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The Lake Cottage on Soda Bay-Pet Friendly, Private Deck, Dock & Kayaks

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Property grounds
Interior
Terrace/patio
Marina
Pet-friendly

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6142.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bed Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Front Foyer

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Lake Cottage on Soda Bay-Pet Friendly, Private Deck, Dock & Kayaks

Relaxing and quiet lake front cottage on Clear Lake, located adjacent to the Soda Bay hot springs. The private deck, dock offers an excellent panoramic view which is perfect for bird watching and taking in the beautiful evening sunsets. It’s also a fisherman’s paradise. Don’t forget your pole. The area is also fantastic for kayaking and paddle boarding in your backyard. We have two kayaks available that we offer to our guests. Wine taste in the Red Hills Ava which is known for their Cabernet Sauvignon or hike at the Clearlake State Park.

Property manager

Nicole Fraser
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Kelseyville

Located in Kelseyville, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, while Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum and Lakeport Historic Courthouse Museum are cultural highlights. 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 - 0.1 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 2 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.) - 120 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 Lake Cottage on Soda Bay-Pet Friendly, Private Deck, Dock & Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Lake Cottage on Soda Bay-Pet Friendly, Private Deck, Dock & Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Cottage on Soda Bay-Pet Friendly, Private Deck, Dock & Kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lake Cottage on Soda Bay-Pet Friendly, Private Deck, Dock & Kayaks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kelseyville holiday home is steps from Clear Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Clear Lake State Park. Chacewater Wine and Olive Mill and Wildhurst Vineyards Tasting Room are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice D.

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

Great for stargazing!

My spouse and I wanted to stay in this area to stargaze with our basic telescope. The cottage has a beautiful view of the sky. A couple of bowls in the cupboard has been put away without being cleaned first, but our stay was otherwise great. Nicole was very responsive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua r.

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

Wonderful Stay

What’s there not to like about this property?! Everything you could need is at your fingertips. They two kayaks were perfect for my wife and I. Launching them from the private dock was amazing! There is also a little hot spring less than a minute kayak ride from the dock! We brought our own groceries and the house had everything else we needed. We enjoyed all of our meals outside and had a wonderful time using the fire cooking bbq. The welcome binder was extremely informative with a lot of great info! Host left some surprise welcome gifts as well! All in all, highly recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTOPHER M.

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

Stunning views of Soda Bay

We came into town for our friends Labor Day party and were able to rent this amazing cottage right on the water. The views from the back deck are absolutely gorgeous! House a very spacious lay out with two good sized bathrooms and a really nice kitchen. We were able to BBQ dinner one night while taking in the lake views. Will hopefully stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Djamal D.

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

Great getaway

Nice weekend by the lake Great fishing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Perfect

Great location, very responsive hosts. Water level was too high to use the dock
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEAH M.

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

Nice Lakehouse & Great Location

Excellent communication. Place was nice and clean and had pretty much everything you would need. Lake view was gorgeous but unfortunately the algae blooms made the water unswimmable. Other than that, we were able to enjoy the kayaks and had a wonderful time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole U.

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

4th of July

Property was as described. Host communication was great. Overall it was a nice place for the price. Issues we had that made this not a 5 star stay: 1. The AC unit is old and must have been off for some time as it pumped hot air the first few hours and took a full 24 hours to cool the house down somewhat. Fans were very limited and didn’t work great. Vents are only located in the center of the house so bedrooms and front living room were very hot. The AC unit could not keep up, we melted the entire stay. 2. Normally this would have been ok, as we were hoping to be swimming in the lake to cool off. However the algae along the shoreline was really thick and continued to be thick at least 20 yards off the dock, so swimming was out of the question. We thought being early in the summer season, the algae would not have been this bad already. We know it gets bad in August. 3. The fishing situation was not ideal because of all the algae. The lines kept getting stuck. 4. The fridge was not cold initially and we had to transfer all of our food back to coolers the first day. Not sure if it was off before we arrived and it needed time to cool down in the heat wave, we made it work with our coolers but not ideal. 5. The gas grill shown in one of the property pictures is not operational. There is a charcoal and wood burning grill available (also shown in pics) but we didn’t have charcoal with us the first night and had to cook indoors which made the house even hotter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Beautiful property right on the Lake. The property is clean with a nicely appointed kitchen. The opportunities to enjoy so many aspects of nature were endless. Kayaking at Sunrise was a delightful experience on our 48th Wedding Anniversary.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

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

Perfect Location Cute House

We stayed here for 4 days, and had the best time. We were able to dock our boat at the private dock behind the house, and we fished from the dock every day. Would recommend kayaking in the morning, as it was so peaceful and the water was so still. The house itself was so cute. We loved the wine that was left for us by the owners (thank you)! Will definitely plan another trip again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris v.

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

Lakeport Firefighter Conference

We stayed here to attend a firefighter conference. After long days of physical training it was great to come back to such a relaxing and clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

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

Gorgeous view

Very cute home,right on the lake, very comfortable and gorgeous views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myesha S.

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

Beautiful view

This home was just amazing, cute very clean, great area! The owners were very pleasant. We were welcomed with wine and a nice card. I thank you again for allowing my family to enjoy your beautiful home. God bless!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Soda bay house

Was really nice rained first 4 days we were there
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Perfect Getaway - Beautiful view

What a wonderful stay for a post Christmas/New Years getaway! The weather wasn't perfect but it didn't matter since the house was warm and comfortable, there were lots of games and puzzles and one only needed a hot beverage (also provided) to relax and enjoy the view of the lake. The house was clean, updated and the beds were comfortable. We had fun in the kayaks once the weather cleared up. The welcome wine was a wonderful touch as well. Thank you thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family and I enjoyed our stay in this cute, clean cottage . Beautiful location with all the comforts of home. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and responsive to questions. The fenced in yard was nice for our dogs to play end the views were gorgeous. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natarajan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Short stay at the lake

Nice spot right on the lake. Our stay was only a couple of days at the end of a longer vacation. Lots of things to explore during a longer stay. Enjoyed our stay though. Contacted the host a couple of times and he was very quick to respond and very helpful. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H., San Jose, CA

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

Kayak on Soda Bay

Great property for a small group and dogs. Greeted by nice wines. Fabulous to have waterfront and be able to slip their kayaks right in the water. Clean and quiet property. Relaxing yard and deck. Spotted an otter, herons, and egrets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Rejuvenating Weekend Away

My family (self, husband, 10yr old, and dog) had a deeply relaxing stay at this perfectly located cottage. The views overlook the private dock, expanse of the lake and mountains beyond. A nearby wetland became ideal for bird watching all day long and a short paddle away and we could watch the bubbling action of natural volcanic springs. It was a perfect getaway to play games, paddle board and kayak, and spend time with family. The hosts were responsive and very welcoming with local wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P., Redwood City

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

Made for those balmy nights watching the sunset and the stars rise

My favorite spot was looking back to the house and seeing Mt Konocti looming above. But there was also a young family of Northern Goshawks (I think) eager for their parents to come home with supper - an amazing sight and and sound. Sunsets were amazing and we caught a few of the laggard Perseids as they skipped off the atmosphere. For city dwellers seeing the night sky where there is no light pollution is an indelible memory and visual feast of fascination and exploration.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

July stay at the Cottage

This was a great location for our family to spend time together. Our hosts left interesting historical information and recommendations for nearby resturants and sights. They even left a wine selection that we enjoyed and other convienient "creature comforts". The cottage is near geothermal features of the lake. We enjoyed all of the abunant wildlife such as the Osprey nest right above the neighbor's house. It was a couple hour drive to the coast for the day and an easy drive to explore closer towns. We enjoyed our get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zinaida B.

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

Teen getaway

I took my daughter and 4 of her friends to Clear Lake to relax and get away. We had prefect weather while we were visiting so it was fantastic. We used the kayaks that were at the house and we brought two paddle boards. They had a great time paddling and swimming all day long. The bedroom/bathroom arrangement was prefect. The kids had their space and I had mine. Sunsets and sunrises were spectacular. Also lots of birds to watch. We were able to make simple meals in the kitchen, it had everything we needed. A prefect short getaway for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

The Lake Spot!!

Beautiful location Lots of room Thoughtful hosts Amazing birds Use of kayaks Great dock
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paloma P.

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

Blissful Laketime

The photographs don't do it justice! There was ample space, 2 living areas, and the rooms were a great size. The house was clean and fully stocked with everything you need including pots and pans, pasta strainer, can opener, Keurig coffee maker, even a smore making machine! The appliances were all newer and worked very well. The showers and water pressure was great, and the view onto the lake was amazing. The kids had a ball, and the deck was nice to sit on and watch them swim from. There is a little store about 2 minutes away in case you forgot something. Scott was fast to respond and very helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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