The Bungalow

The Bungalow and its owners are such rare treats! Kathey and Mike are warm, welcoming, fascinating people who instantly make you feel at home the minute you walk in the door to their beautiful arts-​and-​crafts style B&B, which they’ve lovingly restored over the past decade. Staying at The Bungalow feels like finding a hidden treasure.
After a long day of hardcore mountain biking and a very long drive, we arrived at the Bungalow somewhat delirious. Mike instantly revived us with local wines and appetizers and invited us to sit outside on the comfortable double-​chaise to relax and watch the changing colors of sunset on the lake. He and Kathey are so friendly — they told us all about the lake’s history while we sipped our wine and recharged our batteries. When we finally had enough energy for a tour, they took us around to check out the gorgeous and extensive rose garden, the hot tub overlooking the lake, the outdoor kitchen and grill for guests, the snacks and drinks that are always on hand, and our spectacularly comfortable and large room — the Rose Room. Oh, and we got to meet their adorable dog, Shamus, with whom I instantly fell in love.
We got a take-​out dinner from the local Asian restaurant and ate on one of the many private little decks at The Bungalow — Kathey was kind enough to offer us the use of their plates and utensils. Can’t beat having a peaceful dinner with a front-​row seat at the lake!
Breakfast was *delicious* and featured fruits from their garden. But even better than the food was the chance to get to know Mike and Kathey better over breakfast — they are really interesting and truly wonderful, kind people.
We left totally refreshed and feeling lighter and happier than ever. Highly recommend The Bungalow! It’s a really fantastic getaway, and meeting Kathey and Mike will make your day. :-)

In a word, amazing. This is not your usual kitchy floral B&B. This is a stunning arts and crafts style home with cool antiques and some of the best breakfasts I’ve had anywhere EVER. Seriously. If Kathy ever wanted to open a restaurant I’d be banging down her door every morning.
Mike and Kathy are lovely people, but sadly, this is their last summer season. (That’s right! Book now to experience it before they close up shop after Labor Day!) We were here to attend a wedding and took over all 3 guest rooms of the house. It was all the fun of renting a house and being together without the stress.
Lovely hot tub, outdoor dining, right on the lake. And we loved their dog Seamus. I can’t imagine ever going to CL and staying anywhere else. It literally made our trip.

I really wanted to write a glowing review and describe why this is such a great find. But honestly, the other 5 star reviews pretty much nailed it. I did however want to add another positive review because Mike and Kathey were so nice and helpful. They made two stressed out city folks much more relaxed and chilled out. So follow the advice in the reviews and bring some decent things to grill and you’ll have a good time. The local dining options are a little limited so bringing your own food could work out well. There is a good chinese joint about 10 minutes away but the local pizza is not great. Have fun!

I can not overpraise Kathey and Mike Cassidy. They have a lovely place in a great location. They are warm and welcoming and made my romantic getaway with my wife everything I hoped it could be. We will without question be back at The Bungalow again. Loved it

Wonderful experience! I was hooked on the ginger lemonade & cookies. The hosts provide such a relaxing and peaceful environment, not to mention the amazing breakfasts!
I don’t have any other positive comments to add that haven’t already been said by other Unilocalers. So, I’ll include some pictures…

A few Must Do things in Bungalow:
1. Bring your favorite vegi and meat to enjoy outdoor water front BBQ!
2. Kayak around the lake with tranquility.
3. Visit Ceago vinyard to see the ocean of lavender and Spanish style building
Only three words for this place «We Love It»!

Wow! This is as good as it gets. I can honestly say the best B&B we have experienced… ever, and we get around. Mike and Kathey are the sweetest most hospitable couple. We found so much in common as we chatted over a delicious array of cheeses, crackers and wines. The property is beautifully landscaped, with a million dollar front row view of the lake, a rose garden, hot tub, bbq facilities and frig, and several private seating areas, protected from wind or sun. As if it couldn’t n be better, the bed was amazing! We slept for a full 8 hours! Then woke to their signature breakfast, a full meal complete with fresh fruit off the garden trees. Sound like a dream? Gets better… they let our dog come and stay as well, who was treated like a little king. They have a big gentle dog, Shamus who was every bit as hospitable. And one more thing… we left our bathing suits in the shower, and found them in the mail 3 days later. Jeez talk about above and beyond! Can’t wait to go back. cheers to Kathey, Mike and Shamus :)

This is a beautiful spot for a weekend getaway! The owners are amazing, and Shamus (their dog) is there to greet you at the door (toy in mouth). The rooms are beautifully decorated in Arts and Crafts style, and they have amazing, freshly baked cookies and iced tea out for you to munch on all day. The backyard has lots of lounge chairs, a hammock and hot tub to relax in. You almost don’t even notice that Clear Lake is a cruelly ironic moniker… it’s filled with green algae. Besides the algae, which is out of the owners’ control… this place is absolutely gorgeous, and definitely worth the windy drive up there.

Note to anyone interested in running a B&B in Clearlake Oaks, don’t do it. Your competition will be too stiff, you might risk being tossed out of town with your tail between your legs. Granted, not by Kathey & Mike themselves. Two of the sweetest individuals ever, their passion and true excitement about their bungalow on the lake shines through the moment they open the front door to welcome you into their home. My husband is in the hotel business and was a bit nervous about trying the B&B route but now he’d like to somehow make the Bungalow a little bit closer to home so he could visit anytime he wanted. From Shamus the wonder pup, to the views, to the breakfast (OMG, delicious!), to sitting on contemplation point with a glass of wine and watching the shooting stars, the list could go on and on. Our room was delightful and while Clearlake Oaks isn’t necessarily something to write home about, the Bungalow certainly is. I can’t say enough about what a special treat it was to stay here for a weekend. Grab a good book that you’ve been meaning to start, a nice bottle of wine and hit the road for the Bungalow. Just do it.

This B&B was such a retreat that it really makes you feel you are on Vacation! Privacy is completely found here.
I am completely addicted to Mike and Kathey’s cookies and ice tea (with the perfect amount of sweetness). Breakfast served in the mornings are always scrumptious. My absolute favorite was the Eggs Benedict and Asparagus. Yum!!!
The only thing that may take a quarter of a star was that the kayak had spiders in it (thinking it has not been used in a while). I had to hurriedly take off my life vest, run for dear life back to the spa and not kayak anymore because I am deathly afraid of spiders! I know though, if I told Mike about it, he would take care of it. Quarter star back…

I’ve stayed at a few B&Bs before and this clearly takes the cake. Mike and Kathey are the friendliest hosts and immediately made my friend and I feel at home.
The house is beautiful and very cozy with great views of the lake and the built-​in BBQ in the back is decked out with everything you need to grill a steak and more. Be sure to take the kayak out for a quick paddle on the water while you’re there.
I know where I’ll be staying next time I visit Clear Lake.

This bed and breakfast made me want to go through all my other 5 star reviews and derank them, since the experience I had here completely exceeded my expectations and I had such an amazing time.
My friend and I took an impromptu trip up to Napa Valley and Lake County for the weekend. I had researched a tiny bit into hotels in the area, but due to how busy the previous week was, I decided just to wing it and call around Saturday afternoon for lodgings that night.
I found The Bungalow through Google and left a message, and found out that they had a cancellation that night and were more than happy to have us come by (waiving the two night minimum since we were last minute). I heard they had a BBQ available, and picked up some veggies, steak, and potatos and hoped that they would have utensils. Really, let me emphasize I knew almost NOTHING about this place before we booked it.
We first got lost getting there (the sign is a bit small and Google Maps on the iPhone was having problems finding it), and it was a bit scary since we were driving past dilapadated motels and houses… but once we found it… WOW.
The house is the residence of Mike and Kathey, and it’s absolutely gorgeous — Arts and Crafts styling, exposed wood beams, hardwood floors, right on the water of Clear Lake. They have an upper deck with chairs for relaxing, and stairs that go down to a dock and a hot tub. A lawn leads to an outdoor fireplace next to the water, and the outdoor kitchen (where we cooked our meal using both their gas and charcoal BBQ (charcoal, plates, utensils, and basic oils and spices was provided)). We stayed in the Rose room, a suite with an –amazingly– comfortable King bed, a sitting room, a private deck that leads to the beach and a marble bathroom with a jacuzzi tub (and two squishy robes).
We played cribbage on the deck after the sun set, and in the morning, grabbed the two-​person kayak, paddled around for a bit, and returned to an amazing breakfast of fruit parfait, spinach quiche, fresh biscuits, and brown-​sugar bacon with the family and the other guests that were staying for the weekend.
I can’t emphasize how welcomed and wonderfully we were treated here. Mike and Kathey were the perfect hosts and made us feel right at home. Seriously, so highly recommended — if you ever need a weekend away, Lake County is gorgeous, near the Bay Area, and this B&B was the perfect place to stay.

Perhaps the only up-​scale place on the Clear Lake. Clearlake Oaks seemed to be the quieter end of the lake with sunsets and a great view of the mountain to the west.
We just drove the entire loop and were surprised how this place is such the Redneck Riviera. However, there is such an «age gone by» potential charm to certain moments around here that I wouldn’t mind coming back.

This is the absolute nicest B&B on the lake. Owners Mike and Kathey are some of the most hospitable owners I have come across in my travels. Rooms are reasonable price and well equipped, most with separate entrances and jacuzzi tubs, queen size beds and separate lounging areas. Guests can chose from any number of outdoor private areas on the grounds in addition to an outdoor kitchen complete with charcoal and gas stove, sink refrigerator and utensils. Also available are a 2 person kayaks and scanoe. They also have a pontoon boat which must be great to experience a concert at Konocti Harbor Amphitheater. In addition to all of this they cook up a mean breakfast, today’s was ham ans asparagus crepes with a hollandaise sauce, fresh fruit and homemade coffee cakes. I couldn’t help but clear my plate! We’re looking forward to a return visit very soon, hopefully we’ll be staying longer this time!