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Cozy cabin on quiet Bass Lake. Minutes from Downtown Traverse City!

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a window with a sign reading "MICH", and a view of the outdoors.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a chair, and a table.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a built-in oven, a window, and a countertop with a coffee maker.
A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bedside table, a window with a view, and a lamp.
A living room with a grey sofa, red and black patterned pillows, a coffee table, black ottomans, a red armchair, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bass Lake
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cabin on quiet Bass Lake. Minutes from Downtown Traverse City!

Saturday - Saturday rental during peak season (5/31/2025- 9/06/2025)
This cabin was completely remodeled in 2008 to create a four-star hotel quality feel, tucked in the north woods on Bass Lake near Traverse City. The beds and linens are extra comfortable and cozy. The cabin is part of a quaint resort on 5+ acres with 700+ ft of lakefront. There is a dock, rowboat, fire pit with seating and 2 lounge chairs for enjoying the view. Bass Lake is an all sports lake with some great sand bars for swimming and wading with the little ones. Come and relax in the "Michigan" cabin! There are other cabins available for rent on the property if you have a larger group.

Our favorite activities are fishing from the dock or row boats (available for rent), swimming, water skiing, tubing, and going to Boones Long Lake Inn 'Big Deck' for live music, cocktails and great food which is less than 2 miles away. Famous Moomer's Ice Cream is just down the road near long lake for dessert. Our home golf course is 'The Crown', located about 2 miles from the cabin. Of course, in the Traverse area, there are no shortage of things to do or places to see.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 197582vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Interlochen Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Front Street - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cabin on quiet Bass Lake. Minutes from Downtown Traverse City! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Cozy cabin on quiet Bass Lake. Minutes from Downtown Traverse City!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cabin on quiet Bass Lake. Minutes from Downtown Traverse City!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cabin on quiet Bass Lake. Minutes from Downtown Traverse City!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cabin on quiet Bass Lake. Minutes from Downtown Traverse City! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cabin is steps from Bass Lake and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from The Crown Golf Club. Grand Traverse Mall and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a vintage cottage with recent upgrades including the AC. The dock to ourselves was great and the kids caught fish daily. This is a perfect size for a couple adults and a couple kids. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sometimes the Host goes the extra mile to provide a place that is welcoming and comfortable. Kathy and Mike do that! Cotton sheets (not cheap polyester), cute decor, all the amenities (even q-tips and night lights)…they even brought us a welcome basket with locally produced cherry treats! These are Hosts that make you feel like welcome Guests, not just income-producing Renters. Thank you, Kathy and Mike!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Quiet area and great for relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corbin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cabin! Would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to unplug. Location is very nice for exploring the wonders of NW Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig s.

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

Perfect location

Had a great time, very accommodating, awesome location! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Cute little cabin!

This was a great place for us to stay for a long weekend. Lake is beautiful. Cabin had everything we needed and hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa V.

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

Relaxing dog friendly get away

Highly recommend for a relaxing nature-filled stay. It was perfect for a stay with an active dog who loved the lake. Access to the kayaks and paddle boat was also great. Really peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy cottage, clean, well supplied. Good kitchen and living room. Bath very small. Private beach and nice walkkng area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Beautiful setting.

Beautiful, rustic setting! Quiet and relaxing. Owners are very attentive. Even our 5lb shih tzu, Lily, loved the cottage and grounds.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dan M.

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

Lake cottage close to town

Excellent property on lake with all amenities, close to town and clean. Grill and outside firepit by the lake are also available.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deann G.

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

Nostalgic Lake Cabin

Nostalgic lake cabin, with modern updates. Comfortable living space with plenty of outdoor seating to relax and enjoy the lake view. It was a nice landing spot and central to several sight seeing attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Cute weekend getaway

Cute little cabin for us and our three kids to get away. We loved the little beach, the dock, and the boats. There were lots of games inside, the heater was just right to keep it cozy, and everything was very comfortable. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

michigan cabin

the cabins are rustic but clean. my husband enjoyed the fishing. the owners are wonderful! they were a pleasure to work with, answered any questions we had and made my family feel like their family. i would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Cute cabin

Convenient location, and loved the dock area. Easy to drag our kayaks out. Really loved wakimg up and using the hammock. Very mucky lake, but the geese and cranes were so wonderful to watch and listen to. Cabin was quaint, but exactly what we needed. Clean too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny I.

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

Summer 24 family vacation

This property was super cute. Great setup with plenty of areas to hangout by the lake. Super comfortable and relaxing. Bass Lake was quiet and we loved all the sandy beach area and the fishing was great too. Our family enjoyed it a lot. We would absolutely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandi P.

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

A quiet oasis

A hidden gem located just a hop skip and a jump from all the places we love to visit and things we love to do! Waking up to the loons warbling , NO traffic sounds, a dock for my dock diving dog, a sandy shore for my " track the fishies" dog, a hammock, an outdoor eating area and a cozy cottage to relax in! It doesn't get any better for a much needed wind down get-a-way from work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

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

Peaceful cabin

The cabin was perfect for our peaceful getaway. It was clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. The cabin was situated on a wooded lot on a quiet lake. We had our own private beach and pier. My husband loved fishing off the pier in the mornings and we kayaked on the lake in the afternoon. We were just a short drive from Traverse City and area. It was the perfect place for us. Thanks to our hosts Mike and Kathy. They were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not so often does a property exceed your expectations, but this one absolutely did. My family (me, my husband, nine yo boy, six yo girl and a mini doxie) stayed for seven nights and LOVED it. The photos really don’t do the place justice. We enjoyed slow mornings and later nights on the (what seems to be new) dock - fishing! The location was between areas we love to visit - Glen Arbor and Traverse City.My kids loved having a bunk room to themselves. It was the perfect place for a family of four who loves to fish and just have a great time where they’re at. I loved that we felt like just being at the cottage was fun. The owners were great. Mike met us when we got there and Kathy communicated throughout the week.You won’t regret your stay.
Big bass on the dock!
Anytime we were at the cottage there was a pole in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Beautiful location!

We really enjoyed our stay! Beautiful location, all the amenities we needed were there. Host very communicative when we had a small issue. The only two things that could be improved upon: 1. A shelf above the bed- the person sleeping on the inside has no where to put their things. 2. A mesh wifi extender- we had internet, but signal was very weak, and my phone was kicked off of it about half the time. Otherwise a great stay, and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike Von W.

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

Nice quiet get away

The cabin is situated with 3 other cabins on the property but there’s plenty of space between them for privacy and quiet. You have your own small dock, little beach with chairs, hammock, fire pit, and a gazebo. All with access to a nice sized quiet lake that you can launch kayaks from if you bring your own. The cabin while not hugely spacious is a good size for a couple and 1 or 2 kids. The pictures don’t do the place Justice, it exceeded our expectations. The location is perfect too. 10-15 min to downtown TC and 30-40 min to the dunes but you’re in the middle of the country where it’s quiet. You can’t go wrong staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Fall Color weekend

This little cabin on the lake was the perfect getaway to check out Michigan's Fall colors. It was a bit rainy, so we didn't get to enjoy the firepit, but we loved the view of the lake and the coziness of the cabin. The cabin's central location was an easy drive from M22 and M119. It has most everything you need for a weekend away. There is just a toaster oven and cooktop, not a full stove, so keep that in mind if you're planning on eating in most of your stay. And if you visit in the cooler season, don't bring a ton of electronics or you'll flip the breakers when you plug in the heaters.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Perfect spot to relax

We had such a nice week in this simple but comfortable cottage. It is clean and has everything you need to enjoy relaxing near the lake. The owners live a few doors down and are welcoming and responsive while also leaving plenty of space for you to do your own thing. We loved birdwatching on the dock in the mornings while drinking coffee, taking kayaks out on the lake which is very quiet for its size, reading books (and napping!) in the hammock, eating dinner on the tented patio, and sitting around the fire ring in the evenings. It was made all the better that we were able to have our dog with us too. All this, and just a 15 minute drive to downtown Traverse City, easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Lelanau Peninsula, and a variety of microbreweries in the area. Really a lovely spot and we're looking forward to our return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

The peaceful paradise we were looking for!

We had the most amazing week for our first time in Michigan!! My husband and I traveled with our two boys 7 & 10, as well as our golden retriever. We couldn’t have asked for a better cabin on the lake. We were perfectly situated between all the activities we wanted to see and do, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City, Empire, Glen Arbor. We spent almost every evening fishing off the private dock & the boys loved catching all the fish! Our golden loved being able to jump in the water right off the beach area as well. The cabin was fantastically stocked with everything we needed & the air fryer was so nice to have. The Olsens really have thought of everyone & we would 100% stay here again. Thank you for letting us create some core memories with our boys ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy

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My name is Mike Olson. I grew up in Traverse City and now live in Illinios. I enjoy spending time at our cabin with my wife and two kids, ages 21 and 23 I am an information technology professional that travels quite a bit. So far, I've been able to commute out of the Cherry Capital Airport during the summer and spend a lot of time at the lake.

Why they chose this property

My wife spent her summers growing up on Bass Lake with her family. Now, several family members own property on the lake including the group that bought these quaint cabins with us. We love being so close to town, and yet looking out on such a serene setting. The kids really enjoy seeing all the wildlife including turkeys, deer, loons, owls, foxes, and all the other Northern Michigan wildlife. The sandbars are a great place to swim and wade around with the little ones. We enjoy catching up with friends there while floating in the lake or tossing around a football. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

I enjoy fishing for bass or just taking the kids out to fish for bluegills. The evening boat rides around the lake are great, and we waterski every chance we get. Once a week or so we head over to Boones and have dinner on the big deck while enjoying a local singer play some tunes. We also frequent Oaky's and Bradley's for good food and entertainment. They are close to the cabin.

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