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

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Bedroom with a Queen bed. - Bedroom with a Queen bed.
Living area. - Living area.
Living area. - Living area.
Reviews
8.4 out of 10 Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 462 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Elk Rapids, MI
  • Popular LocationElk Rapids Golf Club11 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake13 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)26 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Chantal45 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Torch Lake - 13 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 20 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 21 min drive
  • Chateau Chantal - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 5 min drive
  • Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 6 min walk
  • Cellar 152 - 16 min walk
  • Peninsula Grill - 37 min drive
  • Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - 7 min walk

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Check-in
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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

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