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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lower Level Living Room

1 Double Futon

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views

Fall in love with Northern Michigan in this private cottage on all-sports Spider Lake close to downtown Traverse City. Enjoy 2 Bedroom (3 beds + pull-out couch+ cot) / 2 Bath full house rental and relax in the custom sauna just off the spacious deck! After a day of wine tasting and exploring all that the Traverse City has to offer, this lakefront home is the perfect home-base for couples, small groups, or families to enjoy Up North or spend the whole day on the lake!

*ABOUT THE PROPERTY*
120 ft of beautiful and firm sandy frontage on Spider Lake, perfect for swimming and boating! 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City's shops, restaurants, beaches, and activities: this home is the perfect vacation getaway.

The ideal home for couples, small groups or families: the house has an open floor plan with TWO living areas and lakefront views from every room. There’s a large deck with a modern fire table, grill, and plenty of room for seating with an elevated, truly beautiful view of the lake; Custom sauna located on the upper deck; and a cozy lower deck right at the water’s edge where you can watch the wildlife, swim, or take our kayaks out for a cruise.

Our home has all the amenities you need to make your vacation feel like home-away-from-home: coffee maker, kitchen essentials, washer/dryer, lightning-fast WiFi, and with plenty of towels and linens. We even provide shampoo, conditioner, and bath soap to keep your suitcase a little lighter! There are two spacious bedrooms as well as a pull-out sofa in the lower level living room to accommodate a slightly larger group. A total of 1,300 finished sq ft is all yours. We provide fans in every bedroom and a window A/C unit in the upstairs bedroom as well for those extra hot summer days.

*ABOUT SPIDER LAKE*
Spider Lake is a 459 Acre All Sports Lake with big sections for water-skiing and tubing, small coves for fishing, and a couple islands and sandbars. 'Fast boating' is allowed only between 11:00 am - 7: 30 pm, so the morning and evening are quiet. Many of the coves are no-wake zones all day and great for fishing any time. With lots of bays and coves, you can find somewhere new to explore every day!

*WINE TOURS*
Traverse City is known for its wineries! If you drive up Old Mission or Leelanau Peninsula, there are several wineries to stop by every few miles. Take your own car (& a designated driver!) and have a leisurely drive or book a private or join-in group tour! Many wine tour companies pick-up and drop-off at vacation rentals around the area. Reach out to us before check-in to help plan your trip!

*WINTER SPORTS*
The Winter Sports VASA Singletrack includes more about 10 miles of groomed trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking or running, and can be accessed just a few miles from the property. The Michigan DNR Designated Snowmobile Trails can also be accessed just a few miles from the home.

Snowshoe at local wineries, enjoy heated dining in private igloos, and come back to enjoy an evening warming up in the sauna!

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We ask that you not smoke or have pets at the property. We also ask that groups are limited to 7 guests.

Parking:
The property has a parking slab 1 vehicle in length and 2.5 vehicles wide. It can accommodate up to 3 vehicles, depending on size by angle parking close to home.

License: STR2019-0063,

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1746987vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • beach near Huckleberry Island - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$640, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Arbutus Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a wonderful location. The place was well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very impressed with this cottage. Very clean & organized. Very peaceful & private.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found the cottage clean, peaceful, and private—those are exactly the experiences we hope to provide. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. Derek the host responded to all our questions. We enjoyed the cottage, the dock for fishing, kayaks and the bonus sauna. We plan on returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m glad the check-in was smooth and that you enjoyed the cottage, fishing off the dock, kayaking, and the sauna. It’s wonderful to hear you’re already planning a return—we’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice views. The house is nice also. Just needed 1 TV upstairs. Walked the road and neighbors were friendly. Saw deer! Sauna was a great extra. The morning lake view was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very cute house. It's quiet, quaint, inviting, and fully stocked. The sauna is absolutely lovely. I recommend a sauna and jump in the lake!The lake is clean, calm, and excellent for paddling the kayaks around. They are tied up a hill to a tree and a bit hard to get down. But it's 100% worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

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

New years

Our stay was amazing, the location and house itself were beautiful. Very accommodating and the host provided games and books for us to use for our stay. Definitely would recommend booking here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Cozy

Very clean and cozy,and owner really easy to talk to and cooperative.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Thank you again for staying with us at Northern Echo Cottage. We would love to host you again the next time you and your family are in the Traverse city area.
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great time!

The cleanest VRBO property I have ever stayed in!!! The picture of the bottle of wine, bag of coffee and bag of candy as a welcome gift is deceiving we did not receive it. On our way in we did not buy coffee or wine because we were expecting those upon our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Thank you for the additional confirmation of our extreme cleaning practices. We personalize everyones stay when we can. We will delete the older photo of local wines, chocolates, and coffee we previously highlighted as to not deceive future guests. We are in the hospitality business- let us know how we can make your stay everything you expect and more.
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda B.

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

Beautiful View - Huge Lake

We had a great time at this getaway! The home and property are exactly as the photos shown online. There is a gorgeous view from most of the windows in the home. The area is heavily wooded and very private, even though there are fairly close neighbors, which we loved. The deck was big, beautiful and comfortable and we loved the firepit table for ambience and a little heat on the chilly evenings. I had quick attention and communication from the owner with any questions before and during our stay, excellent hosts! We had two adult couples staying for this trip. The home has plenty of space to comfortably hang out and a full kitchen with all the basics we needed. The second bedroom bed(s) wasn't perfectly ideal, but it worked. That bedroom would be perfect for young kids, teens or single sleepers. The guys were hoping to do more fishing from the property, but there is no shoreline area to do so and the dock is a floating one, so it wasn't conducive to more than one fisherman at a time, but at the same time, there was a canoe they could use. It would be a perfect property for swimming and playing in the water. The view of the sunrise is second to none, absolutely stunning! We were able to rent a beautiful pontoon boat at Wind Jammer, just a few minutes drive right on the lake and we really enjoyed driving around the lake for hours! This property is very rural, but aside from a few options closer to the home, you can have any type of restaurant you choose, shopping, golf, Lake Michigan and the vibrant downtown area all within a 20-25 minute drive (country road driving for the most part). The location was perfect to enjoy the serene lake life, while having all the other options not too far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Beautiful location and lake

Stayed with our 1-year old, my husband, and my in laws. View from the kitchen is gorgeous. Shallow beach at the lake was a perfect depth for my toddler to splash. We made great use of the kayaks, grill, washer/dryer, and well-stocked kitchen. Location is perfect to have both a relaxing, quiet view and access to all Traverse City has to offer. Upstairs bedroom was a good size to fit a pack n play and they had a baby gate that we were able to use (although it was a little tricky to set up-- you might be better served bringing your own). We did bring our own toddler life jacket, but they had child-sized and adult-sized life jackets available in the shed. We would 100% stay again. Two call-outs to make sure others enjoy their stay as much as we did: -Lots of stairs down to the water (obvious in photos). Would be very difficult for mobility-compromised individuals. -My in-laws ended up splitting across two beds in the basement as opposed to sharing lower bunk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

Tranquil Serenity

Great views from the cottage of Spider Lake. We stayed 3 nights. Good proximity to wineries and vineyards. Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

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

Great little home

This was a perfect home and location for our family of four. I would recommend to any family looking for a great view and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylea D.

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

Romantic Getaway

Northern Echo Cottage was absolute perfection! The check-in process was easy, the home was beautiful and clean, and the views are amazing. We went in the middle of November and temperatures were between 30-40 degrees with a dusting of snow. The sauna was an awesome bonus! I forgot to pack a fan for when we sleep, but luckily the cabin had one! The drive isn't far from Traverse City either. We cannot wait to book a stay for the whole family in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi N.

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

Fall Road Trip

Cute house! Owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable! Conveniently located to everything...Downtown Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes and wine trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eva g.

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

Peaceful

The cottage is well kept. The location is peaceful and enjoyable. Highly recommend this property; in fact we would return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

We loved it!

The house was perfect for my sister's bachelorette party. Communication with the host was great, they were super helpful and nice. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Wonderful weekend away

A nice waterfront spot to escape and not be bothered by the world outside. Loved the array and look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Simply Stunning

If I could've stayed there longer to look out the window as the sun rose over the lake, I would have. The views from the cabin were just lovely and the uniquely designed space had such a calming aura. The property manager was responsive and thoughtful. I visited during the end of winter and it was the perfect peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Great location, great little cottage.

Went up to TC for a short relaxation trip with my dad. We both enjoyed the size, location, and amenities of the cottage. Definitely a place to consider as we'd be happy to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Weekend of February 5th to 7th

Beautiful home, beautiful location everything was ver clean and had everything we needed and more. We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed the sauna and view of the lake is beautiful. Tried booking again for the summer but was unavailable for my dates. I did find another place on Spider Lake and we will be heading there again in June. Home owners were very helpful and easy to contact. Thank you so much. We had a wonderful weekend. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Amazing!

Great house with beautiful views of the lake! Communication was fantastic with owner. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline and Paul H.

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

Girls getaway

Cottage was just as pictured ... very nice. Was very clean as well. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We came up here for a short get away. We got to the house at 3 for the check in to find the door locked and unable to be opened with the code. Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal but we had a car sick toddler and the first day was the only decent weather day during our stay so we were eager to use the kayaks. I called Beth and Keegan who got a locksmith out to the property within 20 minutes and we were in the house a little after 4pm. Derick also messaged and offered to buy us dinner for the inconvenience, which was really thoughtful. The house is wonderful and has everything you could need. After the initial mishap with the door everything else was great, we will be back for sure! hopefully the weather will cooperate next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

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

Girl’s Trip

Can’t recommend this place enough. Awesome house, very private. Lots of deck space. Water is great for swimming. Downtown Traverse City is ~20mins away. Lots of restaurants, breweries, wineries around.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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

Northern Echo cottage

Great Lake house on Spider Lake. Convenient location to many local attractions. Nice outdoor deck, long staircase to lake for swimming and fishing. Caught lots of fish. Loved using the kayaks. Able to rent a boat brought right to the lake launch site and enjoy the whole lake for a day. Had all kitchen amenities needed. No table for family dinner/seating which with children I could have used. We had a very nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Derek

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Why they chose this property

The neighborhood and road sits between two lakes. Everyone is friendly to everyone. Everyone waves to each other whether they are walking, driving, kayaking, or boating.

What makes this property unique

Comfortable King Bed and Custom Sauna overlooking Spider Lake.

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English

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