A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome

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Lots of fun water toys included at no extra charge

Water is clear and clean and a gorgeous blue

Bennington Pontoon available at a low weekly charge

Every night you'll see a different sunset

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Bass Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Turtle Creek Stadium
‪11 min drive‬
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
‪12 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 and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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).

Property manager

Trudy

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Call xxx-xxx-xxxx for copy of pet agreement.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside Only

Damage deposit $500 and cleaning deposit $100 required. Check(s) not cashed. Just put in your file and voided after stay as long as property left ok

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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number Str23-00035, STR-002360

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 cottage is in the city centre 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 - 9.0 km
Turtle Creek Stadium - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
Front Street - 14 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 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 A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Lakeside Delight w/PRIVATE Beach & Dogs Welcome located?

Located in Traverse City, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rod W., Okemos, MI

Jul 3, 2023

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

Awesome week on Bass Lake!

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Jul 29, 2024

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

Great rental

Everything I expected

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

Jun 11, 2023

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

Great quiet weekend stay!

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Jul 7, 2024

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

Great family vacation

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Sep 23, 2022

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

Wonderful family vacation

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Jun 13, 2022

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

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph H.

Sep 28, 2021

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

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!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Sep 19, 2021

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

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!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Sep 15, 2021

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

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!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

Jun 24, 2021

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

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darcey P.

Jun 23, 2021

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

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Jul 28, 2020

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

Trudy is the best!!!

Beautiful place. Perfect for little kids. Our second year there and plan on retiring for many years!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammie G.

Jul 22, 2020

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

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlie Y.

Jul 15, 2020

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

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Jun 28, 2020

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

Great Stay

Property was great as was the organized owner. The VRBO fees were pretty steep.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Sep 5, 2019

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

#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!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Jul 24, 2019

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

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!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brent V.

Jun 20, 2019

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

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

May 30, 2019

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

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!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

Sep 18, 2018

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 :-)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

patricia g., Downers Grove, Illinois.

Sep 12, 2018

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Jul 30, 2018

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John N., Leawood, Kansas

Jun 30, 2018

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Sep 18, 2017

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

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josi M., Indiana

Sep 10, 2017

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Trudy

I'm in the lime green tee. I'm # 6 of a large family of girls (never got a brother).

Why they chose this property

Perfect for 3 generation family vacations

What makes this property unique

No steps. Older or disabled family members can enjoy the water just like everybody else.
Your dogs are welcome with no extra fees. These important family members deserve a vacation too. Certain ordinance restrictions apply.
Also included: stand up paddle boards, kayaks, single person pontoons & a canoe!