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. Str22-00070 township cert
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We have a strict 4 person limit, no exceptions. This is due to a township rule.
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Property # 1901939vb
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
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 Interlochen Center for the Arts 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 nearby.
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 29 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 8 Sept 2026 start from £186, 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 Grand Traverse Mall. 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.
It was a cute house right on the water for a weekend stay. The kitchen was stocked and plenty of TP and paper towel. We enjoyed the beds - super soft. The path down to the fire pit was a little rough if you had littles or were unstable on your feet, but it was a great location. Would definitely book here again.
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.
Timothy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thanks, Tim! So glad to hear you had a great time on Bass Lake!!
We came for a wedding in the area and had a fantastic stay. The location & Lake were very quiet. Kayaking, a beach bonfire and friends that stayed a couple cabins down made the weekend even better! Cute cabin with all the essentials. We’d totally stay there again.
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!!
Marianne E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Awwww! Thanks so much! Loved having you as guests!
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.
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.
Amy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2025
So glad you had fun!! Come and see us again! Thank you!
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
Mallory H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Thank you and I'm so glad you love the lake like we do!
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.
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!
Yue Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
Thank you for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay on Bass Lake!
Jody
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