Location: Traverse City, Northwest, Michigan, USA (15 minutes from Downtown Traverse City) View Map
Accommodations: COTTAGE, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
LOCATION! LOCATION! One of the best 3 BEDROOM/2 FULL BATH COTTAGES ON ALL SPORTS SPIDER LAKE. TOP IT OFF WITH A VISA GIFT CARD WITH EACH WEEK RENTAL + SENIOR DISCOUNTS!!! This cottage includes a master suite with bath, fishing boat with dock, beautiful sandy beach, 2 Family Rooms both equipped with Cable & DVD, newly remodeled with multiple outdoor decks & covered balcony. Our Lakefront Cottage is located in the Forest Lakes Resort Area just 15 minutes southeast of Downtown Traverse City. It is available from Memorial Weekend thru Halloween weekly rentals run Sunday 3pm until the following Sunday morning at 10am. Weekends and nightly rates with a 3 night minimum are nego. during NON PRIME SEASON (Labor Day thru Halloween). SINGLE FAMILY RENTALS ONLY during all seasons no multifamily rentals at any time.
Amenities include an equipped kitchen, living/dining room and lower walkout family room. The master suite has a full bath and doorwall opening to deck, 2nd Bedroom (bunk room) has two twin bunk beds (sleeps 4) 3rd bedroom is off of family room in walkout lower level, laundry room with stackable washer/dryer, additional full bath on main level, screened in porch off living room and lower level covered porch with swing over looking lake.
All linens except personal towels are furnished. The location offers spectacular views of the lake and bay. Spider Lake is unique in that we have 3 Public Islands with 459 acres of Lake. We have an association that regulates a quiet time early in the morning and in the evening for fishing, kayaking, canoing, and sailing. This no wake time adds to the Up North peaceful feel you can enjoy at our cottage. With Spider Lake being located in the Forest Lake Resort Area it allows you the ability to visit a number of other lakes close at hand.
Whether you perfer a lazy or active vacation, you will find it here. Our family cottage offers you a swim, great fishing, row the interesting shoreline or visit an island to picnic on or swim off its sandbar, read a book, enjoy a casual dinner or relax on one of the many out door living areas. There are several golf courses and casinos a close drive from the cottage. Spider lake boat launch is nearby. A park with a baseball diamond, tennis, and basketball courts is just up the road.
Whether you enjoy a dinner at home on the deck with a a glass of wine from your day trip to one of the local wineries topped off by a bonfire on the beach roasting marshmellows for desert ; or a short drive to fine dining resturants over looking the bay and a stroll in downtown Traverse City you will relax and unwind in this Northern Michigan Resort Area.
Our cottage is available for weekly rental, Memorial Weekend through Halloween, to a "MAXIMUM OF EIGHT PERSONS ONLY!". We offer a $100 discount to repeat renters and referrals that rent a minimum of 1 wk. A $500 deposit is required to hold your reservation and the balance is due one month prior to your arrival. More detailed directions and information will be provided at the time you make your reservation. We are always pleased to answer any questions and go out of our way to make your stay with us one of the best Up North Vacations you have ever had! Stay with us you won't be disappointed!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Lakefront
- Other Amenities
- Great Fishing, Close to Horse Back Riding, Canoeing and Golfing, 28 miles of Shoreline with 5 Islands, newly renovated, 2 Decks one of which is accessable from Master Bedroom, Covered Screened Balcony over looking Lake and Covered Porch with swing also over looking Lake. Beach area has nice sand for small children or a game of volleyball. Cottage is on private lane in a quiet Cove. Rowboat provided. Forest Lakes Park 2 miles away for tennis & basketball courts, baseball diamond and walking paths.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SINGLE FAMILY RENTALS ONLY
RATES BASED ON SIX PERSON OCCUPANCY
Additional $100 per person over six (maximum eight no exceptions!)
$1500 a week June 1st. - 30th
$1750 a week July 1st. - Labor Day + 6% MI state tax
$1500 a week Labor Day - Oct. + 6% MI state tax
$500 REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT.......PAYMENT BY CERTIFIED CHECK OR
VISA AND MASTRCARD via Paypal 2.99% service fee paid by sender
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1967
Why the Owner Chose Traverse City
My parents purchased our cottage in 1967. I spent all of my summers during my teenage years on Spider Lake. My own children have summered since birth at the lake. Our beach sand is excellent for small chilren to play in. To put it in my husband's own words when he came home from a business trip in Japan, "I knew we had one of the most popular and beautiful resort areas in the world to spend our summers, when I saw Traverse City, MI on the Departure Board at the airport in Toyko!"
The Unique Benefits at this COTTAGE
While staying at the cottage don't miss visiting Ranch Rudolph just minutes away for horseback riding, tubing & canoing. The local hangout for great pizza or a mouth watering skirt steak is Peego's and it has nightly entertainment on the outside deck on weekends. A drive up the Penninsula between East and West Bay to the Light House is a must. Stop to enjoy great food at Old Mission Tavern while viewing their many works of art by local artists in the resturant and gallery in the back. Then enjoy a drink or gourmet dining while the sun sets over West Bay at the Boat House or Bowers Harbor Inn.
Owner's Map of Traverse City
Our cottage has been in the family for more then forty years and three generations. Many fond memories have taken place at Spider Lake. It is our hope that your family will enjoy your vacation and make new memories.
Property Photos
- VIEW FROM OUR SANDY BEACH
- VIEW AS YOU ARRIVE
- VIEW FROM DOCK
- MAIN FAMILY ROOM OPEN TO DINING
- VIEW FROM DINING AREA LOOKING OUT TO FAMILY ROOM
- NEWLY REMODELED KITCHEN
- VIEW LOOKING OUT AT ONE OF THE 3 MAIN OPEN WATER AREAS
- KIDS BUNK ROOM SLEEPS 4
- MASTER SUITE LOOKING OUT TO DECK
- LOWER LEVEL GUEST ROOM
- LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM
- VIEW FROM LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM
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