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Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth!

Houseboat perfectly located for exploring Port Clinton

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A compact cabin with a small desk, a cushioned bench, and a steering wheel.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink.
A ferry named 'Sleuth' docked at a port.
A compact interior with a sofa, a small table, a bar stool, and a kitchenette.
A cabin with a white sofa, striped pillow, and teal pillow.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port Clinton, OH
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterworks Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, African Safari Wildlife Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Clinton

Heart of Port Clinton.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Erie and 2 miles (3 km) of Jet Express with a stay here. Fisherman's Wharf and Waterworks Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Waterworks Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Catawba Island State Park - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Cedar Point - 30 min drive - 26.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 23 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Legged Dog - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ala Carte Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

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.

While there is a bathroom on the boat, we ask this is used sparingly as the systems are sensitive. We have a BRAND NEW bathhouse that was built at our dock. There are three full bathrooms with regular size showers, toilets and sinks. Just steps away from the boat. (2023)

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!

Reminder, this is a boat on the water, in a marina. There are other houseboats and personal boats in the marina. The boats do not move from the dock, but simply camping on the water! Depending on the weather, there can be movement. There can also be different kinds of wildlife and bugs. This is similar to camping, but on the water! Spiders, Flies, Mayflies, Nats, etc are all creatures of the water areas. We do spray and clean for these, but want to make you aware that you may see them. We do our best to keep you comfortable! Please let us know if there is anything we can do while you are with us.

Our boats are aluminum and with fluctuating weather conditions they sweat continuously which can cause a musty odor and may not be the ideal stay for someone with asthma or allergies. Bugs disclaimer: There is no refund.

There can be different kinds of wildlife and bugs. If you are afraid of flying or crawling bugs this is not for you. This is similar to camping, but on the water...Glamping on a BOAT! Spiders, flies, mayflies, gnats, seagulls, cranes, etc are all creatures of the water areas. We do spray and clean for these but want to make you aware that you may see them.
We do our best to keep you comfortable!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please ensure all trash is put into the garbage bin on the boat before checkout. Any excessive cleaning will incur an additional charge.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! to the airport?

This houseboat is 53.4 mi (64-min drive) away from the Toledo Express Airport (TOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! to the beach?

This houseboat is 2 mi (4-min drive) from Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach and 9.9 mi (18-min drive) from Catawba Island State Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! ?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! ?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! to downtown Port Clinton?

This houseboat is 1.1 mi away from Port Clinton.

Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely helpful and quickly responded to questions
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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