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Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting

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A room with a view of a lake, a wooden chair, and a vintage radio.
A campground with a dirt path, trees, and a parked SUV.
A forested campsite with picnic tables, a grill, and a trash bin.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a blue patterned chair, and a small table with a book.
A cabin with a stone retaining wall and a wooden dock extending into a clear water body.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Spider Lake
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting

820 sq. ft. Cottage located on Spider Lake in Traverse City.

Spend a week in a classic log home away from it all with private lake access on Spider Lake just minutes away from Traverse City. This family owned cottage provides a peaceful setting, yet you are only ten or fifteen minutes away from most of the area's popular attractions. It is located just minutes from shopping and restaurants in Traverse City and recreational activities such as swimming, water sports, or golfing.

The cottage has a private waterfront, six acres of primarily wooded property and beautiful lake views. The rental includes a private dock, 16ft aluminum rowboat and two kayaks. There is an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. We have two bedrooms with double beds, and bathroom with shower. The property is includes plenty of outdoor seating with an outdoor fireplace and yard games for family fun. This seasonal retreat is part of our family heritage and was built by our father upon his return from WWII with local logs and fieldstone. We offer it for rent because we are not able to use it all of the time. It is very well kept and has one of the best views on the lake.

We are located within 15 minutes of downtown Traverse City. We are just down the road from the Vasa Trail, and a ten minute drive from East Grand Traverse Bay. You can enjoy the privacy of the cottage with outdoor seating areas, an outdoor fireplace, a grill, and picnic table, or you are just a short drive from restaurants and entertainment of Traverse City. East Bay Township short term rental license #005640

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted in the seating areas outside
Life jackets are provided and required for the use of boats and kayaks.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 0311001600
Property # 389243
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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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 - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Front Street - 18 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬12 min drive
  • J & S Hamburg
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting?

As of 28 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting on 21 Sept, 2026 start from S$1,369, 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 Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Spider Lake, Private Lakefront in Peaceful Setting located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Spider Lake and Forest Lakes. Rennie Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mary Tafelsky

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This family cottage is owned by six siblings. Our great grandparents were pioneers in the Grand Traverse Area arriving in 1870. Our Grandfather was born in 1885 at the family farm just a stone's throw from the cottage we own today. We have a long history in the Traverse City Area. In the early 1900's our family was part of the Straub Brothers and Amiotte Candy Company here in Traverse City which did business around the country. Our Dad was the owner of Trude Hardware, a historic business in Downtown Traverse City for over 70 years. Our family still owns the Masonic Building in Downtown Traverse City where the hardware was located.

Why they chose this property

This cottage was built by our Dad when he returned from WWII. He was a young, single man then, and this lake was sparsely populated then with only a few cottages on the entire 650 acre lake. He built the cottage in the evenings after he got off work with logs and field stone from the local area. We originally owned over 900 feet of lakefront and 17 acres. Over time it was necessary to sell some of the property to reduce the cost of taxes. Today we still own 500 feet on the lake and nine acres with one of the best views on the lake. We have been renting is out as a vacation home since 1950 as well as using it for our own family. We consider it a family treasure and keep it very well maintained.

What makes this property unique

This is truly one of the premier views on Spider Lake.

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