Title: Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100607019&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. Family fun on the beach ## Photo gallery for Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. ![Property grounds - Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100607100/100607019/1ef5b5f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100607100/100607019/ae052370.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100607100/100607019/358df94c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100607100/100607019/2ba44a8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100607100/100607019/922461cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on Bass Lake, Wailing Loon cottage offers a serene retreat with private beach frontage and sandy shores. Unwind by the fire pit, enjoy gas-grilled meals, or paddle across the lake using one of two kayaks or a canoe. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. Wailing Loon cottage is located on Bass Lake just 10 minutes from Traverse City and about 30 minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Bass Lake is an all-sports lake but best suited for fishing and kayaking. The cottage is located on its own sandy beach frontage. A gas grill is available for you and there’s a private fire pit on the beach. Two kayaks, one paddle board, and a canoe are available for renters to use for free. The cottage has two bedrooms with a queen bed in the main bedroom and two twins in the other. The twin beds can be moved together to create a king-sized bed upon request. The one bathroom includes a toilet, vanity, and shower. There is a strict 4-person limit due to township rules and no pets. If you don't like dogs, this property is probably not for you. We have doodles and a couple of other pups that frequent the beach area and they love people. Our family also owns the following properties on the same shore of Bass Lake. VRBO # 1901939 and 1693207\. If you have a larger group, we may be able to accommodate you all! Traverse City is famous for many summer festivals and restaurants, but we can also offer easy access to a quiet lake and a beautiful trail system right out of your backyard. Our proximity to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore makes our location perfect for those seeking beauty, freshwater beaches, and gorgeous vistas. We have something for everyone! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - 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. - 1 step to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 ### General - Local artist showcase ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107260000/107253700/107253637/e6eb4d39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-bedroom condo with AC, WiFi in lovely Traverse City Traverse City - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=107253637&PinnedHotelID=107253637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83406400/83406347/b8693e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Downtown, First Floor, Patio, sleeps up to 6, Short Walk to Everything! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.69583%2C-85.71557&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H2BuVVobBWYIRY7gpwEMhoL9grk=) Traverse City, MI #### What's nearby - Bass Lake \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park \- 9 min drive \- 10.1 km - Grand Traverse Mall \- 9 min drive \- 10.1 km - Front Street \- 13 min drive \- 14.4 km - Traverse City Beach \- 20 min drive \- 20.6 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City.? ### What time is check-out at Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City.? ### Where is Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. located? ## Have a question? 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