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Traverse City 12 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 room with two beds, each with an orange bedspread, a small white dresser, and a painting of a desert landscape on the wall.
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a dirt path leading to a dock.
A kitchen with a stove, a vent hood, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

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

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
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 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 cross-country skiing and snowboarding, 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 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?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, 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

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 8 - Good. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great views and a great time!!

Mark was an awesome host!! We really enjoyed our time and wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good cabin for our purposes

Cabin was clean, if a bit small (our fault for not reading the description better). Has everything you need & the common fire pit and deck area is super nice for sitting & chatting. Would recommend for a group of 2-3 people, likely no more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice last minute getaway

We were able to rent Cabin 2 last minute for Memorial Day Weekend. Check in was easy. Cabin was well stocked with kitchen needs. Cabin small, but decent for the long weekend- better than an RV or tent. Grounds were very well kept and pretty. We rented their pontoon boat for the day- very clean and easy to rent. We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property, beautiful views, love the fire pit

Great time, really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall get away

I loved my fall get away on Spider Lake, staying at the Windjammer Resort. Angela was very accommodating and the cabin was just like the pictures posted.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The place is nice but kind of out dated. The water is well water so expect to smell bad.

Basic accommodations with well water. The outdoor area is really nice for campfires and lake views. Great for guests bringing boats.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spider lake

Not as private as I thought.. other cabins and guest surrounding the cabin….
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Relaxing location

Location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The resort is great! Cottage #2 is challenging. The water contains sulfur and smells like rotten egg

Cabin 2 is very small with no where to sit comfortably to watch tv. There is no storage for clothing in the small bedroom. Only one working light in the main room. The design/layout of cabin 2 left much to be desired. Cabins 5-9 looked great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Very disappointed

There was sand in the sheets where I slept. I paid $120 as a cleaning fee and you didn't even wash the sheets before me. I am paying a large cleaning fee for a tiny place that you don't even clean. You basically tell the me that I have to wash all my dishes and leave the place the way I got it. Way overpriced for what I got. A hotel cleans without a fee. A hotel you get towels and towel paper. The place is disgusting for what I paid. $892 for 3 nights is a rip off.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Such a pretty spot. Didn't know landscaping was being done but no bother at all. Would love to see the final results because it is going to be beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin Camping

Small cabin but was expected unfortunately weather was chilly and water was burrrr cold. Kayak and rowboats for no fee with rental was either hip deep in water or inches deep full of water. No beach to speak of and cleaning was minimal at best. Property needs trash picked up and maintenance updates (lights, deck chairs etc) Needless to say most of days were spent away. Beautiful area in Spyder Lake other cabins were bigger (we had #2) so would look at those if we stayed there again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Lake View/ Tiny Cabin

We arrived late in the evening so it was a but tricky to find our cabin with no lights on among the others. Location was in perfect proximity to Traverse City, where we were visiting. The cabin was a tad smaller than we had originally thought, but did the job for us! Water smelled a lot like sulfur, and there were a few items that were questionable on the cleanliness, but all in all, we booked last minute, and it worked for our long weekend away. Wish we had more time to enjoy the firepit and lake view.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed!!

Very neat & tidy. Owners replied quickly to our one problem. The heater worked very well. Only problem was the T.V. volume did not reduce.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Had a great time at the cabin. Rented the pontoon boat. Very friendly and helpful. Hoping to be able to come back next year and stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute for small family.

Clean and efficient. Little ac u it in kitchen. Small shower for me. I am 6’2. Loved the resort and it was nice and quiet. Lots of families
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Clean cabin, great outdoor area.

Small older cabin, but clean. Well stocked with kitchen supplies/dishes, blankets, fans, etc. Great property. Awesome firepit area and deck overlooking the lake. Lots of kayaks available. Water area is very sandy and nice. Only problem we had was the water in the cabin had a horrible sulfur smell, and was unusable. Owner was sending plumber out, not sure if he came or not as we never heard back, but 3rd day water was slightly improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

We shall return!

Small but perfect size for me and my 3 kids. Swimming area and group campfire area were a hit, as well as the rope swing. We met some other families and plan on returning next year!
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