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Hidden Gem Cottage on Bass Lake with Hot Tub - Summer Memories Last Forever

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Hidden Gem Cottage
Sit in the hot tub and relax
You can enjoy the sun as well as the shade on the large sandy beach; Nap-time :)
Sit by the fire with an amazing view of the lake
cottage sits 60' from the lake

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Interlochen, MI
    Interlochen Center for the Arts
    5 min drive
    Interlochen Golf Club
    8 min drive
    Kresge Auditorium
    9 min drive
    Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Hidden Gem Cottage on Bass Lake with Hot Tub - Summer Memories Last Forever

Bass Lake is a beautiful 100 acre all sports Lake -- If you're looking for a quaint inland spring fed lake where the only noise you'll hear is the sound of your families laughter... You've found it! We're not the busy larger lakes with all the jet skis, boats ... we're the family friendly place where you spend time together and enjoy this beautiful 3 bedroom 1 bathroom cottage.

Come stay in this beautiful Northern Michigan cottage that is located on beautiful Bass Lake, a hidden gem in the heart of Northern Michigan. You will have one of the most memorable times of your life. This unique home has all of the amenities for your enjoyment and comfortable stay. With an open floor plan, views of the lake and outdoors through every window. You’re on the lake with a large sandy beach, lots of the water toys for the kids and a raft with a slide. Sit at the end of the long dock and dip your feet into the water, enjoy sunrises and sunsets, just relax and take in nature. When the evening comes lay on the end of the dock and look to the sky for an amazing view of never ending stars that will take your breath away. Listen to the loons and observe wildlife in their environment. You will relax and leave your busy life at home. Remember, Summer Memories Last Forever :)


Amenities: You’ll enjoy this Northern Michigan paradise from early morning walks, to playing in the lake, to relaxing in the evening. This northern beauty sleep 7, linens provided washer/dryer, iron and board, outdoor clothes line, air conditioning, TV, DVD, , stereo with indoor/outdoor speakers and wireless Internet. The kitchen is fully equipped, outdoor cooking utensils and outdoor grill. Patio table seats 8 and plenty of extra chairs.

Local festivals include: Traverse City National Cherry Festival June 28 - July 5 2025 -- Leland Wine & Food Festival June 2025, Great Lakes Equestrian festival July - August 2025 TBD, Cotton Creek Farm Alpaca Tours, as well as a variety of other local festivals. Try touring local award winning wineries such as; St Ambrose Cellars, Black Star Farms, French Valley Vineyard, Ciccone Vineyard, Leelanau Wine Cellars, Mari Vineyards, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, 2 Lads Winery, and MANY more all offering wine tasting of the local harvest. There are also great live top name performers at Interlochen Center of the Arts and in the casinos.

Other outdoor activities: We are 30 beautiful scenic miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore that was voted 'Americas Most Beautiful Place' by ABC Good Morning America. Canoeing or tubing down one of the pristine rivers. Try reeling in a large King Salmon or other game fish while charter fishing at one of the local harbors on the great lakes. Many trails close by to hike or mountain bike. As the season changes come and enjoy the variety of activities available. We're only minutes away to great downhill skiing , or just out the door for miles of cross country skiing. If you would rather relax and sit indoors with a hot cup of cocoa, coffee or tea and watch the changing weather please think of us...You will enjoy the view with any season you're in. Beautiful, Scenic, Peaceful, you can have it all right here.

Property manager

Christine

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Interlochen

Located in Interlochen, this cottage is on a lake. Crystal Mountain and Kresge Auditorium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Interlochen, MI

What's nearby

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 5 min drive
  • Interlochen Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Kresge Auditorium - 9 min drive
  • Interlochen State Park - 11 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bradley's Pub & Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oaky's Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hofbrau - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Family Vacation!
We stayed here in August 2024 and have a wonderful time. The property was well maintained and very clean. The property had plenty of amenities. We were so pleased with owners communication and helpfulness. They literally had everything we needed from towels, firewood, utensils, water toys, and outdoor furniture. They had really covered their bases! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway on Perfect Lake
The property is quaint and was conducive to my family relaxing together from the hot tub to the outdoor dining area to the living room/kitchen area to the beach chairs. The best feature though is the new fire pit area that sits raised and overlooking the lake. So relaxing. The lake is not huge which we love because it means very little boat traffic. During the weekdays it was like having our own lake where we used paddle boards (rented), floated in tubes, roamed in the paddleboat, or just swimming. The property is close to town for food runs or a quick bite. The bike riding options are plentiful. A nice 18 hole public golf course is less than 10 minutes away. Traverse City in 30 minutes. Sleeping Bear Dunes in less than 40 min. Everything you need from this central access point. Book it and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Delaware, Ohio 43015

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem!
One of our best vacations ever and I am 82 years old! New additions to the property show how much the owners care for their property! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We are so glad we found the Hidden Gem Cottage on Bass Lake! The property is even better than the pictures show and so many amenities are provided. It is clear the owners truly care that guests have a great experience. The lake is so quiet and relaxing, and our kids had a blast on the water slide, paddle boat, in the sand, etc. This was the perfect getaway for our family of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay as great as the 1st
Stayed here in September 2020 with our adult son and retuned this August with our daughter and husband and grandchildren. 5 yr old granddaughter loved the water and beach and our 2 yr old grandson couldn’t get enough of the beach. Close to many nice restaurants and wineries. This year did pick you own bouquet at Old Mission Flowers and visited the Cognition Museum in Beulah. Both received a thumbs up by the kids. We liked Rove Winery, 2Lad Winery and Left Foot Charley’s. Would recommend a trip to lake Ann Brewery for bands at 3 and 7-pizza and sandwiches from the place next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
We had a great stay at the cottage. Great set up and perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Gabe D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Good - Not Great
The experience overall was positive. Both Christine and her husband were responsive thorough-out and helpful. The cottage came with some essentials, like lots of kids toys, a couple boats, a washer-dryer, towels, and beach toys. There is also a great fire pit and plenty of firewood. There were some drawbacks. The two proper bedrooms have little ventilation, the ladder on at least one of the bunk beds was loose, and the tall dresser in one of the rooms is not fastened to the wall - things to have on your radar if your kids are young. The third bedroom is a loft, which is not clear from the listing. There are anthills in the yard and a beehive hanging over the beach so we spent more time away from the house than planned (hopefully that has been removed). Finally, when we left, we were charged an additional sum for damages and additional cleaning. Some of it may be fair, since our young ones did get some crayon on things when were packing up (we are sorry). However, the rest seemed like nitpicking to justify the exorbitant charge, such as leaving dirty dishes on the counter (which was inaccurate — they were clean and there is no dishwasher), a broken water cooler (only the cold water button was working on arrival), and dinging us for leaving beach towels stacked outside when there are no checkout instructions. In short, it was fair for the owner to charge us for the crayons but just be aware that they may charge you for extras if they’re annoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Cute, and Private
Hidden Gem was a great home. It was super clean. The bed up stairs was comfortable. There was a window air conditioner that we ran all night. The kids loved their rooms. There are nice size dresses with a little clothes rod next to them. We don’t being a lot to the lake, so there is enough space for our clothes. I loved that there was water provided, thoughtful touch. The few suggestions I would make for fellow travelers is to bring mosquito spray!! I learned from other experiences. I brought a natural fogger and repellent device. The fire doesn’t keep them away. They do have tiki torches, if you bring the fluid. It makes is so much more enjoyable sitting outside. Another traveler suggested “water shoes”. I read it too late and didn’t bring them. They would be super helpful at this lake. There is a great metal sand rake that we used to clear the water area a few times! That was nice. Great vacation, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
The cottage was exactly as described and by far, the cleanest rental I have stayed in. Our son (5) and daughter (2) had a great time catching minnows, fishing, using the paddle boat and playing on the beach. Christine and Mike were great hosts and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a rental in northern MI. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family cottage
This cottage is the best we have rented. Plenty of space for a family of 7. The kids loved the lake and the hot tub and we were able to rent a seadoo very easily with drop off and pick up. The owners are amazing and very responsive to our questions. This is the perfect summer getaway - look no further!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for families with younger kids
The hidden gem cottage was perfect for a fun family stay at the lake. The cottage was very clean and well maintained. The extra amenities available for outdoor fun were above and beyond. I would certainly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

RYAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Michigan Vacation
Property is as advertised and Michael and Christine were great to work with! Great location and easy to get to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Suttons Bay, etc. Everything we needed (including firewood) was on site and it was perfect for our family of five. Bass lake is beautiful and water is clean but water shoes are highly recommended due to mucky lake bottom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Delaware, Ohio 43015

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax in northern Michigan
Property was immaculate!! Cleanest VRBO we have ever rented. The location was perfect. House is on small Very quiet lake with lots of water toys plus a wonderful swimming dock with a slide. Very peaceful and quiet. Wonderful time even with not so great weather. We are planning on reserving again in 2023. Owner very pleasant and helpful. 5 stars all around!!!!! We rented pontoon boat from Eric at Break n Waves (second year). He is wonderful to deal with--timely and courteous. Boat in beautiful condition. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family escape
We had a fantastic weekend at the Hidden Gem cottage. The cottage was very clean and the owners provided for a relaxed and wonderful experience ... from the moment we walked in the door to the day we left. It was unseasonably hot in northern Michigan and the lake was perfect for my boys. They had a great time swimming, sliding, jumping off the dock, fishing - you name it, they enjoyed it. The owners also ensured that the indoors of the cottage were cool and comfortable as well, with temps in the upper 80s and 90s outside (it almost was too cool at times, but not really :) The cottage is a short trip to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear and we explored both. All in all it truly was the perfect family escape. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul W., Northville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage truly is a Hidden Gem
We had a wonderful time at this cottage and made some great memories. We spent a week there mid-August with our 11 year old son and 9 year old daughter. The house was spotlessly clean and everything we could have needed was provided. The house was perfect to keep the kids entertained while we relaxed, with a sandy beach for them to swim from, the row boat and the paddle boat (which was their favorite). They also enjoyed the slide on the floating dock. The owners have gone above and beyond to ensure their guests have a great time at the cottage. A highlight was when we hired a ski boat and spent a day tubing with the kids, I thoroughly recommend American Boat Rentals who delivered the boat to us at the boat launch which was only half a mile away. The location of the cottage at Interlochen was great and we had some great day trips to Glen Arbor and Frankfort. I thoroughly recommend this cottage and will consider it for future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Wonderful family vacation. Clean cottage with everything you could possibly need. 4 year old grandson cried when we had to leave. We will return here for sure sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Summer Vacation
We had a great time staying at the cottage. The kids had a blast on the paddle boat and cried when we had to leave at the end of the week. It is a quick trip to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely recommend this cottage for a family with young kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Get Away!
Hidden Gem was one of the cleanest vacation rentals we have ever stayed at. The cottage was cozy and relaxing...the outside patio and beach area was spectacular. We loved this place and the boys had a great time swimming, fishing and using the paddle boat. It was truly a great vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

JIll D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
The cottage is great for kids. Nice clean lake and lots toys. Our kids loved the row boat and slide.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for families with children.
What makes this property great is it's especially designed for families with children. The two bunk bedrooms on the ground floor, master bedroom in the loft, the quiet yard with a sandy beach and toys for geared for kids, paddle pontoon, and rowboat, all made it convenient for our family. We didn't really want to venture out much, and the set up here made our staying in much easier. Extra points for the kitchen. It's really the little things like having a colander, prep knifes, vegetable peeler, blender, etc that made eating-in more comfortable. That may seem small, but when you travel and want to cook at your cottage, having a fully-stocked kitchen is a big plus. Not very many vacation homes I've stayed at think through those details, but the Hidden Gem did. It was also nice to have a gas range. It's so much easier to cook on, and the water cooler was a nice touch. The location is nice, too. It's like that scene in O Brother, Where Art Thou: "Well, ain't this place a geographical oddity!" It's basically 30-minutes from everywhere (more or less), so when we did venture out, everything was a short trip--Frankfort, TC, Empire, SBD, Leland, etc. Can't speak for the single couples out there, but as family with small kids, highly recommend the Hidden Gem. Thanks for making the stay so nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Great spot to vacation with kids! Close to Traverse City and the dunes. The sandy beach area, fire pit, paddle boat, and hot tub were perfect for when we didn’t want to go out. Everything was clean and well-kept. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meghann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation for Young Family
This property was perfect for our 2, 5, 7, and 8 year old as well as the adults. I do not know how we'll vacation anywhere else and enjoy it as much. The owners seem to have thought of everything from life jackets in every size, water activities, sand toys, marshmallow sticks to toddler plates, sippy cup, and beds with optional rails. The property, itself, is very well kept and the lake is shallow at the edges for the kids, clean, and quiet (maybe not when we were there :) ). We are so very grateful we had the chance to stay here and make the memories we did. We hope everyone the same.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No One Wanted to Leave
Where to start. What a wonderful week at a beautiful property with gracious hosts. Our 5 grandchildren ages 7 to 2 loved everything and said it was the best vacation ever. Swimming was great, the slide was a hit, fishing daily and the paddle boat was a highlight. The property is designed so well inside and out. The special greeting with chips and salsa was wonderful. We had everything we needed, even a crockpot. We went to the Cherry Festival, Incredible Mo's for bowling & Arcade when it rained, Sleeping Bear and of course Moomers for Ice Cream. Had a wonderful family meal at Boone's Long's Lake Inn. We wanted a relaxing and peaceful time and it was a success. We couldn't have asked for more. The fire pit by the quiet lake and the sand beach provided the great environment and then add the hot tub ... relaxation at its best. Highly recommend for families with young children and grandparents too! Definitely a property we would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shirin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
We had a great trip at hidden gem cottage. the yard is perfect and just as described, the kids had a blast swimming on the beach and going down the slide. The beach is soft sand which is great and perfect for our 4 year old to play in. The water is shallow and like most inland lakes can get pretty mucky if you go more than a few feet so swim socks make it much more pleasant for adults to swim in. The yard was the perfect size with room to play, a great big firepit and a relaxing hammock with great views. It was a great get a way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
The house and lake was exactly as shown on-line. Super clean and well supplied. Caught some nice largemouth bass with rowboat too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Christine

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My husband Michael and myself purchased the property when it had a little rustic cottage on it that we used for a couple of years as a family. We decided to remodel it and start sharing it with other families wanting to visit "up north". We have enjoy meeting families since 2008 and each year since, watching families experience togetherness...this has been our goal; bringing families together for memories that will last a lifetime.

What makes this property unique

We feel the best part of Bass Lake is the size. The 100 acre lake is large enough to enjoy many water activities yet small enough to not have all the loud noise of the larger lakes. You can experience quiet surroundings, amazing stars and the beauty of nature that's all around you. You can use all 5 senses to the fullest...sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Something that is hard to find unless you're relaxed with family in a peaceful place you can call yours for the week...Hidden Gem Cottage, Relax and leave your busy life at home.

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English