Wake up ON the Lake aboard Ramble on Rose

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10Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"Best vacation since hawaii, highly recommend very relaxing"
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10 / 10
Outstanding(7 Ratings)

Docked boat in Port Clinton, OH

4 guests · 1 bedroom

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About this docked boat rental

Ramble on Rose 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 has a table and chair set for 4. The upper deck has patio furniture, perfect to enjoy the evening views.

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 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)

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.

Our boats are aluminum and with fluctuating weather conditions they sweat continuously which can cause a musty odor and may not be the ideal stay for someone with asthma or allergies. Bugs disclaimer: There is no refund.

There can be different kinds of wildlife and bugs. If you are afraid of flying or crawling bugs this is not for you. This is similar to camping, but on the water...Glamping on a BOAT! Spiders, flies, mayflies, gnats, seagulls, cranes, 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!

Amenities at Wake up ON the Lake aboard Ramble on Rose

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(7 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
We had an amazing time! It was so perfect for a couple--we used the blackstone grill and it cooked our steaks perfectly-all the utensils were there for that-we did need more utensils for the kitchen as there was only 1 fork--but for the value of the stay/space/ambiance was amazing! We could not figure out the outdoor speakers. The boat seemed to move alot vs. a reguar movement of the lake, and perhaps could have been tied closer? It did loud bang alot (side to side) which woke us up a bit; but all over it was amazing!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Best vacation since hawaii, highly recommend very relaxing
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
We were looking for "something different" for our short getaway, and the Ramble on Rose houseboat was a great choice. We enjoyed our experience both on the boat and in Port Clinton. Josh & Michelle are terrific hosts and left a sweet birthday surprise for me at our arrival! We stayed only 2 nights, which was just right for us, as the "cozy" space might have felt a bit too tight if staying longer. And we were surprised by how few of the Port Clinton restaurants were closed or only opened for dinner on Tuesday & Wednesday, given it was still summertime. Our benefit in being on the boat during the week was a quiet, private experience on the houseboat, pier, and bathhouse (which was quite spacious, well-built and well-maintained).
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
The best place ever to stay they treat you like family..wish we could stay all the time

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FAQs

Is parking included with this docked boat?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Wake up ON the Lake aboard Ramble on Rose. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this docked boat?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this docked boat. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Wake up ON the Lake aboard Ramble on Rose pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this docked boat is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Wake up ON the Lake aboard Ramble on Rose?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.