Year around fun and relaxation at this luxury lakefront designer retreat. 4 bedrooms/3baths with two master suites, pool, spa, game room, 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. In house masseuse and/or yoga instructors available upon request (availability permitted).
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, Smiling Otter Retreat, boasting 3300 sqft space, features a plethora of 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, instant hot water spigot in the kitchen, BBQ gas grill, gas firepit (extra propane tanks are by the grill), hot outdoor shower, 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.
It can get windy on the lake, and it can happen year around. In the summer, the breeze is welcomed, and it's nice to cool off on a hot day. In the winter, it urges you to come inside and snuggle up under a blanket enjoying the amazing views, reading a book, watching your favorite movie, or playing games with your family or friends. 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 13 minutes away or 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 options and Safeway supermarket delivers. Numerous local wineries provide picturesque views and some of the best wines in the area.
IMPORTANT, please read: Our dock is in the process of being rebuilt and will be ready by May 1st or sooner. In the event that your reservation is after May 1st and the dock is not finished, you will receive a refund of $100 per night.
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 at Disney's Boat Rentals in Lakeport. 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:)