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Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes!

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Pure bliss❤️
Our full shoreline from the water.
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes!

Welcome to the Sweet Cherry! This cottage is part of a 1940s resort that has been updated. We have several cottages along 500 feet of Bass Lake water frontage. We love our little slice of heaven and you will, too! The cottage has two bedrooms (queen beds) and one bath with both washer and dryer. You would have your own private fire ring and access just outside your door to the water. If you don't like dogs, this property is probably not for you. We have doodles that frequent the trails and the beach. They will want to come and say hi at some point, guaranteed! We are located about 10 minutes to Traverse City where you can enjoy all sorts of fun! We are a foody town and we have festivals galore all summer long. We are also a short 30 minutes to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park where you can hike and sightsee to your heart's content. We have 4 (2 adult, 2 child) kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a canoe and I could round up more if needed. I am around if needed, but I won't be in your way if not. We have a strict 4 person maximum, but we do have three other cottages on the same beach that may be open when you want to stay, so if you are hoping to travel with friends or family, let me know and I'll check availability.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a strict 4 person limit, no exceptions. This is due to a township rule.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Front Street - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 21 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes!?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes! on 26 May 2026 start from AU$347, 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 at Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bass Lake waterfront! Close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes! located?

This Traverse City holiday home is on the beach, steps from Bass Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Fisher's Run. Lake Michigan and West End Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive and accommodating. Good place to stay for a lake weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

We enjoyed our stay

Great property, location, and host! Bass lake was perfect for relaxing and kayaking with minimal speed racers on the water and the fireworks display on 4th was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay. Our cottage was incredibly quaint and clean and just lovely. The lake was beautiful and serene...the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. Incidentally our host was lovely too...thanks Jody for an amazing time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Xaver H.

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

Relaxing Family Vacation

Stayed at the house for one week in August and had a very good time there! Very nice and helpful hosts as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

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

A great location and a comfortable stay.

Sweet Cherry Cottage was very clean and comfortable. The lake was nice. I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sean P.

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

Perfect getaway

Owners were incredibly accommodating and our stay was very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie V.

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

Great stay

Peaceful, close to everything Best storm ever! Lol Beautiful views Cozy Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Great location..

Really enjoyed my stay. Close to downtown Traverse City but nestled in the woods where it was quiet. Cabin was clean and had everything I needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time at this quaint, clean, and quiet lake cottage. The access to kayaks and paddle boards was a huge plus. Our boys (ages 12 and 15) used the paddle boards and my husband and I used the kayaks any day we were at the cottage. It was a short drive into Traverse City and up to Glen Arbor/Sleeping Bear Dunes. This is our third visit to the area but first time at this cottage. We were not disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Beautiful Location

The cottage was clean, located on a beautiful lake, and included all of the amenities you could want. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina E.

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

Great little lake house

Beautiful cottage with great lake views and access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolute blast staying in Traverse City. My family and I enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming in Bass lake. The cabin was lovely, clean and well stocked with towels, soap, shampoo, and coffee. Staying at this place made me realize how awesome it is to have a washer and dryer!!! The airline lost our bag so we had to do laundry every day in order to have clean clothes. This place rocks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

cozy & clean lake cottage

Had a great stay at the cherry lake cottage, about 15 min from town but right on the water, Jody was wonderful & fast at responding to any questions we had
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Great weekend!

Great girls weekend. The place was very clean and cozy. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

R&R week

Had a great time! Will be checking our calendars to see when we can return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

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

Beautiful lakefront

Enjoyed being close to Traverse City yet outside of the city on a quiet lake. Sitting by the fire at night listening to the loons was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

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

Peaceful!

It was a sweet, peaceful, comfortable and cozy place to stay. The location was perfect, the lake was very pretty and the host was fabulous. Excellent communication!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RD S.

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

Wonderful getaway

Everything was perfect for our time there. It was beautiful looking out onto the lake. The other cottages next to ours were empty so we enjoyed the privacy and quiet. Kitchen was well stocked for the two of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin D.

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

Great family vacation

We had a great time at this adorable cottage! Jody was very helpful and even let us use her canoe and kayaks! It’s about 20 mins from traverse city and on a very quiet lake. Our boys had a blast fishing and using the splash pad Jody had!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Very Cute Little Cottage!

This little cottage was very cute and clean. The lake view is beautiful! We enjoyed kayaking and fishing on the lake. The property is conveniently situated so it is not a far drive to a lot of fabulous hikes, lakes, rivers, shops, restaurants, breweries and wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory H.

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

Perfect getaway!

This was the perfect cabin on the cutest lake for a short weekend trip with the hubs. We walked our kayaks down to the lake a few times over our trip and had a blast exploring. This is the perfect spot for some lazy kayaking. We were only a short drive to Bear Dunes and an equally close to Traverse City. We will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

Lovely cottage on the lake

My husband and I had a lovely time at the cottage. The cottage was very nice and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. Jody was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions I had during the process. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yue Y.

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

Great Lake vacation experience

The cottage is clean and equipped with all essentials. We enjoyed the quiet lake front view, the fire pit. Also had fun canoeing. Check in and out is easy and self explanatory. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg O.

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

Can't wait to be back

Simple, clean, great location. Water was beautiful. Fish were jumping. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a Peaceful & Wonderful vacation week at Sweet Cherry Cottage!Sunny days we kayaked and had fun on the SUP paddle boards on Bass lake. Morning latte on the deck with beautiful water view, and I loved the milk frother on the krups coffee maker! Nice touches of decor with lakeside and cherry themes. Check in was perfect, and Jody was quick to respond to our questions about the lake depth. So glad she told me about Halls corn on the cob in season-- it is the best Ive tasted.It can be humid on the lake (i had forgotten this fact), the portable AC/dehumidifier in living room was great as well as air purifiers.The perfect cottage for day trips into Traverse, Suttons Bay and Mission Peninsula-- then we could go back to the cottage and enjoy a peaceful evening on Bass Lake. Highly recommended rental !
View of firepit and cool Adirondack chairs at end of yard by lake
What can I say, loved the Peaceful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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