Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets | House in Clearlake

10.0 (8 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Clearlake House | Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets

4 Bedroom House in Clearlake

Featured as one of the top 10 properties in “Only in Your State” online magazine for Northern California! Year around fun and relaxation at this luxury lakefront designer retreat. 4 bedrooms/3baths with two master suites, pool, spa, game room, dock, pier, non-motorized water sports, gourmet kitchen with professional style appliances including a built-in coffee system. Gather around the gorgeous large stone island to cook your meal with family and friends. Or hang out be the pool and grill outside.
Fishing (including guided fishing tours)/boating/kayaking/paddle boarding/swimming/hiking/wine tasting/bird watching.
Leave the world behind! Set on the shores of Clearlake, Ca, Smiling Otter Retreat, boasts 3300 sqft space, featuring a plethora of choices for indoor and outdoor living and entertainment. Come and connect with nature in a comfort of luxury. Numerous species of birds, otters, deer, racoons, and Lucy, the skunk, can be spotted right outside the house. Gorgeous panoramic views of the lake and Mt Konocti from inside of the house, the two spacious decks and all the outdoor areas. Multiple indoor and outdoor dining and conversation areas. Whole house water filter/softener, BBQ gas grill, gas firepit (extra propane tanks are by the grill), hot outdoor shower, indoor Sonos surround sound system (operated with a tablet). Outdoor speakers are not permitted as per the City of Clearlake, since the sound carries super far on the lake.
The pier, dock, boat lift and swimming platform remodel is finally finished and it's gorgeous out there. The boat lift is suited for a boat of 5000 lbs or less. The swimming platform is hand cranked.
Clearlake in general, but, most importantly, the location of the property on the lake is known for incredible fishing. Often you can spot fishermen fishing right around the property. But, for you, no boat is needed as you can just fish from our comfortable partly shaded dock or the long pier. Relaxing Adirondack chairs and fish cleaning sink are provided for your convenience.
In the summer, float in the refreshing pool or the lake. In the winter, soak and unwind in the large hot tub watching the sun setting behind majestic Mt Konocti. Game room activities include shuffleboard, pool/ping pong/air hockey table, toys for the little ones and board games (those are in the cabinets of the library).
Fully equipped chef kitchen is all set up for cooking and entertaining. Two large supermarkets are 13 minutes away and a small convenience store 9 minutes from the house. We provide two refrigerators for your groceries, one in the kitchen (with two ice makers), and the other one upstairs in the laundry room.
Door Dash has limited restaurant delivery options and Safeway supermarket delivers. Numerous local wineries provide picturesque views and some of the best wines in the area.
Water sports equipment provided: 4 paddle boards, one single kayak, one double kayak, kayak moving trolley, life vests of different sizes, and pool towels. USE WATERSPORTS AT YOUR OWN RISK! The weather can be unpredictable on the lake and can change within 15 minutes time frame with wind and large waves. If you are caught in this weather out on the lake, we recommend hugging the shores to come back to the house or exit the lake if necessary and ALWAYS wear a life vest.
There is a small community boat launch area two houses to the left. Redbud Park in Clearlake (15 min away) has large boat launching areas. You can rent a boat/jet skis/lily pad at Clearlake Powersport Rentals in town, 15 minutes away from the house. The water in the cove to the left of the property does not get as choppy and, on windy days, you may want to go there to enjoy your motorized water sports. Please call ahead to make reservations. If you are looking for a large lake beach, Austin Park Beach and Playground is 12 minutes away.
When the weather warms up, it is common to spot lake bugs. They look like mosquitoes, but larger, the amazing thing is though that they don't bite. Also, later in the summer, it is not uncommon to see green algae swimming by (that’s what feeds the lake life), but, it quickly disappears when the wind picks up.

Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury HousePoolSpaGame RoomPets is located in Clearlake. Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury HousePoolSpaGame RoomPets provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury HousePoolSpaGame RoomPets has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Clearlake has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Clearlake, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen island
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pool or billiards table
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • Unit size: 3300 sq ft (307 sq m)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • English
  • Russian
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Chef
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: i
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
4 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses solar energy

Reviews

Dorothy H.
Jun 17, 2025 06:09:03 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Beautiful, clean lakeside home. Everything was as promised. We had a lovely time there and the host was excellent.
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