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Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Sauna.Games..Pets

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A deck with four turquoise Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit, overlooking a calm lake and a mountain at sunset.
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A spacious living room with a large wooden dining table, wicker chairs, and a chandelier. There are bookshelves filled with books and decorative items, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with chairs, a large window, and a skylight.
A waterfront property with a dock leading to a house with a covered patio area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Clear Lake

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Clearlake, CA
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Twin Pine Casino
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Clearlake

Located in Clearlake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Shannon Ridge Winery and Shannon Ridge Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument and Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Clearlake, CA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Redbud Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 46 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Twin Pine Casino - 47 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino - 49 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamba - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trejo’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Catfish Coffeehouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Sauna.Games..Pets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Sauna.Games..Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Sauna.Games..Pets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Sauna.Games..Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Sauna.Games..Pets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smiling Otter Retreat! Large Lakefront Luxury House.Pool.Spa.Sauna.Games..Pets located?

This family-friendly Clearlake holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Clear Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Austin Park and Borax Lake. Redbud Park and Clearlake Chamber of Commerce are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is amazing with beautiful views. They have thought of everything. We had a great time. Maria was outstanding as our contact. Thank you, Maria for all your communication and quick responses to all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great, the host was great. Sink faucet broke and the host sent repairman immediately Host was available and responsive.Definitely recommend property.My only complaint is the lake was having an algae bloom which was disappointing, obviously out of host control.Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They stay was perfect and amazing. Fishing on the doc and grilling next to the pool made for a very relaxing day. Games and dinner at the big table made for great family fun. Will stay here again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house on the lake

The house was awesome..Lake was windy and very green..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean lakeside home. Everything was as promised. We had a lovely time there and the host was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2024

The property was just as promised - everything worked. So clean and well appointed. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeds Expectations

We highly recommend this luxurious property. It is exceptionally and thoughtfully well appointed. You truly do not need to bring anything beyond clothing and groceries. The beautiful house and grounds are tranquil and the owner, Maria, was very responsive and pleasant to communicate with. We would definitely choose this Clearlake vacation rental again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Side

Gorgeous. Amenities were amazing. The house was very accommodating. From the game room to the towels to the coffee bars to the fully equipped kitchen, we were amazed. We are experienced time share people and have never been in a facility so well stocked. The dock was great for the many hours of fishing, especially for the children. The only disappointment was the algae bloom in the lake. While we did use the paddle boards and kayaks, it was not safe nor appealing for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thank you for writing such a great review, Ruby! Glad you enjoyed the house so much, we did our best to make it super comfortable for our guests. We just wanted to clarify that the water is safe to swim around the property, and, the green algae could be present, but, is definitely not there all the time. We, ourselves, have enjoyed swimming off the property plenty of times😊.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake trip

It was our first time visiting Clearlake and what a hidden gem it is! The house is very large, accommodated my parents and our 4 kids nicely. The location is so quiet and peaceful with amazing views of the lake and the mountain across from the inside and outside of the house. We saw numerous species of birds and an otter swimming by in the morning. Maria set up the house with everything we needed to be comfortable away from home. My Mom loved making meals in the specious kitchen, and the built-in coffee system was just an icing on the cake. Kids had a blast in the game room. We would love to return to Smiling Otter Retreat again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Place for a family

This property is beautiful and laid out in a way that allows a family to spread out and also be together. They thought of everything when it comes to comfort, supplies, entertainment etc. We have a family of 10 and it was perfect for us. Children had a room of their own and lots of toys and games for their entertainment. The bedrooms and bathrooms had everything we needed with respect to storage and amenities. The dining room table sat all ten of us comfortably. The game room was fun for everyone. The outdoor living room & outdoor shower were a great place for a little peace while looking out over the beautiful view. The dock area was wonderful for another peaceful place to read and look at the scenery. The kayaks were a fun bonus! The fishing was great. We would unreservedly recommend this property. It is worth every penny! Thank you Maria for being so responsive and informative. You can tell she really cares about her guests and their comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden Gem

To say we were blown away is an understatement. We saw this listing on VRBO & loved the presentation of this property. When we arrived, it was as we expected and more. The views are spectacular and when sitting on the deck, it feels as though you are over the water. We all set up our rooms which were extremely clean and beautifully decorated & bathrooms stocked with accessories for showering. We were blown away with the kitchen and when it says, gourmet in the description, it definitely is. There must have been every appliance you can think of there. The added touches of coffee, seasonings, oil, foil/saran wrap was wonderful. Maria didn't leave anything out. We enjoyed cooking in this kitchen and just hanging out around the large counter. We were a party of 10 plus our dogs & we never felt like we were on top of each other. Very spacious. The library of books & games delightful. The pool & outside area was great as well. The best VRBO we have booked. Maria was always available for questions. A great hostess.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing house! The home was spotless and more stocked with everything you can imagine from the kitchen appliances, fans for every room (although there is A/C), first aide kit, extra chargers for every kind of phone, extra clean sheets for every room, games, etc., etc. The view was spectacular! The pool was nice but not heated so very cold in early June. The hot tub made up for it and the sauna was a bonus. We caught two huge fish off our pier (a 7 lb bass and a 12 lb catfish)!! We had a couple windy days at the beginning of our stay but the house is huge and there was plenty of room for us all to enjoy the time inside. Maria was awesome responding quickly to any questions. I highly recommend this beautiful VRBO home. It is top notch!!!!!! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a beautiful place. We are locals who rented it to celebrate graduation. The home was perfect, clean, top of the line everything. Nothing was spared here! Maria was so kind and responsive. She made sure all of our needs were met.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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