Wonderful relaxing spot in the mountains. Great for families and large groups with affordable…read morerates. The cabins are rustic and you must clean them at the end of your stay which isn't hard as they provide mop and broom for you. The pool is cold and refreshing and the overall atmosphere is friendly. The owners are a wonderful family of hard working individuals who have dedicated their lives to the success of this place. Long term families who come year after year are appreciative of having a stable, familiar place to reunite with their families and friends year after year. They're old school and it's good. So don't expect payment by app or wifi. You may have to leave a message but they'll get back to you. They're a family run business and they're busy people! Busy making others' vacations dreams a reality.

Whispering Pines is a great distraction from the Grind…read more You won't find zip lining or parasailing, but if you're lucky you'll find something you've been looking for your whole life - family connection. My extended family has been coming to WP for 44 years now, and while I can't always get away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley life to join in, I appreciate every moment I spend here. It's just regular people from the Bay Area escaping the madness for a little while, reconnecting with family and friends and enjoying a beer (or two...) It is as enjoyable as you make it. While there is a pool for adults and kiddos, bocce ball, tennis court, bbq area, swings and playground, there are also porches on each cabin, which is a key ingredient for us. Time spent on these porches growing up with family and friends have created memories that will last a lifetime, and I thank the Strickler family for every one.

This was the worst vacation I have ever had. The place was nasty and when I say nasty I mean nasty…read more I have been coming to this place for 20 years and it is truly underwater now. We weren't able to check in until after 6 o'clock even with the Covid tthe manager and the owner Jody and her son Jason are crooks. She tried to blame everything that was wrong with the place on the people that are staying downstairs. It took us 15 minutes to be able to get inside after the sixth after the 6 PM check in and we had to kill flies. There were no blankets on the bed bed and we didn't get any blankets. They dropped blankets off in the carport at about 2 AM in the morning.. The pictures tell at all do not waste your money going to this property they are crooks. I will be reporting them to Lake County health department on July 20, 2020.

I love staying here me and my Husband come here at least twice a year…read more The Owners are great! I came to clearlake last month and stayed at a different place and it was a terrible experience. Jodi was able to have the rental cleaned in a timely matter so that I can change my reservation on the same day. I should have come here in the 1st place its so peaceful. I have stayed in the Cabana as well as the Honeymooner both were great! I am coming back again soon :)

I absolutely love the Carriage House! From beds being comfy with fantastic linens & down bedding…read more(which is important to me) to the kitchen being equipped with everything you'd need with a gas stove & a cute tea kettle. The pantry is stocked & they provided tea/coffee & lovely muffins- so sweet & unexpected. Literally, if you need anything & look in the normal obvious spot, it's there! (Like, paper & a pen, scissors, cream for your coffee, cutting board, plastic bags, etc). Thank you so much - I've found my new Lakeport home away from home :)

The Carriage House is an absolute gem in all of Lake County!! Look no further for a cozy and fresh…read morehouse to call your home away from home. Everything you need has been thought of by innkeepers Cheryl and George. Fully stocked kitchen, fluffy towels, beautiful furniture inside and out, relaxing back yard and spotless in every room! And by some small chance they don't have it, they will have it for you in a flash. Please don't hesitate to book The Carriage House if you plan to visit Lakeport for your first time or a familiar return, because it will be booked up in a snap!! I have been visiting Lakeport every summer since I was a kid and staying at The Carriage House reminded me of why I love sweet Lakeport so much, just like I was 12 all over again.

Loved my stay! Yes, so much little things that make it feel elevated, luxurious and sophisticated…read more I stayed in bungalow C and the very private backyard was probably my favorite! The couple (little things) that could use improvement but don't make or break whether I would come back is toilet paper was the cheap thin kind, and the water temp in the shower even at the warmest setting was just warm, but not steamy hot. I like my showers decently hot, so that was a bit annoying and idk if I could have asked to have it adjusted when I was there, but it wasn't a huge issue so I didn't bother the owner about it. But other than that, loved everything else. Bed was comfy. Easy booking and check in/check out process. Would love to stay there again!

We stayed here for our weekend in Calistoga, my friends and I rented 2 of the units. I stayed in…read morethe largest unit and it was SO CUTE!!! Every detail is perfection and you can tell that someone put a lot of thought into every single detail, all the way from the pictures on the walls to the wine in the fridge. I would HIGHLY recommend staying here if you ever visit the beautiful city of Calistoga!

Aside from Bob being nice ... There are almost no words for the state of this inn. The lake is…read moregorgeous. The town is very quiet. I am honestly at a loss for words. The pictures will speak for me.

I'm giving this place 5 Stars because the owner Bob and his wife (sorry I didn't catch her name)…read moreare fantastic!! Let's face it ... this part of Clearlake is pretty shady. I mean REALLY shady! So to receive the level of hospitality, patience and professionalism along with a HUGE somewhat "funky" house was refreshing. My brother-in-law rented the main house and two cabins for a first annual Family reunion (16 of us). Clearlake holds a special place in the hearts of my husbands family so coming to the lake was a given. The main house is quirky and has plenty of room for a large family to sleep and hang out. Is it 5 Stars in a "SF Ritz Carlton"Way? Ah no. This is 5 Stars for Clearlake folks. The main house is old with a musty odor and the furnishings are far fancy but completely comfortable. Lots a large TV's, free wifi and newer kitchen appliances. Down side, totally not a good option for the elderly or handicap because there are lots of stairs. My 80 something parents-in-law had to stay in one of the small adjoining Cabins because the quantity of stairs in the main house just wasn't doable for them. The real gem is the fact that you're right on the lake. Yes it's got algae but look past the first 5 feet of shore and you'll see the true wow factor. There is a very large deck off the second story and .... WOW! The views were breathtaking. The outside "yard" is massive. Oh the parties that could be and probably have happened here were probably epic. And a tiki bar? YES! I loved that there is a Chavez Market right across the street so running out of or forgetting anything isn't a problem. It's a pretty nice market (clean, fresh produce and SAFE). We had a wonderful reunion here and even though there were a few restroom issues and the beds are like sleeping on clouds, and the cabins smelled like smokers stayed there, it's still a great place for a large group. Right on the lake ... Like RIGHT on the lake!

Excellent hosts with the best hospitality in the area. Bring your family and friends and leave your…read moreworries behind.

Very pleasant vacation rental owned by a very sweet Husband and Wife…read more This place has everything you need for a vacation stay. Fishing equipment, kayaks, corn hole toss, boogie boards. Kids activities such as board games and tons of others. Patio space with bbq pit, smoker and a deck to fish from. This spot is immaculate!

This place is ethereal. My friends and I rented Riverstone Ranch this past weekend for a birthday…read moreand were completely blown away. The estate is located on the banks of Russian River and only a pleasant 20 minute walk away from Downtown Healdsburg. We arrived after dark to find our friends around the fire pit enjoying some incredible barbeque. I was pretty impressed even with my first walk through of the property in the dark! There are a series of elegantly themed cottages surrounding a main Queen Anne Style home. Whoever decorated this place is a genius. Every corner has a unique detail to discover! There is a rooster house with all kinds of adorable pieces and an Oak house with a tree through the kitchen! The spread out cottages allowed for privacy and serenity. I've never slept better! In the morning, I woke up surrounded by the electric colors of fall. I also noticed that the estate was surrounded by all kinds of colorful fruit trees and vegetation. None of us wanted to leave! Sweet sweet escape. It only took us an hour to get back to San Francisco! I can't wait to go back!

Not cheap, but spectacular! The owners have spared no expense in remodeling, and it shows; a great…read morelocation overlooking the river, with all the amenities. We had 19 of my extended family staying there for a wedding, but with multiple buildings, there was room to spread out so we weren't always in each other's hair. And with a heated pool, ping-pong table, (gas) fire pit, horseshoes, grill, patio+decks (plus frisbee golf in the works), there's something for everyone to do. Truly a wonderful getaway and special treat for my sister's wedding weekend. My two small tips for the owners: 1) buy a few pool toys like noodles and inner tubes, and 2) put a small fence around the frog pond so kids can't fall in.

Icaria Winery, Cloverdale, CA - September 1, 2023 This was…read morethe second and final winery of the day for us. We had tasted earlier in the day and were ready for one more tasting adventure. Tastings here are by appointment only. I learned that texting in my appointment request worked very well. We were able to get a 3 pm appointment. Due to its location, you'll get a text explaining how to get to the location and what to do when you get there for parking. This is a pretty small scale family-run winery operated out of the basement of a house that is at the top of a hill not far out of town. There are about 50 acres of wine grapes grown down below. The tasting fee is reasonable - $20/person, compared to other wineries in the Alexander Valley area that have $40+/person tasting fees. Our host was family member Helen, who was charming and knowledgeable and she poured our wines and explained a little about each one. We also got to meet and talk to her husband and winemaker, Greg, We got to taste their Chardonnay, Zinfandel, a couple of their cabs, and a very recently (that morning) bottled Pinot Noir. Everything was very delicious as we sipped our wine overlooking the vineyard below. All the wines were very reasonably priced I thought, considering their outstanding quality $35 - $65. We bought a bottle of the Cab. Sauvignon and the Pinot Noir. We have every expectation they'll be delicious when we open them.

The total definition of a hidden gem! Who would have known that this beautiful tasting room was…read moretucked away in the hills of Alexander Valley?! Came here with a friend during a wine tasting event, and we were both blown away by the aesthetics and the Cabernet! This was hands down some of the best Cab Sauv that I have ever tasted in my life. That kind of Cab that makes your eyes roll to the back of your head with each and every sip. Yeeep... like that. 'Twas extraordinary and I lived to tell it. Upon entering their estate, there's a long windy one way road. It was our first time there and we didn't realize that it was a one way road until we got closer to their grounds. It's pretty gnarly! We didn't realize that they have a shuttle bus that transports guests up to their estate. Whoops! Make sure you don't make the same mistake we did and park at the bottom of the hill and wait for that shuttle. Trying to turn around to go back down that one way street is scary, but we made it work. From first glance, the estate looks like a charming old house on the hill. In fact it is, but you'd never expect what's hiding in the backyard. A full on patio tasting area with jaw dropping views of the valley beneath. Our eyes instantly lit up when we made it to the back patio of their estate. Is this even real?! It was stunning and extremely intimate. We were only one of three groups (one group left shortly after we arrived). It felt like we almost had the place to ourselves. The owner/winemaker (Jeff Smith) and his wife (Helen Smith) are so down to earth and hospitable. They poured us our wines and told us about what we were tasting. I love visiting and supporting small family owned wineries like this. It's such a special and intimate experience. Every wine that we tried was exceptional. Their Cabs are just friggin' mouthwatering, and this is coming from a gal who doesn't drink Cab all too often. But let me tell you; their cabs are so damn smooth. It's literally like silk. Still bold like a Cab should be but extremely balanced. Boldness without the super tannins. When it hits the back of your throat, it just opens up with so much complexity. These are Cabs that don't need food to bring out their flavors; they can be enjoyed all by themselves in completely delightfulness. But, I KNOW that they would be amazing when they are being paired. Just exceptional Cabs. I'm actually so grateful that we came across Icaria during the wine tasting event because I'm not sure if I would have discovered them otherwise. If you're looking to taste in the Cloverdale area, Icaria should be at the top of your list of wineries to try.

I have never rented a vacation home before and thank the universe Casa de Cozumel was my first…read more From first contact with Julia to last it was a pleasant experience. She made sure we got in the door, laid out the more than reasonable expectations and made you feel welcome (all by phone). If you are looking for pristine, super upscale, hoity toity, skip this one. But, if you are looking for comfortable, relaxing, a place where you and your kids, friends and family can have a blast, this is the place you want to be. This home is inviting and secluded. The eclectic decor (everything from garage sale pieces to antiques from around the world) invites conversation and wonder. All the amenities are supplied. Bring your clothes and food and you will want for nothing else. The only caveat is the finicky lake. We saw conditions from pea soup (algae) to almost crystal clear in a matter of four days. My suggestion is if you want to swim, get a water craft and go out about 25 yards and enjoy. I have stayed in Motel 6 (never again), The Fairmont Inn & Spa, Sonoma, B&B's all over California and everything in between. Most I would not think about returning to. But, Casa de Cozumel has inspired. We will return here for an annual family vacation for as long as it's available. Thank you Julia and Gianni.

We rented this place through VRBO.com. We arrived on Thursday and lets just say the pictures in the…read moread made the place look a lot nicer than it really is. The lake house is situated right on top of an algae patch so we couldn't swim unless we drove out to somewhere cleaner. My friends dubbed this the Frankenstein house because nothing in the house match and it seems like they just pieced everything together with random stuff found at a thrift store. The interior of the house was lined with antique clocks, phones and other strange artifacts and war memorabilia not an ideal rental for the younger crowd, we were certainly disappointed. With the exception of the flatscreen TV and refrigerator every single item in the house was at least or way over 10 years old. Pool table broken and unbalanced with balls falling out of the pockets, VCR, Radio was a old jukebox, creepy looking AC and Heating Units, poker table's leg broke off after one sitting, even the beds and sofas are old, stained, and lined with dead bugs etc...and the worst part was that the old house vibe comes with the old man smell. There's 2 grills and both of them ran out of propane by the 2nd night we actually had to go out and buy our own propane. We got over it and tried our best to have fun. Then check out day came...we called Julia to let them know we're leaving and we cleaned the place, took out the trash, mopped the floors and wiped all the tables etc...after we left and spent a decent time on the road Julia left us a voicemail saying we trashed the place. She claimed we left garbage everywhere, and how we disrespected their house, stained their furniture and moved things around none of that were true. We tried to call Julia right away and a few times after that but all of our calls were ignored. We contemplated about going back but after a weekend like that there's no way we were gonna turn back around and add 2-3 hours to our commute home. Even so we knew their claims were false and if they had the decency to call us right away we would've turned back and confronted them about it. 3 hours later we received a call from her husband yelling at us. We tried talking to him calmly but he was screaming a lot of unreasonable things that we knew were definitely false and basically told us they're keeping our deposit and hung up. I haven't been hung up like that since middle school...on top of being unprofessional and rude I never expected a 60 year old man to act like a childish teenager. We shared the voicemail with the party and everyone agrees that it was all staged so they can eat our deposit. Right away we tried to contact VRBO.com to file a complaint but apparently the listing was removed because too many people filed complaints about the owner. We definitely felt cheated and will not be coming back. My advice to all you yelpers is that if a place is this cheap usually there a catch and don't trust what you see in pictures. I do have something nice to say about casa de cozumel. It's got a nice view

Mandala Springs is a campground that offers traditional camping options as well as glamping…read moreoptions. My husband and I rented one of the cottages and it was great! It was very cozy and had great amenities, including our own bathroom and kitchenette. I adored the little porch of our cottage. It was a great spot for stargazing at night. The grounds are very peaceful and quiet, and you can catch sight of some critters wandering around the grounds sometimes. My husband and I had a few animal sightings here, including a deer right outside our cottage! The facilities include a pool, a garden, a studio (which wasn't offering any classes due to COVID), archery, hiking trails, fire pits, and even a wood-fire oven you can use for cooking pizza! They also have bikes and water activities which were free to use. The hiking trails have vista points where you can meditate or catch a beautiful sunset or sunrise. There's something really peaceful about getting up super early in the morning to watch the sun rise and nature wake up along with it. Some things to note (from what I can remember): -No cooking meat or eggs on the grounds. -No pets allowed. -No drinking or smoking. I'm not really an outdoors person. I usually prefer to travel to places with more activities and sights to see, so we also explored the towns around the lake nearby besides just staying here the whole weekend. But I appreciated the nature and tranquility that Mandala Springs offered. It's perfect if you're looking for a short weekend getaway from city life.

Wonderful relaxing campgrounds with fantastic customer service! Our group had a great time despite…read morethe hot weather. Cooled off in the pool as well as the swimming hole. Vegan snacks & popsicles in the store too! Loved the fire pit & we didn't have to buy wood. Bathrooms & showers were clean & very nice for camp grounds. We will definitely return!