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Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.

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A wooden cabin with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a view of the outdoors, and a clock on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A view from a room with a large window overlooking a calm lake at sunrise or sunset.
A lakeside cabin with a balcony, dock with chairs, and an American flag.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set at the waterfront, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests. It includes 2 separate living rooms and a patio. Enjoy lake views and engage in nearby water sports, sailing, and birdwatching. Explore attractions like Forest Lakes and Spider Lake while being in the city center, close to shopping and golf.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Spider Lake
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rennie Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Double Futons

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.

In addition to our 3 cozy cabins (1188460,1188477 and 1188484), the four-bedroom main house is now available for weekly rentals!

The main house can comfortably sleep large families/groups of 8-12 guests.

Features include:

Four bedrooms
Two full bathrooms
Full kitchen with standard appliances and cooking utensils
Two large family room/sitting areas, each with large sliding glass doors leading out to the deck and lower level
Wrap-around porch/deck with beautiful lakefront views
Rental comes with pontoon boat. There are 4 kayaks, 2 pedal boats, a row boat and a paddleboard for shared use.
House also has docking space to bring your own boat.
Gas grill for BBQs!
Dining room seats 8, 4 stools in kitchen and table for 4 in attached living room area plus outdoor seating at patio table on porch.

Spider Lake is a small all sports lake.

GUESTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SHEETS AND TOWELS.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Leave the key in the boat ignition.

Return any furniture you may have moved to its original place.

Remember to sign out of any of your streaming apps you may have used on the tvs,

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Must bring own sheets and towels. Extra charge if they are provided.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1003797
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spider Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rennie Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Front Street - 18 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Red Mesa Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.?

As of Sep 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon. on Sep 11, 2026 start from $686, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Rennie Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen McClanaghan

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Tom and Kathleen have been Spider Lake property owners for 30 years. They are Michigan natives that embrace Northern Michigan's four seasons of beauty and fun.

Why they chose this property

Favorite Activities Include:

Boating, swimming and fishing on Spider Lake
Hiking Sleeping Bear Dunes
Kayaking and tubing on the Boardman River
Horse back riding at Ranch Rudolf
Shopping and Dining in Downtown Traverse City
Bike riding on Mission Point
Winery tours on Old Mission Peninsula
Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing
Let us help create a memorable family vacation for you!

What makes this property unique

The Oaks has a panoramic view of Spider Lake which is beautiful any time of the year.
While we have our own sandy swimming area, we are across from a small island for exploring and sandbars for swimming. The road is a peninsula with woods in the center. You will often see deer there, or on our property. Come see for yourself. You will have a wonderful time!

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