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Channel House on the waterfront

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Lake Erie

On the beach! This is the view from the sunroom.

Front of house with view of Lake Erie behind.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Excellent

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Middle Bass island, OH

Place, Middle Bass Island State Park
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Jet Express Dock
‪44 min drive‬
Place, Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
‪48 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 Single 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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Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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View from deck looking at Kelleys Island

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Put-in-Bay

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.

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Middle Bass island, OH

What's nearby

Middle Bass Island State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Jet Express Dock - 44 min drive - 4.8 km
Lake Erie Islands Historical Society - 44 min drive - 5.2 km
Put-in-Bay Winery - 44 min drive - 5.2 km
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial - 48 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

Sandusky Station - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Keys - ‬103 min drive
‪Frosty Bar - ‬103 min drive
‪The Boardwalk - ‬103 min drive
‪The Upper Deck - ‬103 min drive
‪The Roundhouse - ‬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 23 kg per pet.

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.

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn S.

7 Sept, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth K.

5 Nov, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

2 Jul, 2024

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

8/10 Good

LeAnn G.

11 Jul, 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Ann M.

30 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

sue C.

16 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

David S.

25 Jun, 2024

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