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Traverse City 15 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly

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A lakeside property with a dock, clear water, and a house with a balcony overlooking the water.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, picnic tables, and two American flags.
A stone staircase surrounded by large rocks, leading up a hill with trees in the background.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, a small table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.
A lakeside property with a dock, boats, and a stone wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Space to dine together
    Guests appreciate the top-rated dining area for shared meals.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Spider Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning

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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. 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 skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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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 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Red Mesa Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City 15 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 is parking at Traverse City 15 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 15 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 15 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City 15 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly located?

Located in Traverse City, this beachfront cabin is in the city centre, just steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

We had a wonderful time at this property, great location, Clean, Beautiful setting on the lake!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin super close to water

Felt very at home. Clean. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The property grounds were very nicely maintained. The lake had a great sandy bottom and the lake water was very clean! A very nice get away for all!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short drive to Traverse city

Updated cabins , nice property on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spider Lake Cottage

Nice little Cottage on very clean lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vaca

We had a good time! Was peaceful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, my parents, and I booked this property for a family summer trip. We are extremely low-maintenance and only expect a reasonably clean place with basic, functional accommodations.My parents arrived first and immediately found a strong mold smell, so they were moved to a smaller cabin. When we arrived, the floors were so dirty that walking barefoot left our feet completely black. The place felt like an IKEA display in that nothing worked and if it did, it was super uncomfortable. We deal with it. Next morning: the toilet began leaking from the base and water quickly spread into the hallway. We had used it normally and brought septic-safe supplies as required. When my parents contacted the owner, instead of helping, he became childish, defensive and accused us of causing the problem, suggesting we put a paper towel in the toilet. He told us, “Can’t you just hold it?” and suggested we rent a pontoon boat instead. "Why are you inside on vacation? Go do something". Meanwhile, toilet water was spreading onto our belongings, and the shower and sink were backing up.What was unacceptable was the owner’s attitude and refusal to provide a reasonable solution. We ultimately had to relocate, book hotels, move our belongings, and lose most of a vacation day. The owner also refused to refund the night and a half we stayed, claiming he had to spend 400 on a plumber as if that had anything to do with us. Stay literally anywhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the lake!

My husband and I stayed with our 2 teenagers and my mother in law. We really enjoyed renting a pontoon boat for 2 days of our visit and meet out on the lake. The lake itself was very quiet and the 2 weekdays we were out we saw very few other people. There was plenty of room for our family. Although it is a small rental so you won't exactly have a lot of privacy! The grounds are very sandy, as mentioned in the rental listing so be prepared! I had a couple of questions during the during the stay and leading up to our visit and the owner was always quick to get back with me and answer any of my questions. The closest gas station was out of gas the duration of our trip so it was a bit of a pain the 2nd day when we realized we would need more gas for the boat. Obviously not the owners fault, just an FYI. Otherwise the store had all the basics we needed. Would definitely visit again, thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good communication. Helpful with boat rentals. The lake is beautiful and a lovely dining area right on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty cabin

We didn't even end up staying there. The beds abd the floors were dirty. They had sand, hair, dog hair, and dirt in the beds and sand/dirt on the floors. After we saw all of this we ended up having to find another place to stay. Also based off this listing I wasn't aware the cabins were all so close together. I was very disappointed in this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Thank you for a great place to stay! Your set up is great with so much to do. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice family property

The lake was great, the property was very well maintained and then amenities on site we perfect for a little up north get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day weekend

We stayed there over Memorial Day weekend. The lake, beach & views are the best! Everything that we needed the owners responded and helped with. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The location is great and close to Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Memorial weekend 2019

Wonderful experience. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

The area is beautiful

Wasn't really impressed with our cabin. The floor was dirty, as child was crawling on it. Didn't realize there wasn't heat, so it was very cold at night. The cabin also smelled bad, like someone was smoking in them - although said not too. We would likely go again, but stay in a different cabin for longer than a weekend. I would also make sure to clean it myself, although we pay a cleaning fee when booking?? Not sure what was actually cleaned, but rather picked up and wiped down quick maybe. You could also hear everything going on outside, talking, etc., as if the people were in the cabin with you. Property manager mark was nice. Enjoyed our time on the water. Experience could have been much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location, beautiful lake

Cabins 1-4 are older and it shows, but still a wonderful stay. Recommend cabin 4-8 for better lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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