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Wake up on the Lake! … Eclipse

2.0 star property
Houseboat in Port Clinton, a short walk to Lake Erie

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Marina
Miscellaneous
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Interior
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the water and unwind with an evening view on Eclipse, a charming houseboat. Enjoy comfortable seating on the large front deck or patio furniture on the upper deck. Inside, you'll find a king-size bed, kitchen area with fridge/microwave and kcup coffee maker.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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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! … Eclipse

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

New for 2024 and named after the total eclipse!

The outdoor space of this boat is great! The large front deck has chairs for comfy seating. The upper deck has patio furniture, perfect to enjoy the evening views. (Furniture is subject to change as we have lost items due to weather conditions)

Inside you will find a king size bed, kitchen area with fridge/microwave and kcup coffee maker.
The front living area had a table and two stools.
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)

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Interior

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  • Parking available
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 area

Port Clinton is home to this houseboat. Liberty Aviation Museum and Lake Erie Islands Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Keeper’s House and South Bass Island Lighthouse. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Map
Port Clinton, OH

What's nearby

  • Jet Express - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 19 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gristmill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake up on the Lake! … Eclipse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wake up on the Lake! … Eclipse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake up on the Lake! … Eclipse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wake up on the Lake! … Eclipse located?

Situated in Port Clinton, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Erie, Jet Express and Fisherman's Wharf. Waterworks Park and Port Clinton Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Wake up on the Lake! … Eclipse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin L.

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

Wonderfully different

It was amazing and the place was awesome. So happy with houseboat. Nice quiet private and Not an hotel!!! Only hiccup was Google maps took us to wrong side of bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Very Relaxing

Very cool experience. The hosts were so very nice. Had a personal DJ on the 4th and could see fireworks. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a different experience for us, pretty neat. I loved that there was an upper deck to watch the sunset. I did not like not being able to use the bathroom on the boat- this was explained in the summary of the property and I was understanding and ok with it, but it smelled so bad in there we would not open the door. Also, we had to move curtains to cover the front window for privacy from anyone on the walk passing the boat. Overall the stay was nice and the owners were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Wonderful!

My wife and I had a wonderful time on the Eclipse! It was a peaceful retreat setting on a boat in the marina. The hosts were very responsive to our needs and the boat was completely as advertised. The location is prime—docked in the marina only five minutes from restaurants on the beach and downtown in Port Clinton. We will definitely stay here again as we were completely refreshed and had access to all of the area's amenities. We loved every minute of it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Quiet Couples Getaway

We enjoyed our stay on Eclipse, while it was smaller than I expected it was simple and like camping on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024