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Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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In the heart of Elk Rapids, The Dragonfly welcomes up to 4 guests with its cozy charm. Enjoy a morning coffee on the enclosed porch or unwind with a grill dinner on the spacious deck overlooking Bass Lake. With smart TV and WiFi, this lakeside retreat offers comfort and relaxation.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 662 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok

The Dragonfly is located in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake and is a charming, cozy cottage that can accommodate up to four guests.

The cottage is situated in the quaint town of Elk Rapids, on the east side. A lovely location that is sure to please. East Grand Traverse Bay is just minutes away, and Shorts Brewery is nearby as well.

The living room, adjacent to the kitchen, features a Smart TV with Direct TV. Off the kitchen on the lakeside is an enclosed porch area, perfect for morning coffee. There are 2-bedrooms and 1-bathroom. Both bedrooms have a queen bed. Sheets and towels are provided. Step out the porch door to a spacious deck with an ideal area to relax and grill. There is also a separate laundry room. One well-mannered dog is welcome.

Outside you’ll find a large grassy lawn leading down to your own private spot on the lake. You can sit on the deck and watch the kids play in the water. A fire pit is located near the water, with plenty of outdoor furniture and a grill are available for outdoor fun. The location is within walking distance to the grocery store and a couple of restaurants. This peaceful neighborhood is perfect for getting away from it all. Elk Rapids is about 20 minutes from Traverse City, and Kewadin is 10 minutes away.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 4.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed

OUTDOORS: deck, grill, fire pit, kayaks, outdoor dining table & chairs, grassy yard

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, mini-split A/C

PARKING: space for 2 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Dog allowed with a fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 670 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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
1118-149473

About the neighborhood

Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Elk Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Town Club - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rotary Park and Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids Golf Club and Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor are also within 15 minutes.

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Waterfront cottage in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. Firepit, dog ok Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect little place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter and I..along with our furbaby..had an amazing time at the Dragonfly!The cottage was very charming and had everything we needed to feel like home!We will definitely be booking a trip back next year!!We highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, tidy, cozy place. Clean as a whistle. Just what was needed for a visit from out of town guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little lake house

Perfect size for us. 2 kids (4&6) and 2 adults. Picked this house for it being lake front with a boat dock. Great area for kids, not deep at all, we felt safe at all times. Lots of ducks. Super close to a market and gas station, and super close to Shorts Brewery, our favorite place. Clean house and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia F W.

Perfect spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the cottage and the location—everything was as described and so convenient for shopping, eating out and relaxing. Kitchen was well stocked and everything was clean and tidy.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short and sweet

Our stay was a short one. Waking up to be able to go fishing or swimming was wonderful. Then close to other bigger beaches and Shorts was great fun. Place is very quiet -after 10 pm when things shut down.Call of the loons is a great lullaby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice get away!

This property was such a great vacation spot. It was extremely clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Francis R.

Frank and Kelli Redman

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was wonderful the lake house was perfect for us,it was nice and clean , the beds were very comfortable it was nice to have coffee in the morning outside on the deck and a great view of the lake ,overall it was great and evening fire in the fire pit I definitely recommend this lake house😁

10/10 Excellent

Dara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

kyle y.

Nice & Quiet

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was cute. Yard is large and had plenty of space for our boys to run around. Kayaks were nice. There is only 1 AC unit in the living room and the bedrooms were kind of small. Wish there were bunkbeds and a pull out couch. There was a mowing service that came during one of the days of our stay and blew grass all over our stuff on the deck which was loud and annoying. Grill had no propane. Communication w visit up north was pretty easy. Location was close to Shorts and a few restaurants and grocery store that was nice. The indian restaurant magic masala was super slow tho and not the best food so would advise to avoid that place.

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

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Carie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Meghin S.

Would love to book again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location!! We had a wonderful stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffani C.

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our trip
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rita S., Bloomfield Hills, MI

Perfect place for a getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cottage was super cute and clean. Right on bass lake. You can walk to downtown Elk Rapids. Also, a few great restaurants a few blocks away. The guest cottage is really nice, too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Kathy H.

No way Jose!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were used to staying on Glen Lake but b/c we decided to go so late in the summer season a rental was hard to come by. This place at least got us in the area. Toaster burned the toast. A/C stopped cooling in 90+ heat. View of the lake was obstructed by a large tree that could have been limbed up. Lake has mucky” bottom which neighbor recommended we not get in. TV operated with Firestick which we weren’t familiar with so we had to call 3 times to get operational - could’ve used simple instructions for use. Rental is VERY small and had to wash every kitchen utensil used b/c was not clean1

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tabitha Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Alberta H., Springfield, IL

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

Great little place for a getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time during our week long stay at The Dragonfly. It was the perfect size for me and my husband and our beagle. We made use of the dining table on the patio and had many fires in the fire pit. The kayaks on the property were fun as well. The location was perfect...close to the market, a very good restaurant and a quick walk to ice cream. It was a very relaxing stay. The floors could have been a little cleaner and the sheets may need an upgrade, but nothing that would keep us from staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Blackham - Your Local Realtor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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