The Bass Lake Lodge - Traverse City's year-round slice of lake life Heaven!

Traverse City, Michigan
$238 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 lan abundance of wildlife in, on and around the water; each year we see a pair of loons that nest on the lake. And the lake is also home to a majestic bald eagle! In the winter months you will often watch the long line of deer crossing the lake, maneuvering from shore to islands to shore.

Sorry, no parties or events allowed on premises. 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. And is furnished with updated furniture both inside as well as on the large deck overlooking the lake.

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 prepare, eat and enjoy outdoor meals. It is also a perfect place to read a book, play games and relax. *There are three grills provided for your use: gas, charcoal and a flat-top grill.

~ 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 flip 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. 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' nonslip dock with an 8' x 16' patio on the water. The rental includes the use of a rowboat, 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, lake life.

STR #23-00002

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1350 Sq Ft (125 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Charcoal Grill Dock Firepit Free Firewood Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: Smoking Is Permitted Outside The Rental Only. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Lynn C.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Amazing views, beautiful interior and attentive host when we had questions.

  • Bernadette B.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Very smooth experience checking in and out. We liked that it was relatively close to Downtown Traverse City, but far enough away that we could still enjoy the nature vibes of the lake.

  • Eric F.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Fantastic family getaway

  • Tommie T.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We were in town for a wedding. The place is absolutely breathtaking. The house is warm and cozy, home away from home. I can’t wait to come back with my husband and son.

  • Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    My family and I spent two nights at this lovely cottage on Bass Lake. Clean and comfortable for the four of us with room for more. So many things provided for an enjoyable lake house stay including a row boat, kayaks, grill, fishing poles, fire pit, laundry (clutch when taking a lake vacation) and everything needed to make the perfect s'more. We were only there for two nights in early October and were busy trying to take in as much fall color and festivals the area offered during that time so we ran out of day light to get on the water, but the pier was a beautiful place to watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee. Note, there is a relatively early check out time in the VRBO rental world (9:00 am) so if you have littles that need wrangling in the morning you may want to start gathering things the night before departure and make sure you look over your check out responsibilities. Overall. a great experience and would definitely book the space again. If you decide to choose this property, you will not be disappointed.

  • Rachel P.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    This property did not disappoint. It was well stocked and very clean. The beautiful deck overlooking the lake was amazing. We loved sitting on the deck drinking wine. The firepit was also great and the wood was provided by the host.

  • Amy G.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Perfect recommend 100%

  • Theresa D.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    This was our third year staying here. House is always comfortable and extremely clean. Owner lives across the street and is happy to help as needed but is not intrusive at all. Communication with her is great. We love swimming and kayaking in the lake, the proximity to Traverse City and performances at Interlochen and dining at small local restaurants. We already have our next stay booked.

  • Sarah F.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    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!

  • Don B.

    Submitted May 9, 2024

    Stayed May 3, 2024

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

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$238+
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