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Freshly renovated house on Spider Lake

Holiday home in Traverse City with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 666.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Spider Lake
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
  • Place, Centre Ice Arena
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Freshly renovated house on Spider Lake

Peaceful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom lake house located on quiet private drive just south of Traverse City. Features completely renovated interior. New appliances, real hardwood floors, 60" 4K TV, leather furniture, memory foam beds, a hide-a-bed, a large deck overlooking the water and HD cable with high speed Internet with WiFi. There is 100 feet of private Lake frontage with a dock. Great for fishing and boating. Complimentary kayaks, mountain bikes and fire wood are also included. 16ft pontoon boat available for rent.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Be respectful of property, neighbors and local ordinances.

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

About the area

Traverse City

Traverse City is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Freshly renovated house on Spider Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Freshly renovated house on Spider Lake located?

Situated in Traverse City, this holiday home is steps away from Spider Lake and Forest Lakes. Rennie Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful location. Host was super responsive with any questions or inquiries. Very clean and pet friendly. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Great place and perfect location.

Great location and prefect for our New Years getaway. The home was clean and cozy. Good location to Traverse City and surrounding areas. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Just as expected

2nd time guests. All amenities you can think of are there. Quiet place on the lake. Love it. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

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

Very nice cabin on the lake

Perfect place for 2 adults and our dog to chill and relax for a long weekend! Great deck, beautiful view. Super clean and comfy. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

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

Cute cottage/house on inland bay

This rental was really clean and has a wonderful deck and dock. We were questioning staying on a bay instead of the main lake and it wasn’t a problem. Still had a sandy bottom and was so peaceful!! Took kayaks out to the main lake. Tom is a wonderful host and great communicator with any questions you may have. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, so clean, updated everything on a beautiful lake. Would love to take advantage of kayaks etc in the summer months but as you can see from the picture it was leaf peeping at its finest. So glad to be able to come up for a two day weekend trip to recharge before going back to the grind down to city living.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was accommodating..Lake view was beautiful and bed was comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to stay and unwind for a couple of days. Everything you need to not leave the property except groceries
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time on the lake. The cabin was pleasantly appointed and we wanted for nothing. Anything I thought would be great to have was there. A puzzle? Found it in a cabinet. Paddle board? In the garage! Tom was responsive, friendly, and welcoming! I would highly recommend this spot and hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie M.

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

Family Wedding

Staying here was far more comfortable than a hotel; and less money! Plus, we were able to have our furry friend with us all weekend. We fished and paddle boarded; all thankfully supplied by the homeowner! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Father/daughter fishing trip

Great place. Very updated inside. Nice quiet location. Would recommend. Host was responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

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

10/10 Perfect!

The house is beautifully renovated and appointed with everything we needed for our stay. We love having the option to bring our dog, so thank you for being pet friendly. The lake view is lovely. I would absolutely stay again in the summer and enjoy the kayaks and backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Clean and cozy!

Great place on the lake. The view was so pretty. The house was cozy and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Fantastic house and location

This is our third stay at the freshly renovated Spider Lake house. Our family loves it. Beautiful location, and the house is just perfect in all aspects. Property owners are just incredible. Highly recommend. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

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

Month-long stay—GREAT

Loved our stay! Used to kayaks and pontoon boat, lots of golf short drive away. Communication with host was easy, prompt and pleasant. Would definitely stay here again, super relaxing. Michigan in September is unbelievable.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

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

Great for dogs too

Perfect location. Bedrooms are small, but who spends much time there. The house was well equipped with paper goods and toys for the lake, as well as rainy days. Passed up the opportunity to purchase this place in 2016 and sorry I didn't. Tom has done a great renovation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Great Place.

The perfect place on Spider Lake. The house is located in a very quiet cove, was super clean, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great access to the VASA trail system

This is a very nice base of operations for a visit to Traverse City. It is a quiet location on Spider Lake with a well equipped house with everything to make your stay comfortable. This was our second stay and the property is well maintained and very clean. It is easy to get to local market and to downtown TC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Kim

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Lovely, peaceful setting

This was a quiet weekend getaway. The property is very nice and cozy with a great view of the lake. We would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

zachary l.

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

Good Little Home near Traverse City!

We came in for a short weekend stay with plans to visit Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. It was tucked away on a quiet lake in a nice area to walk the dog. The location wasnt too far from anything we wanted to do and it was a good price as well. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin H.

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

Perfect Weekend getaway

We were so impressed with the house and the beautiful lake view! The house is nestled at the bottom of a hill in the trees but right on the lake! House was perfect for 2 couples with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Beds were comfortable. We spent so much time sightseeing not as much time as we'd have liked at the house. Hopefully next time we can stay longer! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

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

Lake life at it's best

We had so much fun staying here. Tom and his wife thought of things that people would forget and had them available. Like plastic wrap, wine opener, salad dressing...ect. I was so grateful for that. There was a beautiful grill and firepit (although we didn't use the firepit) the view was worth it alone, but the cottage was adorable....and VERY clean. Yes, I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Infact we just might do the same trip next year. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Fall Getaway

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the property. We enjoyed being able to rent the pontoon boat and spend the afternoons on the lake. We cooked our own breakfasts and then drove into Traverse City for dinner. The drive was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beckie B.

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

Spider Lake

We loved our stay here on Spider Lake. Loved that the dock as just feet away from the waters edge. We enjoyed having lunches and dinners on the deck. The guys liked the fishing and have a story or two about the pike that got away and broke their fishing poles. Next time they will be prepared for the BIG one that got away. The Bower Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom A Kingsford

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I grew up in Traverse City and frequently visited Spider Lake as a kid. When I was able to find a property on the lake that needed some TLC for the right price I purchased this place and spent six months transforming a summer cabin into a year round home. I continue to make improvements as time and money allow. I am an electrician, my wife Casey works in the pharmacy at the hospital. We live about 15 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

This property is peaceful and beautiful. It's on a private drive off a dead-end road. This part of the lake is low-wake no waves, jet ski's or motor boats going by above an idle. The neighbors Art and Bonnie are great. It's a private escape 15 minutes out of town.

What makes this property unique

The view alone of the lake whether you ever intend touch the water is worth it. Even when it's raining you can find yourself mesmerized watching the rain hit the water. If your feeling more adventurous hop in the complimentary kayaks to explore the lake. It has many coves, a sand bar and a couple islands.

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