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Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Walloon Lake, MI
  • Place, Bear River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Fourth Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Guest House

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bath attached to Fourth Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bath attached to Third Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water

Located on the North Shore of Walloon, this delightful cottage is within walking distance of the Foot. It is perched high atop a hillside with sweeping views of the southern most part of the lake.

Built in the early 1900s, the house has been in our family since the late 1920s and has been lovingly and substantially updated.

Ernest Hemingway spent boyhood summers on the lake with his family and used Walloon as the setting for his famed Nick Adams stories. The lovely towns of Harbor Springs and Petoskey are close by. A trip to Mackinac Island is a must and about an hours drive away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets may be allowable on a case-by-case basis
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Noise - guests should be respectful of neighbors by keeping noise levels to a minimum, especially between 8pm - 8am.
Parking - the driveway is shared, and no more than three (3) cars may be parked there at one time. No trailers are allowed in the driveway.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Walloon Lake

Located in Walloon Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Boyne Mountain and Mackinaw Trail Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Young State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Lavender Hill Farm.
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Walloon Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 13 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Deer Lake - 15 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 54 min drive - 69.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bear River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mackinaw Trail Winery and Old City Park. Boyne Heritage Center and Lake Charlevoix are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation on Walloon Lake. Everything about our stay was relaxing and easy. The hosts are highly communicative and thoughtful. Five stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great cottage and owner

Family had an amazing stay. The owner was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Perfect Place

Perfect place at an amazing lake. Our family could not have had a better time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Wonderful stay on Walloon Lake

We love having our extended family from Atlanta, New York, and Boston in Michigan for the summer, and nothing is more enjoyable than staying on Walloon Lake. This year, we had a wonderful week in this charming cottage! The cottage was just as described and made for a sunshine and lake-filled vacation, with plenty of common areas to play games and share family meals. The large porch is a highlight, allowing for amazing lake views at all times. We look forward to returning and again enjoying this cottage and its wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet w.

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

Another lovely week at Walloon

This is our second visit to this beautiful location. The location can not be beat and the real reason to stay at this cottage is the absolutely fantastic back porch facing the lake. We ate all our meals out there and spent almost all our waking hours there. It was a cozy place to sit and read on the one day of rain as it is well covered and protected from the elements. Thank you George, for another memorable week on Lake Walloon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Elgin, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of a kind property

The stay on Walloon Lake was amazing. The location of the house is reasonably close to downtown Walloon Lake and makes it easy to get to Petosky and Boyne City. The dock and boat slip were great so that we could have lots of time on the water. They have also made an area for kids to play down by the beach. For us we used the stairs to enter the water, which was much warmer than we thought it would be, and the entire bottom was sandy there. We spent a lot of our vacation on the back porch which is situated nicely. Overall we had a great stay and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large and Spacious but needs some TLC

The layout of the house was quirky (you need to pass though one bedroom to get to the master), and some doors were so warped it took two people to open them. There were several places where the railing on the deck and the steps to the beach were rotted, But the view was amazing. It is the perfect size for a large family. None of the problems prevented my family from having a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan D.

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

Great place for families

Had a great week here. Love the outdoor space especially and dock. Inside is dated but roomy and has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom W.

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

Loved the house getting in driveway was tricky but the views of Walloon was spectacular

Loved the location owner was great !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M., Arlington, VA

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

Another great stay here

A great house with all you”ll need. The views are simply the best! We will definitely rent here again. Thanks George.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Beautiful View

Can't beat the view from the back porch. We had a great time at the Lake. The house had plenty of room for us all. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Lake life at its BEST

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature and the Lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim M., Arlington, VA

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

Great house/Great Location

Would love to rent again. Family all enjoyed the house, the lake, all the surroundings. Thanks, George. Looking forward to our next visit. .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Kentfield, CA

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

Great location

Well laid out home in an ideal Walloon location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Walloon Lake vaca

We had a wonderful vacation with family and friends. The view and location was fabulous, however we were disappointed with the house in a couple of areas. We had a number of lights and light bulbs that were not working. We had to search thru the closets to try and find working light bulbs. One of the outside chairs had the entire seat broke out of it but a cushion covering it. One of our guests sat in it and went right thru. This should have been addressed by the cleaning group. Serious injuries could have occurred. All the rugs are terribly dirty and stained. We ran the sweeper to try and clean. There are several that are torn and ripped through causing a tripping hazard. Seriously these should just be thrown away. Also the chair/couch covers in the kitchen/great room were terribly dirty and stained. We had to wash all the covers before we could sit on that furniture. This is not our first vacation property that we have rented over the years and just expected a bit more cleanliness and safety given the pictures and description of the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Walloon lake getaway

We spent a week here with family and enjoyed every minute. The house is beautiful, with almost all of our time being spent outside on the beautiful deck overlooking Lake Walloon. We were able to easily rent a pontoon boat and enjoyed how nice and spacious the dock was. Even on the colder days Petoskey was a short drive to go shopping and get lunch. We would rent this house again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Walloon fun

The house was perfect for our family, lots of room, the beds are comfortable, great porch and dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet w.

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

family week at the lake

We have stayed at various s cottages for the past ten years in northern Michigan and this was the most beautiful place. The wrap around porch facing the lake was fabulous and was where we spent the majority of our vacation. The kitchen was as well equipped as our own and we made all our meals at the cottage. Even the one day of rain was a pleasure to stay in this beautiful and well appointed home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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