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The Perch - Luxury House on the Lake

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Lake side of house
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Guest Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 12134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kelseyville, CA
  • Clear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Clear Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Konocti
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Ukiah, CA (UKI-Ukiah Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunkie

4 Double Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Perch - Luxury House on the Lake

This luxury vacation home sleeps up to 12 and features 150 feet of lakefront! The Private covered electric boat dock can accommodate 2 boats.
This split level house has 2 bedrooms upstairs with amazing lake and island views, and a bunkie downstairs. The bunkie sleeps 8 with 4 full size beds and plenty of drawer and closet storage. There is room for 5 cars.
The dock includes a diving board and the bay is perfect for all watersports.
The outdoor space is amazing with lounge seating, a dining area and umbrella's. Enjoy the outdoor heaters, BBQ and fireplace while you watch the sunset over the mountains.
The house has a fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, blender, microwave, cooktop with griddle and dishwasher. It is stocked with ample cookware, plates, cups, glasses and silverware, sheets, pillows and towels.
Clearlake has boat up bars, restaurants and casinos and is the largest natural lake in California. There are over 10 wineries, a state park and plenty of hiking trails. It is a vacationer's dream!

Property manager

Lauren & Joe Pennisi
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Renter takes responsibility for safety of children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No pets on furniture, pick up yard mess.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter takes responsibility for the supervision/safety of children No children allowed on spiral staircase Life jackets required for children on dock
No parties allowed. Please park vehicles only in our carport or gravel driveway, do not park on the dirt across from our driveway.
There will be a $100 pet fee added for any allowed pets as our cleaner charges more for extra cleaning time

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kelseyville

Located in Kelseyville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chacewater Wine and Olive Mill and Wildhurst Vineyards Tasting Room are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clear Lake State Park and Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kelseyville, CA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Redbud Park - 28 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Lucerne Marina - 34 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Mount Konocti - 55 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kelsey Creek Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Richmond Park Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Saw Shop Gallery Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Coffee - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Riviera Hills Restaurant & Lounge - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perch - Luxury House on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Perch - Luxury House on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perch - Luxury House on the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perch - Luxury House on the Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Clear Lake and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clear Lake State Park. Chacewater Wine and Olive Mill and Wildhurst Vineyards Tasting Room are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Lovely Lake side

We spent all our time out back.....Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Great house and location

Perfect house for a weekend of fishing with friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Lovely well stocked house. Access to the water via a play dock where we could launch our own kayaks.Very pretty and peaceful over thanksgiving. With a well stocked kitchen for preparing thanksgiving dinner.We also managed to get door dash from a few restaurants which was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Luv Soda Bay

I would highly recommend this property to anybody that wants to take a trip to Clearlake. An excellent home and a wonderful owners great neighborhood!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boua L.

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

Beautiful lakefront home

Property is beautiful and owners are very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

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

The perch

Great property for large families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

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

Great Location

Kids had a blast, fishing and swiming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb V.

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

Soda lake

Beautiful house, very well put together! Lots of space to spread out. Host suggested where to eat. Ate at Saw Shop public house. It was excellent. Host very easy to communicate with. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

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

Family Lake gathering

We lived, and grew up in the Kelseyville area. Our family rented 3 houses on Willow. Hanging out cooking, paddling around, and some fishing, and visiting; it was a special experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan D., Los Gatos

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

Relaxing Stay

The house was great and the owners were very responsive to questions and requests. Very relaxing to sit on the back deck upstairs each morning with coffee and evening with wine. Sunsets were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

kayla l.

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

Amazing stay!

The Perch was absolutely gorgeous. We loved spending our day on the dock, using the diving board, and sitting around the fire pit. There were plenty of beds for our group and I will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Home

This home was beautiful and cozy. This property would be perfect for a Winter or Fall fishing trip. Owners were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mouang S.

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

Beautiful home on lake front

Home was as described, check in was seamless, lake was not as great as we hoped but got 2 out of the 4 days we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mai V.

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

birthday getaway on the lake

my siblings and our partners spent the weekend on the lake for my sister's birthday. we are able to hang out and just enjoyed ourselves. the backyard space and seating area was perfect as we sat around the fire pit. the home met all our needs. the queen bunks were perfect and allowed everyone to have a comfortable place to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian H.

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

Thanksgiving stay

The view itself was worth every penny, but it was very well suited for my family. We had dogs, and kids that wanted to fish. So it was perfect! Only a 20 min drive to Clearlake state park where we had a couple of wonderful hikes. The views at night and in the morning were priceless. It was an amazing time. The neighbors were all very sweet as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sinh B., Elk Grove, California

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

Great view

Although the fishing wasn’t that great, the stay was wonderful. We ran into a couple of mishaps due to the storm but all was resolved and had a several great days to enjoy the lake. We kayaked, fished, and used the paddle boat that was there. It was a wonderful stay overall. We all had a great time. It was plenty stocked with cookware, utensils, linens and plenty of room for sleeping and seating. The deck was wonderful. We enjoyed the outdoor areas. We would definitely stay again. Thanks Joe for checking in with us as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jazy C.

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

Birthday weekend escape

Although the check in process could have been smoother- the view and the cleanliness of the house made it all worth it! The area was so peaceful. The view was breath taking and simply people watching from the kitchen table was all we needed. We were able to catch two BIG catfish! (16lbs and 11lbs) If you are looking for a little escape from technology and the day to day rush. This Vrbo is highly recommended! The whole time we were discussing when we should come back. Amazing place, highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amit C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and location

The house is at a beautiful and peaceful location, right on the lake. Deck in the backyard is really nice to enjoy the lake, its beauty and warm weather (during spring and summer). We also used the paddle boat they have, and my kid loved it. Will definitely recommend others to come and enjoy this property. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because of housekeeping. The house had spider webs in lot of places, dirt on the corners, soap or detergent not refilled. Bottom room’s heater won’t really heat up the room (the top bunk bed becomes warm but the bottom bed remains cold). Past that, we enjoyed our stay every much.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W., San Jose, CA

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

Annual summer trip to the lake

We had 4 adults, 2 kids & dogs, whom all enjoyed a fun 5-night stay at The Perch. Soda Bay was lovely, quiet and serene, with lots of great nature watching. Look out for the Osprey nest on the telephone pole right out front! The boat lift was not available (owner’s boat occupied) and we thought it would be, but there are whips on one side of the dock, which worked out. Overall, we had a great stay, but only caught one bass fish, despite going out daily. We hope to return to The Perch at Soda Bay one summer. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie A.

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

Our July family getaway

We enjoyed our time at the lake house. The house has most all amenities needed. The downstairs bunk room does stay quite warm as the only option for cooling was fans... the air conditioner doesn’t work down there. The outdoor furniture is likely on its last summer.... but nothing last forever. Called the owners with a small issue and they were very responsive and indicated they are going to be replacing the deck furniture after this season. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck and boat slip. All in all we had a great time and will definitely return again. Nice property with beautiful backdrop right on the water. Amazing sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cecily J., San Clemente, CA

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

Perfect lake house!

This place was a lake dream! Lakefront property with kayaks and pedal boat included. There is a boat dock that we didn't use. Gorgeous panoramic lake views. Very pretty area. House itself had lots of family entertainment: 3 TVs with streaming, board games. Comfy beds. Well appointed kitchen. Very comfortable and nice place!! Only caveats would be not suitable for early walkers- some drop-offs on stairs. Fire season gets smoky- we stayed during a fire. Air quality and visibility were not great. Will get trip insurance next time in case we want to reschedule last minute. Overall a very thoughtfully designed space- you will love it! Arti's Indian Restaurant, Pogo's pizza, Riviera Market, and Clear Lake State park were trip favorites. But honestly just seeing my 4 sons ages 3-13 fish, kayak, and jump off dock diving board made the trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Stacey S.

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

Water craft(s) are a must

The inside of home was pretty mush as pictured. Very nice. Few useful items missing from Kitchen as well as not enough daily cleaning supplies for an extended stay. And there wasn’t clear shelving in pantry to store our items. Cluttered with food. . Same with freezer. The house location on bay is nice. Back Yard is spacious and has lots of potential. Deck was loaded with spiders and webs. Big ones. Given the roofed area over the dock is riddle with them I can see how the lounge area would be difficult to keep up with. We left the spiders alone they left us alone. Clearlake area gets hot. Swims in water are must during the day and the area around dock has a lot of growth and even some trash floating around. So you have to paddle or boat out. Paddling can be tricky once the wind kicks up. A great workout getting back if you are across the bay and the wind is pushing you back out. The wind came in every afternoon for sure. Sometimes earlier or sporadically. It did made for perfect late evenings with the deck lighting. Sunsets were gorgeous. The growth and “islands” near were hot spot for fishing. Hopefully washer and dryer access happens for future guests. If you have your own boat. I’d say this is a good place to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noelle V., Berkeley, CA

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

Grandma’s 80th bday weekend

Great family gathering spot! Extremely well equipped kitchen and house. Beautiful outdoor setting and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of fun beautiful location

I definitely recommend this property. Amazing deck for the sunsets. Nicely Place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Fantastic spot!

We will be back! Core memories made. Zero complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lauren & Joe Pennisi

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Lauren and Joe fell in love with Lake County while in college when they spent many summer vacations at a Pal's Kelseyville lake house. Determined that someday they would have a place for their family and friends to gather, their dream was finally realized in 2013 when they found the Perch.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this place, the views, being on the water, the neighbors

What makes this property unique

covered boat lift & independent play dock, natural hot springs 100 yards away, large deck over the water

Languages:

English

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