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Traverse City, Spider Lake, Boats, Pets ok, Snow skiing & Snow tubing nearby

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

This vacation home places you next to Forest Lakes and within a 5-minute walk of Spider Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arbutus Lake - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tibbets Lake - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • High Lake - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traverse City, Spider Lake, Boats, Pets ok, Snow skiing & Snow tubing nearby

Stunning Log home on Spider Lake located in Traverse City, MI. The house has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 14 with 3.5 baths. Main floor has 2 bedrooms with a king bed in master w/ private jacuzzi tub and master suite bathroom and the 2nd bedroom has a queen and full bed also w/ private jacuzzi tub and master suite bathroom. The upstairs has 2 additional bedrooms each with 1 queen bed and twin bunk beds. There is an additional half bath off the living room and 3rd full bath in the lower level. with a washer /dryer as well. The house also has AC, natural heat, gas fireplace inside, gas grill, huge wrap around deck, and private fire pit area. There is parking for 2-3 cars directly across the driveway for the house. The rental is also pet friendly - $25 per night per pet; Max 4 pets (sorry no cats). Please disclose pets prior to booking your stay. The house has full size fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer. microwave, toaster, blender, Keurig, coffee pot, dishes, silverware, cookware, bakeware, glasses, mugs and basic kitchen essentials.

***IMPORTANT: OUTDOOR HOT TUB is OPEN OCTOBER-APRIL only****

We also have onsite boat and watersport equipment rentals from Mid -May through Mid-October; Nearby Snow skiing and snow tubing at Mt. Holiday (10 mins away) Schuss mountain (45 mins away) Boyne Mountain (60 mins away) Cross country skiing and ice fishing on the lake (Dec - End of March) Snow shoeing in the Wineries (20-30 mins away)

Optional On-site Rental Add-On:
2014 Crest Pontoon 21ft 75hp seats 11, bimini canopy
2017 SunChaser G3 Pontoon boat 16ft 25hp 6 people (750 max weight) w/ bimini canopy (no tubing)
2017 Bennington GPD Pontoon boat 22ft 115hp seats 11 w/ bimini canopy, tow bar
2022 Tahoe Tritoon 22ft 150hp seats 12 w/ bimini canopy, tow bar
2022 Paddle King Paddle boat seats 2 w/ bimini canopy
11ft Stand Up Paddle board

Optional water equipment: Tube, ski or wakeboard can be added to any boat rental

Pet fee is $25 per night per pet; must disclose if you are bringing a pet (no cats)

No Smoking/Vaping inside, No Early check in, No outside guests, No self-tanners

The cabin is located on 2.6 shared wooded resort with 9 rental cabins - 110' lake frontage with a sandy beach on all-sports Spider Lake with 450 acres of sandy bottoms great for watersports and fishing. The house is about 100ft from the water. The resort has a nice shallow swimming area that is overlooked by a sun deck. The shared fire pit is located in the middle of the resort near the water in the common area. There are complimentary kayaks available. Other cabins available for rent at Windjammer Resort #4358658, 4434885,4434892, 4447083, 4435274.

NO BACHELOR, BACHLORETTE or similar parties, please

NOTE: Your rental includes trash bags, 6 rolls of toilet paper, 1 paper towel, dish soap and hand soap.

YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: bath towels, charcoal, lighter fluid and firewood

****Holiday weekend including Memorial Day, Labor Day 3-night minimum stay; Weekly rentals June - August
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Vaping in house

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Do not move the furniture, No Smoking/Vaping inside, No parties, No loud music, and no self-tanning lotion.
Pets must be on a leash, waste cleaned up, they stay off the furniture and a crate/pen is required if you plan to leave the pet inside unattended
Pet fee is $20 per night per pet; Weekly rentals in June - August. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend require 3 night minimum stay.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 4 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $20 per night per pet; must disclose

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Please note there are stairs

Events

No events allowed
No Smoking, Vaping inside

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Vaping in house

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Smoking, Vaping inside
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: No Smoking, Vaping inside
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Traverse City and just steps from Spider Lake and Forest Lakes. You'll also find Arbutus Lake and High Lake within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Traverse City, Spider Lake, Boats, Pets ok, Snow skiing & Snow tubing nearby a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a jetted bathtub in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Does Traverse City, Spider Lake, Boats, Pets ok, Snow skiing & Snow tubing nearby have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 8.3 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Traverse City, Spider Lake, Boats, Pets ok, Snow skiing & Snow tubing nearby?

Yes, every accommodation at Traverse City, Spider Lake, Boats, Pets ok, Snow skiing & Snow tubing nearby comes with a balcony with some featuring lake views.

Traverse City, Spider Lake, Boats, Pets ok, Snow skiing & Snow tubing nearby Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

The house layout was as described. Lake is a walk down the hill, not as close to the property as we thought. The outdoor furniture was dirty. Parking is tight and hard to find at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was a bit tight, but overall a great stay. No lawn chairs were needed since there are chairs there. Scenic view off balcony was very beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rented the cabin for a week for 10 people. Excellent communication by the host. Onsite boat rental with lake access. Close to traverse city and the surrounding areas but in a quiet area. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and setting

Beautiful, clean, and great setting for the whole family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Winter Weekend

The cabin is much prettier in person than the pictures show. Very spacious and clean. Close to downtown too. While the lake was frozen, it was still a beautiful lake house. Hot tub was a great bonus as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Iceman weekend

Nice place. Good kitchen and gathering space for the group we had. I missed the note on the listing stating towels were not provided so had to scramble a bit but figured it out. Will consider using again next year. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Very nice stay, gorgeous beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The cabin was not as close to the lake as we expected. There was limited parking for a large family. The dock could be a little bigger. Good swimming,skiing and tubing although beach area was small.Otherwise we had a great family week staying at cabin 9.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin on Spider Lake

We had a wonderful seven days, other than inclement weather most of the week, at the cabin on Spider Lake. Early on, we noted terribly scarred TEFLON cookware in the kitchen intermixed with a few non-stick pans apparently acquired many months ago. I notified the property manager. She asked that I discard with the damaged pans. The following day a new box of non-stick cookware was delivered to our cottage. The facility overall was first-class for a lakeside cabin; the VRBO description was quite accurate. We greatly appreciated the comments on what was included in the rental and what we needed to bring to supplement supplies in the place. Overall, we were very pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and fun property

The property and surrounding areas are very pretty. And quiet. The home is beautiful. And well equipped. Unfortunately, the second bedroom advertised a jetted tub that wasn’t functional, the plug was broken, an easy fix I imagine. This was disappointing as we were counting on the use of it. I do see an added benefit, if the homeowner chose, to include a bath towel, washcloth and minimal toiletries for each bedroom. We truly enjoyed our stay in the home. We had the pleasure of kayaking one day as well. Great memories were made and we thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and spacious home

Windjammer was a great place to stay for a big group of 3 families! Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great stay. The property is in a resort but has its own little area so felt pretty private which was nice. The cabin was nicer than expected! Kitchen well stocked. Private fire pit. Many of the problems listed in previous reviews have been remedied. We felt communication could have been better as we asked a question our first day that went unanswered- definitely glad we didn’t have any problems that needed a quick remedy. Overall we would recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

The place was even better than the pictures! My group had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two Family Friendly

The cabin was cozy and welcoming. Having two main level suites was perfect for each couple. Then the two bedrooms upstairs were perfect for the four boys in one room and three girls in the other room. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, cookware, and utensils. The one suggestion would be a larger floor mat at the entry to keep shoes on, especially in the winter with the snow. Some shoe trays would be great to contain water from shoes. Our families enjoyed the cabin and hope to return in the future. Hosts were easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a group of 12 with 4 dogs. The house worked great for us. It was nice to have access to on site boat rental and beach while being close to TC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys trip

Good time with friends. No issues, comfy beds and good atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

New years stay

Very nice home. Some issues with the wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sue T.

Christmas vacation

The home was lovely ! It was a perfect layout for our family. All three bathrooms were very nice. The kitchen could of been cleaner. We had 13 people and 9 coffee cups. Two dish towels and no dish cloths were not enough for one week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

For some reason we thought it was right on the lake from the description, but it was a little bit of a walk. Otherwise everything just as described and we had a great stay for Iceman weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

The house was very nice and clean inside. Lake view was limited due to trees and you're not directly on the water. Location was nice with a quick 15-minute trip into Traverse City. Overall happy with our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

House and property were perfect for an up north get away! Close access to the lake. Only thing is be sure to bring towels (bath and hand) and shower toiletries. There is a warning about the towels!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Stay

This was a good cabin for our stay. The location was nice with a view of the water. Also, it was a good location for our family, it wasn’t entirely secluded but other cabins were far enough away to offer privacy and no noise. It was also dog friendly which was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022