A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome
Cottage in Bass Lake, MI
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this cottage rental
Awesome vacation spot in Traverse City on Bass Lake (between Long Lake and Silver Lake). Beautifully furnished home right on the water - the lake is just 20 feet of deck away! Every room has a gorgeous lake view. No steps to climb for the older or disabled members of your family.
Lakeside has 3 full lake lots (over 150 feet of private sandy beach) with sparkling clear water. 350 acre Bass Lake is an all sports lake - you can bring your own boat or borrow our beautiful Bennington pontoon at a low additional cost (1/3 what is charged in town).
This super clean 1750 square foot home has 3 bedrooms (2 have queens and our huge one has a queen plus 2 twins) and 2 full baths. This is a modern home with central air, a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, a full laundry room and beautiful porcelain woodgrain and hardwood floors (no carpets). An Absopure water cooler provides delicious spring water that we provide - no need to drag cases of bottled water on your vacation. Grocery stores are just minutes away - one even delivers!
Lakeside has high speed wireless internet and cable, large smart TV's, a full bookcase and a special children's DVD library kids can view from bed. A new Generac was recently installed. Short Term Rental License # STR-002360 Long Lake Township.
If you have a family member that can't 'do steps', this is truly a vacation paradise for them. They can be totally on their own - from the kitchen to the bedroom to the bathroom to the outside deck chairs to the beach and the water - no climbing involved!
Your dogs, if you bring them, will have an incredible vacation - no crazy extra charges for those special family members. If you want to bring dogs, mention it in your booking email so we can send info about our required pet agreement (just common sense items).
Lakeside has 3 full lake lots (over 150 feet of private sandy beach) with sparkling clear water. 350 acre Bass Lake is an all sports lake - you can bring your own boat or borrow our beautiful Bennington pontoon at a low additional cost (1/3 what is charged in town).
This super clean 1750 square foot home has 3 bedrooms (2 have queens and our huge one has a queen plus 2 twins) and 2 full baths. This is a modern home with central air, a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, a full laundry room and beautiful porcelain woodgrain and hardwood floors (no carpets). An Absopure water cooler provides delicious spring water that we provide - no need to drag cases of bottled water on your vacation. Grocery stores are just minutes away - one even delivers!
Lakeside has high speed wireless internet and cable, large smart TV's, a full bookcase and a special children's DVD library kids can view from bed. A new Generac was recently installed. Short Term Rental License # STR-002360 Long Lake Township.
If you have a family member that can't 'do steps', this is truly a vacation paradise for them. They can be totally on their own - from the kitchen to the bedroom to the bathroom to the outside deck chairs to the beach and the water - no climbing involved!
Your dogs, if you bring them, will have an incredible vacation - no crazy extra charges for those special family members. If you want to bring dogs, mention it in your booking email so we can send info about our required pet agreement (just common sense items).
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Bass Lake, MI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Everything I expected
5.0 / 5.0
We chose this property due to it's location, proximity to water, and amenities. It did not disappoint. It's close enough to Traverse City so that stores and tourist spots were short drives away and remote enough to provide a quiet, relaxed environment. Trudy was a fantastic host, beginning with providing us every detail that we needed prior to our trip. She was there to greet us when we arrived and reviewed everything about the property in person. The amount of detail in the instructions posted around the house made for an easy, stress free experience. The house itself is right on the water and access to the pontoon boat and other watercraft was convenient. The house was clean, modern, and had everything we needed. The checkout process was well defined and easy to follow. I would recommend Trudy and this property to anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful family vacation in Northern Michigan.
5.0 / 5.0
Trudy was great host and has thought through everything you would need for great stay on the Lake. Awesome location and outdoor space is wonderful. Thanks for great stay filled with memories for our family!
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a great stay. It was so nice to be right on the water and have a clean sandy area for the baby to play in! We loved going to pontoon rides and just relaxing! The house was stocked with everything we needed, even a nice pack n play so we didn’t have to bring our own. Would definitely return for another vacation! Also - only about a 20 minute drive to downtown Traverse City and a Meijer close by.
5.0 / 5.0
Lakeside delight was better than we hoped! The place was clean and very well stocked. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the lake, the sandy beach, and the expansive deck. Everyone ages 1-73 had a great time (including our dog!). Trudy was quick to respond when we had questions. We look forward to returning in the future!
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous lake house with all of the toys!
Everything was great! This was the best outfitted vacation home I have ever stayed in! There was lots of water toys such as kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats.
5.0 / 5.0
FUN-Tastic Family Vacation Rental :)
The pictures definitely don't reflect ALL the wonderfulness in this property. The house had everything we could want & need and so much more! The sunsets are so amazing sitting on the beach, deck, living room and pontoon boat rides. The use of kayaks, paddle-boards, bonfire pit, etc. made our experience more enjoyable. Perfect location to shopping, restaurants & amazing Front Street & Old Town. Trudy thinks of Everything to make sure your stay is Perfect! We will make this our annual vacation spot every year now!!!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this property!
Trudy was a pleasure to deal with and we loved our stay! The home is clean, had everything we needed and we also enjoyed renting the pontoon boat. We enjoyed some beautiful sunsets sitting on the dock. My husband loved the handicap grab bars in the main floor bathroom. You won't be disappointed renting this place!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect!
What a perfect little piece of heaven in Traverse City! Right on the water, clean, close to town and Trudy was so helpful and welcoming! We hope to make this a vacation spot for years to come!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing
We loved everything about our stay on bass lake ! The house was perfect , the beach was perfect , the water toys were soooo fun !! We had a bonfire and made s’mores , and took several sunset cruises !! I would highly recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Great vacation
Beautiful house in a wonderful location with everything that you can think of at your fingertips. The house and lake were so inviting we rarely wanted to leave. When we did venture out, shopping and downtown traverse was close and convenient to access. You could fish right off the dock and an assortment of kayaks and paddle boards gave us lots of options in addition to the pontoon rental. It was so nice that we could bring our dog and she could enjoy the lake too! Her and the kids swam right off the shore. Some spots require water shoes for my taste, but the kids didn’t seem to mind and a short boat ride gets you to a nicer sandbar. We had a great time!
5.0 / 5.0
Trudy is the best!!!
Beautiful place. Perfect for little kids. Our second year there and plan on retiring for many years!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely adored this property
We loved everything about this property. Fit our family perfectly. Stocked wood, beach front, privacy, cleanliness, stocked so well, all furniture perfect, even beds comfortable. All the boats were so much fun. Kayaks and standing board our favorites. Trudy was a gem, and all our needs met
5.0 / 5.0
even better than the pictures
Great place! stayed in quite a few vacation houses and enjoyed all but this is probably the overall best place we've stayed. Clean, comfortable and almost everything you could want or need.
the pontoon boat deal is icing on the vacation cake.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay
Property was great as was the organized owner. The VRBO fees were pretty steep.
5.0 / 5.0
#Making memories
Our annual up north family vacation was perfect. Trudy was very organized and responsive to all of our questions. The rental was spotless and had enough “water toys” that we all could participate! Perfect for small children. My grandsons had a blast. Best rental we have in the 10 years we’ve had this tradition!
5.0 / 5.0
Everything we hoped for!
It’s the perfect spot! Right on the water with great beach for our little grandchildren. Many things included to enjoy being in the water with? The lake is beautiful and we enjoyed renting the pontoon to site see and fish. The house is beautiful and met all our needs. Plenty of parking for our three cars and a trailer. This was our first year to start making family memories with our kids and grandkids. We couldn’t have imaged being anywhere else. We can’t say enough good about it!!! We booked 2020 back in January because we felt good about the place just with the pictures. We were right on! Trudy and her house are the best!!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Vacation Spot
This vacation home has everything needed for fun and relaxation. There are so many outdoor activity options which appealed to all ages. The beach was very nice for the kids. The many watercraft and the pontoon availability were major factors in selecting this home and they were exactly what we expected. There are nearby stores and restaurants. It's close enough to Traverse City attractions while still being secluded and peaceful. Trudy was very friendly and organized. Overall, a great place to stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Five stars every time!
We’ve been staying here for several years. It’s a true vacation home. You don’t have to bring anything! Grocery store close by. Lots of places to eat. Nice sandy beach for the kids. Fire pit for s’mores. Our daughter is in a wheelchair and she is able to go out on the deck - ramps provided. We always leave saying we can’t wait til next year! Thanks, Trudy. We’vE made lots of fun memories thanks to you!
5.0 / 5.0
Great waterfront property with grass area, beach front and dock for enjoying the outdoors.
The property was perfect for our family of 2 adult parents, 4 young adults and 2 small dogs. Separate building for hanging out, playing games or doing puzzles. Quiet lake for kayaking and paddle boarding. Great amenities with fire wood, absopure water cooler, corn hole game, dog cages and dog pen. Kayaks and paddle boards also available as part of rental. Air conditioning a big plus on those hot summer nights.. Really had all of the amenities of home. Actually had more ammentities than home, as it was on a small lake :-)
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous!
This was our first ever house rental, so we were not quite sure what to expect. However, we had a fantastic stay at the lake house. We were a party of 6 adults and a small dog (Trudy even provides dog crates). The house was clean and well catered for. The sunrises and sunsets from the dock were beautiful, and the use of the pontoon was an added bonus to get us all out on the lake. Trudy was very organized and very easy to deal with. I would definitely recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
A fun, relaxing week
Lovely, modern house with all kitchen and fun equipment, beautiful setting on a lightly inhabited, clear lake, and a beach with various water craft right at the doorstep.
5.0 / 5.0
Ideal Vacation Rental
All of the excellent reviews of this home proved to be true. Please read them, as we will report on what specifically made this home perfect for us. First, the house is located well away from main roads, and the approach lane is seldom traveled, allowing for a quiet, unperturbed stay. The lake is just a few feet away from the deck, and recreating with the home’s three kayaks, pontoon rowers, and two paddle boards provided exceptional and ample water activities.
Not only is the home lovely, it is well-appointed by its thoughtful owner with just about everything we could have needed or expected. The owner made herself available for any needs, although we encountered few.
The setting in beautiful. We enjoyed watching many sunsets across the water, fishing, exploring the lake by day, dining on the deck in the evening, and making s’mores by the campfire at night. But perhaps most enjoyable was how our Golden Retriever experienced the vacation of a lifetime, leaping off the dock for tennis balls, relentlessly investigating the origins of waves, and lounging in the shade when she had finally become too exhausted to swim any more. This property was absolutely ideal, and we recommend it absolutely!
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and well furnished.
Perfect location for 6 adults. Lake right outside front door. Great week. Lots to do at cottage and lots to do in the greater Traverse City area
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing!!!!
We had an amazing stay at this house. Trudy was great to work with. The view is so much better in person than in the pictures. The house was great. I highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
The Lake was right at our deck!
We all agreed this was the best 'lakefront' we ever stayed at. The beach and water were all around the deck where we pretty much spent our time. The place was really clean inside and out. Nice new weber grill. Had everything there we needed. We used the stand up paddle boards and kayaks to check out the islands in the lake. We hope to return next year later on in the summer after the water warms up more.
5.0 / 5.0
Dream Stay
We just returned from our Bass Lake vacation at Trudy's house and it absolute perfection! The house was perfect for two small families with small children and our dog. The beach at her house had so much to do for all ages - a fire pit, swing, sandy beach for kids to play, 2 docks for fishing, and the unusual find of free kayaks and small pontoons to be used throughout the week. The property has ample space with a garage and guest house for people to spread out. It was clean, and Trudy was easy to work with. This home is a special place.
4.0 / 5.0
We're going back here this summer!
We stayed here last summer & are returning this coming July. The place was a lot nicer than the photos showed! Everything was so clean. My sis joined us & she is in a wheelchair. Because there's no steps to the beach, we were able to wheel her right in to the water & she loved it! (she cried she was so happy!) Our lab, Donovan, exhausted himself jumping off the dock for hours. The main reasons we rebooked for this summer are the 'extras' we enjoyed - free firewood, a spring water cooler, separate game room big enough for all of us to be in together & last, but certainly not least..the friendly owners who were available to us 24/7. They even provided a crate for Donovan to stay in when we were off enjoying the sand dunes. As a dog family, this will be our vacation choice spot from now on. :)
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Bass Lake?
The average price for a rental in Bass Lake is $497 per night. This rental is $354 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome. Enjoy the water!
Is A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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