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Historic cozy cottage in Walloon Lake village close to Boyne Mountain skiing!

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Walloon Lake, MI
  • Bear River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic cozy cottage in Walloon Lake village close to Boyne Mountain skiing!

The Little House Walloon -formerly Lake Daze

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Located in a perfect location near the lake, local shops, and great restaurants in the village, this historic, 19th-century home - a true original in Walloon village - is ideal for a romantic getaway for two or a solo adventure. Inside, you'll find white shiplap walls and ceilings, sunlit spaces, and all the amenities you'll need for a relaxing time away. Prepare your favorite recipes in the compact, but well-equipped kitchen, dine at the table for two, and then settle into the front living area and stream your favorite TV channels. Out front, relax on the porch swing and watch the world go by, or head out back to dine on the deck.

Things to Know
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
Streaming TV services require guest accounts to access.
Public lake access is just 800 feet from this home.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 holiday home is in the city centre. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Walloon Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Odawa Casino - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 16 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪BC Lanes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic cozy cottage in Walloon Lake village close to Boyne Mountain skiing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic cozy cottage in Walloon Lake village close to Boyne Mountain skiing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic cozy cottage in Walloon Lake village close to Boyne Mountain skiing!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic cozy cottage in Walloon Lake village close to Boyne Mountain skiing! located?

Located in the heart of Walloon Lake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bear River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Michigan and Mackinaw Trail Winery. Lake Charlevoix and Peninsula Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elijah P.

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

Great place to stay!

Perfect little house for a weekend getaway for a couple! Very cute and clean, close to shops and restaurants. Easy driving distance Boyne mountain, Boyne city, Charlevoix, and Petoskey!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Cozy Cottage

Adorable, cozy cottage that was perfect for two people. Also enjoyed the outdoor space and fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mariel T.

Pleasant stay!

this home was very cozy and perfect for two people!! the amenities were up to date and everything was very clean. definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Cozy nook

Super cute property. This is a no frills getaway which is reflective of the price. It has everything you need in terms of amenities and the location is fantastic for what we needed. There was quite a bit of snow which made the front door inaccessible and there wasn’t a snow shovel so we just used the back door. Wouldn’t be a bad idea to supply a shovel and salt for the back door as it was pretty snowy and icy. Overall thank you for a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Super cute, great location

Great location near the water, restaurants, and shops.
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

Walloon weekend

The cottage was exactly like posted. It was super charming and cute. My husband and I felt very comfortable staying there. It was the perfect size. I hope to have the opportunity to stay there again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Comfy

Great place for one or a couple. Well appointed, fire pit, grill, patio seating. Grocery within walking distance. Everything was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Lovely home

Quaint and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay K.

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

Wonderful place

Very cute & comfortable. Everything was supplied that I needed. Short walk to grocery & 2 restaurants. Love the history of the original building.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa g.

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

Delightful

Walloon Lake and this property in particular are delightful. Our stay at the end of the summer was quiet and so lovely. The communication provided by the property manager Vacasa was clear and constant. There was such an attention to detail: there was even sugar in the canister next to the coffee maker. The living space on the first floor (living room, kitchen and outdoor patio) was perfect. The bedroom and bathroom on the lower level were cozy and super clean. This property is a few steps away from "town". We didn't stay long enough to use the fire pit but it was all set up for us and beckoned invitingly. I used some tomatoes from the garden. We enjoyed the stillness, wandered into town for lovely dinners (and ice cream!), took an electric boat charter around the lake. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Pia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice, but…

Overall, a nice stay and a cute place but for the following: 1) even with a whole house H-Vac system, a wall AC unit, and ceiling fans running at full speed, it took three days for the house to cool from 85 to 71 degrees; 2) an infestation of midges and fruitflies in the lower level bathroom; 3) a very sensitive and fragile septic system, wherein the toilet waste has to pump uphill into the tank; 4) zero actual help from either Vacasa or the property owner on the cooling issue; and 5) a very stubborn key pad lock whse buttons would not operate if not held down in a certain way (on one occasion it took 20 minutes of trying to get the door unlocked. As a result, if these items would be a problem for you, do not rent. I was gone most of five days at a conference, and am not requesting a refund of any kind. But in combination, these issues may be problematic for others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Lake daze

House was perfect but took us an hour to get into house. Vacasa customer service was not easy.. they hung up on use three times, transferred us to someone who doesn’t even work with them (crying kids in background) Problem: light was on the by the front door only with a key box.. code did not work and we got there late in the evening … after an hour of getting hung up on and calling back we finally got in touch with someone and they said go to back door (no light on) and there was a lock box there… either take off the lock box for the front and turn off light, text us when texting the code to enter the back door and leave light on the back door… would really help in the future. As for the home itself it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

A Great little House

The house is adorable and comfortable. I wish we could have stayed longer, but already booked. We walked a few doors down to the Barrel Back for a great dinner by the fire.

8/10 Good

Robert G.

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

Review

An updated layer of paint would really do this cute house wonders. Are they interested in selling? I have a vision.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Quaint, Homey, Comfortable!

We had a wonderful stay. They have everything you need and more. Their junk drawer, which was far neater than mine at home, had unexpected and needed items. It was like being at home and away at the same time!
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8/10 Good

Tim B.

Fit for two

Comfortable home, cozy, lovely decor. Central location between Petoskey and Charlevoix. Only room for two, no door on bed or bathroom!! We loved it

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth H.

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

Perfect cottage

What a wonderful place. From its history and decor to its location and amenities, I loved it and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Cozy & Charming Cottage!

I had such a wonderfully relaxing two night stay at this adorable rental. The house was bright, clean, and comfortable. I enjoyed evenings in the peaceful backyard, and morning walks on the docks at Walloon Lake. Having the bountiful vegetable garden available to me was such an unexpected surprise! I'll be back - Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Great Getaway!

This home is an excellent getaway for a couple who wants to enjoy Walloon Lake and the surrounding area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Edward S. K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Property Needs to be Freshened Up

We had difficulty getting into the house. Found a way through the back door. The house needed a freshening up. It appeared to not have been occupied in quite some time. We found a bug in the sugar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Perfect Getaway

Lake Daze is the perfect place to be your home port when you are trailering a boat around northern Michigan. We toured Walloon Lake, Lake Charlevoix, and even went to Beaver Island. Lake Daze was clean and comfortable. A perfect location to walk to dinner and shopping. Eating in was delightful as well with the kitchen containing everything we needed, and a grocery store in walking distance. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

very clean, good towels, great location

Loved it. Only negatives were wifi never worked, despite all efforts and request for help: TV worked for one movie and one news program. Then never worked again. Just a small note--could have used a better showerhead.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger V.

Wonderful Little House- Perfect for day-tripping all over.

This was the most amazing little home for our getaway. The house was spotless and well-appointed. The location was amazing. There was nothing that I would be able to suggest to improve it at all. I am so glad we chose it. Perfect for a couple, with a lovely little kitchen so we did not blow all our money on restaurants. We were able to make picnic lunches for our day trips to the UP/Sault St. Marie, Mackinaw, Petoskey, Traverse City, Antiquing, Cider-Mill and Vineyard hopping, and rock hounding. Shopping was close by for provisions. There were restaurants if we wanted a break from cooking. It was perfect. I could not have asked for a nicer break. I will be back. LOVED IT!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Iovely little home

We loved it. It had a fresh look and great design work throughout the home. It's walking distance to the town of Walloon Lake which was so great and you can get anywhere quite quickly. The bed slept great and the bathroom was super nice. Back patio was private and even had a nice fireplace area. Our fav was anging out on the spacious front porch. We will definitely be staying here again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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