20,000 sq ft lodge with 450 feet of sandy private beach frontage. 16 bedrooms, all with 2 queen beds and full private baths. Dining room seats 64 (maximum occupancy). Fully furnished large kitchen, fitness center, recreation room, dens, fireplaces, etc. Home is located on Spider Lake... 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City, MI 15 minutes from the Cherry Capital Airport
Property is rented in its entirety only. Suitable for business and family groups.
Keywords: House, Large Groups, Cottage, Reunions, Family
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 203018
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 64
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
About the neighborhood
Traverse City
Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Downtown Traverse City, a neighborhood in Traverse City. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
Traverse City Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Middlecoast Brewing Company - 4 min walk
7 Monks Taproom - 4 min walk
FireFly - 3 min walk
Rare Bird Brewpub - 6 min walk
U & I Lounge - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 16 bedroom / 18 bathroom private home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 16 bedroom / 18 bathroom private home?
As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 16 bedroom / 18 bathroom private home on May 24, 2026 start from $3,194, 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 16 bedroom / 18 bathroom private home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 16 bedroom / 18 bathroom private home?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 16 bedroom / 18 bathroom private home located?
Located in Downtown Traverse City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Clinch Park and City Opera House are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We stayed here for our end of the year field trip, and it was amazing. Absolutely the best experience for our students (and for us!!). It was gorgeous, had tons of games and activities for them, and our students loved every second. I was really appreciative of the large kitchen and dining area because we could all gather at meal times as a whole community. Property owner was super great and responsive. Everything was just amazing. Loved it.
The Spider Lake Retreat was the absolute perfect fit for our youth hockey team. The house was amazing and really helped to make it the best weekend! The boys had so much fun, as did the parents. I’ve received so many messages from other parents on the team who commented on how beautiful the accommodations were and how many lasting memories were made.We will definitely consider the Spider Lake Retreat the next time we are in Traverse City for a hockey weekend, especially with the ice rink being only 10 minutes away!
Mitch M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ruth P.
Sep 19, 2012
Family Gathering
We have a blended family of 9 children and their families and I do not know how we could have found better accomodations. It even rained a couple days and it did not stop the fun in any way. The kitchen is very well equipped and the game room has something to entertain every age. The beach is sandy well into swimming area. The bedrooms and whole facility are light and bright with brightly colored artwork. The photographer found endless spots for family portraits. This is a wonderful facility.
My husband and I booked this retreat for our wedding weekend. There was everything we possibly needed! All we needed to bring was food/drinks and our decorations. I would have given this place 5 stars but I found a hidden camera that was actively recording. It was so disappointing, that it was hidden behind their Christmas decor, complete invasion of privacy. So if you choose to book this place, thoroughly check for cameras!!! Other than that it was a great place, plenty of space for all our friends and family.
Grace D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 19, 2023
Grace…I’m sorry that you were upset by the security camera. We have been having issues with someone breaking into our place and drinking and using the game room. The camera is in plain sight normally, so our Christmas decor is not meant to hide it. It sends me motion and sound alerts, but is only activated when we are vacant. We will do a better job of communicating that with our guests in the future.
Again, my apologies.
This is a great property for a group stay. The location on the lake is amazing and we took full advantage of the property for bonfires, an outdoor yoga session and yard games. We stayed with a group of 23 coworkers. The kitchen space was amazing for the meals we cooked as a group as well as a great set up for the catering we brought it. I highly recommend these hosts!
It was the perfect spot for our work retreat for 14 people. We will stay again in the future.
Allison B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2021
Thank you Alison! We enjoyed having you. :)
About the host
Your host
We built this facility to accomodate our own extended family for annual summer vacation
Why they chose this property
Traverse City Michigan has a lot of year around recreational activities.
What makes this property unique
You get exclusive use of this 20,000 sq ft facility. You can prepare your own meals and eat together in a dining room that overlooks the lake and seats 64. No staff, no other guests.