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Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna.

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Beach View.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6132.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Bass Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna.

A hidden gem on beautiful Bass Lake minutes from downtown Traverse City. Nestled in a quiet cove on a dead end road with amazing sunsets for that true peaceful up north getaway experience. It is a 2 level home with 3 bedrooms, 1-3/4 baths, sauna, and 2 car garage.
The main level of this house features the living room and kitchen / dining area. This space has amazing lake views. Full kitchen with dishwasher offers everything you need to prepare meals. The main level also has a bedroom with a queen bed and a sauna room attached. In the sauna room there is a sauna and sitting area which has a single hida-bed with a large patio right outside.
For mobility challenged quests, there is a ramp into the home with a main floor bedroom and bathroom equipped with grab bars. The tile shower has a bench but the bathroom is not wheelchair accessible, it does however offer some safety features (grab bars).
There are Flat screen televisions with cable in every bedroom. High speed internet (300 mbps), and WiFi are provided. There is a washer and dryer that are you’re free to use as well.
Bass lake is an all sports lake but is very quiet which makes it especially great for fishing, kayaking, and pontooning. There are 2 kayaks, a paddle board, a paddle boat, and a canoe on site for you to use. Go fishing, swimming, or just float around (it is a soft bottom lake).
This location is only 10 minutes to the downtown area where there is plenty of shopping and dining. Go to one of the many wineries or even on one of the wine tastings. Craft beer has really blown up in the area and there are many breweries and flavors to choose from. There are air balloon rides, parasailing, and sailing cruises. Interlochen center for the arts is close by along with many other various nature trails and parks. This area has so much to offer.

Property manager

Sean Way
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Any age child is welcome. They do count as a guest
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Maximum of 2 dogs please.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
A $100.00 cleaning deposit it part of the $500 Damage deposit ($400 damage and $100 cleaning) secured by VBRO. Follow the posted check list and the $
Up to 2 dogs are welcome but absolutely no pit bulls or pit mixes.
1 week minimum (per Township Ordinance) rentals go from Sunday to Sunday.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-002986

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Front Street - 13 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Traverse City Lake House. Beautiful sunsets, Kayaks, Fireplace & Sauna. located?

This Traverse City holiday home is on the beach, steps from Bass Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Grand Traverse Mall. Lake Michigan and West End Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great getaway

Our second stay at bass lake was even better than the first one which was great. There is now a pontoon available to rent which makes it very convenient. The house has everything you could possibly need. Sunsets on the lake are beautiful. And the massage chair is a real nice touch. Thanks Sean, will see you again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Dave and Jane’s getaway

Our stay was great. We arrived for check in greeted by Sean the outer the lodge and property we great we had a wonderful view. We discovered a problem with the refrigerator and Sean was there the next day to move a replacement in overall the facilities we great and Sean was great. I will consider returning in the future and recommend it to friends and family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Turn Key Property

Everything you needed was available! Very quiet and peaceful area..Lots to do in area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Family vacation

Everything was great. The house was impeccable clean and stocked with all essentials. And Sean/host contacted me, and everything was super low stress. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lana k.

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

Fabulous day!

We absolutely loved our stay at this wonderful cottage. It was very close to Traverse City and it was on the peaceful bass lake. The Cottage itself for spotless and Full of everything you needed for enjoyable day. The Cottage had pontoon boat, kayaks, paddle boat and paddleboard. We couldn't have asked for more! Sean was really easy to reach and answered our calls we had any problems. Will will absolutely be coming to the cottage again! We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Beautiful lake house

We loved everything about this property. It had just about everything we could have wanted for a peaceful week on the lake. The kayaks, paddleboard, canoe, and pedal boat were great to have available. We loved the various out-door seats to relax in, and the deck was great for chilling and enjoying some family meals. The property is well-maintained and obviously cared for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

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

Lake house vacation

We had a great time at this house. It was nice getting to relax with Bass Lake right next to us. Perfect sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Perfect stay!

This cottage is so cute, clean, very well stocked and comfortable! Sean makes it super easy with check in and check out and clear instructions and rules for the week. The cottage and property were well maintained. It really was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. Great for all age groups. We will definitely go back for another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

A perfect experience

We stayed at "Lake House" with small group aged 9-85. Everyone loved our stay. The house is clean, comfortable, and exceptionally well-stocked. Sean is an excellent host who communicated with us extremely well. He clearly loves the house and works hard to provide a first-rate experience for his guests. Thanks Sean! I'm pretty sure you'll see us again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

Beautiful lake side cottage.

Beautiful home and location. Very well kept. Not lacking for anything. All rules spelled out and very clear. Very much enjoyed our stay and Hosts were personable and kind. Highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Cottage was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Large yard offered several seating areas including fire pit, swing by water, deck with table and patio outside of sauna. Fishing was great. Location was perfect, quiet yet close to restaurants and TC. Will definitely consider a return rental.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Great week on Bass Lake!

Our stay at Bass Lake was great overall. The place is clean, well stocked with necessities and has an amazing lake view. I will mention that this lake isn’t a swimming lake as the bottom is super soft, but the fishing, kayaking and pontoon trips made up for it! A great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Peaceful lake and great cottage

We loved our stay and will definitely look into staying here again. The host Sean provides everything needed to enjoy this peaceful piece of paradise. Our 2 year old grandson enjoyed playing on the beach and catching his first fish from the dock while mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa took turns using the kayaks, peddle boat, paddle board, or relaxing in the sun or shade with our 2 month old grandson. This is what you think of when you’re thinking “Up North” Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

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

Thank you!

Was very nice cabin and very clean! The house had all houshold supplies that we were needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D.

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

Better than expected, even

We enjoyed staying here so much! The house is impressively clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the location is beautiful, peaceful, and fun. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Hidden Gem!

My best friend and I took our Mom's to Traverse City for a week of adventure. This house was a piece of paradise; cozy and felt like home. The waterfront view alone was worth it but add in a cozy fireplace, plethora of extra supplies (towels, TP, etc), lovely neighbors and a quiet location to take it to the next level! Everything we wanted to do was a short 15-40 min away. Our favorites were the nearby alpaca farm (Rainbow Valley Family Farm), exploring the peninsula (lighthouse, visiting the Blacksmith and local wineries), restaurants, the lavender farm and Big Bear park. As a disabled individual, I especially appreciated the first floor bedroom and bathroom that included a walk in shower retrofitted with grab bars and a small seated option in the corner. We were so pleased with this rental and more importantly, the contributions it made to our once in a lifetime memories that will be cherished forever! Thank you so much! Hoping this gem doesn't book up before we can rent again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

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

Perfect for a Family

Beautiful lake view. All family members loved taking the kayaks and peddle boat around the islands - even in September! Wonderful deck for dinner and watching the sunsets. The house had plenty of bedrooms and comfy living area. The kitchen is well equipped. Easy communication with Sean, the owner. We definitely would rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Beautiful place for peace and relaxation.

Quiet lake cottage. Close to attractions- hiking, shopping, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan L.

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

lake vacation

house needs some updating Price point is good. Neighbors are awesome Only negative is muddy/peat lake bottom
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

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

3rd visit

Back for our third time. Love Sean’s place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Perfect Relaxation

Very quiet and peaceful lake. Great watching the loons swim and dive for food. Fun fishing too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette S.

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

Great house on a beautiful lake

Sean’s lake house was beautiful. You cannot beat the lake access or the view. It was nice to have our own private beach and dock. Being 15 minutes from downtown traverse city was amazing. We often drove downtown to enjoy a nice dinner. Thanks for sharing your house with us, Sean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

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

Family Trip to Traverse

We had an awesome stay! The property was well equipped with everything we needed both inside and out. The home was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed all the outside toys, kayaks, paddle boat, hammock, and the dock for fishing. We rented a pontoon boat for our stay and enjoyed boating around the quiet lake, fishing, and stops at the sand bar. The sunsets were beautiful! We also enjoyed the fire pits and making s’mores. We will absolutely be back hopefully next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Relaxing & Peaceful

We had the best stay at this waterfront retreat! It was even better in person than it looked online. Everything was very clean & the host was quick to respond. The location is ideal, making it easy for day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Fishtown, Old Mission, Elk Rapids, etc.... We enjoyed the quiet lake and the kayaks provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Perfect Peaceful Paradise

Everything about our trip to this location was fantastic. The property was very well maintained and meticulously cared for, yet and felt warm and inviting. To reiterate, the care for this property inside and out is glaringly evident. It was very easy to navigate the house and we enjoyed the peaceful setting and quiet lake while being very close to Traverse City. Our family enjoyed all of the lake toys provided and the warm water of Bass Lake. Both fire pits were a hit offering different views of the lake and the sauna was an added bonus. The back deck was also perfect and I really enjoyed having a perfect setting to use the gas grill. Lastly, the glider swing and hammock were perfect for mid afternoon naps. What a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sean Way

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My name is Sean Way and I was born and raised in Traverse City. I grew up in this house and work at a local construction company as a draftsman for over 25 years. I take great pride in this house and its amenities. I enjoy sharing it with people as they make life long memories with their friends and family just as I have.

Why they chose this property

It is as if time stood still here on our secluded, peaceful piece of paradise as the rest of the town has grown and been built up. My family built this house in 1974 and I was born and raised here and absolutely love the area. My mother lived here for 45 years and this house was her heart and soul. She loved improving it over the years and especially enjoyed sharing it with the people around her.

What makes this property unique

The property is large and spacious with double lots that sit just above lake level. It’s on a quiet cove off the beaten path yet still close to everything town has to offer (8 miles to down town Traverse City). Bass lake is so peaceful and relaxing making it perfect for fishing, kayaking, or boating around. With 3 kayaks, paddle board, canoe, and a paddle boat all included it is the true up north experience. We also offer a very nice pontoon boat you can rent with your stay.

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