Traverse City Peaceful Lake House minutes to downtown w/ Kayaks & paddle board.

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Looking out from the sliding glass door in the dining room

View from the dock looking at the beach.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6133 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Bass Lake1 min walk
Turtle Creek Stadium11 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park11 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Sean Way

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Any age child is welcome. They do count as a guest

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Maximum of 2 dogs please.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

A $100.00 cleaning deposit it part of the $500 Damage deposit ($400 damage and $100 cleaning) secured by VBRO. Follow the posted check list and the $

Up to 2 dogs are welcome but absolutely no pit bulls or pit mixes.

1 week minimum (per Township Ordinance) rentals go from Sunday to Sunday.

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

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR-002986, STR23-00079

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Village at Grand Traverse Commons and City Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Crown Golf Club and Hickory Hills Ski Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Bass Lake - 1 min walk
Turtle Creek Stadium - 11 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive
Front Street - 13 min drive
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 14 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 9 min drive
Culver's - 10 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

9 Jul 2023

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

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.

2 Jul 2023

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

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.

19 Jun 2023

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

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.

14 Jun 2023

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

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

5 Oct 2022

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Sean Way

My name is Sean and I was born and raised in Traverse City. I Have worked at a local construction companies as a draftsman for over 23years.

Why they chose this property

I was born and raised in this house and love the area. My parents built it in 1974 and my mom lived here till just a few years ago. This house was her heart and soul and she loved improving it over the years and sharing it with people.

What makes this property unique

The property is off the beaten path yet still close to everything town has to offer (8 miles to down town Traverse City). The sunsets are amazing, and the lake is perfect for fishing, kayaking or paddling around. With 2 kayaks, a paddle board, canoe, and a paddle boat to use it’s adds to the up north experience.

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