Waterfront Bass Lake in TC, Game room, A/C, firepit, Dock, Canoe Dog ok.

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A lakeside setting with canoes, chairs, and a fire pit.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to a loft area.
A living room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a white armchair, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a decorative bowl.
A kitchen with a hexagonal tile floor, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bass Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Jacob's Corn Maze. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Front Street - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 23 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Bass Lake in TC, Game room, A/C, firepit, Dock, Canoe Dog ok. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Bass Lake in TC, Game room, A/C, firepit, Dock, Canoe Dog ok.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Bass Lake in TC, Game room, A/C, firepit, Dock, Canoe Dog ok.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Bass Lake in TC, Game room, A/C, firepit, Dock, Canoe Dog ok.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Bass Lake in TC, Game room, A/C, firepit, Dock, Canoe Dog ok. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Bass Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grand Traverse Mall and The Crown Golf Club. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Jacob's Corn Maze are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 89 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay with our dog! We have a great trip! The company is slightly hard to get ahold of as they dont answer the phone and we had to leave a voicemail and wait for a call back but they did call back. The house was the perfect size and the lake view was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would recommended this rental to families or groups looking for a great outdoor location. We enjoyed swimming, canoeing and paddle boating. It was great to have our dog with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Thank you. We appreciate you sharing your experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, layout allowed a lot of space. We loved the lake and ability to canoe and kayak! Host very accessible. Huge kitchen to accommodate 6 people. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Thanks for a nice get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2026
We appreciate your review. Pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Summer vacation on Bass Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed the home on the water.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with Visit Up North!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away.

3 days of fun and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Setting!

Great week at the lake with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house was very nice spacious and clean. The elevated deck outside the kitchen was great, with a wonderful view of the lake. There is a garage with ping pong and foos ball (although we had to ask about access to this area as it was not provided). The location was great close to wineries and downtown traverse city.The outside area, including the lake frontage left a lot to be desired. The outside area was run down and somewhat unkept. The dock was gone - only the poles were in the water. The bottom of the lake near the frontage was full of leaves which were stirred up making it dirty. The deck outside of the primary bedroom was in need of repair. The fire-pit was full of ash that needed emptied. We spent most of our outdoor time at the sandbar across the lake, as the yard at the house was a bit rough. Communication and response time to questions was quick.Overall, the house met our needs and was perfect for 6 adults. But if you are wanting to spend most of your time outdoors, this may not be the best option for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
We are glad you found the house spacious and clean. We are addressing the items you mentioned.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bass Lake

One of our favorite areas to stay! Such a beautiful, peaceful and quiet place! The house was wonderful! Clean with great swimming and kayaking
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed this home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax

We enjoyed being on the lake for a long weekend. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We all had fun in the play room. Kitchen was stocked well. Beds were comfy. Plenty of room for a family vacation. One of the showers leaked so that should be addressed. Overall a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your comments and will follow up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Weekend

Our family weekend of 8 adults and 1 grandchild(4 yrs) fit very comfortably into the home. We enjoyed waking up to the sounds and view of the lake. The upper pool/entertainment room and kitchen were great for us all to gather. Great location for venturing out too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our Happy Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home has everything our family is looking for and we look forward to staying again next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay - we look forward to your return !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a week for a family vacation and had a great time! Our main goal was to have a place where our dog and daughter could swim and it was accomplished! The house really feels like it is it own oasis and away from neighbors. We really enjoyed the beach even with the lily pads that line the clearing. The cano and pabble board are a great touch! The house definitely is a bit funky, some stairways not to code, and I would say the beds aren't very comfortable but for a group like ours that can go with the flow we really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience at Lily Pad Cove. We are pleased to know that you had a great family vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Smore-Fun Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall very enjoyable, great location and nice property. We would definitely consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you. We look forward to your return !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Amenities for Long Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was the perfect place for my family for a long weekend in September. The property has a lot of frontage on Bass Lake and has a great location that is a short drive to Traverse City.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2024
So glad you enjoyed this lakefront home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Wonderful

We had such a fun time staying at Smores fun. Our group came up for a soccer tournament, the kids had a blast being able to play outside, had space inside to play, and enjoyed the ping pong/Foosball/pool tables. The house was clean and well set up for our stay. Close drive to town and restaurants. Would recommend and will also look into it next time we're in town. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bass Lake

Property was nice. The only thing I would say is the stairs are not great, a few in our family slipped on the stairs. We were in town for a wedding so only had a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
We have not heard this before, thank you we will check out the stairs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Iceman MTB race

The property was perfectly set up for my 3 adult sons and their significant others/friends. The pool table in the upper level family room is perfect! The views of the lake were a huge bonus. Huge accommodating kitchen for all 10 of us for games and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
We appreciate your review. So nice to know that this home was a good fit for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

S’More Week

Sunrise and sunset were beautiful from the large window in the living area. Having the kayak was a nice plus for us. The property management group were simply Awesome. I called with questions several time and they were always helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Had a blast for New Years. Only one hint that could have been better is if Michigan would have won the football game, but still 5 stars. Would definitely go back again. Go blue.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2022
We so appreciate the 5 stars - in spite of the loss. We're here for next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home on Bass Lake, Traverse City, MI

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful. The people at Up North Vacation rentals were great to work with. They called to make sure we got there safely, and were extremely helpful in handling questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2020
Our guest experience is very important to us and we are appreciative that you felt cared for. Thank you so much for being our guest!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good, but....

The house was good, property was good, but somehow felt corporate with all the signage. We also had to check in later because of coursing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2021
We are unclear about your comments on later check in? We apologzie if this was our fault.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The view was everything!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a lovely home on Bass Lake. The view from the living room is wonderful. We didn't even turn the tv on during our stay. Sitting on the deck for morning coffee was calm and quiet. Lots of wildlife to watch. The bedrooms on the lower level had trouble connecting to wifi. But overall our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2024
Thank you for taking time review this home. We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed the views and wildlife. We will look into the wifi.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place but……

we found a few things were broken before we arrived so we immediately sent word of the items in question but got no response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Thank you for your call. We did speak to you. The items you mentioned are on order and scheduled for repair
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Smores Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The inside of the property was lovely - clean, spacious & very comfy. However, there's something in the water in the main floor bathroom that leaves a residue on the skin and tub. The outside of the property could benefit from some clean-up and maintenance. Over all though, we had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
We are pleased to know that you had a great time at this home. We appreciate your comments and experiences - we will address these issues right away.
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