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Waterfront close to Traverse City, Kayaks, Row Boat, Firepit, Dog ok, 8pl

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A wooden cabin with a deck, two blue umbrellas, and a red bench.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a deck.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden furniture, a brown leather sofa, and a wooden staircase.
A living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, and a coffee table.
A table with a bowl of lemons, a bottle of wine, and two glasses.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bass Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 25 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront close to Traverse City, Kayaks, Row Boat, Firepit, Dog ok, 8pl pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront close to Traverse City, Kayaks, Row Boat, Firepit, Dog ok, 8pl?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront close to Traverse City, Kayaks, Row Boat, Firepit, Dog ok, 8pl?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront close to Traverse City, Kayaks, Row Boat, Firepit, Dog ok, 8pl?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront close to Traverse City, Kayaks, Row Boat, Firepit, Dog ok, 8pl located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Bass Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Michigan and The Crown Golf Club. Grand Traverse Mall and Hippie Tree are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We had a hard time finding the location and the water smelled terribly when anyone showered. We did not drink the water and bought water in town. The lake was gorgeous and we were in town for Interlochen family weekend- basically 20 minutes anywhere we wanted to go and fun for the family to be together.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Of all the vrbo rentals I've experienced this was by far and away the best. What an amazing experience. Beautiful, clean and so well communicated. Five stars isn't enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2026
Thank you! We are so pleased you had a wonderful experience with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great home for a weekend visit to see family I would love to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2026
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was great. We loved the fireplace and open feel of the home The house is tucked back on a dirt road, which we liked. We would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star Review of this home. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
For 489 a night, I expected the bbq grill to be operable and have a cooking grate on it. The property was clean. I did not see/ find any paddles for any of the kayaks/ boar on the property. Overall it’s a good place with a nice view and full kitchen, not for almost 500 a night I expected a lot more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2026
The grill has been replaced. Accessories for water equipment is in the shed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (two adults) had a great time on the lake with our dogs! It was a super private spot and the house was clean with a dishwasher, central air, laundry and a smart tv—convenient in a rental. The back deck was great to sit outside and watch the water and not too buggy facing the lake. Do come prepared with bug spray. We also bought drinking water. Overall a very comfy stay with a pretty view. Would def come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2026
Thank you! So glad you got the most out of this private getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love how quiet it is.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
So glad you enjoyed the quite
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a great location. The kitchen was fully stocked with almost anything that you would need.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your 5-Star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial weekend stay!

We had a great time staying here this Memorial Day Weekend! The pictures on the website didn’t do it justice, it was way better than expected! The place had everything we needed all weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Nice place to stay. Lake forest feeling while being a short trip to town. I will loom for this availability thr next time I am in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cabin was not cleaned from the previous stay when we arrived. VUN did quickly resolve this by sending someone out, but we weren’t able to settle in for a couple hours after arrival. We were told we would get reimbursed our cleaning fee for this. A couple items/amenities were not in the best, working condition. There was a broken lamp when we arrived, the air pump for the provided floats was not working, 3 of the 5 floats had holes. We were told if we purchased a new pump, we would be reimbursed for it. I have not seen that refund yet. I’m not sure if the water is well water or maybe just rusty pipes, but the water had a metallic taste to it, so we had to buy bottled water. Overall, we had a fun time in Traverse City and on Bass Lake, but for 3500 for the week, it should have been nicer. It cost less to spend a week in Aruba, flights and hotel during a similar time of year just 2 years ago.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your review. We are sorry about the water toys. We did compensate you for the cleaning and the pump. Please check your credit card. We are sorry the water did not suit you. We haven't had any issues with guests regarding the water.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter stay

Great place to stay. Will come back if in the area again. I’m sure it will be beautiful in summer/fall
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake cottage in the woods

Great place for a weekend getaway! Close to TC and Interlochen Arts Academy. Plenty of sleeping spaces and was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall it was a great stay. We mostly cooked at the property and enjoyed copious lawn games by the lake. However, the listing is somewhat deceptive in that they say it is 4 bedrooms, but the fourth room is really just a loft with no wall for audio separation from the living room / kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to know that you had a great stay. We have reviewed the description for the home as it currently reads, "The home offers 3 bedrooms, a loft area, and 1 full bathroom".
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

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: House was clean and private. Perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
Glad you enjoyed this peaceful private spot on the lake!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. Nice place. A few issues: closet slat doors on bedrooms offered no privacy and no noise buffer: inside the fridge door were no shelves for condiments etc, used coffee grounds in the coffee maker, water has very strange smell, washcloths left in dryer, outdoor trash can was never picked up and over full. View was fantastic, lake was great! Full range of dishes, spices, nice grill, great fire pit. Very quiet, beautiful setting!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to learn of these issues. Our office & after-hours phone is always available to guests, so that we may remedy any issues immediately.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place on the Lake

Peaceful and serine property right on Bass Lake. Plenty of toys to play with canoes, row boats and kayaks. Made the work week more pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful view of nature

Incredible week of the beauty living on a small lake. Spectacular views of nature, the smell of fresh water and the serenity of peaceful songs of frogs, birds and jumping fish. Different places on the property are all stunning! From the Lilly pads of a hidden swamp to a short beautiful walk to a secret dock. Don’t forget your Mosquito spray! It’s so worth the little pests! We grew up in Traverse City, never thought much of Bass Lake, but went to #1 in my book! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
So glad to know you had a peaceful stay on this small lake.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was very relaxing. The house is nestled in a quiet little spot. Fishing was okay, some days were better than others. The shallow area by the dock was a hit with our dogs and kids. The water was crystal clear! Overall, we had a nice time at Bass Lake.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2024
So nice to know that you had a relaxing time at this sweet lake cottage.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bass Lake Life

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bass Lake Life was very segregated down a dirt road which is great if you’re looking for privacy. I only had a couple of things I wish were different. First the photo showed about 3 tables and umbrellas on the back deck. We arrived to one small bistro table and an offset umbrella in a location that made it unusable. We had to move the umbrella ourselves for shade. We had to move everything back before leaving per rules even though I think what we moved would have been nicer for the next renters. The upstairs loft makes the whole house very hot even with the central air cranked. If you plan to use upstairs bedrooms in summer those folks will be super hot. The home is not in the best shape but it’s a lake house and if you’re ok with that then this space will work. Additionally the row boat was blocking the dock and it was swampy by the beach. The grass was also getting tall which made the mosquitoes worse. The deck railing at the stairs was broken and part is missing altogether from a safety standpoint. The grill also didn’t work properly. YouHad to manually light some burners and the regulatorDidn’t seem to work right. We worked around everything but if you’re expecting what you see in photos the property may not be exactly as advertised unless you make it that way yourself. Overall still a great stay. Location is isolated down a tight dirt road. Still enjoyed ourselves and the stay overall!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Great central location. Plenty of room. Great place to fish and kayak. Few things to note, this property is at the end of the gravel road; last drive on your left. The house address is on a stained wood sign attached to a tree, which can be hard to see if arriving after dark. The house has well water; bring drinking water. I recommend ensuring all food is properly stored and counters wiped down because in the morning there was mouse feces on stove and counters. Backyard was water saturated so if you are bringing a dog you may want to look out for this before walking out back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reclusive get-away

Great location right on Bass Lake. There is one neighbor but 70 feet of woods between so we never actually saw them or heard them. The cabin has 4 bedrooms and plenty of space with a nice view of the lake. Only one bathroom though so plan accordingly. It was so peaceful there that there were times we didn’t hear anything at all. The rest of the time we just heard nature and the occasional pontoon.The lake itself is reportedly 29 feet at its deepest but we covered most of it and will report it was 4 feet at its deepest and only one to two feet in most of it. You could always see the bottom. There are several kayaks, a canoe, and a rowboat to use and they supply the fishing equipment. We did not see much for fish but did catch and release some Bass.We actually spent more time sleeping than we planned on because it was so relaxing.The yard was mostly saturated with water when we were there. I’m not sure what was up with that but we used the dry portion. The drinking water was horrible, but they provided a water filter which helped a great deal and we drank store bought water the rest of the time. We had a very nice time and would recommend this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Location- and thats it

While the location was great, not much more about the place was. The place has major structural issues- of which tie into safety of staying there. The one patio door in the living room that you can access, doesn't operate. It took all 200 lbs of me to be able to open and close the door. This was not only a MAJOR inconvenience, but this also limits a potential emergency exit to one which is down as a skinny hallway. Most windows were missing screens. The one that I did try to open that had a screen was non-functioning casement in the main floor bedroom. The patio door in the bedroom also took quite a bit of muscle to open. The deck had its challenges as well, there's a mangled-up section right at the steps creating a trip hazard. Floors are so settled around the perimeter of the house- I wouldn't be surprised if they drop 2" from center of house to eave sides of house. I'm really surprised that this place is offered up for rental in the condition its in. We also had to take care of the dead mouse in the trap in the kitchen. There was no way we were going to attempt to use the fireplace. Loads of cracked tile throughout the place. I'm not one that has ever left a bad review, but other than the location, this place was a major disappointment and in my opinion, a safety hazard away from a major lawsuit happening.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was clean, we had a great time fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your 5-Star review!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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