Bass Cove Cottage on Drummond Island
Bass Cove Cottage on Drummond Island
This home is also in a great area for ATVs or ORVs, as you can ride right from the home and have access to many of the trails on Drummond!
Amenities:
Canoe
Deck
Dog Friendly (2 Max)
DVD Player
Fireplace (Wood)
Gas Grill
Kayak(s)
Outdoor Fire Pit
Phone (Local Calls Only)
Seasonal
Smart TV
Washer & Dryer
Waterfront
WIFI
Sleeps 9 (with fold-out loveseat)
Bedroom #1 on the main floor - 1 queen bed
Bedroom #2 (open loft) - 1 full bed, 1 twin bunk bed, 1 full-sized futon and 1 twin fold-out loveseat
1 full bath on each level
Hickory cabinets, log furnishings, and a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace give this home a true Up North feel.
1 canoe & 3 kayaks are available for you to enjoy during the day. At night, warm up around the bonfire close to the water's edge.
Up to 2 dogs welcome: $50 per dog
One-time cleaning fee: $185
We are required to collect the following taxes: 6% Michigan Sales & Use Tax, 5% Local Room Tax, and 1% UP Tourism Tax. Taxes will be applied to the total rent, cleaning fee, and pet fee(s).
Property Information
Payment Policies
A partial payment in the amount of 30% of the grand total is due upon booking. Remaining payment is due no later than 30 days prior to arrival. If the booking is made after [or within 0 days of when] the second payment would be due, then this payment will be combined and due together with the first payment.
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Service Fees: A one-time cleaning fee is added to the cost of all rentals. The cleaning fee will be line-listed in the breakdown of costs when you make your reservation and is also posted on each home's webpage. Cleaning fees are subject to tax and assessments.
Some of our homes are pet-friendly and will allow 1 or 2 dogs within the home. If you would like to bring your dog(s) to a pet-friendly home, a fee of $50 per pet will be added to the total rental rate and will be line-listed in the breakdown of costs when you make your reservation. Pet fees are subject to tax and assessments.
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Cancellation Policies:
You commit to your dates at the time of booking, there is no refund for early departure, refusal to occupy upon arrival, or no-shows.
Direct Bookings (made via the Northern Properties website, phone, or email):
- 100% refund of the amount paid, minus an 8% credit card processing fee, if the reservation is canceled at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund of the total booking amount if reservation is canceled 14-30 days before check-in.
- No refund for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to arrival.
- All cancellations for direct bookings require written notice. Please email your cancellation request to rentals@northernproperties.com.
- Refunds are processed by Northern Properties at the end of each month.
VRBO Bookings:
- 100% refund of the amount paid, minus an 8% credit card processing fee, if the reservation is canceled at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund of the total booking amount if reservation is canceled 14-30 days before check-in.
- No refund for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellations for VRBO bookings can be initiated through the VRBO platform or via email to rentals@northernproperties.com.
- Refunds are processed by Northern Properties at the end of each month. Depending on when you canceled, you may receive a separate refund directly from VRBO for their service fee.
Airbnb Bookings:
- To receive a full refund, guests must cancel at least 30 days before check-in. A full refund is also available within 48 hours of booking if the cancellation occurs at least 14 days before check-in.
- If you cancel between 7 and 30 days before check-in, 50% of all nights will be charged.
- If you cancel less than 7 days before check-in, 100% of all nights will be charged.
- Cancellations must be initiated through the Airbnb platform. If you are eligible for a refund, it will be processed through Airbnb.
Payment Methods
Credit card- We accept credit or debit cards from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover drawn from a US bank.
Rules
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these rules will incur a $50 fee per offense. These rules have been put into place to protect the homeowners’ property, ensure your safety, maintain a positive relationship with neighbors, and help protect our precious natural resources on the island. We appreciate your help and understanding.
Homes are inspected after each departure. We understand that things can be missed so it is important that any damage found at check-in is reported within the first 24 hours of your arrival to avoid being held responsible.
Security camera: The property features a Ring camera on the upper dormer of the cabin facing the parking area/garage and down the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces.
Please keep all vehicles and trailers within the designated parking areas. Failure to kePlease keep all vehicles and trailers within the designated parking areas. Failure to keep off restricted areas that results in damages to lawns, septic drain fields, etc. will be your responsibility to repair. If you find there is not enough parking for your group at the home once you arrive, the Drummond Island Tourism Association offers well-lit, monitored parking for trailers/vehicles.
Do not drive jeeps, ORVs, or any other vehicles on beaches, waterfront, grass, or other restricted areas.
Please drive at a safe and reasonable speed down all public and private roads. No burnouts, spinouts, or donuts.
Please respect neighbors' privacy by staying on the rental home’s property and shoreline. Do not wander or allow children and/or pets to wander onto neighboring private property.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm and before 8 am.
Campers and tents are not allowed at the homes.
This home is non-smoking. Please keep cigarette butts contained outside and dispose of them properly before your departure. Please do not throw them on the ground.
No parties and/or exceeding the number of guests the home allows without prior approval.
Absolutely no fireworks allowed.
Hunting, target practice, or the firing of guns, bows, or other weapons is strictly prohibited on the property.
Return canoe, kayaks, paddles, and life vests to where you found them when not in use and before departing. Lifejackets are hanging in the closet off of the kitchen. The use of the provided watercraft is at your own risk.
If you run out of gas for your grill, please call the NP office and we will replace it for you.
Disposing of fish guts and remains from small game hunting: Double bag and put the remains in the freezer until the day you leave. Put them in the trash can outdoors right before you depart. Do not throw them in the lake or woods.
If you are staying with us 7 or more nights, a member of our service team will stop by to collect trash and returnable cans/bottles halfway through your stay. Please place the trash and returnables you’d like to have removed in the big garbage cans located outside.
During your stay, there may be someone stopping by to mow the grass (or plow, depending on the season). We apologize for any inconvenience, but these services cannot always be scheduled on departure days.
Inside the Home:
Please remove all muddy shoes/boots at the door to help keep carpets and rugs clean.
Do not use linens or towels to wash vehicles, floors, pets, etc.
If the homeowner’s bath towels and linens are badly stained, they can no longer be used by the next guest and you will be billed for the replacement costs.
Please do not rearrange furniture at the home. The furniture is placed where the owners want it and moving it can damage the furniture and flooring.
When using the fireplace, be sure the damper is open before lighting the fire and closed again after use.
Please do not flush wipes, feminine products, or other items down the toilets, even if they are labeled as flushable or septic-safe. Flush only waste and toilet paper.
Northern Properties and its authorized agents may enter the premises at any time in the event of an emergency but will use their best efforts to give 24-hour notice for normal maintenance or repairs.
There are check-out procedures posted at the home. Please be sure to follow the instructions so that we can keep our operations running smoothly.
This home is dog-friendly. If you have brought your dog(s), please adhere to the following rules to avoid unnecessary fees:
Dogs are not allowed on beds or furniture.
Dogs must be crated if left unattended at a home. If your dog barks excessively while you're away, please do not leave them alone.
Owners must clean up after their dog, both inside and outside the home.
If your dog is wet, please be sure they are dry before allowing them to enter the home. There are towels designated for this use at the home.
Please do not let your dogs roam on neighboring property.






































