Located in Interlochen, this lodge is near theme parks and on the beach. Kresge Auditorium and Lake Ann Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interlochen Golf Club and Lake Ann Brewing Company. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Interlochen Center for the Arts - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Interlochen Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
Interlochen State Park - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
Kresge Auditorium - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Turtle Lake - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Dilbert's Cafe - 9 min drive
Oaky’s Tavern - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 10 min drive
Bradley’s Pub & Grille - 10 min drive
The Hofbrau - 9 min drive
About this property
Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children
Lakewood Lodge is a charming waterfront log home on beautiful Bass Lake in Michigan's Grand Traverse region. A very unique 1.5 acre lot with towering trees is hemmed with a 50’ private beach front on an all-sports lake. It truly is a special place for making memories with friends and family.
The full log home provides a spacious ‘up north’ ambiance with cathedral ceilings and two levels of living. An open great room with a loft, kitchen, dining and bar area are centered around an impressive natural stone fireplace. The oversized patio with access to a grill provides two dining areas, with peaceful views of the woodland landscape, wildlife, and the lake. A large fire pit in the center of the property is the favorite spot for evening storytelling and roasting marshmallows. No parties allowed.
Bass Lake is a spring fed, all-sports lake with over 100 acres. Its smaller size provides hard-to-find experience when compared to the larger and busier lakes in the area. It is great for any kind of water sport and activity, as well as an excellent fishing spot for bass, perch, pike and bluegill. Much of the lake shoreline is dedicated to a state park, with public boat access, which makes it a sanctuary and great observatory of wildlife. An older fishing boat, two kayaks and a new L-shaped composite dock are part of the amenities.
Our location offers the best of both worlds! The quiet of the nature while many popular tourist destinations are within short driving distance: Boutique shopping and artisanal dining in Traverse City, and in quaint towns along the Leelanau Peninsula • Interlochen Village and the Center for the Arts/Music Camp • The spectacular hiking area of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore • Crystal Mountain Resort for dining, spa, hiking and golf and skiing in the winter
In close proximity of Lakewood Lodge you will find: Small market in the village of Karlin (DNR licenses available there) • Tom's Market • Karlin Inn, Oakeys Tavern, Hofbrau Steak House, and Bud’s with miniature golf are the nearest casual restaurants • Canoe/kayak/ paddle board rentals at Canoe the Platte or Betsie River • Incredible Mo's for bowling and arcade • Interlochen 18-hole Golf Course.
For local activities please check out the world-famous Interlochen Center for the Arts, Traverse City National Cherry Festival, Traverse City Film Festival, Leland Wine & Food Festival, wine tasting at local wineries such as Black Star Farms, Chateau Grand Traverse and Leelanau Wine Cellars, and local farms for fresh fruit picking.
Vacation at any season! Fall colors are gorgeous and the wine tours are a great way to celebrate the harvest. Winter offers amazing ski opportunities in the nearby popular ski resort Crystal Mountain Resort, only 20 minutes away.
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No parties
6 adults/2 children
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PSTR-24-048
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children pet-friendly?
Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children?
As of 12 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children on 25 May, 2026 start from S$497, 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 Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children located?
Nestled on the beach, this Interlochen lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen Golf Club and Interlochen State Park. Crimson King Commons Area and Inland Township Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Lakewood Lodge on Beautiful Bass Lake 6 adults 2 children Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect retreat in the woods. Spacious grounds. Home is comfortable and delightfully decorated. Well equipped kitchen with comfortable dining area. First night was hot, we missed our AC. Overall excellent.
A nice little place, well stocked, and everything worked ok. Nothing fancy here, but all you need for a relaxing weekend. The yard and beach area were clean and well prepared for the summer season. Boat was handy and the Bass were biting!
Comfortable log cabin on the banks of smaller, natural lake. Saw plenty of wildlife, as quiet as nature gets and very little traffic. Cabin included plenty of lawn and lake amenities and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of essentials to make living easy.
Scott B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jennifer C.
10 Aug, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cabin is very cute but the water is not swimable by any means. The heavy black silt is prominant and prohibits swimming. If you are not interested in water activities outside of fishing it’s a nice place. Unfortunately that is why we rented there and so we were very disappointed. We asked about the silt from another commenter and were told it was there but further out and shallow beach play/swim for our grandson would be fine. It was not. The hosts were very nice and responsive and the cabin is nicely equipped. The only other drawback was the lack of AC, that became a. Issue toward the end of our stay because it was so hot!
Comfortable two story for our 6 people and one dog stay. Can easily have more people. Plenty of internal and external sitting areas for everyone. Beautiful beach and firepit. Love the large front porch, and relaxing stroll in neighborhood.
Perfect location due to wedding in grawn. River Kayaking near by.
Very nice stay at Lakewood Lodge. Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen very well stocked, dishwasher so helpful. Beautiful front porch, quiet surrounding area. Back deck overlooking beautiful yard with lake view. Perfect nights for comfortable fireside stories, Smores and laughs. 25 minutes to Traverse city, Crystal lake/Beulah. Lodge very comfortable and clean. Would consider a future stay if traveling in the area.
Nothing more needs said, this place is excellent. The fire pit was well used during our stay as well as the gas grill (which the burners need replaced bad). We used the other amenities onsite as well, kayaks and the row boat. Didn't catch any fish though. The beds are super comfortable and plenty of towels provided. The place is quiet and private for the most part. We'd definitely stay here again.
This house was so perfect for our family vacation, lots of room and privacy outside!!
Loved the private beach-water was not very clear so we didn’t swim-but we were fine with sitting on the beach!! We did kayak and did some fishing and cruised in the small boat around the lake.
Only complaint was upstairs bathroom shower did not drain very well-but overall everything was great!!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful space with me and my family!
The cottage is located in a very convenient area to Traverse City ...Leland..lots of things to do but not so much this year because of “the virus”!! Caught a lot of Bass ..we like to fish..the place has a great fire pit area..nice beach area but lake bottom a little soft/silty but swimmable ..the cottage could use a bit more of a good cleaning from the standpoint it is log and it’s “dusty” .. could use a new couch & chair.. too soft .. very worn.. but that being said it is a nice place just needs some updating!! We slept in loft area very comfortable bed!!!
Chris R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sandra R.
10 Oct, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
August Get Away
Positives: well stocked kitchen, plenty of linens, large private yard, peaceful wooded setting, quiet inland lake, within about 45 minutes of sand dunes and traverse city.
Negative: we found the lake to be unswimmable from the shore. The bottom was mucky, sooty, and full of seaweed. I went in once and came out with black soot in my bathing suit. This was my biggest disappointment with the rental since a nice beach was what I wanted most of all. For the amount of money it cost I was expecting a nice beach and good swimming.
We chose this property for its rustic charm and secluded location, and it delivered! The cabin was very clean very comfortable for 6 people. Only drawback to the bedrooms was one is a loft with no privacy
This was our first trip to Michigan and my 86 year old father was looking forward to fishing in the row boat on the lake, however the oars on the boat were improperly sized making rowing extremely difficult and engine doesn’t work so fishing didn’t happen. Because of the severe lack of winter snow the lake is very low and it was just muddy silty muck. It’s also much smaller than we anticipated and should have researched that better before picking this location. We wanted to rent a pontoon boat for the week but because the lake was so shallow we could not
Despite this, we had a wonderful time and did day trips all over the area exploring the beautiful coastline and other lakes
Juliet L.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
8 Aug, 2018
No Way To Cool the Home
Enveloped by wind break, there was no way to cool the home. In defense of the home, temps were in the 90s. No A/C was listed, but with doors and windows that would not open, only 2 ceiling fans, and 2 portables, the house never cooled below 85 degrees. You can wade the water but not swim because of moss and algae
House was very cozy & the back yard / private lake access was the winner with this property. However, the house needs a deep clean. Bathroom floors were dirty, toothpaste on framed picture in upstairs bathroom, big stain on carpet in upstairs bedroom & stains on bedspreads. Windows had cobwebs & dust on the blinds, dust on all logs on the walls, dust on the ceiling above the ceiling fan, etc. Wouldn't take much to deep clean these areas in between guests. House does not have A/C & some windows don't open so be aware if renting during hot months. I hate to even post this but we killed 2 cockroaches in the kitchen while we were there. Location & house is amazing - just needs a really deep clean to reach 5 star status.
There are positives and negatives about this property. Would I stay here again? No. The cabin is nice, clean, cute, lots of beds and rooms. The loft is a very nice touch. The yard is nice. The host is friendly and responsive. The downside is the cabin gets very hot, it was 84 out and I was sweating like crazy especially when we cooked. The place heated up. Air conditioning units are needed. The beach.. beautiful beach BUT, it isn’t optimal for swimming. There is all this black stuff , soot or algae and as soon as u walk in it the water turns black. We came to swim so this was a major disappointment. I paid for 4 nights, we stayed 2 and stayed w friends the other 2 nights. Also no laundry puts a damper on things too. Overall a below average experience because we wanted a beach to swim in. Advertising a pretty beach, people think they can swim in nice water. This was not nice clean water unfortunately. I paid 546 a night and learned a big lesson.
We stayed at the lodge the first week of August and hit perfect weather. The inside was clean and comfortable and provided plenty of room for the 8 of us. Super comfy furniture in the living room and a great beach on the lake shore. Our 3 kids age 5 thru 7 had a ball on the beach. Lynne knew we had kids in tow and provided a Lilypad float pad in the water for them to play on and they loved it. What a great addition! Thanks! She also left 2 kayaks instead of one which made for some great parent /child trips around the lake. The lake bottom is silty and shallow by dock but it did not slow the kids down at all and the water is crystal clear.
The spacious very private yard made for plenty of shady places for our dogs to be secured.
Everyday was finished with a fire and s'mores at the fire ring. Nice! Plenty of wood provided.
The small fishing boat had some issues- the engine was not working well which Lynne had informed us of so no surprise and a little maintenance on some loose metal trim etc. would be helpful. It is a small boat and could accommodate one adult and a child (leaving room for their casting) and was used some for fishing.
Fishing off the dock the kids caught too many bluegill to count plus a bass or perch now and then. All the fish were small but the kids loved it. Plenty of chairs and round picnic table on beach for the adults to lounge and keep an eye on the little ones.
Things to know:
The house has no air conditioning so if you happen to hit a real hot week it might be difficult to sleep at night but there are fans around.
Any laundry needs have to be taken care of in Traverse City or Frankfort.
Small kitchen but very serviceable with grill outside and plenty of seating outside on patio.
August is active wasp and hornet season of course so may have to deal with that a little like all outdoor places.
A nice rustic stay at a private, kid-friendly retreat.
This property has almost everything to make your week pleasurable. The ample outdoor seating was great appreciated. A very nice set-up at the beach with kayaks and toys. The parking options made getting in and out an easy task.
We had a great time at Lakewood Lodge, particularly our two young toddlers who loved the sand and beach and shallow water. Everything was just what we wanted and expected. The yard is beautiful and provides shade as well as sun; there were plenty of spots to sit and relax, as well as eat outdoors.
Such a great quiet lake! The beach area was clean, beautiful and very spacious . The cabin was well stocked with all the amenities for cooking. It was also nice to have enough towels for bathing and the beach.
We couldn't decide if we loved the beach or the fire pit area the most, plenty of chairs in both areas.
Julie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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