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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Traverse City, MI

Spider Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Arbutus Lake
‪5 min drive‬
Traverse City Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Come Up North to Gac’s Getaway on Spider Lake to relax and enjoy the lake life. Our two-story cottage has that great beach house feel with South facing views. It’s the best spot on the lake! There are three bedrooms, one bath and a main living/dining/kitchen area. The cottage sleeps six and all the rooms have views of the lake. There is one king, a queen and a double size bed. The kitchen has all the essentials - a full size refrigerator, electric stove/oven and microwave. The bathroom has a tub and shower. GG’s has 60 feet of private beach frontage, perfectly sandy that is only 40 feet from the cottage. As you enjoy your morning coffee in the screened in porch, you will hear loons, see ducks, geese, possibly an eagle and all sorts of other critters.
Spider Lake is a spring-fed, 459 acre all-sports lake. It’s excellent for fishing, skiing, tubing, swimming, and any other water sport you can think of. The lake has several bays and islands to explore. Outside you will find your own dock, the "Blue Fin," a 14 foot rowboat and life preservers. There is a gas grill, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit. If you’d like, you can also bring your own boat, there is a DNR launch site 1.5 miles away. If you choose to bring your boat, please let us know that you doing that.
If you can tear yourself away from the lake, Traverse City is only 20 minutes away with plenty to do. You can enjoy the National Cherry Festival, Old Mission Peninsula Wineries, Leelanau Wineries, Casinos, award-winning restaurants and unique downtown shopping. The area is known for its championship golf courses, TART biking trails and extensive hiking routes. This part of Northern Michigan is home to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, awarded “Most Beautiful Place in America” by ABC’s Good Morning America. From GG’s, you can enjoy a day-trip to the dunes and other fun destinations along Michigan’s famous M-22 scenic drive, or visit the Interlochen Center for the Arts, where they host nationally known artists during summer concerts. Cherry Capital Airport is only 20 minutes away. Although you may be tempted to pack your visit full of activities, make sure to leave time to relax and enjoy the beauty that our cottage offers you and your family.

Property manager

Jim and Jan Gac

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English

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Welcome to PARADISE with sandy beach and lovely sunsets!

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 008432

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Arbutus Lake - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Centre Ice Arena - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
Traverse City State Park - 18 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬20 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
‪Peegeo’s - ‬6 min drive
‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬17 min drive
‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy our cottage on the sandy beach! It's perfect!! It really is.... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy our cottage on the sandy beach! It's perfect!! It really is....?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy our cottage on the sandy beach! It's perfect!! It really is....?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy our cottage on the sandy beach! It's perfect!! It really is.... located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cottage is just steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

30 June 2024

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

Great family getaway.

This place was exactly as described and more. Very fun for the whole family. We loved the lake and nearby park. It was a great place to unwind and make lasting memories. Traverse city and Lake Michigan is also nearby for fun day trips.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilee H.

6 May 2023

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

Cozy getaway

Great location. Cottage was cozy and clean. Definitely recommended for families and a relaxing stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

28 June 2023

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

Peaceful

Wonderful place to enjoy family

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie t., Grandville, MI

2 June 2023

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

Perfect vacation spot!

This cabin is nicely decorated and we'll appointed. The location is perfect! My friends and I look forward to returning next season

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

20 September 2021

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

Great location, great hosts

Excellent location on Spider Lake with views, sandy beach, and quick trip to Traverse City and elsewhere. Clean home, great communication with owners, highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichole R.

3 October 2022

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

A very adorable little cottage with great lake access

A very adorable little cottage with great lake access! I loved the colors and antique touches! Truly enjoyed our short stay. Just don’t forget to bring your own towels!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T., Minneapolis

25 June 2023

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

Great location

The cottage was even more charming in person than in photos. It was a great home base to explore the Traverse City area and the lake was perfect for swimming and relaxing on the dock. Hosts were quick to reply when we had questions. It was a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brooke h.

24 October 2024

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

Nice getaway

Nice stay. Love the window seat in the largest bedroom. All bedrooms and bathroom are on the top floor, while the kitchen/living room are on the bottom floor. Would appreciate if they had bath towels but the owners very clearly say in the listing that they do not supply them, so it wasn’t a surprise. We especially appreciated the fire pit right on the beach. Beds were comfortable, which to me is essential.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui E.

11 July 2024

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

Lovely place

Absolutely fabulous views. Very clean. All the necessities. I would recommend bringing your own pillow and bath towels- Walmart does deliver though! :-) fantastic place would love to come again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

4 August 2020

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

Beautiful lake cottage

We had a great week on the lake. The location was nice and quiet with a beautiful view. We rented the pontoon boat for the week and it was great to be able to use at our convenience. The owners were very accommodating. .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

23 September 2022

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

Beautiful

Wonderful

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

3 August 2024

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

Most relaxing vacation ever

First time visit to Northern MI. So relaxing. The cottage was perfect for the 4 of us. The dock was my favorite place to sun. The lake is very clean & offers plenty to do to keep 2 teens busy. The cottage offered all the basics necessary and was decorated so cute! Definitely a 10/10. We were so happy with our decision to stay on Spider Lake. Already planning another trip and

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

26 September 2023

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

Amazing Cottage

Love Gac’s Getaway and we will definitely be back. The tubs to float on in the lake are amazing and the cottage is decorated perfectly. It’s a wondeful get away spot in TC. Jan & Jim were easily reachable and quick to help.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

16 July 2023

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

Family and fishing

Everything was perfect. Cottage had anything you might need. I loved the vintage feel. . Nice Sandy beach. And great chairs 😊 A fun Lake to explore. Really wonderful vacation Wonderful breezes in all the bedrooms.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan V.

6 August 2014

Cozy Clean Cottage on Spider Lake

Jim & Jan were excellent to work with. In total we had 5 people that stayed comfortably, The boat they provided was good sized and with the outboard and trolling motor we were able to fish the entire lake over our stay. We also boated to the island and enjoyed the sandbar on one of the hotter days. This was our first time booking a stay through VRBO and it went great!

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav B.

12 June 2022

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

Cute Cabin on the Lake

We really enjoyed our stay. Everyone in the family had something to do either on the lake or the cabin. Owners were wonderful to work with. They replied immediately for anything we needed. Cabin has everything you need as lot of thought has been put by owners. Neighbors are great to talk to as well. Overall a great experience. Thanks for sharing the cabin!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 April 2023

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

Love it

Awesome cottage, feels like home. The owners are great, nice little beach, good location on the lake, super clean, fire pits, grills (gas and charcoal), chill neighbors, kayaks, awesome personal touches throughout that show the owners care, and so on. The Blue Fin is a fine vessel. Pretty much guaranteed you’ll dig this little joint on the world famous Spider Crick.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

1 July 2021

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

"Girls''' Trip

Four "girls", who have been friends for over 45 years, got together at this property that had great views of the lake from the living and all of the bedroom areas. The pics do not do justice for this charming property with lots of water vehicle options and Jan, the property owner, got back immediately with any questions we had. We had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

28 July 2019

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. Jim and Jan were wonderful hosts and very easy to get a hold of if need be. The cottage is just as described and was clean and ready for us upon arrival. We added a few little things to the kitchen that we thought were useful. We loved the beach and the lake was warm and clean. Conveniently located far enough away but not to far away from the hussle and bussle of Traverse City. We would recommend this cottage to anyone and hope to return again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

13 June 2023

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

Superb!

Gac’s Getaway is so charmingly decorated, spotlessly clean, and RIGHT ON THE WATER. We enjoyed our stay immensely..every room felt warm and welcoming, all with views of Spider Lake. I will say that the couches left a bit to be desired, but the comfort of the window seat in the master bedroom all but made up for it. The screened in porch came in handy on the chilly mornings to enjoy coffee while still taking in the beautiful lake setting. All in all, wonderful house, close to downtown Traverse City, and gorgeous lake. You can’t go wrong!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad R., Grand Rapids, Michigan

15 May 2022

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

Great Experience on Spider Lake

My family had a wonderful stay at this property on Spider Lake. The property description was accurate and it was very clean. The bedrooms were spacious and the property was comfortable the 4 of us (2 adults + 2 kids). Communication with the host was great. Spider Lake is a great fishery, we caught large mouth bass, small mouth bass, rock bass, northern pike, sunfish, and bluegill all in one day! If we need to come back to the area for another event, we will definately see if this property is available.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Q.

13 July 2023

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

Slice of Heaven

Communication from the beginning was excellent. I'm big on cleanliness and upon arrival I noticed that right away and all the little touches. Everything was so easy and convenient. We loved that every room had a lake view and that we could walk right out to the lake. Jan and Jim were very helpful and the neighbors were great too. Central to see many fun activities we already have plans for next year. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

13 September 2015

😎

My family and I had a wonderful time at the cabin! With three small children, there was plenty to do. We fished, swam, caught turtles and frogs, had bonfires, hiked, played games and just had a ton of fun. There is plenty of sand at the beachfront to build a sandcastle. The water was nice and clear with a sandy bottom. Neighbors were great. Owners were extremely helpful and accommodating. Try the pizza place down the road, peegros (or something like that).

8/10 Good

Jordan S.

23 August 2023

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

Great beach and location

This was very clean and had a perfect location. Close to downtown TC but quaint on Spider lake. One of the few locations on Spider Lake with a great beach for the kids. My only complaints is the mattress in the Queen and full rooms. They’re old spring mattresses and are VERY uncomfortable. They really should be updated for the cost. Nothing was provided as far as dish soap, paper towel, etc so we had to shop for that stuff. Any VRBO I’ve stayed at have provided those things.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

28 June 2020

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

Right on the lake

We had a good trip here. We were looking for a place to shelter-in-place that wasn't our home. This property is about 20 minutes outside of downtown Traverse City and easy enough to get to. The property itself is very well appointed and maintained. It's clear that Jan and Jim take pride in their rental and are readily available to answer questions, offer help, etc. In addition to the property we also rented their pontoon boat although it's not necessary because they offer a small fishing boat, 2 kayaks, and a paddle boat with the property. There is a small beach and while the neighbors are close they are respectful and friendly. Inside the house there was basically everything you could think of both in terms of needs and entertainment. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Jan Gac

Here’s our story…
Jim and I met in 1986 at Wonderland Mall in Livonia, Michigan, married in 1990 and moved to Traverse City in 1994. (Best decision EVER!) We both grew up in subdivisions and that was not what we wanted when we moved to the area, so we found a house on 10 acres and love it. We met some friends that introduced us to boating. We've been to many beautiful lakes, but we fell in love with Spider Lake.
Jim grew up going to cottages with his family all over Michigan. I always went up to Cheboygan to Eddies Cottages. We both have fond memories of going “Up North” to vacation. When I was young I thought “Up North” was the pin pointed destination, not Cheboygan. Now I think of “Up North” as anything north of the Zilwaukee Bridge!
It has been a dream of ours to own a cottage. Jim and I love the idea of families coming up and adding stories and memories to their lives history. We have looked 13 years and found the perfect cottage for us. With a lot of hard work and sweat, we think it's perfect for us and we hope it's perfect for you too.
Jim and Jan

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is just steps from the beach and the largest part of Spider Lake. We face South, so it's always sunny. The beach is sandy and you have to walk out into the water before it gets deep. The water is generally calm in this area of the lake and this body of water warms up quickly. Grab your fishing pole and you can cast right off the dock. In the evenings, you can star gaze and have a bonfire.

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