Beautiful Traverse City Lakehouse - pets allowed

Enjoy this 4 bed/3 bath getaway home on Spider Lake with 60 feet of private beach: an absolutely beautiful setting from sunrise to sunset and the pontoon boat at no extra cost in June, July, Aug, and Sept. Also, kayaks and paddle boats provided free of charge. We are close to the island/sand bar but still quiet at the house.

It`s the perfect place to stay in any season, only 11.5 miles from downtown the luxuries of downtown Traverse City, and well-protected from claustrophobic downtown traffic.

Rental Certification #008382

* Special off-season deals:

- If you book 3 or more nights during the week (Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur) - not the weekend, between Nov 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026, you get an extra night FREE, during the week, depending on availability.

- If you book 3 nights, Thur, Fri, Sat, through Sunday, between Nov 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026, you get an extra FREE night (Wednesday or Sunday), depending on availability.

Rent our lakefront cottage on Spider Lake with 60 feet of private beach with an absolutely beautiful setting, christened by gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. It`s less than 11. 5 miles from downtown Traverse City, and there`s year-round availability for rental in any season of the year.

Important to note:

1. Dogs are welcome. We normally do not accept cats due to urination issues on carpet. We do ask that you crate your dog`s when not home, from past experiences with damage and dogs relieving themselves inside. We can discuss however, and a deposit will be required. Let me know beforehand if you are considering bringing a cat.
2. The rental includes the pontoon boat at no extra cost in June, July, August, and September. The rates you see, DO include the pontoon boat at no extra cost.
3. If weather permits, May and October, there will be options to rent the pontoon, but it would be an additional charge, so the booking rate does NOT include the boat rental.
4. Minimum age for renting is 25 years of age.

Enjoy this getaway home on Spider Lake with 60 feet of private beach; an absolutely beautiful setting from sunrise to sunset. It`s the perfect place to stay in any season, only 11.5 miles from downtown Traverse City, and well-protected from claustrophobic downtown traffic. The home is only a short hop from all the luxuries of Traverse City, including extravagant wineries, breathtaking sights, incredible restaurants, and endless outdoor attractions including Turtle Creek Casino in range of a short Uber or Lyft drive. Your group can split a $15-$30 Uber or Lyft and be downtown in minutes.

Bask in the sun or use the included kayaks and paddleboats on the lake in summer, enjoy the beautiful northern Michigan color change, or enjoy ski resorts, snowmobile trails nearby coming back to your indoor fireplace. Immerse yourself in the beauty of lakeside nature among the loons, swans, ducks, cranes, and deer. Fish off the dock or kayak and pontoon on the lake without having to transport equipment anywhere for launch. Bask in the summer sun on the lake, enjoy the golden Michigan woods in the glow of autumn, or come back to your cozy indoor fireplace for hot cocoa after a day on the ski slopes or snowmobile trails. Plus, just a few meters off your beach is a nice sized island easily accessible by kayak or paddleboat. Bring supplies to spend the day swimming, take the kayaks out, have a campfire under the stars, hang a hammock for a nap, or play volleyball out on the sandbar.

The house has multiple decks and patios to enjoy, one with a large outdoor grill, a beautiful courtyard, and a fire pit. There`s another beach-side fire pit near the dock for a cozy night of stargazing beside the lake. The interior is fully furnished with a washer, dryer, dishwasher, fridge, and oven. We provide all kitchen utensils, and the cupboards are stocked with spices and cooking sprays. There`s also central air for those hot summer nights, and a powerful furnace for cold winter nights.

The coffee maker is a Keurig that has a single cup option and a full pot option. We stock ground coffee for our guests but feel free to bring your own and you will need to bring your own K-cups.

Sleep comfortably in one of four queen bedrooms, including a luxurious master bedroom and a fun room with bunk beds -- complete with two and a half bathrooms, and plenty of closet and drawer space. There are also two pull out couches with a queen mattress in the living room.

We have lots of board games for all ages to enjoy. Also, we have city maps of Traverse City and menus from local restaurants so you can make dinner plans from the lake-house.

Check in with us to ask about our boat rental as well, we have competitive rates for our pontoon boat which is docked right on the property.

Pets are allowed but you have to crate your dog if you leave the house without it.

Fall Activities:

We recommend driving around Old Mission Peninsula, Interlochen area, Benzie County, The Leelanau Peninsula, and Elk Lake/Torch Lake areas. Typically, peak color season in these areas is typically mid-October, but seasonal temperatures may impact the exact timing (above average temps will delay peak color; and below average temps will cause colors to peak earlier). Additionally, areas near the lakeshore are typically cooler, therefore colors tend to peak first/earlier in these areas compared to the locations further from the coast. Also, there are many local farms with pumpkin patches, cideries, and plenty of family fun activities. Also, Traverse City is known as wine country! Fall wine tours are very beautiful in Traverse City.

Winter Activities:

Our Lakehouse is in a centralized location to many ski/snowboard resorts: Hickory hills (13.8 miles), Mt Holiday (6.7 miles), Crystal Mountain (34.4 miles), Caberfae (46 miles), Boyne Mountain (59.6 miles).

For snow tubing, Mt. Holiday (6.7miles), Timberlee Hills (19.5 miles)

Also, close to many locations for cross country skiing, fat tire biking, and snow shoeing.

*Other things to note*

- We have a max of 10 occupants, including adults and children, We have a max of 4 cars that are allowed, 2 must be in the garage, the other 2 can park in the driveway. We cannot have anyone park on the road or the neighbors yard. This is family setting lake cottage so we don`t allow parties and have a quiet time after 10pm to meet township and short-term rental guidelines.

- The 4th bedroom is in the garage level accessible through the garage and outside. The master bedroom is on the main floor, and the other 2 bedrooms are on the 2nd floor of the home. It requires stairs to get up to the main floor of the house.

- We have 2 comfortable pull-out couches in the living room that can sleep 2 people each. With all the bedrooms and these, and adhering to the STR rules in the municipality, we can have a max occupancy of 10 people.

- The boat is a pontoon boat, not a speed boat, it is meant for cruising and relaxing in. We do not allow tubing behind the boat either.

- The lake is a typical Michigan lake, the shore is not sandy but has vegetation, it`s beautiful, but we don`t recommend swimming at the shore, but rather at the island which is a very short boat ride, kayak, or paddle boat ride away. The island has plenty of space and a huge sandbar, typically with one or two volleyball nets set up. You can see the island right out the back window of the house, see pictures for examples.

- There is no security deposit, but guests are responsible for all damage on the property and will be charged accordingly if there is damage. By booking this property, you agree to this term.

When you rent the lake house, the whole property is yours. This includes the garage level, which has a small guest bedroom separated from the main house, and a mudroom where you can keep your fishing supplies or other outdoor gear you may bring.

The main floor has a fully stocked kitchen, a living room with a high def TV and cable (plus complimentary Netflix and Amazon Prime), a master bedroom and full bathroom (the toilet has heated seats, it`s real neat), and the back porch that leads into the backyard (more on that below).

The top floor also has two bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the back yard has three levels. The upper level has a gazebo, a patio, and a garden. The mid level has a fire pit and patio in a small camp-out area. The lower level is on the lake with a dock, a large campfire pit with furniture provided, and boating equipment that includes two kayaks and a paddleboat. All of these are included with your rental.

We have 2 comfortable pull-out couches in the living room that can sleep 2 people each. With all the bed rooms and these, and adhering to the STR rules in the municipality, we can have a max occupancy of 12 people.

Note, we can only have 5 cars max, with 2 being parked in the garage.

You can contact me anytime during your stay via text or call. I`m always here to help you out if there`s anything you need. Looking for a special experience or some niche interests nearby? Feel free to ask. We`ve done our research and we know the area like the back of our various hands. And if we can`t answer the question for you on the spot, we`ll absolutely find out for you. There`s no question we can`t answer, and we want to make your stay as perfect as possible.

This house is located in a private little neighborhood in the Forest Lakes area. The houses on the street are spread out enough that you`re never disturbed (but it`s not quite a cabin-in-the-woods scenario). You`ll have plenty of privacy and isolation on the scenic lake, and most of your contact with the neighbors will be waves from the passing boats.

For those with kids, there are a couple of small parks with playgrounds less than two miles away (one even has a beachfront for swimming!).