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WALLOON LAKEFRONT big deck/dock GAME ROOM fireplace WATERFRONT bike/hike nearby

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, ping pong, stereo
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Horton Bay
  • Odawa Casino
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Horton Bay and Boyne Heritage Center. .This beach vacation home is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Lake Michigan and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Boyne Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Lavender Hill Farm - 22 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Odawa Casino - 23 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 26 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WALLOON LAKEFRONT big deck/dock GAME ROOM fireplace WATERFRONT bike/hike nearby

Given the huge demand for indoor entertainment options as well as enjoying the great outdoor environment provided by Walloon Lake, we've re-imagined the lower level of the property to include an awesome game room with billiards, ping pong, shuffle board w/ bowling, digital pin ball and darts along with the big screen TV and wet bar. After a day on the lake or on the slopes of nearby Boyne Mountain, the fun can continue into the evening without having to leave the house.

So, it truly is Paradise Found with 113' of beautiful, wooded lakefront property on premier part of Walloon Lake, nestled next to Mackinaw State Forest. Enjoy dramatic views of Walloon Lake from the expansive deck that wraps around two sides of the house, which is built into the hillside overlooking the lake.

The house is fully-appointed with amenities for a very relaxing stay, including gourmet kitchen with beverage fridge, 65-inch HDTV on the main level and 60-inch HDTV on lower level, Bose audio system on main level, high capacity propane grille, complete deck furnishings, and dock with large boat well and sun deck. High speed, wireless internet and a dedicated work station on the 2nd floor balcony make the house perfect for those on a 'flexcation', who will require some work time along with play time.

Only 10 minutes to both Boyne City and Walloon Village, and 20 minutes to both Petoskey and Charlevoix. And a great location for skiers (15 minutes to Boyne Mountain and 30 minutes to Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob) and snowmobilers (frozen Walloon Lake provides ride-out / ride-in access to Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, and Otsego County trails).

Kitchen / Dining / Living rooms are open concept with stunning lake views via two 9' sliding doors. Great lake views and very spacious feeling via two story cathedral ceiling toward water. Walk-out lower level also enjoys great lake views from TV area and king bedroom.

This well-laid-out house sleeps 12 and works very well for extended families with grandparents and kids. The primary bedroom (first floor) has a queen bed with en suite and sliding door to deck.

The second floor has two bedrooms connected by a 'Jack-n-Jill' bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a queen bed. The other bedroom has two twin beds and one bunk bed. (Note: Walloon Lakefront LLC, which owns the property, is not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur as a result of using the bunk bed)

The fourth bedroom is located on the lower level. It has a king bed, 9' wide picture window overlooking the lake, and direct access to the lower level full bathroom. The lower level TV area also has a daybed with trundle (sleeping for two).

For an adults-only stay, above sleeping arrangements work very well for four couples.

The first floor also has a half bath.

Additional amenities include full size washer and dryer, dishwasher, and tankless water heater providing an un-interrupted supply of hot water.

Enjoy the floating swim platform and tanning area on the dock. Great swimming for family fun with very gradual drop-off. You can also enjoy the two kayaks and two paddle boards located at the shoreline. (Note: Walloon Lakefront LLC, which owns the property, is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that may occur while swimming in the lake or using the kayaks and paddle boards)

We also have a 23' Manitou tritoon with a 150HP engine available for rent during the warmer weather months. Pictures are included in the listing photos. If interested, let us know and we'll share more information with you. (Note: the boat rental operation is a separate entity, independent of Walloon Lakefront LLC)

For winter bookings, please note: Sunterra Trail is privately plowed and sanded - because it is hilly with a couple sharp turns, All-Wheel Drive vehicles with good tires are highly recommended to ensure easy access to and from the house.

For larger groups needing a second house, we also have the house next door available for rent. It's Vrbo listing number is 420929.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only around bonfire pit area

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start one load of towels if a Saturday-Saturday stay (helps the cleaning team be ready for next guests arriving later that day)
Make sure yard is clean of dog poop if a 4-legged family member was part of the guest party

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Requires advance owner agreement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Young ones should be supervised on steps to shore

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Requires advance owner agreement
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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WALLOON LAKEFRONT big deck/dock GAME ROOM fireplace WATERFRONT bike/hike nearby Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with beautiful views! It's a lovely, very private property but close to town.We stayed with six of our adult children and had a wonderful time. The house was extremely well-stocked, house was clean, and beds were comfortable. There were extra towels, blankets, and sheets. We rented the pontoon for a day and David was very helpful with instructions and usage of the boat. The lake wasn't overrun with boats either- a few boats and jet skis but even on Labor Day weekend it wasn't crowded. Overall great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would go back again. The deck was great with a wonderful view of the lake. House was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas h., West Bloomfield, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Flawless check in, incredible views! Awesome vacation rental with sandy beach and boating facilities. Property manager was incredible and very helpful and accommodating ! Hoping to return soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walloon Family Vacation

Excellent stay on Walloon Lake! House had everything that we needed for our family (6 adults, 3 small children)! Clean! Loved the 2 refrigerators that were available due to the size of our group. Swimming area was very nice down at the dock. Perfect for the young kids! Appreciate the hoist for our boat rental! David was an excellent host. Very responsive to any questions we may have had. Appreciated his recommendation regarding a pontoon rental for our stay. Overall a great stay! Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Online looks bigger

Bedrooms upstairs a/c units need to be cleaned or replaced.Too hot. Needed to clean outside garbage up from outside trash bins,animals I would guess.However,it was stocked with everything,such as paper towels,toilet paper,garbage bags.That was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views!

We rented this home and the neighboring property for a golf centric trip. Both homes are fantastic. The amenities are wonderful and the lake views from each home are spectacular. For what it’s worth, there are multiple golf options. We would definitely rent these properties again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mary birthday house

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We loved everything about our stay! David was very responsive and easy to work with. The house is great and worked very well for three generations of family staying together. The kitchen is very well supplied, beds and linens are comfortable, beautiful lake location, really no complaints and we will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week on the lake!

This was our third year renting this property, and as always, it was a wonderful stay. The property is first class, beautifully maintained, and perfect for a family vacation. Highlights are the fantastic deck, the sandbar, and the beautiful view of Walloon. Will be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T., Troy

Liked: Cleanliness

Walloon

Clean…nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the most beautiful spots I've stayed

The location/setting of this house is amazing, and the host is exceptionally cooperative, both of which led to a terrific vacation overall. First and foremost, without the cooperation of the host, this vacation wouldn't even have happened, so he's very good to work with. Walloon Lake is big, warm, and excellent for all kinds of water activities, even in June when many of the other lakes are too chilly. The paddle boards and kayaks included with the house were awesome. The view from the deck was beautiful, and the gas fire pit up there was great for s'mores! The house is perfect for extended family - three floors gave us all plenty of room to spread out and make ourselves at home. All that being said, and as other reviewers have noted, the house is a bit tired, and it has the same issues as many of the houses on lakes in Michigan do. There is a significant ant problem in the kitchen (host has bait out, but those little buggers were very persistent and we had to keep everything sealed tightly), and the basement is pretty dark and damp (not wet, just damp). Kitchen cabinets are peeling, bathrooms are functional but dated, and towels could use a good bleaching and or replacement. There was also very little water pressure in all of the sinks (though the showers were ok and the toilets worked fine). Anyway, overall I would still highly recommend this place because of the host, the location, and the overall functionality of the house. We had a lovely vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kofi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Clean home, very scenic, easy communication with owners. Will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with ample room

Check in was seamless. The house was ready early and was extremely clean. Beautiful property with great views and located close to Boyne Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Everything was great. We look forward to going back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day on Walloon

Second year at this very comfortable home on a quiet section of Walloon Lake. The location is perfect and the home has everything we need for a great stay. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

RON S., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Vacation!

This home was perfect for our family! It’s beautiful, incredibly roomy and has every amenity you could possibly need…starting with a great location and view! All of our adult kids had the space they needed, and fun water toys to keep everyone happy and active! We’re looking forward to going back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible house on a gorgeous lake

Can’t say enough good things about this property. Stayed here with three couples and four young kids. Plenty of room, great dock and boat, and a wonderful week of memories. A plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation Home

The house comfortably fit 4 couples and a 2 babies. David and Laurie were very accommodating and the house is well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect week!

One of the loveliest northern Michigan cottages I’ve ever stayed in. The host was great, everything was better than rated and I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therese F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem!

We loved this spacious and beautiful home on Walloon Lake! There were plenty of beds and bathrooms, and it had all of the comforts of home. We were sad to leave. We hope to be back next year and maybe rent the other cottage next door!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week

We had a great week! The house was perfect for our needs and the deck was a great place to hang out with our family.. We took full advantage of the lake. David was great to work with. He responded quickly to our communications and truly wanted us to enjoy ourselves. Overall we had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

This is a great home on a beautiful lake. It was well equipped. Comfortable beds. Great set up for personal boats and jet skis. The owner was very helpful. We loved our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly fantastic week with our family

What a wonderful week in a spectacular setting on Walloon Lake! The property photos were very accurate and we thoroughly enjoyed the boat dock, boat, paddle boards and fire pit areas. The location was excellent walkable to Boyne city and just a quick trip into the Foot at Walloon. The trail hikes were fantastic! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful week on the lake.

My family and I enjoyed a week on Walloon at this beautiful home on the lake. Great location with sandbar perfect for the kids and well protected from windy days. The house itself was perfect for extended family with a fantastic deck and lots of living space to spread out in. Having AC was nice as it was quite warm most of the week. Everything was well stocked and ready to use. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Our three families stayed here and had a great vacation. The communication from the property owner, David, was exceptional from the beginning. The house was spacious and abundantly stocked with everything we needed. We also rented the owners pontoon boat for the week. The dock was perfect for sunbathing and watching sunsets. The deck was spacious and fire table was awesome. We spent most evenings on the deck and playing card games on large kitchen table. With being in the woods, you have to be careful with opening door at dark not to let tons of bugs into house. It was a great vacation and would recommend this house and property owners, David and Laurie, to others!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022