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

Walloon Lake, Michigan
$1643 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Lodge

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

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

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • MORE

    Smoke-free Property Dryer Fireplace Phone
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Dock
  • 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
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    DVD Player Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Dining Area
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Basketball Cross-country Skiing Cycling Fishing Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Hunting Jet Skiing Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Sailing Skiing Sledding Snorkeling Snowmobiling Swimming Water Skiing Windsurfing
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    3.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Lisa N.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay! Classic Walloon Lake Log Cabin with an amazing history. The home was clean, comfortable, and exactly as pictured. Great outdoor space and we really appreciated the thoughtful touches of fresh flowers placed throughout the home. Communication with the host was easy and prompt. We’d absolutely stay here again!

  • Edward M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    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

  • James F.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    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.

  • Julie F.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2023

    Stayed Sep 6, 2023

    The Lodge is the perfect gathering spot for family and friends. Well-appointed and spacious. Highly Recommend.

  • Joan G.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2023

    Stayed Jul 22, 2023

    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

  • John A.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    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.

  • Dan T.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 17, 2023

    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.

  • Nanette B.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2022

    Stayed Aug 24, 2022

    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!

  • Justin H.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2022

    Stayed Jun 11, 2022

    Beautiful area, spacious home, and David was excellent with communication. I highly recommend staying at this home. We look forward to returning.

  • christina c.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2022

    Stayed Jun 18, 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.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$1,643+
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