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Secluded Family Cottage on West Arm of Walloon Lake-

Secluded Family Cottage on West Arm of Walloon Lake-

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Playing on the Dock
fishing on the dock
sunrise over the dock
family cottage front door & carport
Property grounds

Overview of Secluded Family Cottage on West Arm of Walloon Lake-

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Popular LocationMcLaren Northern Michigan Hospital20 min drive
  • Popular LocationOdawa Casino23 min drive
  • Popular LocationMackinaw Trail Winery24 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk bed Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded Family Cottage on West Arm of Walloon Lake-

Our Family Cottage is located on the west arm of Walloon Lake situated between Petoskey and Boyne City, approximately 45 miles from the Mackinac Bridge. Nestled at the end of Zenith Heights Road on three acres of land amidst scenic mature forests, our property offers a picturesque, relaxing setting. The Family Cottage shares the property with the Guest Cottage. No roads intersect the area between the cottages and the lakefront.

Walloon Lake is one of Michigan’s most beautiful and clean inland lakes. With its distinctive turquoise color it is over ten miles long and has Brown & Lake Trout, Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, and Perch. The lake bottom is free of weeds and is sandy with a gradual slope from the end of the dock outward.

Our cottages share 200’ of shore front, two swimming rafts and a large, gorgeous dock offering plenty of room for you to enjoy the beautiful sunrises & moor your own boat. At the water’s edge a lounge deck with table and chairs and a small sandy beach area for children awaits you, your family & friends. Each cottage has it's own tandem kayak & camp fire pit to enjoy.

The Family Cottage is set atop a gentle slope approximately 90' from the lake below. This ranch style home can accommodate up to 8 people. Vaulted ceilings and cedar walls give the cottage a wonderful “lake-home” feel. The fully-equipped kitchen lies adjacent to the laundry room (complete with washer, dryer & washtub)dining room, and master bedroom. The living room has 2 leather couches & leather chair, a wood burning fireplace, TV with DVD and floor to ceiling windows looking out to the lake.

A screened in porch lies off of the dining room, looking out to a lake front patio-complete with table & chairs. Gas & charcoal grills help make this a perfect area to enjoy a meal on a summer evening! The Master bedroom has a king bed & ceiling fan, bath with shower and private screened in porch. The other 2 bedrooms have bunk beds with a full bath down the hall. Outside the 2 bedrooms is a den equipped with a trundle bed, piano, stereo/CD player, and board games.

This 1600 square foot cottage is non-smoking with adjustable electric heat available in every room. Blankets, pillows, linens, and bath towels are furnished – please bring your own beach towels. No firearms, fireworks, or additional guests living in campers are allowed to ensure a safe environment for all. A local caretaker is on call and mid-week cleaning is also available for an additional cost.

If you are interested in booking the cottage, please feel free to contact us at the numbers below. In order to secure your date, a signed lease & deposit is required for rental. We welcome clean and respectful guests, and look forward to making your next vacation a Walloon one!

Please email or call with any questions to request more pictures or information.

Need more room? Contact us for details about our Guest Cottage (VRBO listing #326898) located on the same property for an additional cost. (discount for renting both together!)


Keywords: Lake Cottage, Cabin, Lake House, Vacation Cottage, trees, woods, shade, sunrises, campfires, kayaks & water fun

Property manager

Marty Moyers

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only
We welcome clean & respectful guests. If you do need to cancel the cleaning fee will be refunded!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 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 cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Castle Farms. Travelling with kids? Consider Artform Fabricating and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bay Harbor Golf Club - 14 min drive
  • Crooked Tree Golf Club - 18 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 20 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 23 min drive
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Odawa Casino Resort - 24 min drive
  • McDonald's - 20 min drive
  • Starbucks - 22 min drive
  • The Back Lot Beer Garden - 21 min drive
  • Wendy's - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Family Cottage on West Arm of Walloon Lake- pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Family Cottage on West Arm of Walloon Lake-?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Family Cottage on West Arm of Walloon Lake-?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Family Cottage on West Arm of Walloon Lake- located?

This family-friendly Boyne City cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Horton Bay and Lavender Hill Farm. Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walloon Lake
Our family had a wonderful stay at The Family Cottage on Walloon Lake. The place had a great location, private but close to everything with three busy boys! We will definitely be back! Marty the owner was awesome and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

m h., DE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage stay
We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Walloon
Welcoming mid-century cottage with everything one needs for a comfortable stay. Throughly enjoyed the setting overlooking the lake. Sitting on the patio with a morning cup of coffee was divine as were the times lounging in the Adirondack chairs on the dock. The hosts Marty and Frank could not have been nicer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on Walloon
We love staying at Marty's cottage. This was our fourth visit to the cottage and it was as wonderful as always. It is comfortable, clean, well stocked and provides a true Up North experience. The dock is amazing. Kayaks are available. There are multiple dining areas (inside and out). We also really enjoy the fire pits and fireplace. The only downside to the property is that we don't own it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Y.

Beauty, tranquility and comfort.
Cottage was just as described. Very clean, comfortable and tidy. All outdoor areas were beautifully landscaped and great for gatherings and campfires. Had everything you need for a lovely stay on beautiful Walloon lake. Marty ,the owner, was easy to communicate with and available. All went without a hitch.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Marty Moyers

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My husband & I live in Colorado & the kids are grown, so we don't get to enjoy the cottage as often as we would like. So, we thought we would share this magical place with others allowing them to make Walloon a tradition & create fond memories that will last a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

My family lived in Ann Arbor, but my sister, mom & I would always spend our summers at my grandmother's cottage in Minnesota. My dad decided to buy the property on Walloon Lake so we could spend more time together. After an exhaustive search of other lakes, we found none could hold a candle to beautiful Walloon. We were all enchanted by the 'Caribbean turquoise blue color of the lake and the big, beautiful Hemlocks, Beech, Maple & Birch trees on the property. The 200' of shoreline & 3 acres gave us lots of room to play, explore & relax. The property initially had 2 small Sears & Roebuck cabins on it-that we later joined & modified to create the guest cottage after we finished building the family cottage.

What makes this property unique

Some of our favorite things to do at the cottage are: watching the sunrise over a quiet, glassy lake; water skiing; swimming; kayaking; tubing; fishing; sailing; exploring the woods & looking for morels; laying on my back looking up through the tree limbs to the tree tops-marveling at their size; curling up with a good book in front of the fire; picking cherries at a nearby orchard; taking a nap on the porch; grilling an evening meal & enjoying it on the patio overlooking the lake; looking for satellites, falling stars & the northern lights on the dock; and our favorite of course...good conversation & drinks around the campfire with friends & family while enjoying s'mores :)
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