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Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight

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Moored in the marina, Afternoon Delight offers a tranquil retreat. Relax on the spacious front deck or unwind on the upper deck with lounge chairs and take in an incredible sunset. Enjoy kayaking or fishing, with equipment provided for overnight guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

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About this property

Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight

  • Afterrnoon Delight 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 large front deck two comfy chairs and side table. The upper deck has two lounge chairs to enjoy the sunshine or evening sunset.

    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 an 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)

    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 available.
    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

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: be mindful of neighbors and dispose properly

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under 12 should wear life vests on dock

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please contact us prior to booking for an event.

Smoking

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

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 birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Please contact us prior to booking for an event.
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

About the area

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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and East Harbor State Park. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Port Clinton travel guide
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What's nearby

  • old fisherman's wharf in Monterey California
    Fisherman's Wharf
    1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Catawba Island State Park
    Catawba Island State Park
    15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Cedar Point
    Cedar Point
    29 min drive - 42.3 km
  • The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark
    9 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort
    22 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Wendy's
    3 min drive
  • The Brick House
    2 min drive
  • Jolly Roger's Seafood House
    4 min drive
  • Bell Mell Tavern & Pizza
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight 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).

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Wake up ON the lake aboard Afternoon Delight Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Houseboat get away

We had the most relaxing time on the houseboat. Lots to do in the area, owners were the best! It’s like camping on the water. We truly enjoyed the time there and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had an amazing weekend! Everyone was so friendly. Had live music and a cookout for the guests Saturday evening. It was a great experience with great people. We will definitely be going back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Beautiful Getaway

Far more enjoyable than any hotel - you get a personalized sunset view from the upper decks of the houseboat. It's like camping, but even better without the camp-bugs. The bathrooms are at the end of the dock, but are spacious and clean. We came on a holiday weekend, so had special treats of fireworks visible to the west, a festival downtown, delicious food everywhere - and even dock parties with live music one night and a DJ another. Very relaxing atmosphere and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aimy A.

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

Excellent hospitality

We had a wonderful experience! It was my birthday weekend and the property management made it a great one! Friday night they grilled out for all of us and they even got me a birthday cake. It was so sweet. They had karaoke and music on the dock as well. Saturday night they fried walleye fish! We really enjoyed watching the sunset on top of the house boat. It was nice being so close to the beach. I give it a 10 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I’ll be honest I wasn’t sure what I’d be getting myself into because I’ve never done anything like this before but, it was my birthday and I wanted something different. This exceeded my expectations and it’s hands down one of the coolest things that I’ve ever done. The property and bathroom facilities were clean and well maintained. Communication was great with the owners/host. They really are passionate about bringing their love of the outdoors to others and I could tell that they were genuinely for me to have my little adventure. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. Oh, and I forgot to mention the sunsets and sunrises are AMAZING!! The pictures definitely don’t do it justice. I mean I honestly don’t have a negative thing to say about the property, owners, or experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The houseboat was wonderful!! We are going again next weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Matthew F.

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

Weekend fishing trip

Better than most hotels in area !! Small inconvenience with bath rooms and bath house , great weekend !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Dream Boat of a Stay

Why stay in a hotel when you can chill on the water and enjoy sunrise, sunsets and relaxation like what you’ll find here. Quiet, peaceful, serene, and an out of the box fun experience. Community washrooms, very secure, safe and clean, but dont forget to take a towel! Would and hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chay C.

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

Fun experience, something different!

We really enjoyed our stay for the weekend. It was a unique experience for sure. One thing we were not prepared for was how windy it got at night time. You could definitely feel the boat moving which unless you're a heavy sleeper will keep you up at nighttime. The bed was really comfortable, and everything was as is in the photos. It was so nice of the renters to leave snacks and coffee as well. For 2 people the property was perfect especially if you like the outdoors and camping. It felt like camping on the water. The shower house was just a short drive-you could definitely walk but we were staying in October and it's a little chilly. Overall we really enjoyed staying! Definitely would have preferred a warmer month so you can enjoy the top level in the sunshine. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022