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The Shadow Trails Inn- 'The Lodge' on Walloon Lake

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Miscellaneous
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Boyne City, MI
  • Bear River
    5 min drive
  • Lake Charlevoix
    9 min drive
  • Barrel Back
    5 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Boyne City

On lake.At this Boyne City lodge, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Bear River and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Charlevoix. Boyne Mountain and Lake Michigan are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bear River - 5 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 17 min drive
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 17 min drive
  • Boyne Mountain - 19 min drive
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Lanes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sante - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery & Rudbeckia Winery - ‬26 min drive

About this property

The Shadow Trails Inn- 'The Lodge' on Walloon Lake

The historic Shadow Trails Inn, or "the Lodge" as it is known locally,, is great family destination..

6 big bedrooms.
1st floor Master suite
Eat in kitchen, Thermador / GE appliances
Dining room with fieldstone fireplace
Large flat lawn
170 ‘ of private lake frontage
Large dock can handle any size boat or pontoon
House is 50 ‘ from water’s edge, with three steps to the water
AC on second floor and in first floor Master Bedroom

Every room has a view of the lake !

Great location,
Boat or drive to Walloon Village
Close to Boyne City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Bay Harbor

Originally built in 1908, this rustic red pine log home played a significant role as one of Walloon Lake's earliest fishing lodges. The Lodge is a featured landmark on historic section maps that continue to be reproduced today. It is one the last remaining authentic landmarks from early Walloon and the time of Hemingway.


The Lodge has hosted and entertained vacationing families for more than 100 years.

If you have questions about the Lodge, Walloon Lake, or Northern Michigan, please feel free to call or email anytime,
davidnrentschler@aol.com

Keywords: Family reunions, historic, Lakefront, authentic, romantic

Property manager

David Rentschler

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycling
  • Kayaking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

The Shadow Trails Inn- 'The Lodge' on Walloon Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
Best house on the lake. Perfect size for my family. will be renting every single time. Owner was responsive and kind. Don't tell anyone how great this place is because everyone will rent it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Rustic Lodge in a great location
This is a classic old wooden lodge right on Walloon Lake in the ideal place for pontooning. It is not fancy, it harkens back to yesteryear! Fun going back in time. Only thing we would have liked would have been for the cleaners to make sure the floors were well-vacuumed and the windows were washed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home on the water
The Lodge is the perfect gathering spot for family and friends. Well-appointed and spacious. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Joan G., wilmington NC

A Week at the Lake
Spacious for our family of 12. Kitchen and baths need some updating and cleaning. Pots and pans were scarce and needed constant tending. Scorched easily, even at lower temps. Grounds, dock and parking were a 10. We had a pontoon boat for three days and all enjoyed the experience greatly. Kayaks and canoes were used by the younger cousins and by the time we left, all were proficient sailors. Bedrooms were spacious. Again, found the mattress pads dingy, blankets and bedspreads questionable. As for the bath, in fact, all doors squeaky and rarely easily secured. Toilets, sinks and showers worked and drained well. Three, actually 2 upstairs baths were a challenging for the numbers who had to use them morning and night. All that being said, everyone said they loved their week on Shadow Trail Lodge. Tried to contact property manager, left voice mail regarding the check out procedure. No response
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation
The Lodge was the perfect place to spend a week with my wife, three daughters and their family's. In total there were eleven of us, each of us having a very comfortable bedroom arrangement. The property was very well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The location was superb, three miles from Walloon Village. The views of the lake were exceptional, easy access to the water, dock and water toys. Definitely give this property a perfect 5 star rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan T., Austin, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property and hospitality
Our family loved the Lodge and had a fantastic trip. The property is wonderful and the lodge has the charm of a classic historical log home combined with all of the modern comforts of modern appliances, ample kitchen supplies, a/c, etc. We enjoyed the sandy bottom swimming area and docked our boat for easy access to boat rides. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboard as well. The host and the property caretaker were very helpful and responsive to our questions and we highly recommend renting this property for larger groups / extended family vacation. We will plan to be back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another good time!
The Lodge is a special place. This year we especially appreciated the location - It's a quiet spot, protected from some of the weather that blew through. Thanks for another great vacation on Walloon!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Beautiful area, spacious home, and David was excellent with communication. I highly recommend staying at this home. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christina c.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2022
Our family has rented several vacation homes on Walloon over the years. Shadow Trails Inn is by far the most beautiful, home we have rented on Walloon. Our family created lasting memories at Shadow Trails Inn. Father’s Day was spent in the stunning dining room, we felt like we were dining in a fine restaurant. The kitchen was stocked with bottled water, and a chef’s dream. The bedrooms were spacious with very comfortable beds while offering views of the lake. There were separate wings for the bedrooms!!! Our family enjoyed the ample outdoor seating with views of the lake and the covered front porch. The new gas grill was a plus. David communicated before and during our stay to make sure everything was taken care of and we were enjoying our vacation. Again, the best communication that I have had with a property owner. We loved David’s home and hope to return again. I also recommend Walloon Central for the pontoon boat rental. They dropped off and retrieved the boat from the house. This allowed us to start our vacation with an evening cruise.!! Overall, I highly recommend Shadow Trails Inn. Family memories are priceless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

scott h.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful place
our only issue was that the place likely hadn't been opened in awhile. the house was pretty cold and the hot water wasn't turned up - do that when you get there! The bigger issue was that the sink was leaking and the garbage disposal didn't work well. But it's a great place and we were skiing all day, and relaxing at night. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Staying at the lodge this weekend was the highlight of my year so far! I came with a group of friends and enjoyed every minute of it. The pictures on here do not give the house justice! It’s beautiful, with so many bedrooms, bathrooms and gathering rooms. The living room was a perfect size where we could all gather and play games. The view of the lake and the sunrise was a bonus! We all want to come back for the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T., OCEAN SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness
Ralph Lauren worthy
This amazing treasure is a log home with multiple stone fireplaces, exposed beams and sits on a beautiful lake. What more could anyone ask for? Doesn’t get any better than this one and we’ve stayed in many. Feels like staying on the Ponderosa Ranch worthy of Ralph Lauren’s log cabin. Authentic northern Michigan as it gets. Host was very accommodating to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Place - It is a GEM!
We loved our stay in this cozy lodge right on the lake. We loved our family time in the amazingly large family room with the fantastic fire place. The perfect location on Walloon; it is close to both Boyne and Petosky. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything I had hoped for.
Fantastic 2 weeks with family and friends at The Lodge. Could not have been better. Plenty of room, lots to see and do, wonderfully quiet location on the lake (late Aug timing). The owner, David, went above and beyond to address all of our questions/needs, and his recommendations were perfect. Highly recommend. It was a dream.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very memorable family vacation!
The Lodge was perfect in every way for our family. There was plenty of room for 10 of us. The kitchen was such a pleasure to cook in and to gather. The bathrooms had all of the modern amenities. A very special place indeed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Bloomfield Hills

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property & awesome host
My family enjoyed a beautiful visit to the lake! everything was perfect and i couldn't say more about David as the host. He was generous and gracious, checking on us periodically to help ensure a great trip. The property is on a nice part of the lake and had plenty of room for our family to spread out. A first floor master meant privacy for my husband and me while the kitchen was well equiped for backyard bbq. Log cabin comfort :)
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Walloon experience
The lodge has fantastic and serene views from the South arm of the lake. There's plenty of room for guests to space out. David is immediately responsive!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious & Comfortable Log Cabin on Walloon Lake
Our large family felt immediately relaxed and at home in this spacious, comfortable Walloon Lake log cabin. We appreciated the convenient kitchen, large dining room, numerous bedrooms/bathrooms, and roomy main room with stone fireplace and game table for the 1000 piece puzzle that we worked on all week. Shadow Trail Lodge provided everything we needed to unwind and spend time together. We enjoyed the large grassy lot for games of corn hole and can jam... we circled around the fire pit at night... we spent hours on the porch overlooking the magnificent view of Walloon Lake, especially at sunrise... we used the available kayaks and canoe... and the deck was perfect for docking our rental boat. The owner, David, was thoughtful, attentive and communicative. All in all, we highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks!
Thank you for making an exception for a 2 day stay - it was great to have our executive team close by!

10/10 Excellent

john f.

Liked: Cleanliness
July Lake Walloon
Amazing time - loved every minute!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elsie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Walloon Lake
It was an amazing week. Location is great. Our family had fun with the kayaks, canoe and paddle board. A great lawn for entertaining. The owner was very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K., Commerce, MI

Serenity on Walloon
Our family had a great time at the Lodge! We have stayed at several places on Walloon, but this was our favorite. The Lodge is in a great location on the lake and has character consistent with the history of Walloon. We had siblings with families, plus our parents, who are celebrating their 80th birthdays this year; we were all very comfortable at the Lodge. The kitchen is well-stocked, bedrooms are large, and we all had enough room to eat meals together. The side yard was perfect for mini-soccer games. On the lake, we enjoyed swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing and sunset cruises. David was very attentive and provided us with great information on boat rentals, local activities and any other information we needed. We made many memories that we will forever cherish. Highly recommend the Lodge!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018