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Bass lake waterfront! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City!

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A lakeside patio with outdoor furniture, a covered seating area, and a view of the lake and distant shoreline.
A red cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees. There are four blue Adirondack chairs and a metal fire pit in the foreground.
A red single-story house with a white door, a window, and a blue barrel in the front yard.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV stand.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a coffee maker, and a fire extinguisher.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bass Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Bass lake waterfront! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City!

Escape to a cute and cozy cottage in Traverse City. This 500 square foot, 1-bedroom retreat offers a cozy living room with a comfy futon for flexible sleeping arrangements. The bedroom has a brand new comfy queen bed. The bathroom is clean and also, cozy, but functional. Our place is fun-sized but it is fully stocked with linens, towels, kitchen necessities, smart TV, futon, two comfy chairs, and small kitchen table. Outdoor amenities include gas grill, patio with furniture overlooking Bass Lake, double hammock, private beach frontage and fire ring, and two kayaks. Our family owns three other cottages on the same beach! If interested, I can send links so you can read more reviews! Feel free to reach out for more information. Bass Lake is the perfect setting for a large family vacation. Our cottages can accommodate 14 total guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
No tents are allowed on the property. The max staying at the property is 2.
Person who books the property must be staying on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4292425vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage 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.
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Traverse city, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive - 11.9 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

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass lake waterfront! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bass lake waterfront! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City!?

As of 6 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bass lake waterfront! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City! on 14 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,101, 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! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bass lake waterfront! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass lake waterfront! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bass lake waterfront! Cozy 1 bedroom cottage minutes from Traverse City! located?

This Traverse City cottage is on the beach, steps from Bass Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Grand Traverse Mall. Lake Michigan and West End Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemma U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The space was comfortable and had everything we needed. Really enjoyed the lake view and kayaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Lake was warm and inviting. Fun and long fireworks display. The air-conditioner in the living room cooled it wonderfully. Full kitchen with gas stove and full sized frig. Jody was wonderful and accommodating.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cute and cozy. The lake is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage with excellent views of the lake. Perfect for a couple to getaway. Nice quiet area and easy communication with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you! Would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredibly peaceful stay at the cottage. It’s close enough to Traverse City for the amenities, which is great! But nothing beats a bonfire on the beach while enjoying the lake. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you! We would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and clean house with great lake access.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you for the kind review! Glad you liked it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bass Lake is amazing. The lake is so incredibly clean and serene. We enjoyed outings on the lake in the provided kayaks and paddle board.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
So happy you enjoyed your time here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay and we’ll return. Thank you for making it easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. I highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Cute ideal get away for having a outdoor and traverse city experience. My Husband and I loved going on the Kyacks and we felt like we had the whole lake to ourselves! The perfect amount of room for a couple of a party of 4. The host was very sweet and responsive as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TERRY W.

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

Peaceful

Our cottage was very quaint with a beautiful view of the lake. This was one of our most peaceful and restful vacations. The hosts of these cottages was not only very friendly but always helpful to meet needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you for the kind review! Come and see us again some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quentin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellence all around. The Host(ess) is personable and polite. The water is beautiful and full of fish. The cabin itself is clean and cozy. No complaints. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thanks so much! It was great hosting you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

rebecca T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was overall happy with the place. It was perfect for me amd my husband. The shower is very difficult to use due to the size, but i figured that would be the case based on the pictures. The only thing I would suggest is making sure all linens on the bed are clean. There was a suspicious stain on the comforter.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
Thanks for the review! The comforter had just been washed but I understand your concern. All linens and towels were freshly washed. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the law for 2 people. Enjoyed the loons!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was lovely. Quaint cottage. The problem that made us leave two days early was the water. It smelled so bad I could not shower in it. Note: I am used to well water and it was not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
As we tried to explain, we just put 15,000 into a new softener system. Well water by a lake will unfortunately rarely be perfect, but we tried our best! Many people stay with us and we rarely get complaints about the water (even before the new system). Again, we are sorry we couldn’t accommodate you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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