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Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Port Clinton, OH
  • Place, Jet Express
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Clinton Lighthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King

Island King is a houseboat with tons of charm! Wake up to the sounds of the water and go to bed watching an amazing sunset!

The outdoor space of this boat is great! The front deck has two comfy chairs to enjoy morning coffee or evening relaxation. The upper deck has a table and chair seating for 8. Perfect for an evening dinner and watching the sunset.

Inside you will find a king size Sleep Number bed, kitchen area with fridge/microwave and kcup coffee maker. The front living area has a couch that converts to a full size bed. While there is a bathroom on the boat, we ask this is used sparingly as the systems are sensitive. We have a 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)

There is a brand new heating and air conditioner unit that was added in 2023.

Kayaks and fishing poles are available and complimentary to our overnight guests. Life vests are also provided.

Check out our website for more details!
Islandhouseboatgetaway.com

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 12 should wear life vest on dock
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please contact us prior to booking
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Be mindful of neighbors and dispose properly

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Please contact us prior to booking
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Port Clinton

Located in Port Clinton, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the beach. The Keeper’s House and South Bass Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jet Express and Fisherman's Wharf. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Port Clinton, OH

What's nearby

  • Jet Express - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Waterworks Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Port Clinton Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cedar Point - 29 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 22 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scooters Dairy Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wake up ON the lake aboard Island King located?

Located in Port Clinton, this beachfront houseboat is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie, Jet Express and Fisherman's Wharf. Waterworks Park and Port Clinton Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some of nicest and friendliest people who own and take care of property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short Family Trip

Nice clean property with great views. Relaxing unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxann K.

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

Our visit

We enjoyed our visit and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The boathouse was exactly as described, no surprises, clean and comfortable. Sunrise and sunset views were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Weekend getaway

Scott and I enjoyed our weekend. The location was within walking distance to everything. Relaxing and great views. Everyone was friendly. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Awesome host!

Help the boys Ana I out a lot ! Ty for your hospitality !!we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Live music and party time!!

The owners were very nice and helpful. This was our first visit to the area. The weather was not cooperative and we still enjoyed a unique experience in staying on the houseboat. Family owned and they stay on the property so it’s convenient. Live music and opportunity to party or set on one of the 2 decks and relax. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen m.

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

Great weekend get away

I read the reviews and after I saw the owners responses I decided to book it. So glad I did! It's a fun place to stay, everyone was so helpful and friendly. The dock becomes like a small neighborhood were everybody says hi. It really is like camping on the water. If you are looking for something different and fun, I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwight & Ann E.

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

Jenifer

Clean and suppplied as advertised. Owner responded quickly to our queries
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kristin P.

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

Never Again

We arrived and it was about 120 degrees on the boat. There was something wrong with the toilet and it smelled worse than a portapot. There was a used worm container in the fridge. The windows were broken and the screens were torn. Roof leaked onto the bed during rain shower. We could only stay one night even though we paid for two nights. Sheets and towels seemed clean. Bath house was suitable, as advertised. We were sorry to have rented this and that our vacation getaway was cut short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brahem R.

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

A GUARANTEED Good Time

We ( family of 3 with a teenager) stayed over the Fourth of July weekend and had a FANTASTIC time!! The owners are so hospitable, go above and beyond and definitely take pride in their boats. They had live music, karaoke and provided food 2 of the nights we stayed. The listing is accurate- it’s truly like RV camping on the water. The boat had everything we needed and were very comfortable to sleep on. The bathhouse was very clean and stocked with pretty much anything you could need. We took advantage of using the kayaks they have for guests to use and paddled around for a good 2 hours as well as fished off of the end of our boat. We were already trying to think of when we could come back before we even left. If you’re looking at staying on any of their boats… just book it! You will not be disappointed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Van V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Being able to stay on the water…amazing. The boat itself….eh. Do you love spiders? Then this is the place for you. Yes, the listing warns of lakeside insects. But spiders literally dropping from the ceiling on you from dusk til dawn…? Meh. This can be controlled with proper pest control. The cleanliness and lack of care in the boat was less than impressive. Curtain rods bent and hanging down over the bed (with notable cobwebs behind said curtains). The back window was beautiful, if it was cleaned. I cleaned it myself so I could enjoy. Just take pride in your investments. I’m sure your home doesn’t look like that. Neither does mine nor does my rental properties. Yes, the bathroom was recommended not for use. Which we did not. However, you couldn’t even use the sink or mirror because the smell of the toilet was so awful. With a little care and attention, this could be resolved. There were kids on the boat across from us the first night partying it up and shining lights in our boat from 11pm-1am, “assuming” from previous reviews, this is the owners children. The wash house and restroom on site was very clean and convenient. It was a nice, quick stay with Port Clinton, Marblehead and the like; amazing as always. Will we return to this particular rental? No.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy F.

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

Camping on the water

This was a truly unique experience which is exactly what we were looking for. The marina is very quiet and totally has the boating/camping vibe with super friendly neighbors and the sharing of advice on fishing and offering up of leftover bait. We didn’t contact the owners much but the little communication we did have went well. There were super awesome things such as free water and k cups available. We should’ve asked but couldn’t figure out the pullout bed or the sleep number mattress (super comfy) remote. The only real complaint I have is the head (bathroom). We were warned that it was sensitive and for emergencies only, but this really is rough when you have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. The bathroom boat was very clean and the water was hot and had good pressure, but the head in the houseboat was extremely smelly making it difficult to even open the door to use the mirror. We truly enjoyed the environment and atmosphere, but for “camping” it was possibly a little more expensive than I would’ve liked for having to leave the boat to go to the bathroom but we were warned. It probably isn’t that bad for anyone who doesn’t have kids that have to pee every 15 min 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ginger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

New listing

The owners are very friendly. The bed was comfortable. The houseboat was clean. There were snacks provided and bottled water. The bad, no curtains near the bed the sun was beating in and it was very hot the air conditioner couldn't keep up. No curtains by the door so zero privacy until we hung sheets and blankets. The listing did not specify that there was only a toilet for urine and that we had to walk about 5 minutes to a bathroom to shower. The head on the boat smelled badly. There were only paper cups for the coffee. no plates, no silverware. Seating inside the boat was very uncomfortable. Outside seating was nice! Overall I know this is a new listing so I definitely want to give them some slack but the listing definitely needs to be more telling about what you're walking into. I would not have booked if there was full disclosure about the bathrooms and the lack of privacy and the temperature inside the boat. The location was great. Within walking distance of some very awesome bars and very close to the jet express that takes you over to Put-in-Bay. The owners even offered to stay up and wait to give us a ride home and a ride into town which I thought was very nice of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristin S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not very private

We love the water and boats and everything about lake life. The owners of the boat also own the pier and many other houseboats on it. They have a nice spot there and we enjoyed our place. It was a unique spot to sleep in. Lots of chairs outside on the front and back of the boat, although we didnt spend as much time outside as we would have liked. The owners ended up docking their giant boat right out side our front door and we felt we were intruding on a family trip as many people were up and down the dock. This is their spot and it is lovely, I would just be prepared to be very social. Michelle and Josh were very friendly and helpful. We were getting away for a birthday/anniversary trip so it was not ideal to be on top of people like we were.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Josh

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Josh and Michelle are a couple with 6 children between them. They have a love of the water and spend their free time fishing, boating and enjoying all aspects of water sports. The water is our happy place and we love spending time with our family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We love boats and we love Port Clinton! We are excited to share our love or BOTH with you.

What makes this property unique

Not everyone has a boat but to experience staying on one is pure enjoyment. Waking up ON the water and falling asleep to the sounds and movement is relaxing.

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