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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.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a dining table with chairs, and a cozy seating arrangement.
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.
A two-story brick house with a porch, situated by a lake.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden door, and a view of a dining area through an open door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
With beach views, this vacation home offers ample space for relaxation. It accommodates 12 guests across 6 bedrooms and features 4 bathrooms. Enjoy the outdoor patio and bring your pets along to share in the experience. Explore Middle Bass Island Forested Wetlands Preserve and Petersen's Woods nearby.

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Patio
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Middle Bass island, OH
  • Place, Middle Bass Island Forested Wetlands Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Middle Bass Island State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Hazards Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2635232
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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Put-in-Bay

Put-in-Bay is home to this vacation 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.
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Middle Bass island, OH

What's nearby

  • Middle Bass Island Forested Wetlands Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Petersen's Woods - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Middle Bass Island State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lonz Marine Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Hazards Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Roundhouse - ‬103 min drive
  • ‪The Keys - ‬103 min drive
  • ‪The Boardwalk - ‬103 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar and Grill - ‬102 min drive
  • ‪Frosty Bar - ‬103 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 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Channel House on the waterfront located?

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2026
Thank you! We truly appreciate your review. We are so glad that you were able to enjoy the house the way we do! Thank you also for being wonderful guests. We hope to see you again soon!
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2026
Thank you! We feel so lucky to be able to share our lovely home for you to enjoy. I'm so glad you had a wonderful wedding. I hope you plan to spend your anniversaries with us as well!
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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to give a review. The feed back is very helpful. We did just install a water softener this week and it corrected the lime spotting from the dishwasher.
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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most beautiful places that I have ever been! Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Channel House is a beautiful setting on the edge of Lake Erie at the end of the Middle Bass Island. It is a 150 year-old house with some neat history and some quirks that make the stay interesting. The grounds are well maintained and we enjoyed the outdoors reading, watching the lake activities including a swan family of 7, a flock of ducks and ducklings and 4 Bald Eagles! The house is undergoing some minor renovations but they have no impact living there for a week. There are plenty of bedrooms with great beds and bathrooms that have been upgraded. The kitchen/great room is well-stocked with kitchen items and the views from the room of the lake are awesome. The owner, Kyle, is extremely responsive to any needs that come up during the stay. The island itself is small but has many trails for biking and some for hiking. Three families, 7 adults and 3 kids and two dogs stayed for 8 days and we will be back. The description in VRBO is spot-on!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

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