Smert's Resort Bass Lake

BASS LAKE - Excellent swimming & fishing! Some of the fish that can be caught in Bass Lake are Northern Pike, Bass, Blue Gills, Crappie & Bullheads. You will find that the fish have a sweeter flavor out of Bass Lake due to all the flowing wells. Bass Lake is about 525 acres fed by many artesian (flowing) wells along the entire East side. Bass Lake is not a very deep lake, only about 25' in its deepest part. Bass Lake has an outlet into Lake Michigan with a dam. Bass Lake is a sandy bottom lake and we have a fine beach at SMERT'S RESORT for your sunbathing! Bass Lake gradually goes deep in front of SMERT'S RESORT making it ideal for children. At the end of our pier, it is only about 30" to 40" deep. We always suggest that children be supervised at all times by an adult, especially small children.

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LAKE MICHIGAN SWIMMING - Many of our guests go by boat or car to this gorgeous sugar sand Lake Michigan Beach to spend an afternoon during their stay.

BOATING - We have row boats and motors for rent, or feel free to bring your own. Many of our guests bring their own ski boats, bass boats and sail boats for extra fun. If you plan to do any boating, you will need one life jacket per person in the boat. We have these available for rent if you don't have your own.

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FISHING - If you like to fish, you won't go home empty handed. Many a nice Bass or Pike have been caught right off of our pier! As far as panfish, you can catch as many as your family feels like cleaning (the limit of course)! Most fishermen get their limit on all species! With Lake Michigan nearby, some fishermen try their luck in one of the many fishing derbies for big prizes! There are charter boats available for big lake fishing or again, some people bring their own boat. We have enough space for parking, if you so wish.
SHOPPING - Ludington is only 10 miles away wiere there are many supermarkets, discount centers, gift shops, bait shops and so forth. Pentwater is only six miles away. Pentwater has some quaint little shops and restaurants. This area of Western Michigan is also in the fruit belt. Depending on the time of year you are here, you will find fresh asparagus, cherries, apples, peaches, apricots & many other fruits and vegetables in many of the fine fruit stands along the highways.
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Stay in "Turn of the Century" Cottages
On Beautiful Bass Lake
PENTWATER, MICHIGAN 49449

PHONE: 231-869-5972
1-800-273-3979

OPEN APRIL 1 - OCTOBER 31
Four Seasons Sports
Mushrooming
Beautiful Fall Colors
Free Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Reservations handled exclusively by
THREE LAKES REALTY & LAND CO.
6567 S. Schlick Road · Pentwater, MI 49449
231-869-4244 · 231-869-5972
1-800-273-3979
email: smerts@3lakesrealty.com
Office & Smerts Resort are located on the East side of
Bass Lake just off Oceana Drive Exit on Old US-31,
9 miles South of Ludington and North of Pentwater

BASS LAKE

Be sure to enjoy the bonfire pit at the beach,
where many lasting friendships have been made.

Cora Cottage has a full size bed in the bedroom & a fold out sofa in the living room. Waterfront, about 45' from the water. It is the smallest cottage but just right for a couple or a family with two small children.

Hideaway Cottage has two full size beds in the loft, 1 king size bed in the bedroom and a queen size sofa bed in the living room. It is a lakefront log cabin about 80' from the water.

OFFICE

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Slabsides Cottage has 2 bedrooms, one with a full size bed and the other a queen size bed. It also has a queen size sofa bed in the living room. It has a large kitchen and a lake view and is about 135' from the water.

Root Cottage has four twin beds in the loft, one queen size bed in the living room with fireplace. It is a lakefront log cabin about 15' from the lake with a large kitchen.

Lakeview Cottage is a three bedroom cottage that has two twin beds in the first bedroom, a queen size bed in the second bedroom and a twin bed in the third, plus a sofa bed in the living room. It is on the lakefront, only 15' from the water with many windows to enjoy the view.

SMERTS RESORT ia a land of unexcelled rustic grandeur - bright sunny days and fresh, cool evenings extending to spectacular sunsets. Here you can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, sailing or just relaxing in the pine scented, health giving fresh air. Hay fever addicts call it "The Natural Doctor".

Cottage rental is by the week from Saturday to Saturday, unless otherwise arranged. Daily rental is only if the cottage is available on a last minute reservation or in the off season. Ask about our off season rates.

HISTORY - The land was patented to Charles Mears (a famous lumbering tycoon) in 1854. The Trappers Cottage (part of Slabsides Cottage) was probably already there. Charles Mears most likely built Root Cottage for his own use somewhere between 1854 and 1890. Prior to 1890, the hotel was built and established as one of THE places to go for the elite of Chicago. Some of the finest meals were served in the hotel dining room. The Chicago Socialites would take a train to Muskegon and then a stagecoach to the resort. Around 1890, it became known as McKee's Resort. McKee was believed

to be a relative to Charles Mears. Lazi Dais Cottage was a trading post and Gardenside Cottage was a stagecoach depot with the stagecoach drivers staying upstairs between runs. A dance pavillion extended out over Bass Lake in the area of our main pier with a boat house underneath. In 1920 the resort was purchased by Thomas Schlick and it became known as Schlick's Resort. At that time, he built Lakeview Cottage, Cora Cottage, Hideaway Cottage and renovated the other buildings into cottages. In 1973, the present owners purchased the resort and the name was changed again to it's present name.

Extensive renovating has been done since then. One of the things the present owners were careful about was to keep the historical characteristics intact while changing certain things for the comfort of their guests.

All of our cottages have complete kitchens equipped with dishes, pots, pans, silverware, toasters, microwaves, dishwashers, large refrigerators, with large freezers and ranges. Each cottage has a cable TV, picnic table and a charcoal grill.

ALL OUR COTTAGES HAVE FULL KITCHENS EQUIPPED WITH MICROWAVES, DISHWASHERS & CABLE TV

Lazi Dais Cottage has two bedrooms, the first with a queen size bed, and the second with a full size and twin bed. It also has a sleeping porch. This cottage is about 135' from the water and has a jacuzzi spa as well as many windows to enjoy the beautiful lake view.

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Gardenside Cottage has two bedrooms upstairs with full size beds in each and a sofa bed in the living room. It is about 200' from the water with a lake view.