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A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome

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A lakeside cabin with a dock, a boat, and a swing set.
A calm lake with a forested shoreline and a small building on the left.
A log cabin with a deck, a swing set, and kayaks lined up on the sand.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a nightstand with a vase, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bass Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • 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
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

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 cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. 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, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Front Street - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 21 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome located?

Located in Traverse City, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property. It was clean and well stocked. Trudy is a great host and the communication is spot on. We did not rate our stay/enjoyment a five because we had to depart early because of wild fire smoke which was out of owners control. Everything else was top notch. Great property for your pet too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome week on Bass Lake!

Trudy was great host and has thought through everything you would need for great stay on the Lake. Awesome location and outdoor space is wonderful. Thanks for great stay filled with memories for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet weekend stay!

We had such a great stay. It was so nice to be right on the water and have a clean sandy area for the baby to play in! We loved going to pontoon rides and just relaxing! The house was stocked with everything we needed, even a nice pack n play so we didn’t have to bring our own. Would definitely return for another vacation! Also - only about a 20 minute drive to downtown Traverse City and a Meijer close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental

Everything I expected
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

We chose this property due to it's location, proximity to water, and amenities. It did not disappoint. It's close enough to Traverse City so that stores and tourist spots were short drives away and remote enough to provide a quiet, relaxed environment. Trudy was a fantastic host, beginning with providing us every detail that we needed prior to our trip. She was there to greet us when we arrived and reviewed everything about the property in person. The amount of detail in the instructions posted around the house made for an easy, stress free experience. The house itself is right on the water and access to the pontoon boat and other watercraft was convenient. The house was clean, modern, and had everything we needed. The checkout process was well defined and easy to follow. I would recommend Trudy and this property to anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful family vacation in Northern Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the water not too far from Traverse City and Trudy was an extremely communicative host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

Lakeside delight was better than we hoped! The place was clean and very well stocked. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the lake, the sandy beach, and the expansive deck. Everyone ages 1-73 had a great time (including our dog!). Trudy was quick to respond when we had questions. We look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous lake house with all of the toys!

Everything was great! This was the best outfitted vacation home I have ever stayed in! There was lots of water toys such as kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FUN-Tastic Family Vacation Rental :)

The pictures definitely don't reflect ALL the wonderfulness in this property. The house had everything we could want & need and so much more! The sunsets are so amazing sitting on the beach, deck, living room and pontoon boat rides. The use of kayaks, paddle-boards, bonfire pit, etc. made our experience more enjoyable. Perfect location to shopping, restaurants & amazing Front Street & Old Town. Trudy thinks of Everything to make sure your stay is Perfect! We will make this our annual vacation spot every year now!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved this property!

Trudy was a pleasure to deal with and we loved our stay! The home is clean, had everything we needed and we also enjoyed renting the pontoon boat. We enjoyed some beautiful sunsets sitting on the dock. My husband loved the handicap grab bars in the main floor bathroom. You won't be disappointed renting this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

What a perfect little piece of heaven in Traverse City! Right on the water, clean, close to town and Trudy was so helpful and welcoming! We hope to make this a vacation spot for years to come!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We loved everything about our stay on bass lake ! The house was perfect , the beach was perfect , the water toys were soooo fun !! We had a bonfire and made s’mores , and took several sunset cruises !! I would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Beautiful house in a wonderful location with everything that you can think of at your fingertips. The house and lake were so inviting we rarely wanted to leave. When we did venture out, shopping and downtown traverse was close and convenient to access. You could fish right off the dock and an assortment of kayaks and paddle boards gave us lots of options in addition to the pontoon rental. It was so nice that we could bring our dog and she could enjoy the lake too! Her and the kids swam right off the shore. Some spots require water shoes for my taste, but the kids didn’t seem to mind and a short boat ride gets you to a nicer sandbar. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trudy is the best!!!

Beautiful place. Perfect for little kids. Our second year there and plan on retiring for many years!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We absolutely adored this property

We loved everything about this property. Fit our family perfectly. Stocked wood, beach front, privacy, cleanliness, stocked so well, all furniture perfect, even beds comfortable. All the boats were so much fun. Kayaks and standing board our favorites. Trudy was a gem, and all our needs met
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

even better than the pictures

Great place! stayed in quite a few vacation houses and enjoyed all but this is probably the overall best place we've stayed. Clean, comfortable and almost everything you could want or need. the pontoon boat deal is icing on the vacation cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Property was great as was the organized owner. The VRBO fees were pretty steep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

#Making memories

Our annual up north family vacation was perfect. Trudy was very organized and responsive to all of our questions. The rental was spotless and had enough “water toys” that we all could participate! Perfect for small children. My grandsons had a blast. Best rental we have in the 10 years we’ve had this tradition!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we hoped for!

It’s the perfect spot! Right on the water with great beach for our little grandchildren. Many things included to enjoy being in the water with? The lake is beautiful and we enjoyed renting the pontoon to site see and fish. The house is beautiful and met all our needs. Plenty of parking for our three cars and a trailer. This was our first year to start making family memories with our kids and grandkids. We couldn’t have imaged being anywhere else. We can’t say enough good about it!!! We booked 2020 back in January because we felt good about the place just with the pictures. We were right on! Trudy and her house are the best!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

This vacation home has everything needed for fun and relaxation. There are so many outdoor activity options which appealed to all ages. The beach was very nice for the kids. The many watercraft and the pontoon availability were major factors in selecting this home and they were exactly what we expected. There are nearby stores and restaurants. It's close enough to Traverse City attractions while still being secluded and peaceful. Trudy was very friendly and organized. Overall, a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five stars every time!

We’ve been staying here for several years. It’s a true vacation home. You don’t have to bring anything! Grocery store close by. Lots of places to eat. Nice sandy beach for the kids. Fire pit for s’mores. Our daughter is in a wheelchair and she is able to go out on the deck - ramps provided. We always leave saying we can’t wait til next year! Thanks, Trudy. We’vE made lots of fun memories thanks to you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great waterfront property with grass area, beach front and dock for enjoying the outdoors.

The property was perfect for our family of 2 adult parents, 4 young adults and 2 small dogs. Separate building for hanging out, playing games or doing puzzles. Quiet lake for kayaking and paddle boarding. Great amenities with fire wood, absopure water cooler, corn hole game, dog cages and dog pen. Kayaks and paddle boards also available as part of rental. Air conditioning a big plus on those hot summer nights.. Really had all of the amenities of home. Actually had more ammentities than home, as it was on a small lake :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous!

This was our first ever house rental, so we were not quite sure what to expect. However, we had a fantastic stay at the lake house. We were a party of 6 adults and a small dog (Trudy even provides dog crates). The house was clean and well catered for. The sunrises and sunsets from the dock were beautiful, and the use of the pontoon was an added bonus to get us all out on the lake. Trudy was very organized and very easy to deal with. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A fun, relaxing week

Lovely, modern house with all kitchen and fun equipment, beautiful setting on a lightly inhabited, clear lake, and a beach with various water craft right at the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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