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Quaint waterfront cottage on Bass Lake. In Elk Rapids. Nice biking area.

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lake
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 662 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club
    11 min walk
  • Elk Lake
    13 min walk
  • Torch Lake
    13 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    27 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quaint waterfront cottage on Bass Lake. In Elk Rapids. Nice biking area.

The Dragonfly is located in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake and is a charming cozy cottage that welcomes up to 4 guests. This home rents weekly Saturday to Saturday only during prime summer months.

Located right in the quaint town of Elk Rapids on the east side. A sweet location that is sure to please. East Grand Traverse Bay is only minutes from here. Shorts Brewery is around the corner too.

The living room is off of the kitchen and features a smart TV with Direct TV. Off of the kitchen on the lakeside is an enclosed porch area, a perfect spot for morning coffee. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Both bedrooms have a queen bed. Sheets and towels are included. Step out the porch door to a spacious deck with a perfect area to relax and grill. There is also a separate laundry room. 1 well-mannered pet is welcome.

Outdoors is a big grassy lawn area that walks down to your own private spot on the lake. You can sit on the deck and watch the kids play in the lake. There is a fire pit located close to the water. Plenty of outdoor furniture and a grill round out the comfort for outdoor fun. Walking distance to the grocery store and a couple of restaurants. A peaceful neighborhood is a perfect location to get away from it all. Elk Rapids is about 20 minutes from Traverse City. Kewadin is 10 minutes.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 4.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed || Bedroom 2: Queen bed

OUTDOORS: Deck, Grill, Firepit, Kayaks, Outdoor dining table & chairs, Lawn/garden, On lake

INDOORS: WiFi, smart TV, Fire Stick, fans

KITCHEN: Blender, Coffee maker, Cookware, Microwave, Spices, Refrigerator, Dishes & Utensils, Toaster, Dining table, Oven

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, Linens & towels, Smoke & carbon monoxide alarms, No A/C

MISC: Bird watching, Cycling, Golf, Fishing, Swimming, Gambling casinos

PARKING: Space for 2 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Pet allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes from Torch Lake
Quaint waterfront cottage on Bass Lake. In Elk Rapids. Nice biking area. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 670 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

The Dragonfly Waterfront in Elk Rapids
Quaint cottage waterfront on inland lake. Pet welcome Cottage
Quaint cottage waterfront on inland lake. Pet welcome Elk Rapids
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Quaint waterfront cottage on Bass Lake. In Elk Rapids. Nice biking area. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice get away!
This property was such a great vacation spot. It was extremely clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and relaxing
This property had everything we needed for our family trip. We really enjoyed the lake and the large yard. The house was very cozy and comfortable. We had everything at the house to make great memories on a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Blackham - Your Local Realtor

Liked: Cleanliness
Bass Lake In Elk Rapids.
Lovely stay - very nice and quiet, exactly what I was looking for attending a work conference in Traverse City - gave me a space to get away and enjoy in peace...even had some colleagues over for an evening around the campfire and we all agreed it was much better than booking hotel rooms and spending $$$ on high-end dinners - this was a better experience for me. Everything about the process was smooth. I had read comments about musty-ness in the property and was a little concerned. While there is a slight bit I detected when I walked in, it's nothing to be concerned about whatsoever. Walked in and literally said "it's a cottage - this is exactly what I was anticipating". Enjoyed the stay very much. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little things
It is a small very sweet little place. Right on the water. Was throughly enjoyable for the 2 of us and our Lab. (Who enjoyed the water and ducks). My only thing is….please maybe leave instructions for the TV. And, put more lamps in. Brighter light bulb in kitchen. Maybe even night lights around? Got a tad dark at night and trying to find the bathroom was a tad hazardous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
The property was very nice. We went for fishing so we were hoping for a bigger variety of fish. Several other lakes are close by for fishing. overall, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location
This place is cute, but man does it smell musty. I figured this would be the case given the other reviews, but wow. Definitely don’t suggest staying here unless you can keep some windows open. There’s clearly an issue with ventilation here. Too bad because it is honestly a cute spot and very well located. Otherwise, it’s fine. The master bed could use a replacement mattress or bed frame, we ended up using the other bedroom for this reason, which was fine just something to note if you toss and turn like I do, it’s loud. The WiFi connection was good enough for light streaming, our phones and working, so that was nice. The backyard area is very nice, it was too cold for us to use it much, but it’s kept up very well, I could see this being a great hang out spot in the summer. Another suggestion, and this may have been listed somewhere and I missed it, but label the wall switches. There are switches that control certain outlets in different places, super confusing when you first arrive and you’re trying to the get the heat going (because yes, there is a switch that controls the outlet the furnace unit is attached to). I’d also suggest looking into a new cleaning company, whatever their standards are, they’re mediocre at best. All in all though, it was fine enough for a weekend, I wouldn’t book it for anything longer than that, though, unless they can get the smell thing figured out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
We all enjoyed our visit. Everything was clean and everything we needed and more. It has small bedrooms (2) but the out door space is grand.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

barbara s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service, cozy environment
We were very impressed with the responsiveness of the management staff. A hiccup with the wifi password and a question about the heater were resolved quickly and thoughtfully. The location - right on the lake - was great (esp because our dog loves to swim) but also for just looking at. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Leslie T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth it
I don’t feel that the property was cleaned well. There was mold in the shower and the closet reeked of mold and must there was sand on the couches. For the price of the cleaning service I was charged, it should be way better. Also, the rental permit displayed expired two years ago. No instructions to turn on air and the fans are coated in dust.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Diane P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The place was conveniently located. The major problem was upon entering the place it wreaked of mildew/mold. Apparently the owner knows of this issue as there were dehumidifying items all around, they are not working. We really could not enjoy our stay due to the stench. I realize it was less expensive than others but it is a health hazard & should not be allowed as a rental until repaired.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tabitha Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Location
Our stay was great and the house was wonderful. However, the lack of information in regards to there being no A/C at this house was unfortunate; such information should be up front. But the weather was perfect so it fortunately was not needed for the stay. Wifi was difficult so we did not hook to it as there was 10 different things with different information. All in all we enjoyed the stay and would go back, but better instructions would definitely help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect up north getaway
This cabin was the perfect long weekend getaway! The house had enough place for 4 people and a picturesque backyard and view of the lake. The grill and fire pit was a fantastic amenity to be able to roast s’mores and burgers all weekend. The location was walkable to all the local places and a quick drive to traverse city. The house was clean, easy to check in, had enough basic amenities, the beds were comfy, the Wi-Fi was fast. I’d love to come back to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lakeside get away
We enjoyed a few days at the dragonfly. We were able to go hiking in Leelenau, shopping in Traverse City, catch a sunset across the way in Elk Rapids and have our dogs with us at the house. I recommend the Happy Camper coffee shop downtown-great coffee, best hot chocolate and amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Dragonfly
Enjoyed the patio overlooking lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

K B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
The house was perfect for my girlfriend, dog and I. The property is taken care of and clean. The back yard is large with beach access to bass lake, we used the kayaks provided with the house rental and the water is clear and not deep off the shore. The backyard was perfect for playing games like bags/cornhole. We grilled every night and had a fire with both are provided with the rental. Also, a really nice patio set and chairs by the fire pit. One night we stayed in and use the kitchen table to play card games. The kitchen is perfect for the couple of days and has a oven, large fridge and freezer. The bath looks out into the backyard and has a stand in shower. Then two bedroom which were clean and comfortable. In the living room is a large tv and sofas ( we didn’t even tv on once). Fans were provided because the place does not have A/C but we had no issues. This location is close to downtown elk rapids which is adorable and has a wonderful public beach “memorial park” which is connected to the traverse City bay which is crystal clear. Then you are only a short drive to elk lake and about a 15 minute drive to Torch lake sandbar. Torch lake is incredible and this house was perfect for the trip. It’s close to so many things.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Place was nice and for the most part clean. Great location and access to the pier and use of the Kayaks were a nice bonus. There was some mold in the bathroom shower that should be cleaned. Also yard is full of goose poop. Maybe this is common for the area but it made the yard kind of unusable. I would recommend this place and would also rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would rent again
Overall good experience - convenient location to grocery store and local beach. Grocery store is big and should have anything you need and it’s only 2 blocks away. The Local restaurant is only 1 block away and has good food. We went for breakfast the one morning. Property had 2 kayaks and Wi-Fi which was a nice surprise as those weren’t listed on property description. Bass lake isn’t a lake for swimming, but since you are just a couple minutes from the public beach it’s not a big deal unless you are expecting to swim on the Dragonfly property. We enjoyed kayaking in the morning, though. Recommend going to Elk Lake or Torch Lake. Both have really nice water and great for water activities. The geese were frequent visitors on the property and so there was quite a bit of geese poo, but that was probably my only con.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage Great for relaxing!
We had everything we needed, there are plenty of places within walking distance and the people in Elk Rapids are very friendly! We were very comfortable! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute hideaway
Escape the busyness of downtown Traverse City and enjoy Elk Rapids just 10 miles away. Quaint, quiet and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage on the lake!
We loved our stay at the Dragonfly! A cute, clean cottage right on the lake. We loved the kayaks that were available to us and the guest house added extra room and privacy for others staying with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute spot
Cute house close to downtown Elk Rapids. House was clean, updated, and had lots of extra amenities. Beds were very comfortable. The yard was spacious but the lake access area was full of dead weeds and trash which was disappointing. Also didn’t like the house being so close to the street and neighbor, which isn’t shown in the photos. Major issue with checking in as the cleaning service was behind. Check in was 4pm and we didn’t have access to the house until close to 6pm - not ideal with a dog and a baby in the car. Rental agency didn’t seem very concerned or apologetic and didn’t try too hard to make things right. Overall nice house in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Alberta H., Springfield, IL

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dragonfly review
This rental could use some real cleaning. There were some parts of this rental that seemed to never have been cleaned, under the beds, around the bathroom vanity floor, dirty mattress pad, mold around the shower control in the main cottage to mention a few. A strong musty odor, also. The location was great. Nice lake view with kayaks and life jackets provided. A market was a block away and a restaurant within walking distance. Stayed Aug. 1-5, 2020.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H., Rochester, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Gathered with 2 adult daughters and their boyfriends. Fun time kayaking Bass Lake and also Elk Lake.

8/10 Good

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dragonfly
The location was great! The added amenities kayakes, row boat, gas grill made our outdoor living amazing! Quaint cottage, lots of charm, having 2 full baths with 4 adults and 2 10-year old boys was perfect! I highly recommend This cabin for families. It’s away from the heavy social traffic and we were able to enjoy time together when we came home from a day of boating on the big lake. Kitchen supplies were adequate, and all appliances worked great. Do bring your own bath towels and kitchen towels, other than that your set. Thank you Dragonfly, this was our first trip Up North but not our last!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020