The Bass Lake Lodge-Year Round Lake life Heaven! All fees included!

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A two-story house with a wooden deck, a staircase with metal railings, and a brick wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.
A lakeside view with a dock, chairs, and a boat.
A snowy landscape with three large evergreen trees and a house partially obscured by snow.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bass Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Full

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Jacob's Corn Maze. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Front Street - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 22 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bass Lake Lodge-Year Round Lake life Heaven! All fees included! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bass Lake Lodge-Year Round Lake life Heaven! All fees included!?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bass Lake Lodge-Year Round Lake life Heaven! All fees included! on Nov 3, 2026 start from $339, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bass Lake Lodge-Year Round Lake life Heaven! All fees included!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bass Lake Lodge-Year Round Lake life Heaven! All fees included!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Bass Lake Lodge-Year Round Lake life Heaven! All fees included! located?

Located in Traverse City, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, 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 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the quiet peaceful nights and sunrise over the lake. Very restful and relaxing place. Everything we needed was available and in good condition. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2026
Thank you for staying at The Bass Lake Lodge! I’m thrilled to know you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for part of our honeymoon. It was the perfect distance from traverse city so we were close enough to go into downtown or the winery’s, but far enough away from the sounds of the city. It was very relaxing. We will definitely be back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2026
Thank you for staying at The Bass Lake Lodge! It was a pleasure to host you and your husband. I look forward to seeing you on a future visit. Thank you for being exceptional guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, beautiful interior and attentive host when we had questions.
View from the deck
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very smooth experience checking in and out. We liked that it was relatively close to Downtown Traverse City, but far enough away that we could still enjoy the nature vibes of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely spectacular home, hosted by the wonderful Jennifer, who left a cookie basket for us and later actually knocked on the door (she lives across the street) to make sure we were all settled in.Sadly for us, a full day of rain kept us from the enjoying the lake, fire pit, etc. But the house was so cozy and comfortable we didn't mind staying in. (Do yourself a favor and carry out from Taqueria TC Latino Dos, which is less than 10 minutes away.)Two things to note:1. Checkout is at 9 a.m., which feels unfair. Jennifer allowed us to stay till 10, which we appreciated, but 11 a.m. is standard and 9 a.m. made us feel rushed. (To be fair, this is clearly stated in the listing; we'd overlooked it because this was our last of several stays up north, all with 11 a.m. checkouts.)2. Guests are required to -- among other things -- strip the beds, take out the trash, and load, run, and empty (!) the dishwasher. This is the sole reason I deducted a star. I would 100% stay here again except for this. Again, these requirements ARE listed, so my bad for not seeing them. But as a paying guest, it left a sour taste.If checkout was 10 a.m. and we weren't required to put dishes away, this would be five stars, 10/10, pretty much perfect. And if you know that stuff going in (and don't mind it), then it's five stars indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

Really enjoyed staying we where able to make it to tahquamenon falls in a little over 3 hours sunrise on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was beautiful !

Had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

We were in town for a wedding. The place is absolutely breathtaking. The house is warm and cozy, home away from home. I can’t wait to come back with my husband and son.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A much needed vacation

Fishing was good, cabin was clean and relaxing, didn't have a worry in the world as everything was taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Another great stay at Jennifer’s cabin. Place is clean, spacious and comfortable. Loved using the kayaks on the peaceful lake. Jennifer is always great to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation spot

Jennifer is always attentive and responds quickly...perfect spot on the lake minimal traffic on the road so it's quiet and peaceful!! 2nd visit here and we will be back. Thank you Jenn see you soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2023
It was great to have you and you Mom back for a visit! Sorry, me and the ‘boys’ didn’t catch up with you on this trip! But, they LOVE the treats you left for them! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!!

The property was better then advertised! The owner was excellent to work with and the cottage was exceptional !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

The property was beautiful and well kept. The owner, Jennifer was amazing, helpful and made herself available for any needs or questions. I would recommend this place and looking forward to going back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2023
Thanks for the great review Amber! You and your crew were fantastic! It was a pleasure to have you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

The Bass Lake Lodge offers a very relaxing environment. The scenery is phenominal, with all the fall colors. Very comfortable lodge, and we hope to return again sometime. Thank you Jennifer for the hospitality.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property with great views

This property did not disappoint. It was well stocked and very clean. The beautiful deck overlooking the lake was amazing. We loved sitting on the deck drinking wine. The firepit was also great and the wood was provided by the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick getaway

Perfect recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Everything

Property was clean and cozy! The host literally provided everything we needed for the week. I couldn’t find anything to complain about if I tried. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome vacation cottage

A great place to stay for vacation. Everything you need is there-just bring you food and clothes and you are ready to relax and enjoy the lake. Husband caught over 100 fish, kayaking was great. You are close to Traverse City, Interlochen, Beulah, & Frankfort. Enjoyed eating out at 2 breweries and eating cherry pie from the Cherry Hut.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MDW 23

Bass Lake Lodge was the perfect place for our family. Plenty of space for the kids to play inside and out. Deck and fire place are great for sitting back and taking in the views. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another relaxing stay

This was our third year staying here. House is always comfortable and extremely clean. Owner lives across the street and is happy to help as needed but is not intrusive at all. Communication with her is great. We love swimming and kayaking in the lake, the proximity to Traverse City and performances at Interlochen and dining at small local restaurants. We already have our next stay booked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bass Lake Lodge relaxing fun

Our first stay at the Lodge and hopefully not our last. We all really enjoyed so much about this cabin. It had all the modern amenities yet the charm of a cabin. The beds were comfortable and the recliners in the living room were so nice to relax and have coffee. The back deck was amazing and we had many meals looking into the lake. We loved the access to the kayaks and paddle board. So many thoughtful details set this place apart. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and Cared for home

It is evident that the owners want the their renters to fall in love with the home as much as they have over the years. The home is very well maintained with cleanliness, detailed accommodations and charm. Excellent communication prior to our stay. Loved the welcome s’more welcome basket:) we would certainly rent again in any season as this home is great for a long relaxing week or a quick weekend getaway. Book with confidence and then relax in the this up north gem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and relaxing

House is clean and tidy. One bathroom ok for two. Kitchen well equipped. Beds comfy. Nice porch on lake with table and umbrella. Fire pit and chairs near lake. Seat for 2 on dock. Fishing not great at all from the dock. One bass and one bluegill on spinners. We are both over 65 so rowboat and kayaks were not a good fit but we are canoe people. Ha. Owner very nice and helpful. Neighbors friendly. Day trips every day to dunes, beaches and wine country. Everything we saw was an hour or less away. Very very nice and worth the price. Enjoy! TD
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Lake Location, Close to Everything

My family and I spent two nights at this lovely cottage on Bass Lake. Clean and comfortable for the four of us with room for more. So many things provided for an enjoyable lake house stay including a row boat, kayaks, grill, fishing poles, fire pit, laundry (clutch when taking a lake vacation) and everything needed to make the perfect s'more. We were only there for two nights in early October and were busy trying to take in as much fall color and festivals the area offered during that time so we ran out of day light to get on the water, but the pier was a beautiful place to watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee. Note, there is a relatively early check out time in the VRBO rental world (9:00 am) so if you have littles that need wrangling in the morning you may want to start gathering things the night before departure and make sure you look over your check out responsibilities. Overall. a great experience and would definitely book the space again. If you decide to choose this property, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
It was a pleasure to host you and your family. I’m thrilled that you enjoy your weekend. Hope to have you back again soon!
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