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Situated on the lake, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accommodating 12 guests. It offers water views and outdoor areas, including a deck and patio. Enjoy nearby activities like skiing, hiking, and water sports. The property also includes games and is close to Forest Lakes and Spider Lake.
Highlights
Arcade/game room
A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Spider Lake
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Arcade/game room
Barbecue grill
Patio
Garage parking available
Air-conditioning
Washing machine
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
Forest Lakes
Place, Forest Lakes
1 min walk
Spider Lake
Place, Spider Lake
1 min walk
Tibbets Lake
Place, Tibbets Lake
4 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
20 min drive
Where you'll sleep
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat
Welcome to George’s place (named after our loving Grandfather and the original owner of the property!)
Enjoy a relaxing lake retreat on Spider Lake in Traverse City, MI. This four bedroom, three and a half bath vacation rental is located on the west side of Spider Lake on a quiet paved road with 75 feet of private sandy frontage. Completely remodeled in 2021, this property features over 2400sq ft. Our home includes all the necessities for a trouble free & comfortable stay. In addition to a fully supplied home with all the kitchen, bath & bedroom amenities you need, we also supply two full size kayaks, pack-n-play and high chair.
The Space-
Private residential home recently renovated and equipped with new modern furniture and decor. It is located in the friendly lake community of Spider Lake and 10 miles to downtown Traverse City!
Winter- House is located 2 minutes from the Rasho Road trailhead, VASA bike trail which includes fat bike and XC Ski Trails
Summer- Enjoy all that all sports Spider Lake has to offer. Great fishing, Kayaking, Wakesurfing and Waterskiing. Boat Ramp is just a few minutes away. Dock can accommodate boats up to 25’ in length. There are 2 kayaks with life jackets for your use. A firepit to make smores while listening to the loons.
Our standard accommodation includes up to 12 people (1 King bed, 3 queen beds and one bunk bed with twin over full combo).
CHECK IN time: after 4PM CHECK OUT time: before 10AM
5-7 DAY RENTALS ONLY: JUNE, JULY, AUGUST.
For your comfort you will have the following at your disposal:
A spacious living room with new vinyl plank floors, new furnishings, high ceilings, recessed lights, new smart television. There is a second living room located on the lower floor of the home that includes a section couch, lake views, a walk out door and smart television.
A fully equipped and well stocked open kitchen with island that includes the following new items: full size refrigerator, dishes, utensils, kettle, crock pot toaster, microwave, gas stove, fire extinguisher, 12 cup coffee maker, pots/pans and spice rack.
Three newly remodeled and clean bathrooms include, bathtub, shower, sink, and toilets. One newly remodeled half bath including sink and toilet.
Four newly remodeled bedrooms with new beds, new mattresses include hypoallergenic waterproof mattress covers, new hypoallergenic pillows with hypoallergenic waterproof covers, new comforter sets, ceiling fans with remote, lake views, abundance of natural light and lots of storage space to include all your luggage.
New central heat and air conditioning throughout the home.
Large deck includes plenty of patio furniture and lakefront views!
We also provide new plush bath towels, wash clothes, hand towels, high chair, pack-n-play, board games, quality linens, new stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, laundry detergent, iron, ironing board, High speed wireless internet, ceiling fans, upright vacuum, fire extinguisher, two stall garage, keyless entry.
Back Yard –
Private access to dock on all sports Spider Lake. Boat Ramp is just a few minutes away. Dock can accommodate boats up to 25’ in length. There are 2 kayaks with life jackets for your use. A firepit to make smores while listening to the loons.
Please be respectful of residents during your stay by disposing of your trash and keeping down noise levels.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 17 min drive
Burger King - 17 min drive
Peegeo's - 6 min drive
Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - 17 min drive
Smoke And Porter - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat?
As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat on 20 Oct 2026 start from £962, 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 at Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat located?
This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Spider Lake and Forest Lakes. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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We had a wonderful stay I couldn’t have asked for anything more definitely a hidden gem It was well thought out we needed nothing we all recommend staying here. You won’t be disappointed.
Wonderful Lakefront StayWe had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect—right on the lake with beautiful views and easy access to everything we wanted to do. The space was very clean, comfortable, and had excellent storage, which was especially helpful with our group. It was also very accommodating for our family with three kids. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this VRBO!
We had a great stay on Spider Lake. The house was even better than we expected. It really had everything you needed. Rooms were very spacious, open floor plan worked well for us. Everything was nicely decorated. The lake was great and we used the fire pit area in the evenings. The extra fridge outside was super helpful as well as the high chair.
Great property on the lake. Fished every day. Rented a pontoon for tubing. Visited the town for shopping and dinner. House had everything you need for your stay. Although we didn’t get to do everything we had planned due to the smoke from Canada we had a wonderful time and would recommend renting this home on the lake.
We had an amazing stay at Spider Lake! The location was perfect—everything we wanted to do was just a short drive away, making it easy to explore the area while still enjoying the peaceful lake setting.The property is wonderful for families with kids. There was plenty of space for everyone to relax and play, and our family had such a great time making memories together.The only little hiccup we ran into was that the washer stopped working during our stay, but the host had a brand-new one installed the very next day. We were so impressed with how quickly they handled it. Communication was excellent, and they responded almost immediately every time we reached out.Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would absolutely stay here again. We highly recommend this property, especially for families with kids looking for a fun and relaxing lake getaway!
Our family members really loved this place, it was a lit of fun. Also, the house owner is really nice, the backyard was absolutely beautiful! Everything was so clean and great.
We had a soccer tournament in Traverse City, the house was perfect. Plenty of space, very nice indoors and out, the lake is beautiful. Hosts were great, highly recommend
We rented this property to visit a family member who lives in the area and it was a terrific place to stay. The house was super spacious and comfortable. I can't wait go back in the summer!
Was a perfect fall weekend on Spider lake. The house was very clean and comfortable. Played a fair amount of foosball & ping pong while we were there. Took advantage of having a outdoor fire with the family on Saturday evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Karl and his family were wonderful guests! We are glad you could enjoy all of the amenities. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
This place was great for a fun winter getaway with friends. The layout of the house was perfect for a large group and was close to the activities that everyone wanted to do (ice fishing and snow mobile). The house was clean and the host was great with communication.
We had so much fun here with our family. The house was clean and just as advertised, and the communication with the owner was excellent. Don’t hesitate to book this house for an awesome get away on Spider Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for staying at George’s Place on Spider Lake! We hope you and your family made many great memories! We would love to host you again in the future.
Great spot overlooking an inland lake... great home for gathering the family, cooking together, playing games and enjoying some outdoor fun in Traverse City. Host was excellent, and the property is fresh and well maintained.
We loved George’s Place! It was the perfect home for our 4 couples sibling retreat. 4 bedrooms and 3 & 1/2 baths accommodated us very well. It was super clean and well equipped. Wonderful location on the lake and yet a short drive to Traverse City. I especially enjoyed the Bluetooth bathroom speakers, as I didn’t bring my Mini Bose speaker, but I love listening to music while showering etc. We would definitely recommend and definitely book George’s Place again!
This was our second year of staying at George's Place and we loved it. We love the spot on the lake and the house has everything we need. I had a couple of questions and the owner was very responsive. We hope to be back again next year!
The house was fabulous. Very roomy and perfect for a family with kids. Despite the colder weather & rain we all had a blast. Fishing was great off the dock! We plan to book this property next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Bob Lett
A blended family who loves the outdoors. PA and MI natives who can't wait to share our lakefront home for you to make memories with your family and loved ones.
Why they chose this property
It has always been a dream to own a home on the lake. It is only fitting that this home's original owner is named George and so is my grandfather who this is a tribute to. Sitting on the deck listening to the wildlife and activities on the water allows you to unplug, relax, and enjoy all that Pure Michigan has to offer.
What makes this property unique
This home is located just minutes to the spider lake boat ramp and only 10 miles from downtown traverse city.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests