: 2026 Travel Guide for Thornton, Iowa | Expedia.com [Hotels in Thornton](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Hotels.d553248634983325228.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Thornton](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634983325228.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Thornton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Thornton.d553248634983325228.Car-Rental-Guide)[Thornton Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Thornton.d553248634983325228.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Thornton, IA ## Travel Guide ## Visit Thornton ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(829 reviews) Ok Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F14%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026&selected=24556&PinnedHotelID=24556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983325228) [See all 160 properties in Thornton](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026®ionId=553248634983325228) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Bayside Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93082700/93082623/09865bd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bayside Cottage Clear Lake IA Stay at this vacation home in Clear Lake. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Clear Lake State Park Beach and Clear Lake State ... 10/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews) This was our second stay at Bayside Cottage. We love the location, the large amount of parking spots and the cozy cottage. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Clear-Lake-Hotels-Bayside-Cottage.h93082623.Hotel-Information) ![In-Town Moose Haus Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34480000/34472800/34472775/935a11c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### In-Town Moose Haus Lodge Clear Lake IA Stay at this vacation home in Clear Lake. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Surf Ballroom and Museum ... 10/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) We enjoyed the town of Clear Lake very much . The opportunity to bring our corgi was great. Location was very nice . Very quiet and private in town Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Mason-City-Hotels-In-Town-Moose-Haus-Lodge.h34472775.Hotel-Information) ![This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120089000/120088965/0bdd5caa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action. Clear Lake IA Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Deb is a lovely host! The care she's put into the cottage, from heavenly bedding, to charging stations to interior design is beyond compare. We'd love to have this be our home away from home! 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