The Heron House @Waldron Lake

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16177 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Wawaka, IN

Sylvan Lake
11 min drive
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
13 min drive
Witmer Lake
17 min drive
Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
32 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Your vacation begins the moment you walk in the front door of this newly built lake house and See the water through all the windows and doors facing the lake!Grab your favorite beverage and sit on the back porch and watch the sunset while the kids play on the sandy private beach. Enjoy your evenings around the campfire close by the water. The kitchen, dining and living room all connect together for an open concept hang out space.This is the perfect gathering place relax and to make lasting memories with family and friends.There is a master bedroom on the main floor with a king bed and an en suite.2nd Floor has Four bedrooms and two of the bedrooms have lake views. Relax in the living room with awesome lake views and watch the big game on Dish Tv! You will love this relaxing getaway from this busy world. High speed internet is also provided. The property is equipped with exterior security cameras. Cameras are installed primarily as a theft deterrent. No cameras are placed inside or with any view of the inside.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Witmer Lake. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
11 minutes by car from Sylvan Lake and 13 minutes from Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Myron Schwartz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Ski

Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

Fence around the pool

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

3.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Kayaking on site
Water tubing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1900 sq ft (177 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16

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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful New Lake House!

The Heron House Waldron Wawaka

The Heron House @waldron Lake Wawaka

The Heron House @waldron Lake Private vacation home

The Heron House @waldron Lake Private vacation home Wawaka

The Heron House @Waldron Lake Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie S.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake Weekend Spot

Great house, lots of beds, right on water! Perfect spot to hang with a big group of people for a lake weekend. House is clean, well-stocked and the outside area is the highlight! Would definitely stay again. The host is really responsive and helpful as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul U.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Heron House Hideaway

Well designed house for a large group with 4 bathrooms and a large kitchen and dining table. Lots of sun and great views of the lake. House was in great condition, very clean, comfortable beds. Definitely worth a visit.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and nice place to stay

The owner was always very helpful and quick to answer any questions! The house was clean and very nice! Having the kayaks and paddle boat was so wonderful and the small sand beach worked well for our family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleks T.

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!!!

The place and the house are beautiful!!! Everything is clean, cozy and very comfortable!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Alex S., Chicago, USA

25 Aug 2022

Weekend trip

While my friends and I enjoyed our stay, there were 20+ flies that were in the house at all times (we did not leave any doors/windows open).

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Z.

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mini family vacation get-away

We had an amazing stay on Waldron Lake! The accommodations were wonderful! Myron was quick to respond with great insight. The house was stocked with spices, condiments, toilet paper, baggies, aluminum foil, etc. I've never stayed anywhere with 4 kayaks for renters to use. We were paddling all over the connecting lakes. The lakes were quiet and calm and hardly anyone was around. Only complaint was there a lot of flies (so get those fly swatters ready)! And we forgot to read the special instructions for the coffee pot the first morning (took a little longer to warm up). We would highly recommend the house and chain of lakes.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Better for families without loud kids

House is nice and updated and Myron the owner was accommodating and attentive. The house was clean but had a major problem with flies. Also be forewarned that at this house you need to be silent after 9PM which is not easy to hang by the lake with a fire and not talk. Neighbors weren’t too happy with all of the renters. Also if you rent a pontoon boat, you can not go over 10MPH after 5 PM. This didn’t ruin our trip but I would have liked to know this information before booking the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

20 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

We were looking for a summer family vacation (8 adults, 6 children under 6) and found Myron's lake house. It was the perfect size house for what we needed (5 bedrooms, 4 baths). Plenty of room for all of us. Loved the private sand beach, was perfect for the kids to play and swim out. 4 kayaks were used, along with the swim platform. Paddleboat was also available. Grill and firepit were also used multiple times during the stay. Communication was prompt and very friendly. As previously stated in other reviews, wifi was not the best, so working from home would not be easy, however, it wasn't needed as we were outside most of the time enjoying each other's company. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

17 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

This was the perfect home for our family of 16. It never felt too crowded. It is clean and modern and tastefully decorated. The kids loved the two triple bunk beds on the second floor. The air conditioning worked great and there was plenty of hot water. The bedrooms are roomy and comfortable, it was great to have a master bedroom/bath on the first floor for the old folks (me and the wife) and a toilet in the laundry room. The kitchen is well stocked for meals with everything you need. There is a nice long kitchen table with chairs and benches, and six bar stools at the counter. We were able to fit everyone in the kitchen for dinner. The house is well stocked with beach and shower towels. The lake was great for swimming as it had a mostly sandy bottom, the water was warm, mostly clear and is free of seaweed. There's the typical knuckleheads on the jet ski's during the late morning and afternoon. Otherwise it's a mostly quiet lake, very peaceful in the evening. There is a small sandy beach in front so it was easy to keep an eye on the kids. It's not too deep, at least where we were, waist high just past the pier so I don't recommend jumping off it. The platform was great, It's about 7 feet deep out there so you don't want to dive. The ladder is extremely slippery so be careful. There is a fire pit in front and plenty of chairs to sit around. The host provides firewood which was an added bonus. You might want to bring your own ax like I always do. The one provided is a beast and would be difficult to cut up kindling. The house has a pellet grill, which if you want to smoke food great, but if you want to cook up some burgers or steaks it's not ideal. It takes forever to heat up to even 400 degrees. We all agreed we wanted to come back. Unfortunately it's already booked for next year. I'm thankful for the opportunity to stay here, hopefully we can come back some day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L., Brownsburg, IN

1 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great multi family lake vacation

This home was perfect for our 3 grown children, their spouses and our 5 grands. The kids ranged from 11 to 1. We stayed for a week the end of June. They loved the beach. The 4 kayaks were a bonus. We rented a pontoon and the dock was in very good shape. The location on the lake was excellent. The owner told us about a fun sandbar and communicated quickly when we had questions. Everyone enjoyed the swim platform and the shallow area to play in. We are looking forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

6 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

The best place to host advanced thanksgiving/birthday party for family. Myron was really accommodating and answered my questions before we booked this property. We want to come back in summer to try some water activities. The only thing is that the internet was really slow, but that does not stop us from wanting to come back to this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

26 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom’s 90th Birthday

We stayed at the property along with our adult sons and wife and baby. It fit everyone very well. We had a wonderful time staying here and it is close to where my Mother lives. We found the house well equipped and enjoyed the Traeger grill! The weather wasn’t cooperative but there was a paddle boat and kayaks we would have enjoyed.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

13 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

I want this house

What an amazing get away in a beautiful setting and a gorgeous house to compliment it all! The listing doesn’t do this place justice, it definitely exceeded our expectations. We absolutely loved the layout of the house, how well kept and clean it was and the lake front to go along with the Picture perfect location . We’ll definitely be back

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Devon D.

27 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Big family Easter getaway

My extended family and I stayed in this house for a long weekend over Easter. It was clean, and check in was easy. The owner was super responsive and friendly. The house has a great set up for a large group with a gaggle of kids - the bunk room was a big hit. It was also nice that 3 of the bedrooms had king beds for all the adult couples. We spent a lot of time kayaking and paddle boating on the river, particularly to watch the sunset. The WiFi connection is not strong, so I would not plan to work remotely or stream here. Beautiful house! I’d definitely go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verloyn W.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week!

We thoroughly enjoyed the area, the house, and the lake. I would definitely recommend this house for a family like ours.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

20 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake Escape

Went here for 2 nights with 8 kids under the age of 9 and 6 adults between 3 families. The place was clean and spacious so the parents had their own bedrooms away from the kids. The kitchen was large and we never felt crowded. The lake was perfect for our kids. It's sand and shallow so the kids could walk out into the water. We also used a complimentary paddleboat to check out the turtles that are in the channel. Another person took out the small fishing boat with the trolling motor which was a nice tough. We fished off the dock and caught 6 fish in 2 days. We also had a bon fire one night. The lake is beautiful with a great sunset. The area is quiet. It was the perfect getaway. Only con was that the internet is VERY slow so just be aware of that when you go. We could 100% see ourselves staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rickie G.

11 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Company event with 15 people.

We spent the weekend and had a fantastic time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sofia G.

28 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The heron house experience

My friends and I had an amazing time! It felt so homey and welcoming. I would absolutely do this once a year. It was an amazing experience. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

carole h.

23 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandma’s birthday

We got the whole family together to celebrate grandmas 80th birthday. It was perfect. Lots of room for playing games and eating good food! The yard was nice and walking around the neighborhood was great for birdwatching. I saw multiple woodpeckers, a loon on the lake and even saw a bald eagle fly over. Definitely would love to come in the summer to also enjoy the lake. The host was very helpful and available to answer any questions we had

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

18 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice escape

House was clean, orderly. Has 4 spacious rooms upstairs and a nice room with attached bath downstairs. The beach and water are delightful. Great for fishing. Homeowner was very responsive and made sure all our needs were met promptly. Our young kids had a great time in the sand while our older kids enjoyed the area round about. This is a nice skittle escape in northern Indiana. Would definitely visit there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Selena S.

2 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

We had a girls weekend for 8 of us to celebrate a birthday. The home is decorated beautifully and we felt very comfortable there. We enjoyed Sylvan Cellars in Rome City and even used a free bus to come pick us up and take us home. We also enjoyed Harry Stuff Brewery which isn’t far from the house. The home has a huge patio out back, but since we were there in the winter, didn’t get to enjoy it much. Would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

23 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is really value for money. I like the way we were taken care by the owner during the entire stay. The one thing I did not like is weak Wifi connection which should have been better with 8-10 people staying over the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

9 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended family get away

We wanted to celebrate my mother's 75th anniversary and got all her young adult grandchildren in to town as well. This home was perfect for the 11 of us adults. We were able to cook together and play games all weekend with a beautiful view of the water. On our final morning we woke up to a beautiful snow fall which was so picturesque. We found the swans relaxing to watch and enjoyed our time together immensely. The owner was extremely easy to work with and we would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

paige p.

30 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

WE LOVED IT HERE !

We stayed here the week of Thanksgiving and we really enjoyed our stay. They really made it comfortable and relaxing for us to enjoy and feel at home. From everything we needed to cooking Thanksgiving dinner to having family time with games that they provided and also a beautiful view of the lake. My dad fished all night and only had to walk about 2ft to come back in which was awesome😊 we loved it. The house was really cozy and very spacecious. We will definitely be back in the summer.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenna N.

27 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Such a great location on a beautiful lake. We loved the house, it was extremely spacious. We had a relaxing weekend sitting by the fire, playing at the “beach” and enjoying the lake with fishing and using the paddle boat. Such a perfect little weekend getaway. The kids loved it too, there wasn’t a shortage of things for them to do!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020