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Spider Lake, lakefront "Up North" cabin, Traverse City, MI

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Spider lake waterfront
Our cabin front with fire pit
Back of cabin 5
Nice outside dining area
Front of Cabin 5

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Spider Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spider Lake, lakefront "Up North" cabin, Traverse City, MI

2-Story Cottage: SLEEPS 12 (1,200 sq. ft) 3 bedrooms. Cabin # 5 on Spider Lake is newly updated- 1 queen pillow top bed on main floor, 2 queen beds in bedroom #2, 2 full beds in bedroom #3 upstairs, and 2 roll-away beds, window air conditioner in living room and both upstairs bedrooms, TVs in all bedrooms, 1 bathroom with new shower, 1 bathroom upstairs, washer/dryer, gas grill, picnic table, view of water from cabin. * 4 day minimum during peak season. Non Peak: Discounts available. **Barrier Free entrance**

Spider Lake is in the heart of "Northern Michigan", it is only minutes from downtown Traverse City, shopping, the dunes, casinos, and wineries. We offer great fishing or just a place to relax. Skiing and snowmobiling are just minutes from our front door. Come see us!

You are welcome to the shared lake front, the dock, the fire-pit (wood is not provided), and to the row boats (please reserve). 2017 pontoon Boat w/ 60 hp outboard is available for rent.

Cindy and I are available if needed at most time.

Our neighborhood is made up of a close group of friends who own cabins that make up an association, resort community. We are family oriented and do not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties! No fireworks please.

Our address is 469 PENINSULA TRAIL (cabin #5), Traverse City, MI. Turn left at the "Windjammer Resort" sign then make quick right onto our driveway. We are only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. There is so much to see in the Grand Traverse area that it will take you more than a week to visit all the great things "Up North".

Our cabin is fully furnished with pots, pans, and dishes as well as washer and dryer. We do supply sheets, pillowcases, and towels. Pets are welcome with an extra charge of $20 per day per pet, 2 pet maximum. 11 am check out.

House Rules
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Pets allowed
No smoking
No fireworks
No parties or events
Check-in: 4PM - 9PM
Check-out: 11AM
The minimum stay is 2 nights. However, July is a weekly minimum from Saturday to Saturday.

Property manager

Donald Prince, "owner"

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
7 day rentals are only permitted in July and run Saturday to Saturday.

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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Front Street - 22 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spider Lake, lakefront "Up North" cabin, Traverse City, MI pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Spider Lake, lakefront "Up North" cabin, Traverse City, MI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spider Lake, lakefront "Up North" cabin, Traverse City, MI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spider Lake, lakefront "Up North" cabin, Traverse City, MI located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home 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

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lars C.

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

Spring Break Getaway

Great Views, Quiet Area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa J.

Liked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Cool little up north cabin in a great location

Nice little group of cabins on a beautiful lake. It was older with the typical funky uneven floors and quirky stuff, but it was nice enough and had lots of good updates in the kitchen and baths. Nice place for the price. We went on a gorgeous winter weekend and enjoyed the snow and local festivities but it would probably be even more fun in the summer on the lake. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnell E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine C.

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

Great place

Perfect place for a Traverse City get away. Location was great to all up north attractions. Place was clean and well stocked with cooking supplies. Very fun outdoor set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Great Place

Everything was so clean and they had everything you would need. Beautiful view. Took my daughter and her family we had a great time. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Girls trip

Great quiet place, very clean, close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross M., FREEDOM

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

convenient

Our second stay, perfect house and location to visit our family in michigan. We look forward to our next booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Wine Tasting weekend

Very nice place, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Very nice!

The owner and manager were extremely nice and communication with them was excellent. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

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

Wonderful time!

Great location as a vacation spot itself and/or a home base to explore northern Michigan. Our family members from around the country who joined together for the week in cabin #5 are already planning a return trip. The cabins in the resort as a whole would be great for larger family reunions. We loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

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

Beautiful view

You have to drive through some winding roads to get to it...but the view of Spider Lake from the cabin is gorgeous. Several levels of places to sit by the water with a small sanded beach area, kayaks and paddle board to use as you want. The lake is beautiful, calm and peaceful. The cabin was clean. Having a laundry room was a bonus. My dogs loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacques J.

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

First Time Staying

Everything was top notch, no complaints. Quiet place to stay. Had all we needed for cooking at home. TV was great. Outdoor sitting area in the back for eating. Wife and I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara S.

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

Great place!

Kid-friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

V. Douglas S.

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

45th wedding anniversary celebration

Overall great stay! Beautiful beach good for families. Great location and the owner was very responsive to communications! Hoping to get to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Lovely Property

Enjoyed our stay. Would come back during summer
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

dawn i.

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

Holiday trip

This would be an amazing summer rental even though cabins are super squashed together. Beds were super comfortable. Don’t attempt the drive down to the cabin without 4 wheel drive in the winter. Based on other reviews I brought my own cookware which was a good idea as we did tons of cooking and baking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

amelie L.

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

Great stay

The house was very welcoming (holiday lights and all!). Clean beddings and new kitchenware (plates/mugs). Sleeping was very spacious for 4. Great view of Spider Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Comfortable stay with beautiful view

Cabin was very comfortable and even with a group of 5 adults and a dog, seemed spacious and relaxing. View of the lake is framed by mature trees and very picturesque. Host was welcoming and accommodating, even arranged for a pontoon last minute at the end of the season which was appreciated! Location makes it easy to be away from everything and just enjoy activities around the lake or get to attractions around the area, whichever kind of vacation you are looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

Kitchen cabinets all smelled musty. Dishes in cupboard dirty, had to wash before use. Pots and pans very worn and could not get clean. Dust bunnies under TV. Old paper receipt between bed and night stand. Positive: downstairs bathroom very nice. I'm sure the people prior to us paid a cleaning fee, as we did. I think they need to change their cleaning service, especially with COVID. where things cleaned well??
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Gary G., cincinnati

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

A nice little getaway on spider lake

This property was nicely located in a collection of 9 cabins on spider lake. The unit has a view of the lake and a nice private deck with table for dining al fresco. The cabin was more than adequate for us. It comes with 3 bedrooms complete with 5 queen beds. The unit has a nice TV for watching TV if the weather is bad. The furnishings are nice - modern tiling, comfy family room furniture although the kitchen is dated. The appliances are modern but the cabinetry is in stark contrast to the rest of the cabin. This unit is not directly on the lake, there is a well paved path down to the ater with a very nice new rock landscaping. Includes a nice gas grill which is perfect for spending as much time as possible outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn A.

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

Summer family fun

The cabin was perfect for our family. Comfortable beds, very nice shower and bathroom. Sandy beach and water. Loved sitting the deck overloooking the lake, fire pit. Everything you need for a great vacation. Excellent location, only 20 minutes from Traveerse City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

DAYNA W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not what we expected

By the end of the trip, the place definitely grew on us, but it just was not what we expected based on the listing and pictures. This is a cabin that is closely surrounded by other cabins. The beach is not private - it is shared by the other cabins and is a walk down more than a few steps. The beach also has steps into the water and is not a direct entry from sand to water, all of which was not expected and also difficult for our 2 year old. The kitchen had a slight smell to it that we couldn't put our finger on, and the oven had old cheese and meat left in the bottom. We tried to vacuum to keep up with the sand, but that just blew more dust around the place. When we went to put our daughter in her room, we noticed that part of the ceiling appeared to be bubbling and caving in. By the third night, there was a full blown hole in the ceiling. The owners were quick to come out and patch it, but it just left us with an uneasy feeling. I realize you are not going to advertise having a hole in the ceiling, but just overall, it was not what we expected. We had a good time and we were rarely in the cabin, so it ended up being fine. I would recommend this property, I just think the listing needed to be more clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olga G.

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

Cute and cozy

Very clean, neighbors friendly, beds were super comfy. Beautiful view. Still Cold when we went, would be spectacular in the summer:) Has a couple questions and owner promptly answered his phone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Owners were very flexible changing our dates after we had to cancel our Nov stay due to Covid. We had a fantastic time celebrating my birthday in this cottage. We played games, made big family breakfasts, made s'mores & just enjoyed time together under 1 roof. Been many years since we’ve been under one roof all at the same time. I loved it!! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Donald Prince, "owner"

Host profile image
I am 63 years old, married for 38 years, have 8 children, 8 grandchildren. Pastor of a small church, and a follower of Christ.
I like to spend time with my family, build things, hunt, care for my disabled children, and missions work. I like down to home style that is comfortable but not over the top fancy.
I seek to bring glory to God by helping others.

Why they chose this property

Spider Lake is in the heart of "Up North" country. And our cabin is newly remodeled giving you the comforts of home on the lakefront.

What makes this property unique

Spider Lake is in the heart of "Northern Michigan" and is only minutes from downtown Traverse City, holiday shopping, the dunes, casinos, and wineries. We offer great fishing or just a place to relax. Come see us!
You are welcome to the shared lake front, the dock, the fire-pit (wood is not provided), and to the row boats (please reserve). We have a 2017 pontoon Boat w/ 60 hp outboard and is available for rent.

Languages:

English
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