Leaning Pine: A Quiet Lakefront Cottage

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Host

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Interlochen, MI

Interlochen Center for the Arts6 min drive
Kresge Auditorium10 min drive
Interlochen State Park12 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room pull-out

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

(Permit: PSTR 24-043)
Charming Leaning Pine cottage on Bass Lake with sunset views, just minutes from Interlochen Center for the Arts. Two bedrooms. Sleeps two in the master and four in the guest or use our "bonus room" space. This home has been lovingly preserved and decorated to retain the 1950s lake cottage feel. Bass Lake is ideal for swimming, kayaking, fishing, or just quiet reflection. Public boat launch is straight across from us. Nicely wooded lot for that true "up north" feeling. Traverse City, Old Mission/Leelanau wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Frankfort are each about a half-hour drive.

We've added a lovely bench swing that faces the lake, between two tall pines; sit there in the morning with coffee for a slow "wake-up" or in the evening with wine to enjoy the sunset.

"We really enjoyed our week at this rental. The lake is quiet and great for fishing and kayaking. With the row boat, kayaks, fishing poles and grill included you can start enjoying the lake and outdoors immediately. The lake is shallow and safe for kids and dogs to swim. The description and photos are exactly what you get, no dishonesty or deception. Everything was great." -Mark, Clarkston, MI

Includes:
- Back deck with large picnic table and lakeview
- New dock and swim raft
- Rowboat/oars
- Two kayaks
- Charcoal grill
- Firepit
-Window AC in living room
- Fully furnished kitchen (no dishwasher)
- Washer/dryer
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Wireless internet (no cable)
- Screened-in breezeway
- Sheets and towels provided

No smoking.
Dogs allowed.

Property manager

Lonnie Ostrander

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Lake view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Interlochen

Located in Interlochen, this holiday home is on a lake. Crystal Mountain and Kresge Auditorium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Interlochen State Park. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting.

Interlochen, MI

What's nearby

Interlochen Center for the Arts - 6 min drive
Kresge Auditorium - 10 min drive
Interlochen State Park - 12 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium - 22 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 27 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Wendy's - 10 min drive
Dilbert's - 9 min drive
Bradley's Pub & Grille - 11 min drive
Oaky's Tavern - 11 min drive
Mikowski's Meat Market & Deli - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Leaning Pine: A Quiet Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Leaning Pine: A Quiet Lakefront Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Leaning Pine: A Quiet Lakefront Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Leaning Pine: A Quiet Lakefront Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium and Interlochen Golf Club. Interlochen State Park and Turtle Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

brad p.

18 Oct 2023

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

This place is comfy cozy!

Our family had a great 4 night stay at Leaning Pine. House is clean and amazingly decorated in mid century mod. We loved the decor! The neighborhood is quiet and secluded but still close to shopping. We found ourselves at Tom’s Grocery store a lot and just eating at the cottage every night. Lake views from home are amazing. We sat on the dock and watched the sunsets. Place is stocked with board games and puzzles. Rack-o and Sorry were our favorites! We used the wood burning fire place every night. This place is great for kids and is pet friendly. We plan on returning next year! Thanks for the great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

30 Sept 2023

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

Quiet Lake Getaway

Very nice accommodations. Lake beautiful. House has fireplace as well. Lots of outdoor setting as well. Dock is wonderful as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

13 Sept 2023

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

Lovely, peaceful, nostalgic

What a perfectly quintessential "Up North" lake cottage -- a gorgeous spot on a peaceful lake and a great mix of classic 50s nostalgia sprinkled with modern comforts. We left rested and rescharged after a couple of days of slowing the world down at this sweet little spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

23 Aug 2023

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

Great family getaway

Enjoyed fishing, kayaking, swimming off the dock. All three kids slept comfortably in the bunk bedroom. My daughters were delighted with the pink bathroom! The large windows gave wonderful views overlooking the lake. Furniture was comfortable with many seating options in the house and on the property. We took a day to visit sleeping bear dunes (only a 30 minute drive) but otherwise stayed at the house and enjoyed the lake. I was very satisfied with the comfort and cleanliness during our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

20 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Lake

This was a great property. Lake was beautiful. Enjoyed kayaking and taking in the peaceful beauty.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lonnie Ostrander

City boy met farm girl and ended up with a lake house for fun. We love sharing our peaceful haven with others.

Why they chose this property

While on vacation ourselves ten years ago we spied this gem for sale. It's simple, it's comfortable, it's quiet. We love it for our own family vacations in the summer and are happy to share it with you. "This is our second year renting this property and we are just as happy as we were last year! The cottage is just the right size and has everything we needed. The fishing was good and we caught bass, perch, and sun fish. Close enough to all the spots we enjoy visiting but remote enough to feel private and peaceful." -Mark, a happy guest

What makes this property unique

If you enjoy sitting in an adirondack with coffee and a book, fishing off a dock, or kayaking across the lake to gaze upon flowering water lilies you will love Leaning Pine. Of course, the swim raft and cornhole game provide opportunities for more activities. "Our family really enjoyed our stay at Bass Lake. The cottage was well stocked and we loved the vintage vibe. The dock, swimming dock, kayaks, rowboat, fire pit, cornhole game and nice sized yard provided lots of opportunity for fishing and fun. Would have loved having more time to stay and hope to return!" -Jennifer