Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway!

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Lakefront property with amazing views of Spider Lake!!

Comfy living room for relaxing and looking at the lake!

Nicely furnished living area with open floor plan.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace

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Traverse City, MI

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Sun Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful lakefront cottage available for two day minimum rentals during Fall, Winter and Spring and week long rentals during the Summer. Perfect for long weekend trips up north or for your family summer vacation! Spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with hardwood floors. Nicely furnished and decorated. Open floor plan with nice kitchen, living room and dining area plus an all season sun porch with amazing lake views. Washer/Dryer also included. Gorgeous views of the lake to enjoy through the large picture windows. Very quiet street, private and secluded, yet only 15 minutes from all amenities Traverse City has to offer. Two queen beds, one double bed and one pull-out double bed to sleep up to 8. Queen beds are located in two good sized bedrooms, double bed located in a smaller bedroom (best for one person or two children) and pull-out located in the sun porch. Central Air Conditioning, Wi-Fi, Blu-Ray/DVD player, smartTV and premium cable.

Great wooded lot set back from the road with circle driveway. Beautiful two-tiered composite deck for lots of outdoor living space. Easy slope down to the water with no long staircases. The cottage is on a great part of the lake on the peninsula. Perfectly clear water with no murkiness. Nice large dock. Kayaks available. Great fishing available in Spider Lake as well. Very close to snowmobile trails and rental spots in the winter! Minutes from Grace Macdonald Park which has sports fields, tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, pavilion area with grills and picnic tables, hiking trails, playgrounds equipment and sledding hill.

Two night minimum rentals in Fall/Spring with varying price points. One week minimum rental mid June - Labor Day (Sunday-Sunday rentals). Well-behaved dogs considered, please discuss ahead of time. Contact Nikki for more information and availability.

Property manager

Nikki

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Well behaved pets considered with pet deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in house

No pets allowed on the furniture & must clean up after them outside.

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

Note from host: No parties allowed

Long-term renters welcome

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Centre Ice Arena - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
Front Street - 21 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬20 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
‪Peegeo’s - ‬6 min drive
‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬16 min drive
‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway! 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

LINDA AND SCOTT M.

26 February 2025

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

Winter bliss

Great time spent hiking and relaxing. So easy to do at this cottage. A very clean, comfortable and well thought out home. A few new places found and a few old favorites enjoyed. What a great time!!! Thank you. Be staying with you again soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

6 February 2025

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

Quiet and Relaxing Cottage

We visited mid-winter. The cottage was as described, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The host was very responsive and easy to reach. We had about 6-7" of snowfall the day before we left, and Nikki was prompt about getting someone out to plow the driveway so that we wouldn't have any problems getting to the airport in the morning. Great place...we would consider coming back in the summer, when we could take advantage of more outdoor activities.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

14 October 2024

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

Great lakehouse for the Fall

Had a great time at this home for a week in early October. Looking out over the lake, fall colors, pontoon boat rides, fishing. Cozy with a great layout and outdoor spaces. We really enjoyed it. We will try to come back in the summer to really enjoy the lake and water sports to their fullest.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle L.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

17 June 2024

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

Wedding getaway

Beautiful view. Less lake noise than expected.Inside worked well for a family stay age 30-87 with 2 dogs. Quite a few steps to enjoy the outside...gave the 87 year old pause, but joined us anyway. Just a good place to hang out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

20 May 2024

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay. The weather was good and the lake was great! Just a wonderful relaxing property with lots of outdoor fun.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill K., Kalamazoo, MI

30 October 2023

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

Beautiful Dog Friendly Cottage

What a perfect place to stay. We felt at home immediately. The layout was perfect for a girls weekend. We loved the cozy fireplace and watching the sunrise through the large windows. We drank our coffee on the deck and the dogs loved playing in the lake. It was close to TC but far enough away to be quiet and relaxing. We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette B.

3 July 2023

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

Old School Cottage with Updates

This updated cottage from the 1950's allowed for our desired access to the water (even my 91-year-old father was able to easily get down to the dock with just a little help for balance). We were bummed that the pontoon wasn't available but kept our jet ski right there. The views from the cottage and deck were outstanding! Our family (2 parents, 1 grandparent, and 3 early 20's) could've used a second full bathroom, but having the half bath helped. The pullout couch/porch area was also a helpful additional bedroom area. I appreciate the old time cottage scent, but the family room and porch furniture need a good steam cleaning. The decks and dock were well furnished and provided a choice of sun or shade. The property owner was quick to respond to our communication. Nice neighbors, great fishing off the dock, just outside of downtown, too. Looking for an updated old school cottage with an amazing view? This is your place!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen A., Auburn, Michigan

15 June 2023

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

Great vacation stay!!

Everything was perfect!! Wonderful, clean and very comfortable place. Would definitely love to spend another few days here. The lake is so beautiful too!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

23 May 2023

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

Centrally located!

This cabin is so homey, you’ll feel like it’s your second home! Everything is well taken care of and the view is spectacular! The neighbors are friendly too! Would 10/10 stay here again! The house has everything you need, so when they say fully stocked, believe it!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry & Tonya B.

15 May 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Had an amazing time. The house is awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

2 January 2023

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

Quick NYE stay

Enjoyed the property for a last minute NYE trip. Inside was decorated very well and cleanliness was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

30 October 2022

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

Mother/Daughter weekend

What a beautiful home!! My first time staying in a home, and if they are all like this, no more motels for me! Location, cleanliness, amenities, views, decor …. all A++++++. We had a wonderful weekend making memories!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff m.

30 October 2022

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

Perfect fall getaway

Great location and has all amenities needed for an enjoyable stay. 2nd time renting and will probably rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

24 October 2022

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

Just Great

The lake was gorgeous, and the area is a beautiful area to visit in the Fall. The cottage is huge, modern, cozy and has a beautiful view to the lake. Curl up by the fire, or out by the fire pit outside, you can't help but relax.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

19 October 2022

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

Absolutely Breathtaking

I am so greatful that I chose this beautiful lake house for my stay in Traverse City for my daughters wedding. The minute you walk through the front door the view takes your breath away. The lakehouse is absolutely gorgeous, comfy and welcoming and the host/owner Nikki is attentive, welcoming and forthcoming with every detail. If you're ever in Traverse City vacationing, this place can't be beat for your stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen W.

3 September 2022

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

Great Location, Beautiful Lake Views, Serene setting

Short 5 day get away to fish, golf, see the sights. Close to Traverse City and shopping, yet you feel like you are alone on lake. Lake is chrystal clear. Pontoon boat rental option is awsome. Great place to chill. Furniture is fine but could use an update.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coleman T.

2 September 2022

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

Highly recommend

Highly recommend this property for a true up North experience !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

28 May 2022

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

Idyllic Lakeside Get-away

We had an amazing time. The homes here are very close together, but the way this cottage is set back from the road makes it feel more private. It was nice and quiet all week, so having closer neighbors wasn’t an issue at all! It’s a bit off the beaten path if you want to go to restaurants/activities in Traverse City (about a 20-30 minute drive), but if the weather is nice there is really very little need to leave the cottage! Spacious and open concept layout. We loved that it is dog friendly so we could bring our pups too! Would definitely stay here again!!!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Katrina S., Novi

8 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Super cute but could use some added cleaning

Crazy cute. Lake was peaceful and quiet. Decor was charming. Beds were comfortable. Loved the deck and the added propane fire pit. House could have used some more attention to cleaning. Comforter in my room was nothing short of disgusting, hair (pet and human) all over the underside which made us question how well things were cleaned. Found an antidepressant script bottle and pills under the dresser. Bedding was washed with fabric softener that was scented which caused my mother who is allergic issues. Was promised kayaks and up boards, had exchanged messages with the owner about them. They were not out and available. Owner did provide basement keypad code for us to get out ourselves. Very cute lights on the back deck, issue was they were on a sensor and on all night which lighted up one of the bedrooms. I would stay here again, but was disappointed with the items I mentioned. Location was great. Saw large fish swimming in the lake from the deck. Just wish more attention was paid to house keeping items.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura f.

30 January 2022

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cute cabin on the lake. It was spacious, nicely decorated and very well stocked with everything you need. The location is perfect for activities in the Traverse City area It worked perfect for our group of 5 adults. Can’t wait until we can come again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

18 January 2022

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

Clean , quiet and beautiful!

The property was perfectly reflected online - everything was provided for an easy check in and stay. The location is isolated but yet close enough to the essentials. Would go back and definitely recommend to all!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

9 January 2022

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

We stayed in the winter and it was as cozy as it looks. We are a family of 4 and had plenty of space

The cottage was well appointed with lots of linens, a fully stocked kitchen, and lots of extra touches to make it feel homey. The view was incredible and the beds were comfortable. The host was really responsive and helpful. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary E.

2 January 2022

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

Great spot with picture windows.

We loved this spot! Beautiful 3 bedroom cottage with great views. It’s cozy and well stocked. The open floor plan was perfect to cook New Years Dinner and just relax with family. 5 stars!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyn D.

12 June 2021

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

Perfect week

This cottage was so well decorated and comfortable. The 2 level deck had nice lounging furniture and views of the lake. Easy to check in and quick response from the owner. A great place to spend a relaxing week but close enough to traverse city for dinner out and shopping.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nikki

My family has been traveling to Traverse City every summer for years and finally decided we want a place of our own. We were lucky enough to find this place in the Summer of 2015 and we are so grateful we did!

Why they chose this property

Spider Lake is a perfect lake for boating, fishing and swimming in a secluded spot, but just minutes from all Traverse City has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Absolutely gorgeous lake views from most of the house and the entire back yard. Easy access to the lake on a good sized wooded lot set back from the street.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Sun Room

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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