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) ![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) ![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) - 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 - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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 ![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 Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Fisher's Run reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Burnett Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Traverse City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City.dx3577) [View more Cottages in Traverse City](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Cottages.d3577-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Young girl reeling in a fish on a boat with her family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194062/42a39bfd-e2cf-44b9-84c2-0f024ee36edb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bass Lake 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 13 min drive \- 14.4 km - ![Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/720908223088177152/17cb24de-0654-4717-ac57-ef4e21312b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Traverse City Beach 20 min drive \- 20.6 km - ![The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/4ec1b1d4-8e29-4ef8-9f46-fdffac545888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Torch Lake 54 min drive \- 61.0 km - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park 9 min drive \- 10.1 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Chick-fil-A 10 min drive - Culver's 11 min drive - Starbucks 10 min drive - Burger King 11 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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private waterfront minutes from downtown Traverse City. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Collin V. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! This was a perfect location, quiet and secluded yet close to town! ##### Collin V. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aleisha F. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lake view We loved our stay at the Wailing Loon Cottage. It has a beautiful lake view, peaceful, and just perfect for our family. ##### Aleisha F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara A. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax and Recharge We had an amazing time on Bass Lake! The cottage was perfect and we all enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. Truly one of our best family vacations! ##### Tara A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian P. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! We had a great time staying here. Quiet, peaceful lake located 15 minutes from Traverse City. The fishing and kayaking was great. Plenty of things to do within short driving distances. The cottage was clean and well maintained. Will definitely be coming back. ##### Brian P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne W. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Trip Very nice cottage right on Bass Lake. We took the provided kayaks out during the day and relaxed by the firepit at night. Close enough to downtown Traverse City to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Very quiet neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Leanne W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray S. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazingly pleasant cottage!! We really enjoyed our stay at Wailing Loon Cottage. Everything inside the cottage was lovely, clean and easy to feel comfortable there. The deck and shady trees were great for early morning coffee and evening drinks. We really appreciated its proximity to the Interlochen!! We are looking forward to returning!! ##### Ray S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt L. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to Stay Our family loved our time here. The location was excellent. The house is on a very peaceful and quiet lake. Loons could be heard and seen quite frequently. Our kids loved the water and beach sand. We also had a fun time exploring the lake on the provided kayaks and paddle board. ##### Matt L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### yvonne d. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific weekend get-a-way Everything we had hoped for… a small lake that we could kayak, listening to loons, beach fires, good friends, and close to all the places we visited I.e.The sand dunes, a sailboat ride on the West arm of the bay and great meals grilled at the cabin and area restaurants. The host was very pleasant and helpful to get the WiFi working. ##### yvonne d. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri P. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf & relaxing long weekend This getaway was super easy to access. When we arrived was very clean on the inside and was well stocked. The host responded speedily whenever I reached out. Would definitely recommend. ##### Cheri P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy P. Sep 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and relaxing❤️ I loved the cabin! It was perfect and clean inside! The washer and dryer was very nice too. I loved the wildlife and the lake was just beautiful. I will recommend this place for sure! I missed the golden doodle! I looked for him when we came back to the cabin everyday 😊 ##### Kristy P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan P. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean place with pretty much all of the essentials. View of lake and nice fire pit. The weather wasn't good enough for lake activities so we didn't kayak. There isn't really any sandy shore though. This doesn't seem like a swimming lake.The place is older but solid. It needs room darkening shades in the back bedroom due to bright light pole and there is only one mirror in the entire cottage - in the bathroom. The twin bed wasn't very comfy nor was the living room furniture or kitchen stools. We enjoyed our ladies weekend there but getting ready to go out with a single mirror in The bath area was difficult. The host was very responsive to inquiries before the weekend. ##### Susan P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mary J. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Our cottage was on the lake and we were delighted to see and hear the loons. The location is good. We found the house somewhat unequipped with suitable cookware.Many of the pans were damaged teflon. Oven and toaster needed cleaning, broiler didn't work, gas stove burners needed adjusting because the flames only run on high. We also desperately needed a dresser in one of the bedrooms which only had closet space. Nothing life shattering but disappointing and lots of little things added up to less than a relaxing stay. The owners were timely, accommodating and made it clear they were available. ##### Mary J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie L. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peacefull and Pretty This lovely little cottage is peaceful and pretty. The view out the big picture window of the lake is gorgeous. We very much enjoyed our nightly capfires and smores. The beds are comfortable as well. The location is great. 20 minutes to downtown and also close to other fun activities like the Alpaca farm, Crystal Mountain, tubing, and Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. I would defintately return. ##### Leslie L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret O. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect quiet retreat, lakeside Wailing Loon cottage was PERFECT, and we even heard the loon wailing! Quiet and plush, this cottage had all the amenities and an excellent selection of extras: kayaks, fishing gear, laundry facilities onsite. One enchanting thing that we discovered... the lake has beautiful pockets of water lilies. Just gorgeous. Jody couldn't be sweeter or more helpful to a couple of nerdy rock hounds who just wanted to chill. Thank you so much! ##### Margaret O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley V. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway on a Beautiful Lake Awesome place for a family or couple getaway. Our friends rented the cabin next to us and it was the perfect set up for a multi-family vacation. The cabin is adorable and the lake is very pretty. It's a small lake in a quiet area and is perfect for kayaking (rental included kayaks). Updated and clean with more amenities than expected. We traveled with a 3 year old and 1 year old. Both bedrooms had enough space to put up our son's pack n' play. Beds were comfortable. There was a nice sandy area that my kids loved playing in. The area near the dock was also sandy and shallow - my children were able to easily walk into the water. My daughter really enjoyed trying to catch minnows in the water. Nice, big firepits were available to use. Host was friendly and we had an amazing time. We would return to this rental for sure. ##### Ashley V. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Would definitely stay again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachelle W. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was adorable and the view was amazing. It was a great size for our girls trip. We didn’t get to use the fire pit or kayaks because we ran out of time but def next time! Our only complaint was that the water smelled metal-ish but I think that’s to be expected with a lake house. Would def stay again! ##### Rachelle W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason R. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Stay in Traverse City Nice and quiet, minutes from town, everything was exactly as advertised! Would definitely stay here again! ##### Jason R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew R. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little lake house Super cute, very well supplied and a beautiful lakefront setting. Lots of nice & thoughtful little touches. My son was fishing from the beach and dock the whole time. Highly recommended. ##### Matthew R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for our Traverse City area visit This cottage was perfect for our family of 4\. The location was great for visiting Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Fishtown and more. Our teens who love to fish spent hours in the kayaks on the lake bass fishing. We rented a pontoon on Long Lake one day too (so close). The kitchen had everything we needed for meals at house and we used the grill several times. The hosts were easy to reach if needed. Would highly recommend. One tip: bring your own drinking water. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew G. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### There were Lions! We loved everything about the cabin! It was beautiful and just like the name says, we could hear loons the entire time! ##### Andrew G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ron L. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Propane Smaller than expected. Issues on the first evening with no propane and dirty pans. Owners were very nice and fixed the issues. ##### Ron L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug C. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick getaway Cottage was just as welcoming and inviting as the pictures showed! Thats even more impressive when you find out the host is a professional photographer! So close to all the attractions of traverse city and yet you feel like you're far away and secluded. The most noise you hear is from the loons on the lake. In some places this would refer to the old drunk people on their pontoon but here it's the actual birds! We'll be back for sure! Thank you so much to the hosts for caring about the little things. ##### Doug C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### krylkc Jul 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 Great communication with nice hosts for a cute property. We really liked that it contained remnants of its old resort feel. Eerie but beautiful at night, the moon looked lovely scattered across the lake. ##### krylkc Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cornelia F. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Der Aufenthalt in dem Haus war fantastisch. Morgens aufwachen mit dem Blick über den ruhigen See, Frühstück auf der Terrasse. Es war fast schade dann zu den Ausflügen nach Traverse City oder Big Bear Dunes aufzubrechen. Die Kayak Runde um die Inseln am Nachmittag war das tägliche Highlight. Dann den Weber Grill angeschmissen und die Tage am Lagerfeuer ausklingen lassen.Die Wohnungseinrichtung ist geschmackvoll und die Wohnung ist sehr sauber.Besser kann der Urlaub nicht sein. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/89a2a39b-b302-483f-8807-9c7240dc2cf9-1756817181109.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2b222261-251b-45c3-b20c-b2d48c8313b5-1756817181083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d1af2674-2c9c-48a3-bd6a-ae68d8d5a19b-1756817178961.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cornelia F. 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