Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly

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A wooden deck with a red door, a mailbox, and a number '1' sign.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a coffee maker.
A stone staircase surrounded by large rocks, leading up a hill with trees in the background.
A wooden deck with a view of a lake, featuring a bench, a table, and lounge chairs.
A backyard with a swing set, a yellow slide, and a house with a garage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Spider Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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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 - 18 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 29 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Red Mesa Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly on 29 April 2027 start from NZ$1,161, 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 Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean. Nice outdoor areas. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this little resort, it is a beautiful property on a beautiful lake. The cabin was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great boating area

Loved the outdoor back yard on the beach and lake area. Loved the time frame of the boat rental for and awesome price. Loved that you could come and go off the boat. Great fishing in spider lake. Loved that you can take the boat out to the island and get on the island. Would definately go again.
Relaxing on the beach area
Great fishing
Great catches
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cozy little place

The property was very nice and peaceful. The only negitve is that property manager info was not up to date.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Beautiful setting. Could have been swept/mopped a little better. Hair/dust in corners of bathroom 1-2 inches from wall. Easy check-in/check-out directions. The futon bed was pretty hard to sleep on & set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The community is nice and peaceful. The people that stayed before us must have had a dog. It smelled like a wet dog and dog hair was everywhere. The property manager offered to have it cleaned again once I told her. The kayaks were nice to have and the beach area was very pretty. Overall, we had a nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Would not rent again

Overall the cabin was too small and not comfortable. I knew the size when rented it but the futon was so uncomfortable we could not sit or sleep on it and the tv would not work for us to watch in the evening after a day of work meetings. We did not know how to get the heat going but the manager did reply to text and help. We ended up staying elsewhere the second night and eating the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place to stay!

The cabin was great! It was nicely decorated, clean and had all that we needed. Very peaceful and scenic lake location and an easy drive to the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula. Angela was easy to contact and replied quickly to our questions. We will definitely return for another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as described

Cute, cozy, great community spaces, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Cabin

It was cold, dark and rainy night when we arrived. It took us a while in the dark to figure out that after entering the provided code, that there was an unlock button that also needed to be entered to unlock the door. It was difficult for us to learn how to operate a wall unit heater as the directions for its use were attached to the bottom of the heater. We tried to use the TV, only to find that none of the batteries in the drawer with the fire stick worked. The next morning we turned on the oven, only to find that it didn’t work. Angela kindly gave us the code to another cabin close by so we could use the oven there. We were very thankful that we did not have to use the futon for sleeping, as it was not very comfortable , even for sitting on. We did enjoy the lakefront, it was a beautiful setting. We appreciated the kayaks, we used them to explore most of the lake. The water was very clear! The area was beautiful, we were there just before peak leaf season. We enjoyed hiking in different parks and the TART bike trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Easy way
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant and Private

Clean, small cabin easily found. Good central location for visiting Traverse City and surrounding areas. Enjoyed the available kayaks and great place to try paddle-boarding for the first time. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

Great location and beautiful lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent but Inaccurate

The check in process was inconsistent between the application and provided instructions causing a delay in check in. An update in these instructions would go a long way. The floors were dirty and clearly not vacuumed causing my partner and I to have to wear socks and shoes full time. The wifi was also completely useless and did not allow us to watch movies or videos from our phones. Overall the property did fit the description with the exception of its cleanliness and effectiveness of wifi. If the owners were to update these to be accurate this would improve the rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Communal Lake Spot

Windjammer is a great setting of cabins set in a horseshoe. The cabin we stayed in (1) was perfect for a couple or three people. The kitchen is up to date so that we were able to cook any meals we needed. Even though cabin 1 is the smallest and most set back, we were still able to get a little view of the water from our deck. Of coarse, when the weather is good we didn't spend much time in our cabin, and Windjammer's beach, deck, and fire pit provided plenty of space and fantastic views of the lake. Spider Lake is a beautiful, quiet place in the morning and evening, with plenty of water activity during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin 1

Cute decor, comfy bed, well equipped kitchen and nice shower. Beautiful lake setting and nearby wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a much needed reviving 5 days. If you enjoy water and the outside this is the resort for you.

Absolutely wonderful in every aspect. A joy to work with management. Take time to rejuvenate here and you will be ready to conquer out there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

Beautiful location, great for a fall weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks for a great time.

Clean and cute
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic but nice old time up north resort

Rustic but nice old time up north resort. Need to update their contact and check in info with Vrbo
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful lake cottage

My husband and I loved our time at this wonderful lake cottage! We especially loved being able to bring our Golden Retriever! The lake is awesome for swimming, fishing and all water activities. The location is so close to Traverse City, Torch Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, tons of wineries and just so much to see in the area! I would absolutely recommend staying here. We are already looking into coming back next year and staying at one of the larger cabins and bringing our whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2021 Traverse City Getaway

Very cute place. Just the right size for two people. Neighbors were very friendly and owner Jason as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Few days on the lake

My husband and I had a great time staying at this property with our pup. The lake is beautiful and we were so happy to find a place that is dog friendly! Angela was great at communicating and was quick to respond with any of our questions. We stayed in cabin #1 which was a perfect amount of space with our puppy, but would recommend trying for one of the larger cabins if you have a larger dog. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little escape from reality!

This is a great place to spend your off time lots of outdoor activities! Always were great very helpful. But if you're from Chicago you should call 1st!
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