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Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth!

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Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
View from property
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Lake view
    Lake view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth!

Welcome to Sleuth! This houseboat has tons of charm. Wake up to the sounds of the lake and go to bed watching the amazing sunset.

Inside you will find a queen size bedroom, kitchen area with fridge/microwave and kcup coffee maker. The front living area has a futon that can double as additional sleeping area.

The outdoor space of this boat is great! The large front deck has comfy chairs to enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon snooze. The upper deck has chairs perfect to stretch out in the sun or cuddle up and enjoy the evening sunset.

You will love being able to walk to the beach and having Downtown Port Clinton activities within minutes. Restaurants, bars, live music, festivals, farmers markets, art shows and more! If you have a boat/jet skis/kayak this is the paradise for you. Please let us know if you would like to bring it, we have dock spaces available. There is access to Lake Erie and the Portage River directly from the marina. The Sandusky Bay is only a few minutes’ drive, as well as Cedar Point. The Jet Express is a couple minutes down the road, and you can be to Put N Bay or Kelley’s Island quickly!

Property manager

Josh and Michelle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Clinton, OH

What's nearby

  • Jet Express - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 19 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 23 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bistro 163 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! located?

Located in the heart of Port Clinton, this houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie, Jet Express, and Fisherman's Wharf. Sandusky Bay and Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Annette B.

Enjoyed the atmosphere
The Sleyth is der and could use some updates. The air conditioning was not suficient for the heat of the day. It did not circulate well enough to keep the entire boat cool. The shower house was great and we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

charles c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool experience!
This place was fun ! Are the houseboats older ..Yes ... Do you have to walk 50 ft to shower..Yes .. But what a great house! Loved it !! The property manager Brandy was the absolute best !! It isn't a luxury 5 star hotel but it was so fun ! Highly recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie and Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
You'll love The Sleuth
Josh and Michelle went out of their way to communicate promptly with us both prior to our getaway and during our stay. The location of the property was excellent and the property was safe and clean. Only because of the age of the houseboat there were areas that were a bit worn but nothing of concern. It's evident that they have updated with great amenities, furniture, mattress (very comfortable) linens and high end soaps etc. The shower/bath facility was convenient and spotless. Restaurants in Port Clinton were great, lovely port city with a great downtown and access to ferry exceptional. We had a relaxing getaway and would recommend staying with Michelle and Josh as your hosts. I believe they have other houseboats and working on new additions to their fleet but don't hesitate with The Sleuth. End of the pier so great view and felt private. They certainly made us feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024