Beachfront 1-bedroom home, 15-minute drive to Traverse City STR License #005060

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Just 50 feet to the water from the porch

Relax and Unwind in this peaceful setting.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 466.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Laundry
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Arbutus Lake
‪5 min drive‬
Spider Lake
‪5 min drive‬
Traverse City Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Private Cottage on a 1.5 acre wooded lot. 500' of Private frontage on Spider Lake for your enjoyment . This location is a spectacular spot on the big lake, the quiet bay and the woods. You'll have sunrise and sunset views, as our cottage sits on a beautiful property with water on 3 sides. Private dock is for your enjoyment to swim or go boating. Row boat, canoe and 2 kayaks are included for your enjoyment. Private and peaceful setting to relax and enjoy. Comfy small cottage , one bedroom with queen adjustable bed, and one sofa sleeper in the cottage as well. Saturday to Saturday weekly rentals only during July and August.

Property manager

Jim and Audrey

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Air conditioning

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside is permissable

Damage Deposit will be refunded if you leave our cottage as clean as you found it, please leave dirty linens and towels on floor and bag the trash

Please observe quiet hours from 10pm until 10am

Enjoy a bonfire only in the firepit provided, and completely drench it with water(hose available) before going to bed for the evening. Thank You

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR2019-0061

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Arbutus Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Spider Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Traverse City Beach - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Centre Ice Arena - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
Traverse City State Park - 16 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬17 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront 1-bedroom home, 15-minute drive to Traverse City STR License #005060 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront 1-bedroom home, 15-minute drive to Traverse City STR License #005060?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront 1-bedroom home, 15-minute drive to Traverse City STR License #005060?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront 1-bedroom home, 15-minute drive to Traverse City STR License #005060 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Forest Lakes and Tibbets Lake. High Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

27 Oct 2024

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

Rooms with a view

We booked due to the location and the beautiful lake but quickly feel in love with cabin as well. Every where you look is a wonderful view! Highly recommend. Fabulous hosts. We will book to come back in the summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

14 Oct 2024

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

A very special place!

10th anniversary get away. We had an amazing time! I was looking for a place to have that north Michigan outdoor living while being close to the city. This was the perfect place! The house was super cute with some really nice touches. We especially loved having water all around. The host was very welcoming and was easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

10 Oct 2024

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

Perfect getaway

I believe the spot is the best on the lake. Beautiful view cant really be beat. I am planning on returning in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

31 July 2024

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

Perfect summer get away

Had the best time here! This property is a perfect summer get away. Very clean and host was super nice, accommodating and responsive. Quiet property surrounded by water. you have your own little beach and use of kayaks etc. there's a great fire pit area too for smores nights. I did not want to leave! Highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

17 July 2024

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

A Perfect Getaway

This was a great location for enjoying both time relaxing at the cabin and exploring the area. The non-motorized cove on one side of the property and the late start time for boating activity on the rest of the lake offered ample time for paddling. We would definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

29 June 2024

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

Peaceful and Relaxing!

Nice house and great area! Loved our stay here, beautiful lake, close to shopping and restaurants. Definitely try Peegeo’s restaurant just up the road you won’t regret it!! Owners were fast with communication and helpful when needed. It feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere but so many amenities are close by if needed. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

16 June 2024

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

Vacation 2024

Very cozy and relaxing! Also caught a few fish. Would definitely recommend ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

9 Aug 2023

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

Great retreat!

The cabin and location was better than hoped for. Very peaceful. Great sunrises and sunsets. Audrey and James are great hosts. The cabin was well equipped. Can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

30 July 2023

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

Family Lake Vacation

Our family had a wonderful stay at this property. The hosts were so helpful and the cottage was clean and well kept. It was so quiet and peaceful, especially being on the no wake cove. We came with our 2 teenagers and they had a blast with the paddle boat, paddle boards and kayaks. We spent a lot of time reading down by the dock and relaxing in the hammock. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

20 July 2023

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

Bliss on the lake

Had a superb time. AC was great and came in handy. Magical retreat with gobs of natural beauty and privacy. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

24 Sept 2022

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

Another wonderful stay!

Thank you again for another wonderful stay in your cozy cottage! Everything was perfect, just like the location! Your hospitality is appreciated and the recent improvements were great! We hope to return again! Thank you so much for sharing your property with us again!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

12 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful location

Morning coffee on the deck overlooking the lake was a highlight. Great hosts and great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

9 Sept 2022

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

Perfect Peaceful Peninsula

Cute quiet cabin situated on a peninsula between boat side and no wake side. Lot's of water activities to do, great location, great setup, and great hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven M., Grand Rapids, MI

5 Sept 2022

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

Cozy Retreat

The property is on a unique and beautiful peninsula. Wooded, yet with lovely views of the sunrises and sunsets over the water. The owners are across the street and wonderful to deal with. There were paddleboards, kayaks and a paddleboat available for our use on the cove side with a large dock, including stairs into the water. We also enjoyed creating fires in the firepit and the proximity to Traverse City.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Ohio

3 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful cabin on the peninsula

It was a perfect place for relaxation and a perfect home base for getting out and exploring all that northern Michigan has to offer. We woke up to the most beautiful sunrises and always made sure we were back in time to watch the sunset. Audrey and Jim have provided everything that you could need for a perfect trip. Lots of memories made and we will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

27 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful!

We had a relaxing week in the most beautiful of settings. Everything you need is at hand. Lake is crystal clear and just far enough away from Traverse City. We would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

8 Aug 2022

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

Get-a-way Trip

The location was great, the lake was wonderful, so much to do and so peaceful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

28 June 2022

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

Private Peaceful Paradise

Enjoyed our week stay at this lovely private cabin on Spider Lake. Had fun trying out the kayaks, paddle boat, and hammock! Used as our base while we explored some of the beautiful Traverse City area. The cabin was well equipped, having everything we could ask for.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott j o.

8 June 2022

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

Idyllic cottage in magical northern Michigan

This lake front cottage is sublime. My second stay here was as exceptional as the first and I can't wait to return next summer! Every morning we woke to a beautiful sunrise on the deck and watched it slowly set over the shimmering lake, gently rocking in the hammock on the cottage's private sandy beach. Jim and Audrey have provided everything you could possibly need to make your stay super comfortable and feel like you could just pack your tooth brush and have an amazing stay in magical northern Michigan; they are exceptional hosts! Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

21 Oct 2021

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

Slice of heaven

This property is a true gem amongst all the beauty of up north Michigan. Being on the peninsula, surrounded by lake and woods, you feel like you’re in a magical forest in a fairy tale. Watching the birds over the lake and listening to ethereal silence in-between the rustle of the leaves leaves anyone in a state of zen and relaxation. The owners are so thoughtful, kind, inviting, and accommodating. We felt like we were welcomed by family to a guest house. This was actually our second time renting this property and it won’t be our last. You will not be disappointed in the easiest decision you make: click rent now. Your spirit will thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

11 Oct 2021

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

Peaceful Getaway

The property could not be more perfectly placed. This is the place to go to completely unplug and just enjoy the surroundings of the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

7 Oct 2021

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

A Slice of Heaven

This property is absolutely breathtaking. When we first pulled up and got out of our car, my husband and I just stood there in awe at how beautiful the scenery was. The cottage is on a peninsula surrounded by water on 3 sides with stunningly gorgeous pines and trees all around and was nice and private. A vacation rental come true for two introverts like us! lol This is the best VRBO we have rented and the picutres of the views surrounding the cotttage do not do it justice. This was a pefrect getaway for our anniversay. We watched the sunrise in the am from the front deck and listened to the loons and all the sounds of nature. All that was missing was Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, and Katharine Hepburn! :) We went kayaking and paddle boating every day. The fact that this cottage came with a selection of boats to use was a huge selling poing for us. There was barely a sole on the lake all 4 days (which is our favorite time to travel for that very reason) and we had the entire lake and cove to ourselves it felt like. I'm sure this lake is extrembely busy in the Summer but we lucked out as far as what we enjoy when we travel. It rained one day and we sat under the roof at the adorable storage cottage and watched and listened to the rain and smelled the incredible smells of the pines. The lake looked almost turquise and it was so peaceful and relaxing. We hope to definitely come back again next year! Thank you Audrey and Jim for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

12 Sept 2021

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

Hidden gem

Our second time staying at this wonderful property!Everything you need for a wonderful getaway is here. The hosts are the best and the views are spectacular. Can’t wait to go back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin P.

2 Sept 2021

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

Perfect!

The location of this property is awesome! You can go downtown Traverse or Sutton’s Bay or Leland in a quick short drive. If you like to ride bikes, it is close to the Tart Trail. If you like to hike, there are nearby parks. The property is clean and having accesss to use the kayaks and fishing boat is so nice. Quiet area and you are secluded and it’s the best place to just enjoy the sunrise and sunset right off the porch! The owners are very responsive if you need anything!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawne D., Freeland, MI

24 Aug 2021

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

August 2021 Vacay

We had a wonderful stay in Spider Lake, the property was very clean and comfortable with some water toys to enjoy on the beautiful lake it offers. It is perfect for a two person get away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Audrey

We live near this property - love the lake and the neighborhood. Traverse City is a great place to live and a wonderful place to vacation. We have lived here for over 30 years.

Why they chose this property

Private and peaceful with dock and water access on the big part of Spider Lake, and
dock and access on Turtle Cove on the other side of the property.

What makes this property unique

No stairways to the water needed, great swimming and boating and very private. There is a gradual slope to walk down to the dock.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

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