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Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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Traverse City, MI
  • Bass Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Crown Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 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.

Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna.

A hidden gem on beautiful Bass Lake minutes from downtown Traverse City. Nestled in a quiet cove on a dead end road with amazing sunsets for that true peaceful up north getaway experience. It is a 2 level home with 3 bedrooms, 1-3/4 baths, sauna, and 2 car garage.
The main level of this house features the living room and kitchen / dining area. This space has amazing lake views. Full kitchen with dishwasher offers everything you need to prepare meals. The main level also has a bedroom with a queen bed and a sauna room attached. In the sauna room there is a sauna and sitting area which has a single hida-bed with a large patio right outside.
For mobility challenged quests, there is a ramp into the home with a main floor bedroom and bathroom equipped with grab bars. The tile shower has a bench but the bathroom is not wheelchair accessible, it does however offer some safety features (grab bars).
There are Flat screen televisions with cable in every bedroom. High speed internet (300 mbps), and WiFi are provided. There is a washer and dryer that are you’re free to use as well.
Bass lake is an all sports lake but is very quiet which makes it especially great for fishing, kayaking, and pontooning. There are 2 kayaks, a paddle board, a paddle boat, and a canoe on site for you to use. Go fishing, swimming, or just float around (it is a soft bottom lake).
This location is only 10 minutes to the downtown area where there is plenty of shopping and dining. Go to one of the many wineries or even on one of the wine tastings. Craft beer has really blown up in the area and there are many breweries and flavors to choose from. There are air balloon rides, parasailing, and sailing cruises. Interlochen center for the arts is close by along with many other various nature trails and parks. This area has so much to offer.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bass Lake. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • 13 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes from Front Street
This vacation home offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sean Way

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Water dispenser
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Boating on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1428 sq ft (133 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Maximum of 2 dogs please.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Any age child is welcome. They do count as a guest

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.
Property Registration Number STR-002986

Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Our second stay at bass lake was even better than the first one which was great. There is now a pontoon available to rent which makes it very convenient. The house has everything you could possibly need. Sunsets on the lake are beautiful. And the massage chair is a real nice touch. Thanks Sean, will see you again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dave and Jane’s getaway
Our stay was great. We arrived for check in greeted by Sean the outer the lodge and property we great we had a wonderful view. We discovered a problem with the refrigerator and Sean was there the next day to move a replacement in overall the facilities we great and Sean was great. I will consider returning in the future and recommend it to friends and family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Turn Key Property
Everything you needed was available! Very quiet and peaceful area..Lots to do in area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Everything was great. The house was impeccable clean and stocked with all essentials. And Sean/host contacted me, and everything was super low stress. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lana k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous day!
We absolutely loved our stay at this wonderful cottage. It was very close to Traverse City and it was on the peaceful bass lake. The Cottage itself for spotless and Full of everything you needed for enjoyable day. The Cottage had pontoon boat, kayaks, paddle boat and paddleboard. We couldn't have asked for more! Sean was really easy to reach and answered our calls we had any problems. Will will absolutely be coming to the cottage again! We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob L., 48375

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
We loved everything about this property. It had just about everything we could have wanted for a peaceful week on the lake. The kayaks, paddleboard, canoe, and pedal boat were great to have available. We loved the various out-door seats to relax in, and the deck was great for chilling and enjoying some family meals. The property is well-maintained and obviously cared for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house vacation
We had a great time at this house. It was nice getting to relax with Bass Lake right next to us. Perfect sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
This cottage is so cute, clean, very well stocked and comfortable! Sean makes it super easy with check in and check out and clear instructions and rules for the week. The cottage and property were well maintained. It really was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. Great for all age groups. We will definitely go back for another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., AUSTINTOWN

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect experience
We stayed at "Lake House" with small group aged 9-85. Everyone loved our stay. The house is clean, comfortable, and exceptionally well-stocked. Sean is an excellent host who communicated with us extremely well. He clearly loves the house and works hard to provide a first-rate experience for his guests. Thanks Sean! I'm pretty sure you'll see us again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake side cottage.
Beautiful home and location. Very well kept. Not lacking for anything. All rules spelled out and very clear. Very much enjoyed our stay and Hosts were personable and kind. Highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
Cottage was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Large yard offered several seating areas including fire pit, swing by water, deck with table and patio outside of sauna. Fishing was great. Location was perfect, quiet yet close to restaurants and TC. Will definitely consider a return rental.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week on Bass Lake!
Our stay at Bass Lake was great overall. The place is clean, well stocked with necessities and has an amazing lake view. I will mention that this lake isn’t a swimming lake as the bottom is super soft, but the fishing, kayaking and pontoon trips made up for it! A great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful lake and great cottage
We loved our stay and will definitely look into staying here again. The host Sean provides everything needed to enjoy this peaceful piece of paradise. Our 2 year old grandson enjoyed playing on the beach and catching his first fish from the dock while mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa took turns using the kayaks, peddle boat, paddle board, or relaxing in the sun or shade with our 2 month old grandson. This is what you think of when you’re thinking “Up North” Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
Was very nice cabin and very clean! The house had all houshold supplies that we were needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected, even
We enjoyed staying here so much! The house is impressively clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the location is beautiful, peaceful, and fun. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem!
My best friend and I took our Mom's to Traverse City for a week of adventure. This house was a piece of paradise; cozy and felt like home. The waterfront view alone was worth it but add in a cozy fireplace, plethora of extra supplies (towels, TP, etc), lovely neighbors and a quiet location to take it to the next level! Everything we wanted to do was a short 15-40 min away. Our favorites were the nearby alpaca farm (Rainbow Valley Family Farm), exploring the peninsula (lighthouse, visiting the Blacksmith and local wineries), restaurants, the lavender farm and Big Bear park. As a disabled individual, I especially appreciated the first floor bedroom and bathroom that included a walk in shower retrofitted with grab bars and a small seated option in the corner. We were so pleased with this rental and more importantly, the contributions it made to our once in a lifetime memories that will be cherished forever! Thank you so much! Hoping this gem doesn't book up before we can rent again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a Family
Beautiful lake view. All family members loved taking the kayaks and peddle boat around the islands - even in September! Wonderful deck for dinner and watching the sunsets. The house had plenty of bedrooms and comfy living area. The kitchen is well equipped. Easy communication with Sean, the owner. We definitely would rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place for peace and relaxation.
Quiet lake cottage. Close to attractions- hiking, shopping, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
lake vacation
house needs some updating Price point is good. Neighbors are awesome Only negative is muddy/peat lake bottom
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd visit
Back for our third time. Love Sean’s place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Relaxation
Very quiet and peaceful lake. Great watching the loons swim and dive for food. Fun fishing too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on a beautiful lake
Sean’s lake house was beautiful. You cannot beat the lake access or the view. It was nice to have our own private beach and dock. Being 15 minutes from downtown traverse city was amazing. We often drove downtown to enjoy a nice dinner. Thanks for sharing your house with us, Sean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Traverse
We had an awesome stay! The property was well equipped with everything we needed both inside and out. The home was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed all the outside toys, kayaks, paddle boat, hammock, and the dock for fishing. We rented a pontoon boat for our stay and enjoyed boating around the quiet lake, fishing, and stops at the sand bar. The sunsets were beautiful! We also enjoyed the fire pits and making s’mores. We will absolutely be back hopefully next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing & Peaceful
We had the best stay at this waterfront retreat! It was even better in person than it looked online. Everything was very clean & the host was quick to respond. The location is ideal, making it easy for day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Fishtown, Old Mission, Elk Rapids, etc.... We enjoyed the quiet lake and the kayaks provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Peaceful Paradise
Everything about our trip to this location was fantastic. The property was very well maintained and meticulously cared for, yet and felt warm and inviting. To reiterate, the care for this property inside and out is glaringly evident. It was very easy to navigate the house and we enjoyed the peaceful setting and quiet lake while being very close to Traverse City. Our family enjoyed all of the lake toys provided and the warm water of Bass Lake. Both fire pits were a hit offering different views of the lake and the sauna was an added bonus. The back deck was also perfect and I really enjoyed having a perfect setting to use the gas grill. Lastly, the glider swing and hammock were perfect for mid afternoon naps. What a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022