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our backyard oasis. perfect for large groups who enjoy spending time outdoors!

large deck with table that fits 12 people comfortably!

Foosball table in basement for family fun

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Spider Lake1 min walk
Traverse City Beach16 min drive
Traverse City State Park17 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)19 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We rented this property to visit a family member who lives in the area and it was a terrific place to stay. The house wa...

Amanda P.

Dec 15, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat

Welcome to George’s place (named after our loving Grandfather and the original owner of the property!)

Enjoy a relaxing lake retreat on Spider Lake in Traverse City, MI. This four bedroom, three and a half bath vacation rental is located on the west side of Spider Lake on a quiet paved road with 75 feet of private sandy frontage. Completely remodeled in 2021, this property features over 2400sq ft. Our home includes all the necessities for a trouble free & comfortable stay. In addition to a fully supplied home with all the kitchen, bath & bedroom amenities you need, we also supply two full size kayaks, pack-n-play and high chair.

The Space-

Private residential home recently renovated and equipped with new modern furniture and decor. It is located in the friendly lake community of Spider Lake and 10 miles to downtown Traverse City!

Winter- House is located 2 minutes from the Rasho Road trailhead, VASA bike trail which includes fat bike and XC Ski Trails

Summer- Enjoy all that all sports Spider Lake has to offer. Great fishing, Kayaking, Wakesurfing and Waterskiing. Boat Ramp is just a few minutes away. Dock can accommodate boats up to 25’ in length. There are 2 kayaks with life jackets for your use. A firepit to make smores while listening to the loons.

Our standard accommodation includes up to 12 people (1 King bed, 3 queen beds and one bunk bed with twin over full combo).

CHECK IN time: after 4PM
CHECK OUT time: before 10AM

5-7 DAY RENTALS ONLY: JUNE, JULY, AUGUST.

For your comfort you will have the following at your disposal:

A spacious living room with new vinyl plank floors, new furnishings, high ceilings, recessed lights, new smart television. There is a second living room located on the lower floor of the home that includes a section couch, lake views, a walk out door and smart television.

A fully equipped and well stocked open kitchen with island that includes the following new items: full size refrigerator, dishes, utensils, kettle, crock pot toaster, microwave, gas stove, fire extinguisher, 12 cup coffee maker, pots/pans and spice rack.

Three newly remodeled and clean bathrooms include, bathtub, shower, sink, and toilets. One newly remodeled half bath including sink and toilet.

Four newly remodeled bedrooms with new beds, new mattresses include hypoallergenic waterproof mattress covers, new hypoallergenic pillows with hypoallergenic waterproof covers, new comforter sets, ceiling fans with remote, lake views, abundance of natural light and lots of storage space to include all your luggage.

New central heat and air conditioning throughout the home.

Large deck includes plenty of patio furniture and lakefront views!

We also provide new plush bath towels, wash clothes, hand towels, high chair, pack-n-play, board games, quality linens, new stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, laundry detergent, iron, ironing board, High speed wireless internet, ceiling fans, upright vacuum, fire extinguisher, two stall garage, keyless entry.

Back Yard –

Private access to dock on all sports Spider Lake. Boat Ramp is just a few minutes away. Dock can accommodate boats up to 25’ in length. There are 2 kayaks with life jackets for your use. A firepit to make smores while listening to the loons.

Please be respectful of residents during your stay by disposing of your trash and keeping down noise levels.

Property manager

Bob Lett

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

CC49 - Approach from Garage & Seasonal Bedroom & Bath (up top)

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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

Cashless transactions are available

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is 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
Centre Ice Arena - 14 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 17 min drive
Front Street - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬20 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive
‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬19 min drive
‪Peegeo's - ‬6 min drive
‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Lake Front Home - George's Place - 4 Bed Spider Lake Family Retreat located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Spider Lake and Forest Lakes. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

15 Dec 2023

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

Excellent Fall/Winter getaway

We rented this property to visit a family member who lives in the area and it was a terrific place to stay. The house was super spacious and comfortable. I can't wait go back in the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

27 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful home inside and out

The home is beautifully updated, comfortable, and very clean. Quite a few activities inside and outside to help make your stay more pleasurable. Home owner very friendly, with great communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

21 Oct 2023

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

College classmate reunion

Beautiful spacious property overlooking lake. Easy communication with owner, very responsive to every request. Short distance from Traverse City’s great restaurants, winery’s and golf. Highly recommend this property

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa M.

16 Oct 2023

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

Awesome Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time here. The property was exactly as described and well equipped. It was large enough to accommodate our family very well. Would love to visit in the summer and be able to use the lake. The property itself is gorgeous. House was clean and easy to access. Host responded quickly when we had questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

14 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing Vacation

The house was fabulous. Very roomy and perfect for a family with kids. Despite the colder weather & rain we all had a blast. Fishing was great off the dock! We plan to book this property next summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

2 Oct 2023

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

A great place for making memories

This was our second year of staying at George's Place and we loved it. We love the spot on the lake and the house has everything we need. I had a couple of questions and the owner was very responsive. We hope to be back again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriann T.

13 Sept 2023

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

Perfect lakeside house

The house was perfect and in close proximity to the main strip.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

22 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Home and Awesome Lake Access

We had a wonderful time at George’s place! The house is spacious and welcoming, kitchen was beautiful and functional, had nice supplies too so we didn’t have to scramble for the necessities like paper towels and trash bags, etc. they also had sample size shampoos and toiletries which was a really thoughtful touch! The lake access has an adorable beach entry and dock. My kids had so much fun just jumping off the dock or wading in to the lake from the beach. We rented a boat and took the kids tubing on the lake which was so beautiful and fun. Paddle boarding was great as well (we brought ours) and the house had kayaks. The hosts are extremely helpful and responsive too! A relatively short drive to Traverse City downtown area. Overall pretty much perfect! I hope we can go again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

19 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic Property

Nothing more to say than OUTSTANDING property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

23 July 2023

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

What a perfect spot on the lake!

We had so much fun here with our family. The house was clean and just as advertised, and the communication with the owner was excellent. Don’t hesitate to book this house for an awesome get away on Spider Lake!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

28 June 2023

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

Beautiful property

Unbelievable views. Excellent lake access. House is very nice and is equipped very well. All of the games such as cornhole, ping pong, foosball, are a great touch. Very close to downtown which is awesome. Overall 10 out of 10, would recommend anyone to stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and convenient property. Very clean and updated. Property manager very accommodating.

Gorgeous home, lake and conveniently located near Traverse City.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

1 June 2023

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

Bayshore Marathon

We come to TC with extended family every year for the Bayshore Marathon over Memorial weekend. This property was perfect for us. Clean, close to town and right on the water. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Poway

14 May 2023

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

Fantastic lake home!

We spent 4 nights at this beautiful property on Spider Lake and enjoyed every minute from check-in to check-out. The host is very responsive and genuinely cares that you have everything you need to fully enjoy your stay. The house looks brand new and everything is spotless. We enjoyed cooking in the large kitchen and sitting on the back porch watching the sun rise and set over the lake. We went to Peegeo's for pizza, used the kayaks to tour the lake and little islands, and enjoyed some quiet up-north time with friends and family. We have been coming to Traverse City once or twice a year for ten plus years and this is one of our top 3 favorite rentals to date. Hope that we can stay again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kurt d., holland, michigan USA

31 Dec 2022

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

Traverse Retreat

Great spot overlooking an inland lake... great home for gathering the family, cooking together, playing games and enjoying some outdoor fun in Traverse City. Host was excellent, and the property is fresh and well maintained.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

30 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful property and location

A group of us who have been friends for over three decades decided to travel together for the first time. This was such a wonderful home and location on Spider Lake. We loved being so close to Traverse City for a day trip, but then having a place to go back to that was so peaceful. The property was so clean and beautifully remodeled and Bob was super responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

19 Sept 2022

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

Spider lake home

This is a great house! Beautiful kitchen, updated bedrooms, fabulous deck, and a marvelous view.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcey B.

15 Sept 2022

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

Labor Day weekend

Great place! Very clean! Would highly recommend! We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

14 Sept 2022

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

Family Weekend Getaway @ Traverse City

Had the most amazing time at this property. The lake backyard is picturesque and relaxing. It provides views you see on movies. The home is very well built with all new appliances and attention to detail. Loved every minute there. We plan to make this trip an annual one and will look no further than to reserve this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

23 July 2022

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

Great Find!

We totally enjoyed our stay. House was just as described. Every thing worked and the house fit our family reunion of 11 very comfortably. Owner was helpful with the few requests I had. Would totally return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri I.

17 July 2022

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

A family vacation week on Lake Spider.

This house was perfect. The description is very accurate. Bob, the owner, was very responsive to our questions and was extra accommodating. The house is like new and very clean. The beds were very comfortable and towels/linens were very nice . The kitchen was very well equipped, everything was new as we believe it’s a relatively new rental. The kayaks, ping pong table, foosball table, and assorted indoor and outdoor games were a hit. Having a dock to have our rental boat steps away was awesome. And the fire pit w/wood pile was a wonderful evening event. Plenty of everything (chairs, dining space, dishes etc) was nice to accommodate everyone comfortably. Definitely a top notch rental in every detail. Thank you Bob!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

4 July 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

We chose this home due to its proximity to Flintfields Horse Park, but it was so much more than a place to stay during a horse show! The location and lakefront were stunningly beautiful and the house was immaculately pristine and clean. We spent our evenings relaxing and fishing on the dock and grilling on the deck. Gorgeous house, great location, beautiful lake. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

2 July 2022

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

Beautiful home on Spider Lake

George’s Place was amazing! Robert was very accommodating with the dates and the communication was excellent. The home was beautiful, right on the lake, and included everything. We spent a lot of time floating in tubes on the lake, which was the perfect temperature. Downtown Traverse City was only about 15 minutes away. This is one of the best Vrbos I have stayed in. I highly recommend George’s Place and will be coming back in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

22 June 2022

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

What a surprise

My family didn't like the idea there were no reviews on the property when I booked it. As soon as we opened the door it was WOW. George's Place is exactly how it looked on VRBO only better if possible. The minute we walked in you can tell it was a brand new place. You could smell freshness throughout. The view was gorgeous. What anyone would want to see when you open the front door a beautiful lake. The rooms were all huge. The closets were amazing in every room. The kitchen was fully equipped with more than we expected. We didn't need to bring anything (including hangers-which is a first for a VRBO for us). Robert was so accommodating to our family with dates that worked for us. Communication was excellent. Location was good about 10-15 minutes to downtown Traverse City and the beach. I can't say one bad thing on this house. I highly recommend George's Place. One last note if you want pizza Peegeos is excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

tracy H.

10 June 2022

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

Halls

Very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bob Lett

A blended family who loves the outdoors. PA and MI natives who can't wait to share our lakefront home for you to make memories with your family and loved ones.

Why they chose this property

It has always been a dream to own a home on the lake. It is only fitting that this home's original owner is named George and so is my grandfather who this is a tribute to. Sitting on the deck listening to the wildlife and activities on the water allows you to unplug, relax, and enjoy all that Pure Michigan has to offer.