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Traverse City near downtown Waterfront Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pets ok

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A clear lake with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by a stone wall and a deck with outdoor seating.
A lakeside property with a dock, boats, and a stone wall.
A stone staircase surrounded by large rocks, leading up a hill with trees in the background.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with nautical-themed pillows, a small table with a lamp, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Spider Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is near a water park. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 44 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City near downtown Waterfront Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pets ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Traverse City near downtown Waterfront Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pets ok?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traverse City near downtown Waterfront Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pets ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City near downtown Waterfront Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pets ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City near downtown Waterfront Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pets ok located?

Situated in Traverse City, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend up north

We had a great time, and we especially enjoyed the camp fire and the kayaking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time! The views were amazing and so enjoyable from our deck. The host was great and so responsive to my inquiries. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, peaceful with a beautiful view

Very cute cabin on lakefront. Nice area for fire and little beach. Perfect stay by the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean & compact lakefront cabin! Deck space is wonderful - great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

We had so much fun Being right on the water. Nice clean and quick to traverse city
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

So wonderful and accommodating Perfect views and very CLEAN we will be returning! 100/100
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much fun

The property was amazing. The lake and the kayaks were so much fun. Wish the boat options were a little cheaper as they were way outside our budget but it was a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet peaceful cabin on a beautiful lake

Had a great time kayaking on the lake, hiking, and in Traverse City shopping and dining. Weather was unseasonably cold, but our hosts provided us with blankets and space heaters. They were incredibly responsive and helpful. Cabin #4 is older and would benefit from more lighting especially over the kitchen sink. Beautiful country and a nice place to visit. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and scenic

The area is beautiful and quiet, very scenic. The cabin (#4) is small but cozy & there is plenty of outdoor area for relaxing. There is not enough power to run more than a couple items at a time (maybe the microwave and one light) everything else has to be unplugged or you blew a fuse. The owners were willing to move us but i chose to stay in cabin 4 due to having to move my elderly aunt & our short stay. Overall it was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had a very pleasant week stay. This is one cabin in an 8-unit resort. The house was as advertised. It was updated well for an older cabin. It was in the 50’s at night, so we utilized the small space heater. The property was very nice with a large common fire pit. Lots of places to sit comfortably. The waterfront was very nice. Good swim area. Nice area to sit. Docks and marina were great. We rented a pontoon boat with a 90hp motor for several days. No problems. Outdoor paths were lit by motion sensors at night. The kitchen was well appointed with pots/pans, utensils, etc. Traverse City is close with all it has to offer. Spider Lake is beautiful and has many bays to explore. All in all, we had a very pleasant experience and would recommend this resort property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is as advertised, excellent accommodations and access to the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental place!

Great place to stay near the south end of Traverse City without over paying for a hotel. Has all the amenities. It feels like a little village with all the rental properties formed in a circle. We stayed in cabin #4 during October. Hope to experience spider lake in the warmer season sometime again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We plan to come back again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet solitude

We're beach people. Gas prices kept us closer to home. We all loved the beautiful quiet, nature and being near the water instead of beach crowdedness, long waits to eat and crazy traffic. There's so much to do. We'll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great getaway spot

nice spot on the lake, 20 min drive to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location with Amazing View

A great location for our vacation. The view of the lake from the cabin and deck were amazing. The grounds leading down to the water looked beautiful. The pontoon we rented worked great and was so much fun, and Josh gave a great boat tutorial. Overall, a wonderful, relaxing stay. A few minor things to bring to your attention: Upon arrival, we were disappointed to find the cabin in need of cleaning before we could unpack. There was sand/dirt on the floor, the windows needed cleaning as well as the kitchen (fridge, coffee pot, trash can). The boat did not have a full tank of gas (10 gallons) when we rented it, but we did not realize that until mid-week when we needed to add more. We enjoyed Spider Lake and will certainly visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem on Spider Lake

Had a wonderful stay. Cabin was very clean, quiet resort. Photos were accurate. Will definitely be back for another relaxing vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay here!

Fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay was terrific!

The property was great. Nice relaxing setting with a clean, warm lake. Just what we all needed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little get away

My fiancé and I had an amazing time. Free kayak rentals was a major perk. Thank you!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility Near Traverse City

Beautiful, rustic, quiet property right on the beautiful spider lake. Has several cabins (with private patios) on site with plenty of parking close by and several community spaces (with a firepit) to relax. No beach front on the property but there is a public beach nearby. The property is off the main road so there is a small hill down to the cabins but the property is easily walkable. Has several luggage wagons at entry to cabins which make packing and unpacking from car to cabin very easy. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Great property for large parties!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun for families

Looked a little smaller than pictures. View was wonderful. And check in extremely easy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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