Birch Cove on Spider Lake, Traverse City

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Dryer
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Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Traverse City, MI

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Many recent upgrades! Brand new kitchen appliances, remodeled remaining two bedrooms and second bathroom, all new windows in the home, custom blinds.

This lovely three-bedroom, two-bath home is situated on the shore of Spider Lake, which is excellent for fishing, water skiing, swimming, and other water sports. This large home sleeps six or more and has lake views from the living room, dining room, family room and two of the bedrooms. The home has a king bed, a queen bed, and a full bed, and is furnished with many conveniences including laundry, microwave, Keurig and 12-cup coffee maker, ice maker, three TVs, DVD player, and clean linens. Outside you will find extensive decking, your own dock, rowboat, oars, life preservers, gas grill, outdoor furniture, and a firepit.

East Bay Township License STR2021-0005.

Property manager

George and Susan VanKersen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pets with advance approval. Per pet fee of $150.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on a lake. 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.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Arbutus Lake - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Centre Ice Arena - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
Traverse City State Park - 17 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬19 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive
‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬19 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Cove on Spider Lake, Traverse City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Birch Cove on Spider Lake, Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Cove on Spider Lake, Traverse City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Birch Cove on Spider Lake, Traverse City located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Allan P.

7 Oct 2024

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

Great stay!

House is pleasant, clean and well equipped. Location with dock right on lake was terrific!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

2 June 2024

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

Such a great place

Perfect lakeside home, lovely deck and a quiet neighborhood. Close to Traverse City. We have an awesome time and hope to be back, thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

10 Sept 2024

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

Family trip

Lovely setting. Comfortable house. We had everything we needed. Loved using the boats and fishing off the docks. Evening bonfires by the lake were popular. The carpet in the large bedroom needs to be replaced. Overall we had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

6 Aug 2023

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

Good for family

The house was very comfortable and the location on spider lake is terrific.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

25 June 2024

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

Lovely stay on the lake

We really enjoyed our time at Birch Cove. The property was very clean and waking up with views of the lake each day was such a treat. We loved having access to the kayaks and exploring Spider Lake. Communication with the host (Susan) was excellent and she was very responsive. Can’t wait for our next visit. Thanks again, Susan!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

16 Nov 2023

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

Fall stay

Absolutely perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

24 Oct 2023

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

Review

Liked the closeness to Traverse City

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

29 June 2024

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

Beautiful home on Spider Lake

This is a great home/vacation rental on Spider Lake. Well appointed with everything a family needs including dishwasher and laundry. A rowboat and kayaks were also provided! The outdoor deck and dock area have wonderful views and patio furniture. Indoor spaces also have lovely views, comfortable tasteful furniture and decor. Our children enjoyed fishing from the dock and from the boat. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

26 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful relaxing week with our adult children and spouses.

A very comfortable house by the lake with plenty of room for all six of us to be close or spend time alone. The lakeside dock and deck were very popular. Would rent here again, if we ever come back to the Traverse City area

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dave P.

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

On the Quiet part of the lake.

Home is quite old and “dated”. The owners need to spend some money …. Update furniture, beds and bedding, etc. The cleaners (if any) did terrible job getting it ready. The back porch and dock need work and the shed that stores the boating gear had doors that were falling off. Some door locks were broken. Has Great view.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

12 Oct 2023

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

Stay on the Lake

The place was very nice and spacious. All of the rooms were clean and inviting. The views of the lake were beautiful and it was so nice to sit by the fire right by the water. The host, Susan, was friendly and responsive to messages. While some places have a million chores to do before leaving, all that was asked of us on the way out was to leave it in the same good condition we found it in. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return for another trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

28 Aug 2023

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

Birch Cove Stay

We were in the area for a family wedding and Susan"s house was the perfect central location for what we needed to do. Plus very close to grocery shopping, farm stands (great!) and downtown TC. The kitchen in the house was well equipped and we appreciated having the extra refrigerator for cold drinks etc. A beautiful part of the world! Thanks Susan!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly N.

17 June 2024

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

Great Location, Great Lake, Great Fishing, Great Wildlife!!!

It's a lovely spot on Spyder Lake about 20-25 minutes from Traverse City. The home was located on a no-wake cove of the lake, making it a quiet, restful, and somewhat private experience. The fishing was great and the home offered a rowboat and kayaks which we enjoyed very much. The uneven floors were the only item that was negative, especially since I had broken a bone in my ankle the week before. The uneven floor was also difficult for the rest of the guests too. Perhaps the property management company could mark the uneven spots.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

24 Oct 2023

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

Color tour

We had three adult couples and having only one key was not always the best when we went in different directions. The house was clean however the pet hair in some of the rooms caused some allergies to flare up for some of us. Good location and beautiful scenery and house had plenty of room.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

28 May 2024

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

Great spot for a getaway

Thank you Susan for making it easy with regards to booking and all communication for staying at your home. My husband and a couple of friends spent the extended Memorial Day weekend in TC. While we have been many times our friends had never been to TC ( as a kid we spent a bitnof time on Torch Lake and the TC/Petoskey area). Loved the loaction of the home on a quiet cove with beautiful views of the lake. The home itself it cozy and well appointed. We had plenty of space for 4 adults and a small dog. A short drive to TC. We even were able to enjoy a fire by the lake one evening after exploring all day. Wish we had more time so we could have enjoyed the kayaks! Susan was easy to reach for any questions. Home was extremely clean. Hope to stay again at your home in the future!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Wanda W., Milford, Mi

13 Aug 2014

Very disappointed

We were really disappointed with the cleanliness of the home. When we arrived there was a note from the owner telling us there was a mouse and they had set a couple of traps under the sink. The mouse was caught that night, and removed, but the next morning there was mouse poop in the pantry and when I told the owner she said she'd be over in awhile with another trap. She only had one trap to set. Another mouse was caught and removed that night. No one offered to clean up the mouse poop, so we had to do it. We only had two overhead cupboards to store food in so the mice wouldn't get into it. We found mouse droppings in the silverware drawer and had to wash everything before we could use it. There were cobwebs and spiders throughout the home and the entire place had a musty smell.

6/10 Okay

ken d.

7 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Week Away in Wine Country

House is close to Traverse City, wineries and conveniences. House is in a cove and the lake traffic there is active but not wild. Main body of the lake is a good size. Owners are responsive and accommodating. There is a good stereo system inside and a good pizza place close by. Kitchen has everything you need with an extra fridge in the back. The cons: House did not appear to be very clean upon our arrival...which was extremely disappointing since we paid a cleaning fee. We definitely could tell there was a pet there before us. There was pet fur on the dining room table and all over the wood floor..almost like it wasn't swept. The portable fans included were filthy. Parts of the house are remodeled and some parts still old. We were there when it was really hot and had to have all the windows opened. Windows are old and some were hard to open. A few windows had broken glass and the screen door in the kitchen was ripped. Bathrooms are so so...one is updated but small the other is old and the fan didn't work. Mattresses are old but not horribly uncomfortable. You could have a fire in the fire pit outside but it was difficult to sit around since its on a slope. We found ourselves disappointed with the lack of care in minor repairs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

31 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beckie B.

20 Aug 2024

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

Making memories on Spider Lake

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Avon, USA

18 Oct 2022

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

Quiet Lake House

The house has plenty of space for the whole family and the location is great. The kids loved taking the kayaks out on the lake, even if it was raining a bit.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

10 Oct 2022

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

Nice Quiet Location on the Water

We took a quick trip up to Traverse City and we where not disappointed. Close to everything nearby yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle. Plenty of great food nearby as well as beautiful fall colors.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

janice c.

28 Aug 2022

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

spider lake

very well equipped kitchen and quiet area

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina s.

1 Aug 2022

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

Best property and vacation ever!!!

This is a wonderrful rental property. Location on Spider Lake was perfect. Susan is a wonderful host. Can't wait to return next summer.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

13 July 2022

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

“Grand” time on Spider Lake!

We felt like we were on our own private lake in our cove. It was so serene as we paddle boarded and fished from our pier. The fire pit along the shore topped off our evenings, along with yoga on the pier as the sun set. Our house was awesome, having several rooms to chill in, also overlooking the lake. Susan was very responsive and kind. This house and location were perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane F., Crescent Springs

29 June 2022

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

We’ll be back again!

We stayed in this house a couple of years ago and it was great but wow! They have made some really nice updates and improvements to the overall comfort of the home. It sits off a cove on Spider Lake which was nice and quiet but still plenty of boat watching. traverse city was a quick 20 minute drive where we could do all of our favorite things. We also took day trips to Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay and Leelanau! The house was very family friendly, comfortable and had everything you could need for a week at the lake. We will definitely book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by George and Susan VanKersen

We didn't know each other then, but we (George and Susan) both came to up north to Spider Lake as kids during the summer, and we both moved permanently to Traverse City as young adults the first chance we got (a long time ago). We love this lake and are happy to call it home. We owned and operated a restaurant/bar just down the road (Peegeo's) for 37 years and George is still happy to be managing it for the new owners.

Why they chose this property

We take pride in our property. It is well maintained, sparkling clean, and very comfortable. Whether you want to fish, ski, golf, hike, swim, gamble, ride a horse, shop, or just kick back on the deck with a glass of local wine and a good book, this property is situated in the right place. The property has over 100' of private frontage on Spider Lake and its own dock, along with a deck right at the water's edge.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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