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Channel House on the waterfront

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A wooden deck with a glass door leading to a room, overlooking a body of water with a sunset in the background. - Channel House on the waterfront (Middle Bass island)
A two-story brick house with a porch, situated by a lake. - Channel House on the waterfront (Middle Bass island)
A lakeside view with a pebble beach, a wooden dock, and a boat. - Channel House on the waterfront (Middle Bass island)
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a brick accent wall with a blue whale sign. - Channel House on the waterfront (Middle Bass island)
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a dining table with chairs, and a cozy seating arrangement. - Channel House on the waterfront (Middle Bass island)
Channel House on the waterfront provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Channel House on the waterfront

  • Channel House is a dedicated, six bedroom family vacation home located on north shore of Middle Bass Island in the Lake Erie Islands and Shores region. The house has 2 large great rooms for entertaining , large yard and wrap around deck. Easily accessible by ferry or private boat, Channel House can serve as secluded get away or family get together with private beach and fantastic sunset views.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Put-in-Bay is home to this holiday home. Lake Erie Islands Historical Society and Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Perry's Cave and Kimberly's Carousel. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Visit our Put-in-Bay travel guide
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Middle Bass island, OH

What's nearby

  • Middle Bass Island Forested Wetlands Preserve
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Petersen's Woods
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Middle Bass Island State Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lonz Marine Harbor
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St. Hazards Beach
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Roundhouse
    103 min drive
  • The Keys
    103 min drive
  • The Boardwalk
    103 min drive
  • Frosty Bar
    103 min drive
  • The Boathouse Bar and Grill
    102 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Channel House on the waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Channel House on the waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Channel House on the waterfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Channel House on the waterfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Channel House on the waterfront located?

Situated in Put-in-Bay, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Erie and North Bass Island State Park. Middle Bass Island Forested Wetlands Preserve and Petersen's Woods are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Channel House on the waterfront Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with probably one of the best views on the island. The living room was full of windows that allowed us to enjoy the sunset to the fullest every night. All the beds were very comfortable. Beautiful and stocked kitchen to work with. Super private. Air conditioning worked well even though most of our trip was in the mid 90’s. Host was super responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Great place with the beach right in your yard. Kitchen fully stocked. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stunning lake views and sunsets

Stately home on a beautiful location. Home remodels could be better and some unfinished. Kitchen is awesome and beautiful views of the lake. Communication with owners so so.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great views

The location and views from this rental cannot be beat. We loved being right on the water with beautiful sunsets. The kitchen was stocked with just about everything we needed. There was plenty of space and beds for everyone to have a comfortable stay. There were some updates in process and a water softner would go a long way with keeping up the water pressure in the showers and using the dishwasher.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very big historic house in a great location.

The family loved the view of the lake and this private beach. The house is very large and looks historic, and the owners are clearly working to improve it. Would love to know the full history of the place. It can get very hot on the islands in the summer, and it is hard to cool a property this large. The owners have provided additional AC units upstairs to help with this. We used to have a place on the other side of the island, and it was great to get back to Middle Bass. One thing I would mention, you are in the middle of nowhere. Cell service is terrible. But the internet service to the house is surprisingly good. We watched MLS soccer in HD during our stay through AppleTV MLS.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and the view cannot be beat. The photos don't even do it justice. We loved just sitting outside and watching the sunset every night. We held our wedding here and it was beautiful. The host was very accommodating with everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming house on MBI

Charming house. Amazing location with beautiful and large private beach. Some fun activities on the island for kids and adults. Owners working on some updates which will make the house a perfect vacation spot! We enjoyed watching sunsets and playing in the lake, searching for beach glass, and roaming around the small island. Nice getaway from the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location

Fixer Upper with Beautiful View

The view of Lake Erie is hands down beautiful from this home right on the water. The kitchen is well stocked. The home itself is older and definitely needs work. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean. The rest of the home, inside and outside would benefit from a deep clean/cleanup. The doorknobs fell off causing one of our friends to be stuck in the bathroom. Looks like renovations have been in motion but never completed. Only one set of towels provided for each guest for 5 day stay and no washer. Cleaning crew was to provide a new 5 gallon water due to being well water there, it was empty and we had to buy at General Store. We had to clean the crock of dead bugs before we could place the new jug. There were bats or birds behind the wall of one of the upstairs bedrooms keeping our friends up at night. Chimney would need to be cleared out and capped to prevent? Woke up to water on the floor in the kitchen area after it had rained, coming from the ceiling. Overall we did enjoy our stay but would love to see this beautiful piece of property given some attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025