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The Heron House @Waldron Lake

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 161900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wawaka, IN
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Island
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Way College of Biblical Research
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Twin Bunk Beds

Master Main Floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Heron House @Waldron Lake

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 (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

About the neighborhood

Wawaka

Located in Wawaka, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain O' Lakes State Park and Eagle Island, while Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and Mid-America Windmill Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Wawaka, IN

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Eagle Island - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Kerr Island - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • The Way College of Biblical Research - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site - 11 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twin Six Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Harry Stuff Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coody Brown's Lakeside Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sylvan Cellars - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coppertop Tavern - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heron House @Waldron Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Heron House @Waldron Lake?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Heron House @Waldron Lake on May 4, 2026 start from $668, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Heron House @Waldron Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Heron House @Waldron Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Heron House @Waldron Lake located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Eagle Island, Hathaway Island, and Cook Island. Sylvan Lake and Kerr Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Excellant place to stay. Great for small children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely fantastic time! We loved every minute of it and will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a family getaway. House was well-equipped and comfortable. Perfect location on a quiet lake. We enjoyed the fire pit, kayaks, and paddle boat. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madiraju S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The house was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The location was great—peaceful. The owner was friendly and responsive, making the stay even smoother. We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

We can after heavy storms, so we didn’t get to use the beach much. The home was clean and had everything you need. Beautiful view of the lake from most rooms in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

Everything was perfect thank! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleks T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!!

The place and the house are beautiful!!! Everything is clean, cozy and very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alex S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verloyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rickie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Company event with 15 people.

We spent the weekend and had a fantastic time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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