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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

On the beach.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Bass Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club. Fisher's Run and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Front Street - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes!

Whitetail Cottage is nestled on the shores of Bass Lake, just 10 minutes from Traverse City and 30 minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Although it's an all-sports lake, it is best suited for fishing and kayaking. With 500 feet of sandy beach frontage, Whitetail Cottage has a gas grill on the deck overlooking the water as well as a beachfront fire pit, Two kayaks are available for renters to use for free and two child-size kayaks are available upon request. We also have two paddle boards that can be rented for a separate fee by the day.

The cottage has two bedrooms with queen beds. There is a strict 4 person limit due to township rules. The upstairs bathroom has a tub and the downstairs bathroom has a newly renovated, walk-in shower.

A couple of quirks to note:
- The upstairs, where the bedrooms are located, has lower than standard ceilings, so if you are more than 6 feet tall, please consider renting here carefully.
- Whitetail Cottage has window air conditioner units in place during the summer - one downstairs and one upstairs (as pictured). Traverse City summers tend to be temperate and while these should do the trick, additional fans are also provided.

Unfortunately, we don't allow guests to have pets; however, the property owners have doodles that love people and will want to come and say hi at some point, guaranteed! While Traverse City is well known for its festivals, shopping, and restaurants, easy access to a quiet lake and a beautiful trail system are what sets our property apart. Plus, our proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes makes for a perfect location for those seeking natural beauty and freshwater beaches. Thanks for considering our family-run property and please reach out with any questions!

Long Lake Township Certificate Number: STR22-00071

Property manager

Katlyn Martin

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes! to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes! to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 6.6 mi away from Traverse City.

Bass Lake waterfront cottage close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was indeed lovely on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a short girls trip! My daughter and I used the kayaks for a trip around the lake, relaxed on the beach with my mom, took a day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes and played games inside at night. Jody and Katlyn were great hosts! They found a tube pump so my daughter could float around on the lake during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice awesome Lakeview front house for vacation.

Overall it was what our family was looking for for our vacation mini trip! Has exactly what everything we needed and more! Was a fun trip to get out of the city life and fish from the dock and do alot of exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting

Had some issues. Manager did everything they could but had to leave a day early due to extreme heat and air conditioner not working and hot water kept going out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, and perfect location for us

Cute and cozy. Great view. Great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing

The property has everything needed to relax, kayak, fish, enjoy the incredible view. Very clean lake, quiet lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage perfect for family getaway!

Stayed with my two kids (4 & 1.5 yo) & my mom and it was the perfect space for us. Great location to explore Traverse city. After a busy day trip downtown it was nice to come back and relax by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kory B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Northen Michigan lake cottage

The hosts were very nice people and very accommodating with great and prompt communication. The cottage is quaint and has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely & quiet, would have been perfect for a few things

It's a little haven of peace & we really enjoyed it. As the host mentioned there are dogs in the neighborhood which was fine with us (we love dogs!). We were a bit worried about some noisy jet skis but the host quickly reassured us & indeed it happened only once during our stay. Beds are very comfortable (but the pillows are a bit 'plasticky'). Like in many cabins the water's sulfurous. It smells but is safe to drink. It dissipates if you let it sit a while. The staircase steps are pretty narrow & can be tricky for a person with balance issue. All in all we recommend the cabin for anyone who wants to enjoy the quiet by a beautiful lake. For families/group of friends there are plenty of games available too. Now compared to other cabins we rented there are a few things we were surprised not to find hence the 4-star overall rating. We didn't find any shower gel/soap or shampoo, only hand soap. We don't expect a full pantry but since there was oil, spices and coffee we were surprised not to find tea or sugar/sweetener. Some foil or wrap to pack our leftovers would have been helpful. We didn't find a scrubbing pad or dish brush to do the dishes. The Welcome Book could have more practical info on the area: the nearest store for basic shopping, where to get bait, good breakfast place... Of course there's internet for that but it's always nice to have the host's personal recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Crete, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Great place to stay. Kayaked, biked & just relaxed. Lake is beautiful. Hosts are awesome, so very friendly & helpful. Highly recommended anyone considering, you won’t regret the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake House

Clean and easy check in. Probably not the house for us - 2 elderly couples. More for a small family. One of the bedrooms was really small and one of the bathrooms only had a bathtub - no shower. Also - they had air conditioners / dehumidifiers running constantly both upstairs and downstairs - loud
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect get away!

This was the perfect place for our friend weekend getaway. The house is right on the lake, which was so perfect and serene. Location is close to downtown Traverse City and Sleeping Bear dune. Jodi was super responsive to our messages and questions - we look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Quiet Cottage

We enjoyed our nice quiet mornings on the beach drinking our coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

Spent 3 nights enjoying the lake and nearby attractions. Short drive into Suttons Bay and up to Fishtown. Host was very sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kim z., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house

Beautiful view of lake. Fun to kayak and fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

A S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

The cabin location was fanastic, right on the lake. Bass lake was quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed the kayaks and my son loved fishing on the dock. The house was clean and rustic. The neighborhood was private and felt safe. We enjoyed adventuring around TC and other surrounding areas. The host was easy to communicate with. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa M., Southfield, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Hunting Cabin

As an animal lover, it was very disturbing to find a mounted buck on the wall that was not in the listing photos. If I had been aware of this, I never would’ve rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful peaceful setting

Perfect location for a family reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adria L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Rustic Retreat

A beautiful setting that was very relaxing. Nice amenities provided to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay!

We enjoyed our accommodations and our vacation was very nice. Clean & quiet. Had a great time at Sleeping Bear dunes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2024

This place is amazing, the beach was wonderful, everything was what we expected. They had the most amazing fireworks for the 4th, they did did not dissapoint us at all. I would recommend anyone thinking of staying here that you book it as fast as you can!! Thanks again to Jody for letting us use this place for our stay, we more than enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

We had a nice time with our two kiddos. Great fishing, kayaks provided, super nice host, and convenient location. We checked out the Cherry Featival in TC and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot on the lake

Quaint and quiet cottage right on the lake. Enjoyed having the kayaks available. Also, enjoyed the fire pit on the beach. Close to Traverse City and all it has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E., Milwaukee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house by Bass Lake

This was our second stay on Bass Lake, but first in this location. We really appreciated having access to a beach and kayaks, plus the fire pit was excellent. The house has all the things you would want for a long stay, plus the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils. The owners were attentive and friendly, and made us feel welcome. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely rent again. P.S. I recommend bringing a pitcher-type water filter with you. Its a little bit more convenient than buying water by the gallon.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carol G., Oro Valley

Liked: Cleanliness

Water seeker

We enjoyed our stay because of its convenience to Leelenau Peninsula. It was located on a quiet lake that was great for fishing. Bath on each level. Hosts were responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023