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Walloon Lakefront; Wooded & Serene; Stunning 117' Shoreline; Bike & Hike Nearby

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FIRST IMPRESSION: STUNNING VIEW of house and lake as you approach from the road
Wall of windows facing water and expansive deck tell you its all about the lake!
Birds eye view of "Stairway to Heaven"
Take a nap in one of the upper deck's chaise lounges
There is no better view on Walloon Lake!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Lavender Hill Farm
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Odawa Casino
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Floor Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

1st Floor Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

1st Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

1st Floor Lavatory

Toilet

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walloon Lakefront; Wooded & Serene; Stunning 117' Shoreline; Bike & Hike Nearby

117' of beautiful, wooded lakefront property on Walloon Lake, nestled next to Mackinaw State Forest. Enjoy dramatic views of Walloon's turquoise water from the 40' X 15' main deck.

Knotty Pine interior provides true Up North feel. Kitchen / Dining / Living rooms are open concept with stunning lake views. Dining table accommodates up to 10. Living room with large leather reclining sofa and two leather recliners seats six. Living room also has a 55" smart tv over the gas fireplace.

Family room has large leather sectional with full power reclining seats, game table, and 65" smart tv. Great lake views and very open feeling via two story cathedral ceiling toward water.

Sleeps 12 with high quality mattresses throughout. Wake up to stunning views of the lake from the newly-added master suite, with its Reverie adjustable king bed (fully electric), large walk-in closet and spa-like en-suite. A private sliding door provides easy access to the main deck and steps to dock.

Bedroom two has a queen bed with similar stunning views of the lake from its windows across the full width of the room.

The first floor also has a bunk room with sleeping for two.

The second floor of the house has two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The first bedroom has a full-size bed; the second bedroom as a full-size bed along with a twin and a trundle. Both rooms have picture windows with full views of the lake.

All four bathrooms in the house have been recently renovated.

Additional amenities include full size washer and dryer, dishwasher and wireless high speed internet with Airport brand router providing best internet access possible in the house, on the deck, and all the way out to the dock. The house also has two tankless water heaters providing an un-interrupted supply of hot water.

The home is equipped with a Generac whole-house generator, ensuring an un-interrupted power supply.

An additional refrigerator in the laundry room provides ample storage for food and beverages.

Enjoy the water from the recently-expanded dock and shoreline deck as well as pontoon swim platforms. Two paddle boards and two kayaks are at the shoreline and dock. Great swimming for family fun with very gradual drop-off.

A fire pit with ample seating is located next to the shoreline deck - the wood pile is always stocked for your convenience.

The yard is fully fenced down to the shoreline, allowing freedom for any four-legged family member to explore the property untethered.

For larger groups needing a second house, we also have the property right next door available for rent. It's Vrbo listing number is 593798.

Please note: the hot tub on the property is not party of Vrbo listing - that is why there are no pictures of it in the photo array. It is only used during the winter months when the property is not available to be booked.

Property manager

David Graham
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets must be agreed in advance
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
In the booking checkout, make sure that you open and read the Rental Agreement for all House Rules that apply during your reservation stay.
No fireworks are permitted. A neighbor reporting fireworks will result in 100% security deposit forfeiture. Neighborhood harmony is important to us.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this holiday home is on the beach. Castle Farms and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Artform Fabricating. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lavender Hill Farm - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 22 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 22 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Odawa Casino - 26 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 27 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Odawa Casino Resort - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪BC Lanes - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walloon Lakefront; Wooded & Serene; Stunning 117' Shoreline; Bike & Hike Nearby pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Walloon Lakefront; Wooded & Serene; Stunning 117' Shoreline; Bike & Hike Nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walloon Lakefront; Wooded & Serene; Stunning 117' Shoreline; Bike & Hike Nearby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walloon Lakefront; Wooded & Serene; Stunning 117' Shoreline; Bike & Hike Nearby located?

This Boyne City holiday home is on the beach, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Horton Bay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Peninsula Beach and Lake Charlevoix. Young State Park and Bear River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

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

Scott R.

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

Beautiful

Great lake house
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walker W.

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

Wonderful Experience

Great property in a great location. My family and I had an amazing trip and look forward to staying here again next year! David and Laurie are great hosts and very responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Walloon Summer 2020!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Great house with amazing views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

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

Wonderful weekend Getaway

Our family (8 adults and 2 children) had a perfect extended weekend, along with our dogs. David and Laurie’s home was both comfortable and beautiful. They were wonderful hosts! We cannot wait to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful fall weekend

Beautiful setting with gorgeous views of Walloon Lake. The house is very well appointed and David was wonderful to work with and very responsive. We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

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

Excellent Experience

Overall this was an A+ experience - the owners/hosts were very responsive and helpful. The property is amazing - beautiful view, great location in terms of getting to Boyne, Charlevoix, etc... We had a wonderful time and look forward to a return visit. Thanks David for making everything fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful, Idyllic Setting

This is an outstanding property. We had a wonderful week. There was plenty of room to spare with a group of 8. Incredible deck and dock. This was our first time on Walloon and it was extremely peaceful and quiet with little traffic on the water. Thanks for being so hospitable, David.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

2023 summer reunion 7/15-7/22

There are no words to express our most amazing week on Walloon Lake in our rental, Stairway to Heaven! Beyond all of our expectations in cleanliness, comfort and conveniences. My grandchildren (8-10 years) spent hours being towed behind the pontoon. Thanks David and Laurie for your great listing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenna R.

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

August Stay

We enjoyed our stay at this house. The property listing and pictures were accurate. The house was very clean upon arrival. The layout was perfect for our group of 9, with plenty of separate spaces for the kids to hang out. We used the boat; dock and paddle boards daily. David was a great host, showing up on the first day to talk through boating procedures. We also had a scenario where the power went out one night, and the generator turned on without issue, so we never missed a beat. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Heaven, With Stairways

Property certainly lived up to its photos and description! Absolutely wonderful house on Walloon for family and/or friends. And dog. Two living rooms each with plenty of seating and a TV. Deck, waterfront and dock also have ample seating. Well appointed kitchen and grill to cater to the entire posse. Table area is a bit tight when you add the folding chairs, though there are dining tables on the deck and at the beach, so weather permitting, folks can spread out. Note stairs down to house from parking and down to waterfront and dock, for anyone with mobility challenges. Great, responsive and attentive owner. Everyone loved the property and boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Brenda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Setting and well appointed

Secluded beautiful seting and deck. Main floor has two nice size sitting area with comfortable furniture. Nice, well stocked kitchen. Two nice size bedrooms on the first floor and one small funk room. Nicely remodeled bathrooms. Upstairs bedrooms not as adequate. You have to go through one to get to the other. The upstairs bathroom had terible water pressure. This area was also difficult to heat and cool . We used the nice gas grill and the fireplace. The advertised hot tub didn't have any water. Our biggest compliant was the property was no well cleaned. We found food under furniture in the two sitting rooms, one bathroom trash can was full. Addiionally, the master bathroom was dirty, shower doors scumy, mirrors spotted with what looked like toothpaste. Our upstairs guests found a half empty bottle under the bed. Also, there were only three washcloths in the whole house and a very limited number of hand towells. This property has great potential, but the cleanliness was not up to our standards.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Spacious with beautiful views

We had a great time at the property, it was very clean and the deck was a great place to spend time with friends. The view was stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

David and Laurie’s place was just what we wanted for our family vacation. The view and amenities can’t be beat. They had everything imaginable and than some. We were there for 3 nights never leaving the property and we’re never bored. Will definitely will be back again next year to see the change of colors in our beautiful state of Michigan! David was easy to get ahold of with the few questions we had. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael z.

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

Family getaway

Our Family had a wonderful trip. The house was perfect for 3 married couples. We all had plenty of space, the house was clean and inviting and the lake was spectacular. David was easy to reach and helpful throughout our stay. Renting the boat was an added bonus and well worth the expense.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

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

Walloon Lake Retreat

Lovely home for friends and family; This house had everything you need to relax and enjoy the beauty of Northern Michigan. Also perfect for remote work if necessary. It is ideally located near vineyards, restaurants, and biking/hiking trails. The owner is very responsive to needs and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

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

Awesome home and beautiful view!!

I highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Property. Great Landlord

Incredible place. Landlord was very responsive and helpful. An idea Luc week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

emily f.

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

lovely home and location

This home is in a beautiful and quiet setting on Walloon Lake. Well furnished, new baths, lots of space for relaxation, great views from the deck and dock, many amenities, and although it seems remote, the home is quite close to Boyne City and a short, very scenic drive to Petoskey. The owner is exceptionally helpful and communicative.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

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

Northern Michigan At It's Best

What a great property! The house sits on a bluff overlooking Walloon Lake and the views you have to see to believe! The house had plenty of space and was well stocked for our Thanksgiving stay. The bathrooms have been updated and the hot tub was a big hit for the kids. The house also was very clean on arrival and well maintained. If you are looking for an authentic Northern Michigan getaway you cannot go wrong staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Beautiful Walloon Lake in all Seasons

Lovely wooded, well appointed home with beautiful views of Lake Walloon. Private and secluded, yet close enough to Boyne City for convenience. Tom was responsive and gave precise directions. Planning to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Nice weekend retreat

There were five couples that enjoyed a weekend up north. The home had plenty of space for everyone. The bunk room was a bit inconvenient, but we made do. The kitchen is large and spacious with room for all to enjoy activities together. The views are amazing, and the steps down to the lake are a nice bonus. The walk back up will help you get your cardio in for the day! We would definitely look this place up on a future visit to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Fall colors and blue water

Super Quiet, spectacular view, sprawling location with tons of room great group gathering home. This home is set up for family’s of all ages. The owner is outstanding and very cordial. he went above and beyond to make sure our stay was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie Lucky U.

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

Breathtaking view

We had a wonderful stay . David and Laurie were prompt to reply . The view was breathtaking from the deck . I just wished that the hot tub was working. It was not included in the listing and David explained why but It would have been nice to soak in the hot tub overlooking the lake .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathie h.

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

Perfect Escape!

A picturesque lane carved out of a scenic wood that leads to the most well thought out vacation home ever. We were 6 adults taking a 2 night trip to check out the fall colors. The home was spacious and comfortable. More than enough bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked and easy to work in; and everything was easy to locate! There were 2 refrigerators (and that's not counting the mini fridge at the waters edge). I would love to come back in the summer and take advantage of the paddle boards and kayaks! This home is beautiful, and the owners have thought of everything.... the furniture is comfortable, the beds are comfortable and it is one of the best vrbo homes i've ever stayed in!! You will want to bring your groceries with you, because you will not want to leave for any reason until checkout time!!! thanks Dave and Laurie for the great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by David Graham

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Laurie and David met and were married around the lakes in Minneapolis, and moved to Michigan after David finished grad school in New York. Moving to Michigan was like a homecoming for David who went to the University of Michigan for undergrad. Laurie quickly adjusted to the Michigan lifestyle. With their four kids and extended family, this property continues to provide very special opportunities to bond and share quality time together.

Why they chose this property

We have enjoyed year-round Up North activities for our entire time raising our four children in Michigan -- boating, skiing/snowboarding, golfing, snowmobiling. We've always been attracted to the lakes with Caribbean blue water. Walloon was a perfect match for us in all regards. When you add in its close proximity to Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Boyne City, who could ask for anything more?

What makes this property unique

After driving just over a mile through a 'tunnel of trees' along side the West Arm of Walloon, you complete the journey going up a gradually sloping hill. Before even getting out of the car in the driveway, you are taken away by the view of the lake, with its turquoise water and the thick green shoreline on the opposite side of the lake.

The upper deck and shoreline deck make great spaces for enjoying the views and sharing time with family and friends, but it is the mid-deck, built around a massive Cedar, that has just incredible, unique character.

The interior, with its ample but not overpowering use of knotty pine, is a perfect balance of classic 'up-north' and modern. Windows are the main construction element facing the lake - four of bedrooms have amazing lake views as well as all the living areas.

Languages:

English

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