Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Traverse City, MI

Spider Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Arbutus Lake
‪11 min drive‬
Traverse City Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

In addition to our 3 cozy cabins (1188460,1188477 and 1188484), the four-bedroom main house is now available for weekly rentals!

The main house can comfortably sleep large families/groups of 8-12 guests.

Features include:

Four bedrooms
Two full bathrooms
Full kitchen with standard appliances and cooking utensils
Two large family room/sitting areas, each with large sliding glass doors leading out to the deck and lower level
Wrap-around porch/deck with beautiful lakefront views
Rental comes with pontoon boat. There are 4 kayaks, 2 pedal boats, a row boat and a paddleboard for shared use.
House also has docking space to bring your own boat.
Gas grill for BBQs!
Dining room seats 8, 4 stools in kitchen and table for 4 in attached living room area plus outdoor seating at patio table on porch.

Spider Lake is a small all sports lake.

GUESTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SHEETS AND TOWELS.

Property manager

Kathleen McClanaghan

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside.

Must bring own sheets and towels. Extra charge if they are provided.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Arbutus Lake - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
Centre Ice Arena - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
Front Street - 21 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
‪Peegeo’s - ‬11 min drive
‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬16 min drive
‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬17 min drive
‪Hopscotch Brick Oven & Taproom - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Rennie Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Connie M.

16 July 2024

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

Cousins week!

Very relaxing atmosphere. The hosts were very nice and accommodating. The pontoon boat had some issues with shift and throttle handle falling off. But host quickly gave us another boat to use. What would be nice if host would supply sheets and towels for guests.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chuck s.

9 July 2024

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

Lake life as advertised

No reason to do anything else, if you love lake like.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emi M.

22 Aug 2023

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

Great setup for a low-key getaway

We rented the place for 4 adults and 2 kids and the place was almost too big for us. The house was a bit outdated but very clean. The house came with a pontoon boat that could not be used for tubing, but we certainly enjoyed fishing and going swimming every single day that we were at the lake! When we had a problem with the boat, the owner quickly responded to our needs and gave us a replacement boat. There is a sandbar that is super close to the house so my little kids stayed in the water for hours. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT F.

16 Aug 2023

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

Vacation

Excellent accommodations, will definitely be back

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erica K., San Jose, CA

9 Aug 2023

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

Great family stay

We stayed in the main house with different generations of family. The upstairs of the house was perfect for gathering together, outside or inside, cooking meals and eating together. The amenities of the pontoon boat, paddle boats and kayaks were perfect especially with the most popular shallow swimming island within a short distance from the home. Our kids (7,11,13) enjoyed the independence of kayaking or paddle boating to and around the island while we could watch from the deck. Kathleen was a helpful and gracious host. The only downside was the basement floor was a bit dark and felt a little more closed in, but since we only slept there and spent most our out time upstairs it wasn’t a big deal. Great memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

16 July 2023

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

Nice week at the lake!

Property was roomy for our group of 8 adults and 4 children age 7 and under. Lots of water toys provided including a pontoon boat. Location is right on a lovely lake with an island/sand bar in easy reach. Close to Traverse City for bars, restaurants etc. If I could make a suggestion to make it better i would ask to add laundry and maybe a dehumidifier for the lower level. All in all- a great place for a large family vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A., Ava, MO USA

7 July 2023

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

Great Time On The Lake

We had a wonderful time at the Oaks Resort at Spider Lake. Kathleen and Tom, the owners, were great and made us feel so welcome and at ease. The lake house was great with a wonderful view of the lake. Our five grandchildren had a fabulous time swimming, fishing, and boating. The fishing was great right off of the dock! A great time was had by all, Grand parents, adult children and grand children. Thank you Kathleen and Tom! Steve

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D., Galloway,Ohio

25 June 2023

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

Family Vacation

We loved our stay . The house was so spacious and had everything we needed . Everyone enjoyed the boats and kayaks and the great sand dune right across the lake . Beautiful lake . Great family time and beautiful weather . Thanks Kathleen for helping us make memories to last a lifetime.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

30 Aug 2022

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

LOVED THE LAKE!

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette M P., Sebewaing USA

6 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful

Would recommend and stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

renee k.

1 Aug 2022

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

Multiple family stay

Loved this place! Rooms for everyone, beds super comfy! Boats included allowed for fun every day! Hosts were super helpful and friendly. Would love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

27 July 2022

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

Nice little place

Happy to recommend this for any families. Great spot on the lake. Wonderful owners who only live a short distance away. The house isn't fancy, it could use some lighting updates (the kitchen is not lit well enough for instance), but *tons* of things to do outside. I believe there are 4 boating options on the shore/dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

23 July 2022

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

Great place !

This property had all we needed on a beautiful lake! The property owners were great with communication!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JANE M.

8 July 2022

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

House is great for a big family!

Kathleen was great to communicate very quickly with us. She met us at the house with keys and pointers for using the place. We really enjoyed use of the pontoon, paddle boat, and kayaks. This property is right across from a little island that has public access for picnics and water volleyball in a large shallow water area. Great for water fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

25 Aug 2021

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

Great place for family vacation

All of our family enjoyed staying at the property, adults and children included. There was lots of room for all of us. We especially liked that we had access to the pontoon for cruising on the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dr M.

15 Aug 2021

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

Cozy lake

An old-school lake house with equal parts rustic charm and contemporary necessities. Fantastic views from the property, pontoon boat, and four kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard. Close enough to downtown Traverse City or Sleeping Bear Dunes for plenty of day trip options.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cris A.

10 Aug 2021

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

Excellent place for family vacation.

Kathryn is an amazing host. Quick to respond to texts. We had our family of 10 for the week. 6 adults and 4 grandkids. Kids enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat and paddle board. The pontoon is a great plus. Nice fishing off the dock. Our neighbors in the cabin next to us were very friendly and nice to visit with. Would highly recommend The Oaks Resort for a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fay M.

3 July 2021

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

Amazing Hosts

Owners were great! Always available and willing to help if needed. The pontoon and kayaks were so fun for everyone! Would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

22 June 2021

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

Beautiful lake house

The house was perfect for our family, plenty of space both indoors and outside. Kathleen was a wonderful host! Great trip, looking forward to coming back in the future!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

kimberly S.

14 Sept 2020

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

This experience ranks as one of the highest for our family vacations!

Excellent! The owners were wonderfully accommodating. The house had everything that you could need.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

12 July 2020

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

Family time at the lake

With everything going on this year, we were looking for a place that we could all come together and share some family time. We needed a place that could accommodate our large family of 12 and was steps from a lake. We had more than enough room to spread out without being on top of each other. We were also able to eat dinner together at the same table, on the deck, overlooking the lake. We couldn’t have asked for a better week of weather. We spent the entire trip in the lake. Swimming, boating, fishing, floating. If we had any questions or problems, Kathleen immediately got in touch with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lewis J.

30 June 2020

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

Great location

The location is on a less busy lake and our kids LOVED the SUP, kayaks and paddle boats. Not to mention the pontoon. Great trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

25 Aug 2019

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

Our whole family of 12 LOVED this place!

We had 6 adults and 6 young children. We fished, we boated, we swam, we played and played! It was soooo much fun! The house worked out so great - many rooms and sleeping possibilities. We plan to come back again next year!!!! We went to Sleeping Bear, we went into town, there's so much to do around there. The owners were very available and helplful, very friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

22 Aug 2019

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

Good cottage

Enjoyable stay. Great for our large family get together!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

laraine m.

7 Aug 2019

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

Nice Property

Good location on the lake. Really enjoyed all the extras provided: paddle boat, pontoon, etc. Glad to have the AC!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen McClanaghan

Tom and Kathleen have been Spider Lake property owners for 30 years. They are Michigan natives that embrace Northern Michigan's four seasons of beauty and fun.

Why they chose this property

Favorite Activities Include:

Boating, swimming and fishing on Spider Lake
Hiking Sleeping Bear Dunes
Kayaking and tubing on the Boardman River
Horse back riding at Ranch Rudolf
Shopping and Dining in Downtown Traverse City
Bike riding on Mission Point
Winery tours on Old Mission Peninsula
Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing
Let us help create a memorable family vacation for you!

What makes this property unique

The Oaks has a panoramic view of Spider Lake which is beautiful any time of the year.
While we have our own sandy swimming area, we are across from a small island for exploring and sandbars for swimming. The road is a peninsula with woods in the center. You will often see deer there, or on our property. Come see for yourself. You will have a wonderful time!

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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2 bathrooms

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