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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 476.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting

820 sq. ft. Cottage located on Spider Lake in Traverse City.

Spend a week in a classic log home away from it all with private lake access on Spider Lake just minutes away from Traverse City. This family owned cottage provides a peaceful setting, yet you are only ten or fifteen minutes away from most of the area's popular attractions. It is located just minutes from shopping and restaurants in Traverse City and recreational activities such as swimming, water sports, or golfing.

The cottage has a private waterfront, six acres of primarily wooded property and beautiful lake views. The rental includes a private dock, 16ft aluminum rowboat and two kayaks. There is an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. We have two bedrooms with double beds, and bathroom with shower. The property is includes plenty of outdoor seating with an outdoor fireplace and yard games for family fun. This seasonal retreat is part of our family heritage and was built by our father upon his return from WWII with local logs and fieldstone. We offer it for rent because we are not able to use it all of the time. It is very well kept and has one of the best views on the lake.

We are located within 15 minutes of downtown Traverse City. We are just down the road from the Vasa Trail, and a ten minute drive from East Grand Traverse Bay. You can enjoy the privacy of the cottage with outdoor seating areas, an outdoor fireplace, a grill, and picnic table, or you are just a short drive from restaurants and entertainment of Traverse City. East Bay Township short term rental license #005640

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Smoking is permitted in the seating areas outside
Life jackets are provided and required for the use of boats and kayaks.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 0311001600

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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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
  • Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Front Street - 18 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting?

As of 21 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting on 6 June 2026 start from NZ$473, 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 Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Spider Lake and Forest Lakes. Rennie Lake and Arbutus 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. 32 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dorene S.

Wonderful cabin!

The cabin was wonderful and had everything that we needed for the week. Was a beautiful, quiet spot on the lake and we really enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are glad that you had a great week.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice cozy place to stay. This was our second time to this listing. Very comfortable beds. Kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook. Quiet and away from crowds, but still close enough drive to nearby Traverse City. Enjoyed all the hiking tails nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Quiet lakefront setting

Wonderful cabin set back in a quiet bay. Great location, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Gorgeous Spider Lake retreT

We had a lovely time at this extremely charming cabin. The setting was very private, and the view from the living room was spectacular. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MARY T.

Quaint cottage in a beautiful woodsy setting

We had a great week. The cottage was perfect for our family. We were close to everything in Traverse City yet we could escape from the crowds. The cottage came with everything that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are glad that you had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Cabin on Spider Lake

This was a cute cabin right on the lake. Beautiful view. Extremely clean. Very private and peaceful. We used the paddle boat one evening. Fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Excellent , inside and out . Very well stocked, very classic cabin style. We enjoyed the cabin !!

The week went by too fast. Mary has a wonderful cabin with all vacation needs inside and out. Location on the lake is excellent with a nice dock, row boat, kyake, paddles, etc. and a good swimming location. Very nice piece of property with a big stone fireplace not shown in the photo. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Gorgeous lakeside cottage

Beautiful, well-appointed property. So peaceful and quiet. We did not make use of the rowboat or chiminea fire pit, but we were glad they were there. Super-clean with nary a cobweb in sight! We would love to return for a longer stay than 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

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

Wonderful time at Spider Lake.

Beautiful property that has been very well cared for over the years. Very clean and private. My husband and I enjoyed time fishing on the lake. Mary and her brother Bruce were very helpful and available. Lots do at the property and in the surrounding area. Spider Lake is a new favorite destination. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you Jean. We hope that you are able to come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Awesome place! 20 minutes to Traverse City. Mary is great to work with! She has everything needed!

This cottage is very nice! Beautiful weather, awesome view of the Lake. Family owned cottage that is end of street. Only negative to it is its a gravel road but just drive slowly and no problems at all. Cabin is very cool at night with cross breeze and a fan. Mary does a nice job explaining everything needed. Drive is a circle drive we had two full sizes pickups with boats in the drive it tight but can be done easily. One boat 17 footer the other 22’ and fit fine. Cottage in a few steps from the lake and fishing is available right there. Great place we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2020
I am glad that you had an enjoyable week.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

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

A great place to unwind and recharge!

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy little cabin. Having the paddle boat, the kayaks and the canoe at our disposal allowed us to enjoy Spider Lake and to get some needed exercise. We had warm weather so we didn’t get to use the indoor fireplace but we did enjoy the outdoor fire chimney to make s’mores in the evening. There is no WiFi in the cabin but our cell phone worked just fine to be able to check email. Our goal was to unplug as much as possible...and that mission was accomplished! I would highly recommend this lakefront cottage and would not hesitate to return at some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2020
We are glad that you had a great week.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim J.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Loved waking up to the view of lake every morning. It was very private, yet close enough for day trips to nearby towns and attractions. Plenty of games and books to read on rainy days and everything we needed to cook meals at home. Lots of good hiking trails only a few minutes drive from the cabin. We stayed in October so it was a little cooler, but the heaters that adjusted for each room were great. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great location. Perfect little cottage. Definitely booking again.

Awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

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

Great getaway!

We were looking for a quiet, peaceful setting to relax for a long weekend and this place was perfect for that! Thanks Mary!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard M.

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

Quiet Cove

This was our second stay this year. We stayed a week in June and love this place. The only problem is the shower, there is no water pressure and it takes a really long time to get warm. Hopefully it will be fixed for next year. Also the row boat was full of water. This cabin is very comfortable and in a great location on the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Quiet Cove

We loved the cabin, its in a great location. Your in a no-wake cove with no neighbors on one side of the cabin. Mary had everything you needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to have you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina s.

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

Perfect property and owner

Love the cottage and location. Owner provided anything you could possibly want. Hope to come back every year for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Traverse City Cottage 2020

The cottage was just wonderful! The pictures don’t do it justice. It was such a fun and relaxing vacation and the cottage offered everything we needed for a great week. Mary is such a nice and attentive host. I would highly recommend renting this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

just as described

excellent property as described. wonderful lake front dock at the end of a road. would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

Perfect for fishing, relaxing, enjoying the outdoors . Row boat,kayak,canoe and paddle boats available to use kept us busy all day. Great fishing. Nice fire pit at night to stargaze. Close enough to TC to visit. Very peaceful. Hope to return again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great quiet location

Very peaceful location. Nice cabin, fully equipped. Lots of extras.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary O.

Nice cabin with everything you need and great views of lake inside and out

Wonderful cabin. Possibly the best view available on spider lake. Plenty to do outside. Lots of chairs and fireplace to relax and stare at the water. Different boats at hand to take a quick paddle around the lake. Also a dock for fishing. Nice steps and light down to the water. Large property so plenty of privacy while u sit outside. Lots of space outside all to yourself. Inside the cabin is spacious with nice sized kitchen with a large table in front of window so u can watch the lake while u eat. The living room has large picture window with great view of lake no matter where you are. The bedrooms and bathroom are on the smaller side but this is a cabin not a condo. This place is perfect if your idea of fun is reading and relaxing indoors or out. Making a nice meal and watching sunset, trying a little fishing, going for a quick paddle and making a campfire. Maybe not the best if u plan on watching a lot of tv,Netflix, etc. Close enough to TC and all the other attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Great Place to Stay on Spider Lake

We had a great experience: the house is comfortable and is in an excellent location on Spider Lake. We enjoyed the privacy and quiet surroundings while still being within a close driving distance to Traverse City. Mary was very helpful when we arrived to introduce us to the property and answer questions we had about the surrounding area. We would recommend this property to others looking to stay in the Traverse City area and would be happy to stay again ourselves sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
I am glad that you had a great and relaxing vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Cozy,Secluded, As Advertised

My wife and I in the spur of a moment decided to take a trip to the Traverse City area to enjoy some fantastic weather for September. Mary was so helpful with our last second reservations. The cottage was cozy, clean, and although there are neighbors you felt very secluded. We kayaked, read books, had a campfire and I did some fishing. I was lucky enough to catch one bass that was close to 3 lbs. It was a very relaxing three days. Bill .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mary Tafelsky

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This family cottage is owned by six siblings. Our great grandparents were pioneers in the Grand Traverse Area arriving in 1870. Our Grandfather was born in 1885 at the family farm just a stone's throw from the cottage we own today. We have a long history in the Traverse City Area. In the early 1900's our family was part of the Straub Brothers and Amiotte Candy Company here in Traverse City which did business around the country. Our Dad was the owner of Trude Hardware, a historic business in Downtown Traverse City for over 70 years. Our family still owns the Masonic Building in Downtown Traverse City where the hardware was located.

Why they chose this property

This cottage was built by our Dad when he returned from WWII. He was a young, single man then, and this lake was sparsely populated then with only a few cottages on the entire 650 acre lake. He built the cottage in the evenings after he got off work with logs and field stone from the local area. We originally owned over 900 feet of lakefront and 17 acres. Over time it was necessary to sell some of the property to reduce the cost of taxes. Today we still own 500 feet on the lake and nine acres with one of the best views on the lake. We have been renting is out as a vacation home since 1950 as well as using it for our own family. We consider it a family treasure and keep it very well maintained.

What makes this property unique

This is truly one of the premier views on Spider Lake.

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