Quiet northern Mi cottage. Plenty of room. Clean. Beautiful views. Close to town. The hosts were easy to contact, very helpful, and friendly. 10/10 would stay here again.
We have stayed in many cottages and Thom and Nadeen's is the most charming we've ever been to. This is a classic Michigan cottage; no AC and water pressure is not amazing, but what is amazing are the views from the lake room, all of the artistic and charming touches, and easy paddle on quiet Bass Lake. Thom and Nadeen were great hosts, letting us know whenever they needed to pass through the property. Thank you for sharing your little bit of Up North with us-
Loved the lake, loved the cottage. Perfect, relaxing stay for our family of four. Spent a lot of time on the water and around the fire pit. Location was very convenient for getting to various Traverse City spots. Hosts were wonderful.
We absolutely loved this property! Stunning views, great bass fishing, lots of nature, and quite convenient to all the best day trips! We will definitely be back.
Well-maintained house with great lake access/views, decent proximity to stores and Traverse City while still feeling secluded. Owners are super and responsive - obviously care a lot about their guests and the house!
Very quiet area with beautiful view / sunrise. The kayak/canoe/jon boat were great for some fishing and exploring the lake. Sitting in the front room, if felt like the lake came right up to the house. Very relaxing environment. Beds were very comfortable. No A/C, which didn't realize when booked, but was not an issue, as the weather was great and plenty of fans in the house.
Gracious and attentive hosts, classic cabin on beautiful lake. Perfect for a family getaway weekend to see colors in Northern Michigan. I will definitely request this property again. Thank you Thom and Nadeen!
Our family had an amazing time at the Artsy lake cottage. We felt right at home minus the gorgeous views from the large windows looking out at Bass Lake. The kids and I enjoyed fishing and my wife enjoyed kayaking and reading. Thom and Nadeen were so nice and helpful. Northern Michigan is a great vacation destination.
My family and I had a wonderful stay during our weeklong trip at the property. The location is amazing as itâs close to many towns. During our stay we visited Traverse City, Leland, Glen Arbor and Frankfort. The house itself is quite spacious inside and decorated nicely with great views of the lake. We enjoyed taking the canoe and kayak out on the water as well as watching a great firework display on the lake on the 4th of July. Thom and Nadeem were very responsive and easy to communicate with when we saw them passing by on their way into town and offered good recommendations for things to do in the area. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others!
My husband and I have been traveling to the Traverse City area for about 6 years now and hadn't yet to "fallen in love" with our cabin/lakeside rental. Not the case anymore! We absolutely ADORE this property - the home, the peaceful, quiet surroundings, the hosts, the attention to details, the Everything about our trip this year was superb.
My husband and I especially loved sitting in the living space overlooking Bass lake every morning and evening (when we weren't outside on the dock or Adirondack's) listening to the family of loons and watching the quiet activity on the lake through the giant spread of windows.
Tom and Nadine were very warm, accommodating and accessible whenever we needed a question answered (which was rare because they were meticulous about supplying us with information about anything and everything). And when they passed through the property to access their boat or car, it was a treat to connect. They are lovely, interesting, kind humans who truly care about the land, their property and their guest's experience.
Thom and Nadeen were amazing hosts. They provided us prompt answers with any questions we had. The lake is beautiful, quiet, and so peaceful. We enjoyed bonfires almost every night and canoes and kayak during the day. We loved being close to the city but also the peacefulness of not being in it. All the maps and books helped us figure out what to do each day! Thank you.âșïž
My family had a lovely time staying at this lake house which was centrally located and close to everything we wanted to do. The house was more spacious than we couldâve asked for and the Internet and cell coverage was good as well as A very clean and comfortable property to stay on.
They were very easy communications with the house and the facility had lots of activities including fishing that my son really got into. The lake was warm and very comfortable. There were lots of grocery stores and places to get your outfit for the week.
Iâve stayed at number of properties and this one was top Tier
The property is as described. Lake side with outstanding views. Charming cottage with fun decorative touches. Very comfortable beds and lovely linens. The hosts did an outstanding job communicating with us to ensure our visit was going well. My husband fished off of the pier and caught (and released) many Bass. There are water craft (canoe, john boat and kayak) for their guests to use. Our stay was very quiet and comfortable.
This house is so beautiful, well maintained, clean and peaceful. The hosts could not have been kinder or more accommodating. Thank you both for sharing your special home with us - it was truly magical!
We had a lovely stay floating and soaking up the flora and fauna at Bass Lake. Thom and Nadeen were terrific hosts and exceptional communicators. Their home is filled with care, fun and wonderful amenities.
We had a wonderful time exploring Bass Lake and the Leelanau Peninsula with this property as home base. The house was clean, homey, and in a great location. The lake itself is perfect for playing and paddling and has minimal boat traffic (an upside for us!). The homeowners Thom and Nadeen are wonderful, accessible, and helpful! Highly recommend.
My son and I just spent three weeks basking in everything Bass Lake and the Traverse City area has to offer. This cottage is so quaint and cute, well located, and perfectly set up for a seamless lake holiday. And it also has a kind of warmth and comfort that is hard to describe and very rare in short term rentals. I feel so lucky that Thom and Nadeen share their special place. aaaahmazing.
It was really hard to leave our amazing July 11-18 stay! This past year has been a stressful one for many families, ours included, and our time at Bass Lake was exactly what we needed.
We pretty much only needed to bring some clothes, some food, and beach towels because the property is so well-appointed. Nadeen & Thom have thoughtfully included recommendations for anything and everything that one might wish to do in the area. It was our first time visiting Northern Michigan and we were struck by how easy it was to make short trips to do fun things together. That left us plenty of time to enjoy the house, which is full of gorgeous views, lovely rowing around the lake, excellent WiFi, multiple comfy seating areas (inside and out), stacks of games, beautiful books, a big dining table for delicious meals, and comfy beds. We hope to come back some day soon.
Thank you so much, Nadeen & Thom!
We had a very relaxing vacation. The house was perfect for what we wanted. It was a beautiful lake to wake up to everyday. We enjoyed the fire pit and outdoor seating areas.
We rented the cottage from June 19 - June 26. The weather was not great, but, it did not dampen our great experience with this VRBO. Nadeen and Thom own the place, and we had great communication with them before, during and after the visit. The cottage is brimming with character; knotty pine, vintage gas stove top, funky art work, bright blue hair dryer circa 1978, nice coffee table reading, great games, etc. The beds are comfortable with very nice linens and covers. Wonderful commercial size washer and dryer allowed us NOT to over-pack. The cottage also has a great firepit, canoe, row boat, and kayaks. The views of Bass Lake from the lower porch, inside game room, or the new upper outdoor seating area are all great. We brought our small motor boat up, and Thom and Nadeen allowed us to use their dock (obtain prior approval per rules). The water of Bass Lake is kind of dark. It is certainly clean, but, don't expect the blue of Torch Lake. The place is so comfortable and so close to the many Traverse City sites, if you desire a day trip. We give this charming cottage our highest rating. We hope to return.
Traverse City and Bass Lake has been our home away from home for decades. We love our time up north & we especially appreciate the natural & tranquil setting of Bass Lake. We care about design, art, color and history and of course, nature!
The hilltop view of the lake offers a unique perspective of Bass Lake, its 4 islands and its wildlife activity. With the call of the loons you might even think you are up in the Canadian wilderness! The cottage offers multiple spaces to enjoy with a variety of unique rooms & views. The rooms are colorful with comfortable decor and a Key West kind of vibe. The lake offers peaceful views & fishing for those so inclined. Less than 15 minutes from charming downtown Traverse City makes this a great base camp for all the area attractions.
Artful space, open floor plan & spectacular views Covered porch with swing overlooking the lake Waterfront on quiet Bass lake Canoe & Kayak Lakeside fire pit Large beach sand box (16' x 24') BBQ grill & picnic table for el fresco dining Loons on the lake 15 minutes to Traverse City or Interlochen Tranquil..... ahhhhh....