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

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The beach area just in front of the cabin
View of the Lake in the Cabin
Kids and guest bedroom
Kitchen and Flat Screen TV
Deck and Cabin Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 555.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Bass Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • 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.


Keywords: Cabin, Bass Lake

Property manager

Kathy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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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
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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum 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 - 0.0 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 11 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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).

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 12:00 PM.

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 Hippie Tree are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina D., franklin park, IL

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla K., Dayton, USA

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

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

Peace and quiet on Bass Lake

Kathy and Mike were great hosts. The property is rustic, but lovely. Lots of loons. The deck has serene views of the beach and the beach is equipped for lots of outdoor seating, fire pit and a hammock. Kitchen is well equipped, bathroom on the small side but manageable. We’re building a home on the next lake west of Bass, so this cabin will be a great spot to hang out at as construction progresses.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Exceptional Hosts

Communication with the hosts was outstanding from prior to check in to check out and even suggestions for dinner. The property was quaint, private and super clean. We enjoyed our family time here and hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA W.

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

Beautiful view, relaxing retreat

Spent my Sunday afternoon napping in the hammock ,lulled to sleep by the birds singing. Close to Traverse city yet far enough away to just relax and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake. Top water fishing was good with bass ,blue gills and even a turtle.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn A.

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

Perfect Getaway

Great location. Amazing fishing right off the dock. VERY close to downtown Traverse City and the perfect direction so we never had to fight traffic. Very Clean and no Bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Great little cottage

Such a beautiful location! We came looking for fall colors and we found them! So close to everything yet so private and secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa W.

Cozy and close to everything

We loved this little Bass Lake cabin! We rented a stand up paddleboard for the week and enjoyed paddling around the lake. The house had just enough space for our family of four with kids ages 11 and 14, especially with the hammock and fire pit seating outside near the lake. During the week that we stayed here, we went into Traverse City several times, drove to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for hiking, a beach walk, and tubing on the Platte River, and took a longer day trip to Mackinac Island (about 2.5 hours away, but so worth it!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Z.

Quiet perfection

The Michigan cabin was everything we hoped it would be - secluded, peaceful, and just enough rustic, but with the amenities we needed. It was meticulously clean with a well-appointed kitchen and comfortable furniture. We were greeted with local treats. The owners were great and very responsive. A couple of things to pass on: there is no oven, but there is a nice gas grill, so plan your meals accordingly. The master bedroom doesn't quite close all the way. This was no problem for us, but you might want to know it. We were so sad to leave and would stay there again in a heartbeat if we find ourselves in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Charles R.

Just what we were looking for

This place was just about perfect for a quiet autumn week. While other nearby lakes looked like suburban subdivisions with modern homes and mowed lawns, this really did feel like a place in the north woods. The cabin and the ones around it have an old-timey feel, but inside, it's updated, modern, and very comfortable. We enjoyed having the stretch of lakeshore, and seemingly the whole lake, to ourselves during the week (this was early October). The feeling was lost over the weekend though, as a large group rented several cabins on either side of ours and stayed up til 2 each morning - but that's not something our cabin's owners could control.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg D., Oakwood, OH USA

Cozy Cabin with 1940's Chic!

After many years of vacationing "Up North", we finally found a location that is excellent in terms of access to all of the wonders that the Traverse City area offers. Kathy and Mike's camp provides a laid back and relaxing atmosphere to an already excellent vacation venue. They were always available if needed and quick to assist if necessary. Bass Lake is fantastic for kayaking, SUP boarding and all other water sports. Also quite the treat to relax on their big hammock and take in the views. We would not hesitate to return here in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Fantastic Stay!

Our stay at Kathy's cottage on Bass Lake couldn't have been better. It was exactly as described with a beautiful cabin and view of the lake. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay during our time there, and Kathy was very helpful in answering any questions that we had in a timely fashion. I would recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay for a very reasonable price in this region. You are only 10 minutes away from beautiful downtown Traverse City. With a short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes and multiple Vineyards for a day of wine tasting. My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer during our vacation.

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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