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Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway!

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A deck with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of a lake.
A cabin with a large window overlooking a calm lake, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A cozy living room with a television, wicker furniture, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of trees.
A cabin interior with a large window, wooden walls, a sofa, and a bench.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a dining area, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Spider Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tibbets Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Sun Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. 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 cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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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
  • Tibbets Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Front Street - 22 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • 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
  • ‪Red Mesa Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage!! The perfect "Up-North" getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cottage is just steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cozy, comfortable, clean lakeside cottage with the perfect amount of charm. It’s a beautiful and serene view of the lake from indoors as well as from deck and dock. The only things amiss for me were a fire pit on the deck (although there’s a wood burning pit down by water that we loved) and a working remote for indoor fireplace (have to get on hands and knees to turn on/off). But Nikki was responsive and accommodating which is always a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin! The layout was perfect for our family, and we loved the view of the lake, the fireplace, and the fact that there were multiple sitting areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation stay!!

Everything was perfect!! Wonderful, clean and very comfortable place. Would definitely love to spend another few days here. The lake is so beautiful too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay. The weather was good and the lake was great! Just a wonderful relaxing property with lots of outdoor fun.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised. Loved being right on the water and the lake was so peaceful. We had nightly fires on the shore of the lake and took the boat out everyday. Great family vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

We loved our stay. Everything was well thought out for guests. Clean and comfortable and in a great location.The lake is clean and nice with lots of birds to listen to and loons to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay! 10/10 - would definitely return. Wonderfully cozy and outfitted cabin, comfortable beds, and beautiful views. As three adult women (who all like to have a little bit of private space), we couldn't have imagined a better place; a great basecamp for adventures *and* for quiet reading days.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick NYE stay

Enjoyed the property for a last minute NYE trip. Inside was decorated very well and cleanliness was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Had an amazing time. The house is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

Loved this cabin and Spider Lake. It’s about 30 minutes from all Traverse City has to offer. Our host was very communicative and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this lake front cottage. The view was great and it was so peaceful at night. Nikki has done a great job decorating the cottage and putting any essentials you may need in the cottage and on the property. The pontoon rental that is offered is worth it, we spent almost every evening out on it fishing and checking out the houses on the lake. Thank you for being so accommodating Nikki!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a wonderful week at the LakeFront Cottage. The cottage was very clean, well stocked with everything we needed, beautiful, and quiet. The beds were comfortable. Easy access, plenty of parking and a dock right on the lake. We caught some nice fish right off the dock. Kayaking in the morning was awesome. We enjoyed the short drive to shopping and site seeing around Traverse city. The stay exceed our expectations and we look forward to booking another trip at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakehouse for the Fall

Had a great time at this home for a week in early October. Looking out over the lake, fall colors, pontoon boat rides, fishing. Cozy with a great layout and outdoor spaces. We really enjoyed it. We will try to come back in the summer to really enjoy the lake and water sports to their fullest.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Centrally located!

This cabin is so homey, you’ll feel like it’s your second home! Everything is well taken care of and the view is spectacular! The neighbors are friendly too! Would 10/10 stay here again! The house has everything you need, so when they say fully stocked, believe it!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Dog Friendly Cottage

What a perfect place to stay. We felt at home immediately. The layout was perfect for a girls weekend. We loved the cozy fireplace and watching the sunrise through the large windows. We drank our coffee on the deck and the dogs loved playing in the lake. It was close to TC but far enough away to be quiet and relaxing. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy lake cabin weekend getaway

The lake cabin was perfect for our family's long weekend trip to Traverse City. Whether it was the huge windows in the livingroom, the multilevel deck with comfy sitting, or the chairs on the dock, there were so many great spots to sit want enjoy the beautiful Spider lake. The three rooms were more than enough space for our family, and we could of accommodated at least 2-3 more people easily. Finally, the property was a quick drive into town. Overall, a great place for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding getaway

Beautiful view. Less lake noise than expected.Inside worked well for a family stay age 30-87 with 2 dogs. Quite a few steps to enjoy the outside...gave the 87 year old pause, but joined us anyway. Just a good place to hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter bliss

Great time spent hiking and relaxing. So easy to do at this cottage. A very clean, comfortable and well thought out home. A few new places found and a few old favorites enjoyed. What a great time!!! Thank you. Be staying with you again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Relaxing Stay

This cottage is absolutely gorgeous. It’s fully stocked, clean, and felt very much like our home away from home. The lake is beautiful. We loved sitting on the deck with our morning coffee and taking in the view. If you are patient, you may be able to see the local loons. Our 2 dogs loved everything about being here. It was so nice to be able to bring them along. Nikki was a wonderful host. She was easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. We look forward to staying here again when we are in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Relaxing Cottage

We visited mid-winter. The cottage was as described, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The host was very responsive and easy to reach. We had about 6-7" of snowfall the day before we left, and Nikki was prompt about getting someone out to plow the driveway so that we wouldn't have any problems getting to the airport in the morning. Great place...we would consider coming back in the summer, when we could take advantage of more outdoor activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Property was a nice quiet location and we LOVED Spider Lake. It was the perfect size and mix of fun and quiet. Beautiful location. We enjoyed the fire pit and dock many times. It’s about 15-20 minutes from Traverse City so close enough yet far enough for some peace and quiet. We had a little plumbing issue while staying there but the owner was fast in getting a neighbor over to get it taken care of. The only negatives were the main bed was a little uncomfortable and there wasn’t an actual spatula but otherwise it was well stocked with lots of spices and condiments. Lots of family time cooking and playing cards at the house. It was us and our two kids (15 & 12) and the bedroom set up was great for them. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Hi Cassie - glad you enjoyed your stay at Spider Lake! Thanks for the info on the mattress and the spatula. We just replaced the master bedroom mattress with a new Casper and we bought some new spatulas. It's always helpful when guests let us know what is missing or what can be improved.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old School Cottage with Updates

This updated cottage from the 1950's allowed for our desired access to the water (even my 91-year-old father was able to easily get down to the dock with just a little help for balance). We were bummed that the pontoon wasn't available but kept our jet ski right there. The views from the cottage and deck were outstanding! Our family (2 parents, 1 grandparent, and 3 early 20's) could've used a second full bathroom, but having the half bath helped. The pullout couch/porch area was also a helpful additional bedroom area. I appreciate the old time cottage scent, but the family room and porch furniture need a good steam cleaning. The decks and dock were well furnished and provided a choice of sun or shade. The property owner was quick to respond to our communication. Nice neighbors, great fishing off the dock, just outside of downtown, too. Looking for an updated old school cottage with an amazing view? This is your place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Super cute but could use some added cleaning

Crazy cute. Lake was peaceful and quiet. Decor was charming. Beds were comfortable. Loved the deck and the added propane fire pit. House could have used some more attention to cleaning. Comforter in my room was nothing short of disgusting, hair (pet and human) all over the underside which made us question how well things were cleaned. Found an antidepressant script bottle and pills under the dresser. Bedding was washed with fabric softener that was scented which caused my mother who is allergic issues. Was promised kayaks and up boards, had exchanged messages with the owner about them. They were not out and available. Owner did provide basement keypad code for us to get out ourselves. Very cute lights on the back deck, issue was they were on a sensor and on all night which lighted up one of the bedrooms. I would stay here again, but was disappointed with the items I mentioned. Location was great. Saw large fish swimming in the lake from the deck. Just wish more attention was paid to house keeping items.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Katrina, I am so sorry about your experience with the cleaning. This is highly unusual as my cleaning person has always done a fabulous job. I have spoken to her about your concerns. I also apologize about the kayaks and paddleboards not being out yet, our dock was installed late this year due to poor weather, so we weren't able to put them out as early as in years past.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother/Daughter weekend

What a beautiful home!! My first time staying in a home, and if they are all like this, no more motels for me! Location, cleanliness, amenities, views, decor …. all A++++++. We had a wonderful weekend making memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect fall getaway

Great location and has all amenities needed for an enjoyable stay. 2nd time renting and will probably rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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