Guest User
September 7, 2023
Our first visit to Clearlake (or Clear Lake) and we'll get the bad news out of the way first. The lake itself is subject to so-called algae blooms in the heat of summer, which means no swimming in the lake. Activities *on* the lake, such as kayaking or renting pontoon boats, seem fine. And there is a nice pool on the property for swimmers and/or pool loungers. There are 27 cottages. 4 or 5 of them face the lake directly, which makes for a great place to sit; ours faced the lake. Most of the cottages seem to have at least a partial view from their porch. The cottages range in size and price, so review carefully when you make your reservation. I had no problem parking close to our cottage. Cottages have good beds, a living and dining area, and a kitchen (important: see below about dining). There is a modest daily charge for dogs; but we also received a nice goody bag for our pooch. Our porch had a gate, so we could let the dog off-leash on the porch. Again, check the description as this varies by cottage. The office is typically closed (the check-in is "no touch"), but there is quick response to texts to the office number. There are a few places to eat in town; nothing fancy nearby. A tasty Mexican restaurant, a nice coffeehouse, a good BBQ. The nearby Fresh Etc grocery store is well stocked for a range of shoppers, including those looking for prepared food. All in all, I can heartily recommend staying here.