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Bass Bay Getaway | Lakefront Family Cottage

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games
Dining
Property grounds
Beach nearby
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elk Rapids

When you stay at this vacation home in Elk Rapids, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rotary Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Rotary Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Elk Lake - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬15 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 Bay Getaway | Lakefront Family Cottage

Bass Bay Getaway | Lakefront Family Cottage on Bass Lake (Elk Rapids)
Welcome to Bass Bay Getaway, a laid-back, family-friendly lakefront cottage on peaceful Bass Lake in Elk Rapids. Spend your days kayaking, fishing, swimming, and playing yard games, then wrap it up with a bonfire under the stars. With Grand Traverse Bay beaches and downtown Elk Rapids just a short drive away, you'll have the best of “up north” right at your fingertips.

Why guests love it
On Bass Lake + lake views
Private beach access
Self check-in (keypad) for easy arrivals
Driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles
Quiet, family neighborhood close to Grand Traverse Bay & public beaches

The space
Entire home with room to spread out after a full day on the water—ideal for families and groups who want a relaxed lake escape with plenty to do nearby.
Home details:

Sleeps 10
3 bedrooms | loft | 7 beds | 2 baths

Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
Open Loft: 4 twin beds

Outdoor fun (right at the cottage)
Kayaking + swimming + fishing on Bass Lake
Bonfires and classic “up north” yard-game time

Easy access to Grand Traverse Bay beaches nearby for bigger-water adventures

Location perks:
You're close to the best of Elk Rapids and beyond:
Dam Beach (white sand on East Grand Traverse Bay)

Downtown Elk Rapids shops, dining, and the Elk Rapids Cinema (beautiful restored art-deco theater)
Centrally located between Traverse City and Petoskey for day trips, wineries, waterfront towns, and more

Special Things to Note: For families traveling with infants, a pack-n-play or crib is available upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability.

Good to know:
Exterior security cameras on property (for safety)

Why Choose Elevated Homes Hospitality?

Complimentary with EVERY reservation:
* One bag of Panther coffee roasted in Traverse City
⋆ Free Gym Access @ Formative Fitness (please message for details)
⋆ 10% off each TC Brew Bus reservation
⋆ $5 off per Kayak, Bike & Brew reservation
⋆ 10% off any rental at Paddle TC
⋆ $15 off any motorized rental at TC Watersports
*15% off any rental/package with Memories Traverse City

🔥 Add a Sauna to Your Stay!
Enjoy a private wood-fired barrel sauna and cold plunge delivered right to you—perfect after a day of exploring. Provided by Northern Heat Sauna Rentals. (Details shared after booking.)

NEED PEACE OF MIND? CHECK OUT OUR DAMAGE WAIVER PROTECTION!
With every Elevated Homes Hospitality stay you will receive an affordable travel investment that pays for itself and helps provide our guest with a peace of mind. It provides five VERY important coverage guarantees to make you feel more confident when you book with us!

Cancellation Guarantee
Allows you as the guest to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 7 days prior to check in and receive a full refund (minus the damage waiver protection fee)

Inclement Weather
Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel, no worries, our staff will work with you on canceling or moving your dates (depending on availability)

Damage Coverage
Covers you up to $250 dollars of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional (charged to the credit card on file)

24 On-Call Maintenance

14 Day Refresh Provided
Elevated Homes Hospitality requires a 14 day refresh for any guest staying longer than 30 days with us. This wonderful service provides you with a fresh linen exchange, amenity restocking and a light clean to freshen up the home. Please note there will be an additional fee for this amenity.

We welcome you to come Stay Play Like a Local!

Other things to note Smoking is strictly prohibited (violations will result in incurring fees)
Permit Number: 008490
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

1043570

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