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

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3 field stone fireplaces
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3 King Bedrooms
review stars
9.9Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"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..."
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(36 Ratings)

Lodge in Michigan

12 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this lodge

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,
[email protected]

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

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

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Ski in/Ski out
Oven
Laundry services
Fireplace
Dining area
Towels
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(36 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 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!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 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
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 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.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jul 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

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FAQs

Is parking included with this lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Shadow Trails Inn- 'The Lodge' on Walloon Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Shadow Trails Inn- 'The Lodge' on Walloon Lake pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Shadow Trails Inn- 'The Lodge' on Walloon Lake?

We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, tv, refridgerator, and kitchen.


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