Title: Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105877063&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper Houseboat in Port Clinton, 4-minute walk to Lake Erie ## Photo gallery for Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper ![Marina - Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper (Port Clinton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/8aa5ade2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper (Port Clinton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/fb554a69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper (Port Clinton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/ae6b32b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper (Port Clinton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/86b71479.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper (Port Clinton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105877100/105877063/5ecabddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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 ### Kitchen - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83220000/83218900/83218898/07f41c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight Port Clinton - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=83218898&PinnedHotelID=83218898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95417600/95417532/d307f479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wake up ON the lake aboard Sleuth! 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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.ca/Port-Clinton.dx9373) [View more Houseboats in Port Clinton](https://www.expedia.ca/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 - ![old fisherman's wharf in Monterey California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532660365/4ca1e37d-5f1b-4de4-a3c5-48e84e446376.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fisherman's Wharf 1 min drive \- 1.5 km - ![The last remaining timber framed light house on Lake Erie.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9373/8b94eda6-997f-40b2-9156-96850f8c5a79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waterworks Park 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - ![I hate all 3 of these rides. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034855/60955f59-9175-4e15-800a-faba3be7a858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cedar Point 29 min drive \- 40.9 km - Jet Express 1 min drive \- 1.5 km - Port Clinton Lighthouse 2 min drive \- 1.8 km ### Getting around - Sandusky Station 23 min drive - Toledo Express Airport (TOL) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Jolly Roger's Seafood House 4 min drive - The Brick House 2 min drive - Scooters Dairy Bar 3 min drive - The Gristmill 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper? ### What time is check-out at Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper? ### Where is Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wake up on the Lake! … Gate Keeper Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan H. Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was a fun change of pace from a typical hotel. Was warm and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable ##### Evan H. 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