Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok

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A modern kitchen with a stone island, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a couch.
A picnic table in a grassy area with trees and a parking lot in the background.
A grassy area with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with a stone island, a grey sofa, and a refrigerator.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a small front yard with a flower bed.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Elk Rapids

Elk Rapids is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elk Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok?

As of 5 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok on 16 May, 2027 start from S$741, 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.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok located?

Situated in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bass Lake and Lake Michigan. Rotary Park and Elk Rapids Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Days

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: We had the absolute best time staying at The Dragonfly. We felt comfortable the second we stepped through the door. Very clean and tidy. Definitely planning on going back next year!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming and clean cabin, only complaint was it smelled like mildew and musty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The patio bc and dick were perfect for relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly as described. We enjoyed our stay and had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for letting us know!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect little place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick little cottage with nice view of the lake. Location in Elk Rapids made every thing easy! Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2025
So glad you enjoyed this cute little cottage on the lake. We look forward to seeing you again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Rustic Lake Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If your primary objective is to have a little piece of lake for yourself, this is an ideal spot. It could better support other audiences (e.g. horse show people) with a few updates such as firmer mattresses, ionization, and updated washer / dryer. Staff was very responsive and helpful. Instructions for check in and check out were clear and process was easy.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2026
Dragonfly is a lovely spot on a nice inland lake - just minutes from downtown Elk Rapids. We appreciate your thoughtful comments and will take them up with the owner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter and I..along with our furbaby..had an amazing time at the Dragonfly!The cottage was very charming and had everything we needed to feel like home!We will definitely be booking a trip back next year!!We highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We are so pleased to know that you had an amazing time at this cottage on the lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice get away!

This property was such a great vacation spot. It was extremely clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, tidy, cozy place. Clean as a whistle. Just what was needed for a visit from out of town guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2025
Thank you! We appreciate your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet. Traffic out front goes away after 10pm. The lake is wonderful. Husband loved fishing and dog loved swimmingWalking the neighborhoods is funShorts and Pearls are delicious food and drink options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
So glad you enjoyed this lakeside cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and relaxing

This property had everything we needed for our family trip. We really enjoyed the lake and the large yard. The house was very cozy and comfortable. We had everything at the house to make great memories on a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

We all enjoyed our visit. Everything was clean and everything we needed and more. It has small bedrooms (2) but the out door space is grand.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice lakeside get away

We enjoyed a few days at the dragonfly. We were able to go hiking in Leelenau, shopping in Traverse City, catch a sunset across the way in Elk Rapids and have our dogs with us at the house. I recommend the Happy Camper coffee shop downtown-great coffee, best hot chocolate and amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Would love to book again!

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: Perfect location!! We had a wonderful stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Give us a call !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot!

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: We loved the cottage and the location—everything was as described and so convenient for shopping, eating out and relaxing. Kitchen was well stocked and everything was clean and tidy.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2025
Thank you! We appreciate your taking time to share your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little lake house

Perfect size for us. 2 kids (4&6) and 2 adults. Picked this house for it being lake front with a boat dock. Great area for kids, not deep at all, we felt safe at all times. Lots of ducks. Super close to a market and gas station, and super close to Shorts Brewery, our favorite place. Clean house and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation

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: We enjoyed our trip
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
So nice to hear! Please come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short and sweet

Our stay was a short one. Waking up to be able to go fishing or swimming was wonderful. Then close to other bigger beaches and Shorts was great fun. Place is very quiet -after 10 pm when things shut down.Call of the loons is a great lullaby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
So glad you got to experience the Loons! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing trip

The property was very nice. We went for fishing so we were hoping for a bigger variety of fish. Several other lakes are close by for fishing. overall, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage. Cleanliness was fine, except the one bed had a stained sheet. Kayaks were full of water, so not useable. Management company was very responsive. Walked to grocery and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
We appreciate your comments we will follow up.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great service, cozy environment

We were very impressed with the responsiveness of the management staff. A hiccup with the wifi password and a question about the heater were resolved quickly and thoughtfully. The location - right on the lake - was great (esp because our dog loves to swim) but also for just looking at. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect up north getaway

This cabin was the perfect long weekend getaway! The house had enough place for 4 people and a picturesque backyard and view of the lake. The grill and fire pit was a fantastic amenity to be able to roast s’mores and burgers all weekend. The location was walkable to all the local places and a quick drive to traverse city. The house was clean, easy to check in, had enough basic amenities, the beds were comfy, the Wi-Fi was fast. I’d love to come back to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Kelli Redman

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: It was wonderful the lake house was perfect for us,it was nice and clean , the beds were very comfortable it was nice to have coffee in the morning outside on the deck and a great view of the lake ,overall it was great and evening fire in the fire pit I definitely recommend this lake house😁
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2025
Thank you for staying with Visit Up North! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this sweet lakeside home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a getaway!

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: Cottage was super cute and clean. Right on bass lake. You can walk to downtown Elk Rapids. Also, a few great restaurants a few blocks away. The guest cottage is really nice, too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Oh so wonderful you had such a great stay. We look forward to your next visit.
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