Title: Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets Lakefront vacation home with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101366200/101366132/175263e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101366200/101366132/335ee2a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101366200/101366132/3bfc4ec7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101366200/101366132/c1ed1cf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101366200/101366132/489fd7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Smiling Otter Retreat, a luxury lakefront designer haven with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and two master suites. Relax by the pool or unwind in the spa as you enjoy panoramic views of Clearlake and Mt Konocti from spacious decks. Take advantage of non-motorized water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding or indulge in gourmet cooking at the kitchen’s large stone island. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Fireplace - Pool - Parking available - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Electric car charging station - Recycling - Solar energy - Unit size: 3,300 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51310000/51300800/51300715/1494dca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Lake Front Home on 5 acres...multi family vacations Kelseyville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=51300715&PinnedHotelID=51300715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93160000/93157000/93156933/660ba76b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LAKEFRONT OASIS w/ BOAT DOCK FISHERMEN SPECIAL! 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Pets are allowed with a $100 pet fee per stay ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 4 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: I ### 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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.97829%2C-122.69932&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J9OGzpMMuQjNmPlW94yNDCGzFmQ=) Clearlake, CA #### What's nearby - Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Austin Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km - Redbud Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km - Clearlake Oaks Boat Launch - 15 min drive - 12.8 km - Jago Bay - 26 min drive - 25.3 km #### Getting around - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 89 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive - ‪Stein & Wein - ‬9 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive - ‪Happy Garden Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min drive - ‪Sisters Coffeehouse - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total). ### What time is check-in at Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Game Room.Pets located? > This family-friendly Clearlake vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Clear Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Austin Park and Redbud Park. Clearlake Chamber of Commerce and Shannon Ridge Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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