Title: Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/8aa5ade2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/6c6c00f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/fb554a69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/5ecabddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/0e70287a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in a marina, Gate Keeper houseboat offers an idyllic retreat with a king-size bed and kitchen area. The front living area has a futon for additional sleeping space, while the large front deck and upper patio are perfect for relaxing or taking in the evening views. ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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! … Gate Keeper Gate Keeper 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 our favorite ride st Cedar Point! The outdoor space of this boat is great! The large front deck has chairs to relax in. The upper deck has patio furniture, perfect to enjoy the evening views. (Furniture is subject to change as we have lost several pieces over the years due to weather) Inside you will find a king size bed, kitchen area with fridge/microwave and kcup coffee maker. The front living area has a futon that can double as additional sleeping area. 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) ## 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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. Lake Erie and East Harbor State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Island Adventures Family Fun Center and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark. Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center and Perry's Cave are also worth visiting. [Visit our Port Clinton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Clinton.dx9373) [View more Houseboats in Port Clinton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Clinton-Houseboats.d9373-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.519943,-82.95819&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wfm%7CFtwiyN%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40S%3FSBU%40S%40S%40SBUBSBSBUBSBQBSDSBSDSDSDQDSDSFQDQFQDSFQFQHQFQFQHOFQHQFOHOHOJOHOHOHMJMHOJMJMJMJMJMJKJKJMLKJILKLKJKLILILILILGLILILELINGLELGNENELELENENCLCNCNCNCLANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLHLDNHLHLFLHLHJHLHLJLJJJLHJJJLLJJJHLLLJLHLJLHNJLJLHNHNHNHNHPHLFPHPFNHPFPFPFPFPDRFPFPDPFRDRDPBRDRDRBRDRBPBRBTBRBR%40T%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FTARARATARCTAPATCRCRCTCRCREPCRERERCREPERGREPGPGREPGPGPGPGPIPGNIPGPILIPININININKLKLINKLILKLMLILKJMJKLKJMHKLMHMJMHKHMHMHMFMHOHMDMHMFODMFMDOFMBODODMBODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCOEMEMCOGOEMGMEOGMIMEMIMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIMMKIMKKMKKKKKMKMKMKMKMIOKMIMIOIOKOIOIOGOIQGQIOGQGQIQGQGQEQGSEQGQESESEQESESCSESCQCSCSCUCSCSCUAQAUASCU%3FSASAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ytTvKtcdnKo0EBkn5yT6vvC1Bog=) Port Clinton, OH ### What's nearby - Jet Express - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles - Fisherman's Wharf - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles - Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles - African Safari Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles - Catawba Island State Park - 19 min drive - 10.1 miles ### Getting around - Sandusky Station - 23 min drive - Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Gristmill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Brick House - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question