Birch Cove on Spider Lake, Traverse City

First time back to Spider Lake in over 12 years, previously stayed at a couple of resorts on the lake but decided this year to try a private rental. Could not have picked a better one, clean and spacious. The room setup is nice with the 2 smaller bedrooms sharing a bathroom with the main bedroom having a bathroom across the hall on the opposite side of the cottage. The cove it is located on is small enough the it is a no wake cove and therefore very quiet but located right next to the exit to the main part of the lake.

There are 2 awesome decks, one located up by the cottage the other down closer to the water. We did a lot of fishing and the deck down by the water was nice for keeping gear and tackle close to the boat.

The owners also allowed us to rent their pontoon boat for just 2 days since we did not want it for the whole week.

Can't wait to go back...wish we could have stayed longer!!

We have been here twice, will be back again. We could not make it this year due to other plans :( it is very close to traverse city but far enough away to get out of the city life. You must rent the pontoon and stroll the lake, stop at one of the beaches and enjoy the day! The owners are super nice and very accommodating! Stop in at Pegio's for some wings or pizza. Best around hands down!! Golfing is all around, which is one reason we head there. Also the wineries!! So much to do

We were really disappointed with the cleanliness of the home. When we arrived there was a note from the owner telling us there was a mouse and they had set a couple of traps under the sink. The mouse was caught that night, and removed, but the next morning there was mouse poop in the pantry and when I told the owner she said she'd be over in awhile with another trap. She only had one trap to set. Another mouse was caught and removed that night. No one offered to clean up the mouse poop, so we had to do it. We only had two overhead cupboards to store food in so the mice wouldn't get into it. We found mouse droppings in the silverware drawer and had to wash everything before we could use it. There were cobwebs and spiders throughout the home and the entire place had a musty smell.

My family and I rented this home in early July. We had an AWESOME week! The house looked exactly as it did in the photos - very clean and well cared for.

We were there during Cherry Festival - so much to see and do - although Traverse City and the surrounding areas always offer so much for everyone! Just as wonderful to relax on the deck each morning and every night!!

Would definitely rent this home again :)

We rented Birch Cove for only 2 nights (July 3rd and July 4th, 2014) and enjoyed our stay here on Spider Lake. We fished from the row boat and caught over a dozen Blue Gill and a few Bass in about 1.5 hours. This lake is real nice for canoe or boating.

We spent time in Traverse City to see the Fireworks on Fridday the 4th of July and the Air Show on Saturday.

We had a nice beach bonfire, and purchased wood just up the entry road within walking distance for the bonfire.

The house was very clean and the property was very neat. We really enjoyed the proximity of the house to Spider lake and the great view of the lake from the Master Bedroom.

Susan was very accommodating in that she agreed to let us stays for only 2 nights when the property was actually available for 3 nights. This was on a very busy 4th of July week and she had rented the property for the 1st half of the week and let us stay for 2 of the remaining 3 nights. Thank you Susan!

We plan to stay here again.