The Bass Lake Lodge

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Gorgeous views of the lake from the spacious deck.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41350 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

9:00 AM

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Bass Lake1 min walk
Interlochen Center for the Arts14 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium15 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Full

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Bass Lake Lodge - Year-round availability! Summer 2025 open to book!

Welcome to the Bass Lake Lodge! Where you will find the beauty of a quiet lake and amenities to make you feel like you are at home.

The Bass Lake Lodge is located on Bass Lake six miles outside of Traverse City. Bass Lake is a small, spring-fed lake that is nestled between Silver Lake and Long Lake. It is a 343 acre all sports lake which offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. It also offers beautiful fall colors!

There are five islands on the lake, each one making it more unique. There is a small public beach and boat launch which is located one mile away from the house. The south end of the lake is surrounded by State Lands and an adventure camp, which offers a nice spot for fishing. There is lots of wildlife in, on and around the water; each year we see a pair of loons that nest nearby on the lake. And, the lake is also home to a majestic bald eagle!

Pets are NOT allowed and No Smoking inside the rental.
The Bass Lake Lodge is centrally located; six miles to Traverse City and seven miles to Interlochen. (Interlochen is home to the Interlochen Center for the Arts National Music Camp.)

The Bass Lake Lodge is 1,350 square feet and is filled with knotty pine paneling and tongue and groove boards throughout the home, which gives it a beautiful 'cabin' feeling. It has carpet, limestone and porcelain tile throughout.

There are three bedrooms, one bathroom, a large kitchen and dining area, laundry room and a living room that overlooks the lake, with a beautiful gas fireplace. There is a large deck on the lakeside of the home. Plenty of room to grill (both gas and charcoal grills are provided for your use), eat, read a book, play games and relax.

~ The home boasts a custom kitchen; offering hickory cabinets (filled with everything imaginable to make cooking meals a breeze), all appliances including a full size (with an icemaker and water dispenser) and a dishwasher. The porcelain floor tile accentuates the coordinating countertop and backsplash - which give you lots of room for preparing food.
~ The home has a gas fireplace. *One click of a switch and you can enjoy a cozy fire while viewing the beautiful scenery outdoors through one of the many windows facing the lake.
~ The large (14' x 36') PVC deck overlooks the lake. It is a perfect place to sit and enjoy the AMAZING sunrises on the lake. The stairs are lit for your safety when it is dark outside.
~ To keep the area private; a beautiful row of trees/shrubs exist on the property line..

The home also has a laundry room with commercial size washer and dryer. And, there is also private WIFI at the rental at no extra charge.

The landscape of the home has soft grass and lots of flowers (summertime). A bonfire pit is located near the water and is surrounded by a large concrete patio. (Firewood is provided for your convenience.) There is a 4' x 40' non slip dock with a 8' x 16' patio on the water. The rental includes the use of a row boat, kayaks and paddle board (summertime only). Life jackets are provided for your safety.

Come to The Bass Lake Lodge to relax and enjoy beautiful Northern Michigan.

Be sure to visit my website: basslakelodgetcmi.com!

Read the reviews from many satisfied guests for more info!
Keywords: House, waterfront, private, secluded, beautiful, custom kitchen, amenities

STR #23-00002

Property manager

Jennifer

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lots of space by the water with dock and firepit.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is permitted outside the rental only.

A rental agreement must be completed before entering rental.

Guests must respect the home, property and neighborhood. Fines applicable if violations occur. (See house rules in rental.)

House rules must be maintained. If house rules are not maintained, guests will be asked to leave without receiving a refund.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Grand Traverse Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Bass Lake - 1 min walk
Grand Traverse Mall - 10 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive
Interlochen Center for the Arts - 14 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bass Lake Lodge - Year-round availability! Summer 2025 open to book! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bass Lake Lodge - Year-round availability! Summer 2025 open to book! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bass Lake Lodge - Year-round availability! Summer 2025 open to book! ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Bass Lake Lodge - Year-round availability! Summer 2025 open to book! 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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

12 June 2024

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

Loved Everything

Property was clean and cozy! The host literally provided everything we needed for the week. I couldn’t find anything to complain about if I tried. Can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

9 May 2024

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

Beautiful spot

Really enjoyed staying we where able to make it to tahquamenon falls in a little over 3 hours sunrise on the lake

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donny C.

28 August 2023

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Was beautiful !

Had a blast

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

28 August 2023

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

A much needed vacation

Fishing was good, cabin was clean and relaxing, didn't have a worry in the world as everything was taken care of.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas d.

19 August 2023

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

Peaceful and relaxing

House is clean and tidy. One bathroom ok for two. Kitchen well equipped. Beds comfy. Nice porch on lake with table and umbrella. Fire pit and chairs near lake. Seat for 2 on dock. Fishing not great at all from the dock. One bass and one bluegill on spinners. We are both over 65 so rowboat and kayaks were not a good fit but we are canoe people. Ha. Owner very nice and helpful. Neighbors friendly. Day trips every day to dunes, beaches and wine country. Everything we saw was an hour or less away. Very very nice and worth the price. Enjoy! TD

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D., Tonasket, WA

22 July 2023

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

Relaxing stay

Another great stay at Jennifer’s cabin. Place is clean, spacious and comfortable. Loved using the kayaks on the peaceful lake. Jennifer is always great to work with. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

15 July 2023

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

Bass Lake Lodge relaxing fun

Our first stay at the Lodge and hopefully not our last. We all really enjoyed so much about this cabin. It had all the modern amenities yet the charm of a cabin. The beds were comfortable and the recliners in the living room were so nice to relax and have coffee. The back deck was amazing and we had many meals looking into the lake. We loved the access to the kayaks and paddle board. So many thoughtful details set this place apart. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your place with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

24 June 2023

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

Awesome vacation cottage

A great place to stay for vacation. Everything you need is there-just bring you food and clothes and you are ready to relax and enjoy the lake. Husband caught over 100 fish, kayaking was great. You are close to Traverse City, Interlochen, Beulah, & Frankfort. Enjoyed eating out at 2 breweries and eating cherry pie from the Cherry Hut.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shon L.

17 June 2023

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Awesome!!

The property was better then advertised! The owner was excellent to work with and the cottage was exceptional !!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

2 June 2023

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

MDW 23

Bass Lake Lodge was the perfect place for our family. Plenty of space for the kids to play inside and out. Deck and fire place are great for sitting back and taking in the views. 10/10!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

1 June 2023

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

Charming and Cared for home

It is evident that the owners want the their renters to fall in love with the home as much as they have over the years. The home is very well maintained with cleanliness, detailed accommodations and charm. Excellent communication prior to our stay. Loved the welcome s’more welcome basket:) we would certainly rent again in any season as this home is great for a long relaxing week or a quick weekend getaway. Book with confidence and then relax in the this up north gem.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

3 October 2022

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

Parent Getaway

This property was perfect for our first trip away from our baby. We stayed 3 nights and all 3 were great! Guests being comfortable is thoroughly consider from the new furniture in the living room and outdoor furniture, all way to how soft the bedding sheets were! We truly felt in an “up north” cottage with all the decorations as well! There are board games too, which we are super thankful for since we brewed ourselves out going to all the breweries by Saturday! Enjoyed a nice fire, and wonderful views off the lake. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

26 September 2022

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Great Location!

We appreciated this beautiful little place on the lake! Great location and get right at home!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

19 September 2022

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Amazing!

This property is stunning. We love the host, Jennifer. She is so personable and accommodating! 2nd year staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

11 September 2022

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No such thing….

As a bad day at the lake. This place was adorable. Everything was as it looks in the site. Accommodations were clean and welcoming. The host was awesome even letting us know the house was clean and we could check in early. The welcome note and treats that she left were also a welcome surprise. This house is so well stocked with everything you could possibly need and if you can’t find it, you probably didn’t need it anyway.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P.

5 September 2022

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Great Lake Getaway!

Jennifer was a great host! The cabin was fully loaded with just about everything you could need. I wish I would've known about this place earlier in the summer, we probably would've spent a week or longer! The cabin itself was cozy with plenty of places to relax and the beds were also really comfortable.Too much to do in a single weekend, You wont be disappointed! This trip was a great way to end summer! Thank you for a pleasant and relaxing stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

30 July 2022

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We had a wonderful time. Jennifer, the owner, was a great host. The cottage was nice, clean & everything at your fingertips. The lake was beautiful & quiet. I would definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L., Whitefish Bay WI

23 July 2022

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Bass Lake lodge was a very restful and convenient location to explore the traverse city and sleepy b

The location is excellent if you want to explore the traverse city area and sleepy bear dunes with a more relaxing stay than what traverse city offers. The lake is so serene and quiet. We swam, paddle boarded and kayaked and roasted marshmallows by the fire each night. Popping into TC for dinner was a breeze. We didn’t want to leave. The cottage was easy, clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again if we return to the area. Neighbors were all lovely- full of advise and assistance. The owners clearly takes pride in the property and are super with assistance and communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

16 July 2022

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Relaxing on a lake

Beautiful cottage on Bass lake with all the toys to keep teens happy-kayaks, paddle board, and fishing was excellent!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D., Tonasket, WA

6 July 2022

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relaxing stay

House is spacious and comfortable. It is located on dead end road and is quiet. We enjoyed using the row boat and kayaks. Easy drive to Traverse City and local restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

4 June 2022

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Magical!

A very well-maintained family lake home with a beautiful back deck, expansive yard, and the gorgeous lake all in your backyard. The kids LOVED kayaking and exploring the wildlife. The lake is so calm and easy to navigate, spotted many fish as well. The home has everything you need, including classic Disney movies that my kids loved during a rainy day. Perfect place to stay to visit Traverse City, be in nature and enjoy water activities, and still 15-20 minutes from downtown. Jennifer is a wonderful host!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

28 May 2022

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Perfect place to stay

This was a terrific spot for my husband and I to stay while we picked up our youngest from school. It had a good kitchen and good view allowing for some much needed quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne H., Chicago IL USA

22 May 2022

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Tranquility

We were hoping for a relaxing place to come home to after visiting the sites in and around Traverse City and the Bass Lake Lodge absolutely delivered this & then some!! First, the host Jennifer was absolutely thrilled about that amazing - from the moment we booked the Lodge to even after we left - she answered r questions about the lodge w/i a day of us asking & when we arrived we had some local treats waiting for us. Plus, she called us after we left to let us know we left a few items there & she would b happy to mail them to us. :-). This is a fully renovated lake cabin that her grandfather originally built & we could tell Jennifer takes pride in keeping it super clean & in shape for weary travelers to enjoy and appreciate. The bedrooms & and beds r super comfortable and the neighborhood is quiet - it’s so relaxing to just hear the birds chirping in the morning - heaven! An added plus it that it is reasonably priced for the area. What’s not to love?

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacky B.

15 May 2022

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Girls weekend

Wonderful location, many amenities (kayaking, peaceful lake), great proximity to Traverse City and Leland peninsula. Superb hostess!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark G.

9 May 2022

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Lake Life Escape

Beautiful lake front property! Clean, quiet and relaxing. Owner was great to work and communicate with. Property was better than described and the personal touches made the experience.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

I am an original vacation rental 'owner' on Bass Lake! I have been renting out this home for over 20 years as a vacation property, it is the only property that I have, and it is my pride and joy! Along with my husband, we have done many renovations to the home and property over the years. It is modern but with a cottage feeling.

The neighborhood is definitely the place to be! I refer to it as my own little piece of Heaven. Most of the residents in the area have been here for quite some time. It is located off of the 'beaten path' but is still close to everything!

I have put a lot of thought into the rental with the intention of making your vacation as easy and enjoyable for you as possible. From linens to everything you might need in the kitchen as well as firewood and life vests are just a few of the no charge extras that I provide. It is exactly as it is advertised, no surprises! Should a problem or question arise, we reside across the street from the rental and are always a phone call away. You will never have to deal with a rental manager or agency. Previous guests have thanked me and provided me many flattering comments about The Bass Lake Lodge. Please review my "comments" from previous guests to see how truly special it really is.

I hope you will be as excited to vacation at The Bass Lake Lodge as I am to live in this wonderful area!

Why they chose this property

Originally built by my Father and Grandfather, the home has been part of my family for many years. Over that time, it has been remodeled and reflects all the creature comforts for you to enjoy.
I grew up down the street from the home, then resided in it for several years until a job transfer moved me out of town. At which time I turned it into a vacation rental. Since then, I have moved back and now live across the street from the rental.
Bass Lake is a wonderful, quiet lake. (Mostly pontoon boats, fishing boats and kayakers.) The home has a great view to the east; looking at Kennard Island. The sunrises are nothing short of amazing!
The Bass Lake Lodge offers many amenities that other rentals do not offer; free firewood for bonfires, rowboat and kayaks for use on the lake, no 'added fees' for cleaning, taxes, etc..., beautifully landscaped with lots of flowers and trees, privacy, easily accessible, paved/private parking and an owner who is very committed to making your vacation the best one ever!

What makes this property unique

The Bass Lake Lodge is in a quiet, friendly neighborhood that is conveniently located to Traverse City, Interlochen and many other area attractions. It is set on a 343 acre, all sports lake which offers great fishing, beautiful views and lots of wildlife. The rental is filled with lots of extra amenities that will make your vacation that much better! The rental has a fantastic view of the sunrise as well. And, I live nearby in case you need anything special.