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10/10 Excellent
Dorene S.
15 Aug 2017
Wonderful cabin!
Dorene S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
- Spider Lake1 min walk
- Arbutus Lake6 min drive
- Traverse City Beach17 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting
820 sq. ft. Cottage located on Spider Lake in Traverse City.
Spend a week in a classic log home away from it all with private lake access on Spider Lake just minutes away from Traverse City. This family owned cottage provides a peaceful setting, yet you are only ten or fifteen minutes away from most of the area's popular attractions. It is located just minutes from shopping and restaurants in Traverse City and recreational activities such as swimming, water sports, or golfing.
The cottage has a private waterfront, six acres of primarily wooded property and beautiful lake views. The rental includes a private dock, 16ft aluminum rowboat and two kayaks. There is an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. We have two bedrooms with double beds, and bathroom with shower. The property is includes plenty of outdoor seating with an outdoor fireplace and yard games for family fun. This seasonal retreat is part of our family heritage and was built by our father upon his return from WWII with local logs and fieldstone. We offer it for rent because we are not able to use it all of the time. It is very well kept and has one of the best views on the lake.
We are located within 15 minutes of downtown Traverse City. We are just down the road from the Vasa Trail, and a ten minute drive from East Grand Traverse Bay. You can enjoy the privacy of the cottage with outdoor seating areas, an outdoor fireplace, a grill, and picnic table, or you are just a short drive from restaurants and entertainment of Traverse City. East Bay Township short term rental license #005640
Spend a week in a classic log home away from it all with private lake access on Spider Lake just minutes away from Traverse City. This family owned cottage provides a peaceful setting, yet you are only ten or fifteen minutes away from most of the area's popular attractions. It is located just minutes from shopping and restaurants in Traverse City and recreational activities such as swimming, water sports, or golfing.
The cottage has a private waterfront, six acres of primarily wooded property and beautiful lake views. The rental includes a private dock, 16ft aluminum rowboat and two kayaks. There is an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. We have two bedrooms with double beds, and bathroom with shower. The property is includes plenty of outdoor seating with an outdoor fireplace and yard games for family fun. This seasonal retreat is part of our family heritage and was built by our father upon his return from WWII with local logs and fieldstone. We offer it for rent because we are not able to use it all of the time. It is very well kept and has one of the best views on the lake.
We are located within 15 minutes of downtown Traverse City. We are just down the road from the Vasa Trail, and a ten minute drive from East Grand Traverse Bay. You can enjoy the privacy of the cottage with outdoor seating areas, an outdoor fireplace, a grill, and picnic table, or you are just a short drive from restaurants and entertainment of Traverse City. East Bay Township short term rental license #005640
Property manager
Mary Tafelsky
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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10.0 out of 10, (64 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted in the seating areas 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 005640, STR2019-0039
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Traverse City, MI
What's nearby
- Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Arbutus Lake - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
- Centre Ice Arena - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
- Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
- Traverse City State Park - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 18 min drive
- Peegeo's - 12 min drive
- Smoke and Porter Public House - 17 min drive
- Hopscotch Brick Oven & Taproom - 17 min drive
- Don's Drive In - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet lakefront setting
Patricia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan F.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Spider Lake retreT
Susan F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen R.
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous lakeside cottage
Karen R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy H.
27 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on Spider Lake
Cindy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jean T.
8 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time at Spider Lake.
Jean T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Don B., Milton, Wisconsin
17 June 2018
Awesome place! 20 minutes to Traverse City. Mary is great to work with! She has everything needed!
Don B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Rick K., Kalamazoo, Michigan
1 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to unwind and recharge!
Rick K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Matthew B.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matthew B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kim J.
16 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing
Kim J.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
15 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Perfect little cottage. Definitely booking again.
Mike R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristen N.
4 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
Kristen N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Richard M.
20 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Cove
Richard M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
24 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Cove
Patricia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan B.
14 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Jonathan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Christina s.
21 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property and owner
Christina s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jessica W.
13 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traverse City Cottage 2020
Jessica W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Brian N.
9 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just as described
Brian N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
16 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location
Steve H.
8/10 Good
Gary O., Oak Harbor Ohio
24 Oct 2018
Nice cabin with everything you need and great views of lake inside and out
Gary O.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Matthew M.
23 Sept 2018
Great Place to Stay on Spider Lake
Matthew M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
William S.
15 Sept 2018
Cozy,Secluded, As Advertised
William S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Pete S.
28 Aug 2018
What a great get away place, very quiet and peacefully setting.
Pete S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
John S.
15 Aug 2018
Excellent , inside and out . Very well stocked, very classic cabin style. We enjoyed the cabin !!
John S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
About the host
Hosted by Mary Tafelsky
This family cottage is owned by six siblings. Our great grandparents were pioneers in the Grand Traverse Area arriving in 1870. Our Grandfather was born in 1885 at the family farm just a stone's throw from the cottage we own today. We have a long history in the Traverse City Area. In the early 1900's our family was part of the Straub Brothers and Amiotte Candy Company here in Traverse City which did business around the country. Our Dad was the owner of Trude Hardware, a historic business in Downtown Traverse City for over 70 years. Our family still owns the Masonic Building in Downtown Traverse City where the hardware was located.
Why they chose this property
This cottage was built by our Dad when he returned from WWII. He was a young, single man then, and this lake was sparsely populated then with only a few cottages on the entire 650 acre lake. He built the cottage in the evenings after he got off work with logs and field stone from the local area. We originally owned over 900 feet of lakefront and 17 acres. Over time it was necessary to sell some of the property to reduce the cost of taxes. Today we still own 500 feet on the lake and nine acres with one of the best views on the lake. We have been renting is out as a vacation home since 1950 as well as using it for our own family. We consider it a family treasure and keep it very well maintained.
What makes this property unique
This is truly one of the premier views on Spider Lake.
Languages:
English
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