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The Lake House on Bass

Experience the Minnesota lake getaway you've been dreaming about.

Tucked among the pines on a quiet lake, The Lake House on Bass offers the perfect blend of Northwoods seclusion, thoughtful hospitality, and resort-style amenities. Here, days are spent swimming in clear, refreshing water, fishing from the dock, paddling the shoreline by kayak or paddleboard, relaxing on the beach, and gathering around the fire as the day winds down.

Perfectly situated between Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids, you'll enjoy easy access to some of Minnesota's best shopping, dining, festivals, trails, and attractions while returning each evening to the peace and privacy of your own lakefront retreat. Spend the day exploring Detroit Lakes' shops, restaurants, beaches, seasonal attractions, and the famous Trolls, or enjoy the charm of Park Rapids with its boutiques, local eateries, and classic Minnesota small-town atmosphere.

Summer is all about lake life. Start your day with a cup of coffee by the lake as loons call across the water and the morning sun rises through the pines. Spend afternoons exploring the shoreline with our kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboat, swim raft, and water toys, then gather around the fire in the evening to share stories and make memories. The spacious front and back yards provide plenty of room for family games, friendly competition, kids to run and play, and the simple moments that often become favorite vacation memories. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, everything you need is waiting right outside your door.

Fall may be the area's best-kept secret. Just ½ mile from the property, the Smokey Hills State Forest trail system offers miles of scenic ATV and UTV trails winding through forests painted in brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. Crisp mornings, colorful drives, cozy sweatshirts, campfires under the stars, breathtaking autumn scenery, and fewer crowds make this one of the most beautiful times of year to visit northern Minnesota. Bring your machines, spend the day exploring the trails, and return to the comfort of the lake house for relaxing evenings around the fire and time well spent with family and friends.

Winter transforms The Lake House into a peaceful snowy escape. Enjoy direct access to snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and quiet evenings warming up around the fire with hot cocoa. For an even more memorable experience, guests can add our discounted 4-person fish house and spend the day chasing crappie, sunfish, bass, and northern pike on Bass Lake.

What makes The Lake House special isn't just the location—it's the experience. From the little touches throughout the home to the outdoor amenities designed for gathering, relaxing, and exploring, we've created a place where families reconnect, friends make memories, and guests experience the very best of Minnesota in every season.

To help you truly unplug and reconnect, The Lake House does not offer Wi-Fi. Many of our guests tell us this becomes one of their favorite parts of the stay—a chance to step away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on the people, conversations, and experiences around them. A Smart TV is available, and guests are welcome to connect using their own hotspot or mobile device if desired.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, fishing trip, girls' getaway, couples retreat, ATV adventure, or peaceful escape from everyday life, The Lake House on Bass offers a true Up North experience that's both private and unforgettable.

Additional Details
Three bedrooms featuring one king bed, two queen beds, and two fold-out beds for additional sleeping space.

Family-friendly amenities include a tot cot, playpen, and other children's necessities to help you pack lighter and relax more.

Summer reservations require a 3-night minimum stay.

RV hookups are available for an additional fee. Please message for details.

Dogs are welcome with prior approval and a small additional fee.

Ample parking for vehicles, boats, ATVs, fish houses, and trailers.

One of the joys of lake life is experiencing nature up close. The Lake House is surrounded by Minnesota's beautiful Northwoods, where loons, deer, eagles, songbirds, frogs, insects, and other native wildlife are all part of the authentic Up North experience.

Ground fireworks are permitted; aerial, flying, and explosive fireworks are not allowed. Guests assume responsibility for any injury, damage, fines, cleanup, or liability resulting from fireworks use.