CASA DEL LAGO: Fresh and Light bungalow Wonderful lake views from the large deck. En suite bathroom with shower/tub. It is a well cared for, comfortable, and very relaxing home. It is so quiet that naps are all but guaranteed. This fresh and bright house is extremely inviting. Newish appliances, comfortable beds, and the 700 sf redwood deck makes this a perfect place to stay. Five minutes to boat launch; nine minutes to Konocti; ten minutes to downtown Kelseyville restaurants and wine tasting; and fifteen minutes to casino. Lockbox at front door None Soda Bay is a desirable location of Clear Lake. Located in Kelseyville with upscale coffee house, restaurant, and wine tasting, this stay will be unforgettable. It is at the base of a dormant volcano. Here is a bit of history. Mount Konocti--A Most Treasured Peak According to Pomo Indian legend, a beautiful maiden who lived on Mount Konocti created Soda Bay at its foot with tears she shed over the deaths of her feuding father and lover. Today, Soda Bay still bubbles with volcanic gases at the foot of Mt. Konocti, which rises to 4,300 feet in elevation. The Clear Lake Volcanic Field consists of some seven once-active volcanic vents. The name “Konocti” has mysterious origins. Though European settlers attempted to change Mt. Konocti’s name to “Uncle Sam Mountain” in 1854, the original name has endured. Several Indian tribes inhabited the area more than 11,000 years ago, and though they were all of the Pomo Nation, they spoke several languages native to their own tribes. Konocti means “big rock” in one Pomo language; another tribe credits Chief Konocti with creating the mountain. The most favored translation is “Mountain Woman,” from the Pomo word, “Knoktai,” of which “Kno” means “mountain” and “Hatai” means “woman” in one tribe’s language. An essential part of Pomo spirituality, Mt. Konocti is still sacred to Native Americans. Mt. Konocti’s surface varies with elevation and exposure. The south slope of the mountain is covered with 12 square miles of black obsidian. At the bottom of the north face, a Douglas fir forest is dense and cool. The first homesteader’s cabin on the mountain, built by Mary Downen in 1903, still stands. Orchards and vineyards thrive in the volcanic soil in a multitude of microclimates, and a grove of ancient maul oaks near the summit date back more than 500 years. At night, a beacon atop the dark mountain announces its presence, and in daylight, it is possible to view Mt. Konocti’s very own weather system create wispy clouds, high winds, or winter snow flurries. Changes in barometric pressure cause gusts of air to move into and out of the mountain’s vents. Though some locals believe huge catacombs exist within, only small caves have been found. The Pomos have handed down stories of throwing carved sticks into Mt. Konocti’s crater and later finding them floating in the lake. Mt. Konocti is the stunning backdrop for nearly every scene around Clear Lake. Lake County recently purchased 1520 acres on the top of Mount Konocti, placing much of the mountain into public hands for perpetuity. Lands for many purposes - for reflection, for hiking, for enjoying nature. There is a bus service around the lake, but you will want a car. Soda Bay is named that because it still bubbles in spots from the volcano . There is a public boat launch 5 minutes away and there is space to park a boat on the property Monthly guests are alloted $400/month combination of propane and electricity. If the combined usage exceeds that amount, the guest is responsible for paying the difference,