Title: Beautiful Lake House -11 miles from Traverse City on Spider Lake - Pets welcome! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Lake House -11 miles from Traverse City on Spider Lake - Pets welcome! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32420000/32419914/3476dc13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32420000/32419914/2886a55b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32420000/32419914/4d9f2567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32420000/32419914/b115de5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32420000/32419914/0699f3c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in lakeside serenity at this 4-bedroom getaway home on Spider Lake, complete with a private beach and pontoon boat access. Enjoy the beautiful setting from sunrise to sunset, kayaks and paddle boats provided. This Traverse City retreat offers multiple decks and patios, an outdoor grill, a fire pit for cozy nights by the lake. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Lake House -11 miles from Traverse City on Spider Lake - Pets welcome! 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. Plan your summer or fall vacation now! 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. We are close to the island/sand bar but it's still quiet and peaceful at the house. There's a volleyball net set up on the island all summer long. Enjoy this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom getaway home on Spider Lake with 60 feet of private beach: an absolutely beautiful setting from sunrise to sunset (kayaks and paddle boats provided free of charge). 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 Book for any season now :) Spring & Summer & Fall activities: Boating, kayaking, paddle boating on Spider Lake. There are plenty of trails close by and so much do in and around Traverse city. We also 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. 1\. Pets are welcome. We normally do not accept cats due to urination issues on carpet. Let me know beforehand if you are considering bringing a cat. We can discuss however, and a deposit will be required. We do ask that your crate your dog's when you leave the house. We have had issues in the past with pets damaging furniture and relieving themselves on the carpet. 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. 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 paddle-boat. Bring supplies to spend the day swimming, have a campfire under the stars, take the kayaks out, hang a hammock for a nap, or play volleyball out on the sandbar. Nearby Traverse City includes extravagant wineries, breathtaking sights, incredible restaurants, and endless outdoor attractions including Turtle Creek Casino in range of a short Uber or Lyft drive. This home is situated 11.5 miles from downtown Traverse City. Your group can split a $15-$30 Uber or Lyft and be downtown in minutes. 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. There's also central air for those hot summer nights, and a powerful furnace for winter. 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. As mentioned above May-Sept, boat is included but we do rent in April and October if warm enough. Pets are allowed but you have to crate your dog if you leave the house without it. \*Other things to note\* \- We have a max of 12 occupants, including adults and children. We have a max of 5 cars that are allowed, 2 must be in the garage, the other 3 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 bed rooms and these, and adhering to the STR rules in the municipality, we can have a max occupancy of 10 people. Note, we can only have 5 cars max, with 2 being parked in the garage. \- The boat is a pontoon boat, not a speed boat, it is meant for cruising, fishing out of, and relaxing in it. 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - 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 - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57350000/57340600/57340537/6b9660e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. 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We cannot have anyone park on the road. No smoking in the condo inside. If you smoke inside, you will lose your entire security deposit. You can smoke outside on the decks. Do not flushing anything down the toilet that is not toilet paper, especially flushable and non-flushable wipes. They clog up the septic system. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 4 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beautiful Lakefront House 11 Miles Traverse City Beautiful Lakefront 11 Miles Traverse City Beautiful front 11 Miles Trav Kaunis Lakefront House 11 km n Päässä Traverse Citystä ## About the area Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Lake House -11 miles from Traverse City on Spider Lake - Pets welcome! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 83 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke C. Apr 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a great time! We had a wonderful time! Was the perfect relaxing getaway for Spring Break. The property was clean and the perfect size for our family. We would definitely stay again! ##### Brooke C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki B. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Retreat This is a family-oriented property with a beautiful pontoon available. My family loved all the water sports available to them. Communication with the owner is unbelievably responsive. Best we have ever experienced. ##### Vicki B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy R. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is very nice and has all the amenities we needed. We would definitely return again. ##### Cathy R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K Mar 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best property! Best location. Beautiful property and we will stay again. It had everything you needed or wanted and Brendan was a great host! ##### K Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach P. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! My family and I had a great time during our 4 night stay. We fished, hung out, took the boat out a couple of times and enjoyed the nearby towns. We never had to contact Brenden once during our trip, everything was great. ##### Zach P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spider Lake Cottage Beautiful property, wonderful host and Very enjoyable stay. Thank you! ##### John H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent getaway This was a great place for my family and I to celebrate my 50th! The location is perfect, allowing you to access all that Traverse City and even surrounding areas have to offer. We enjoyed the many wineries and even the local Peegeos for pizza! It was very clean, and Brenden was great at communicating.greatfootball ##### Heather S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ilene H. Oct 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend Beautiful house, the Lake is gorgeous..loved this house differently would go here again. ##### Ilene H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail R. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity My friends and I have stayed at this home twice and we love it. Absolutely beautiful setting and well appointed inside and outside. Great communication with the owner/manager Brenden. Highly recommend. ##### Gail R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin G., New Berlin, WI Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great Lake! House was awesome, owner was terrific, easiest check in and check out of all time! Pontoon boat included sealed the deal! ##### Kevin G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pamela c. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful relaxing family vacation This house it the best. Had everything you could want right at your fingertips. Boat was the bomb. Family had a wonderful time. Brendan is easy to get a hold of and responds fast. This is our 4 year at this home and will come back. ##### pamela c. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas B. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Staycation Stayed here in December 2024. Wondeful spot, felt secluded but close to activities in Traverse City. I imagine the lake may get busy at times in the summer, but the location on the peninsula and the privacy fence make this location special. The house was very clean with almost brand new higher end appliances. Our dog appreciated the abundant hiking trails within a short drive. The ##### Thomas B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan F. Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun lake house Brenden was the quickest responding owner I’ve rented through vrbo. He even put up a Christmas tree and decorations when he heard we were celebrating at his home. Home was very clean and well-equipped with cooking, cleaning and bath items. More than enough room for 2 grandparents, 4 parents and 4 grandchildren. Although cold and snowy, we enjoyed the view and Spider Lake area. ##### Susan F. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron N. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, Amenities and Host We had four couples staying at the house, turned out to be perfect for us. We were close enough to run to Traverse City, sample all the wineries, golf and hike. Having the use of the Pontoon Boat, Kayaks and Peddle Boat made this trip exceptional, we utilized these every day. Brenden was great to work with and made sure we enjoyed our time. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this place!! ##### Ron N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth S. Sep 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely view and home Five older women stayed here for a little getaway. The house was clean and welcoming. It had everything we needed. We took a delightful ride on the pontoon on lovely Spider Lake. We saw loons! ##### Ruth S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie S. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas with family Everything was great . Maybe not so good for handicap my mom had a hard time with the stairs. Everything else was great . ##### Jackie S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail R., Holt, MI USA Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ladies Fall Vacation We love the Traverse City area and a water view is a must. This house was centrally located just south of TC with easy access in either direction up towards Suttons Bay or east to Elk Rapids. House has plenty of space, great features and we especially loved the fact that the many switches were labeled! And Brendan was great to work with. We plan to return. ##### Gail R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen B. Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Beautiful lake home, w/good views. Quiet, peaceful. Shopping and restaurants only a short drive away. Many connivence stores w/in a 15 min drive. Home was well maintained & host made sure everything was thought of. Even laundry detergent (we brought our own), coffee, dishes, silver was available. We will be booking again for a future date. ##### Gretchen B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, quiet lake house We had a wonderful stay at Brendan's large lake cottage and it made a perfect base for our early November Iceman weekend. The house is a little quirky in its layout with no real front door, but there is easy access through the garage (just be aware you have to bring your gear in up a somewhat narrow flight of stairs to the main floor). There's lots of space to spread out and our two kids enjoyed have their own bedrooms and bathroom upstairs from the main level. The lake views are gorgeous are there are multiple outside areas to enjoy including a fenced in patio area that would be great for small children and pets. This place must be super fun in the summer! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jason O. Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summertime in Northern Michigan! Brandon was a great host! If you need a question answered he is quick to reply. He answers almost every question you may have before you ever get there. Very informative! The house and property were immaculately cared for. Kitchen was supplied nicely! I liked the extra fridge/freezer in the garage as we shopped just once for the whole week and needed the extra space. No complaints at all! We had a great time enjoying the lake swimming and fishing on the supplied pontoon boat. Smores by the campfire with the free supplied wood every night! Would highly recommend this rental to anyone! We would come back again if it weren't for our desire to try new places every year and see new things! ##### jason O. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Northern XMas party We rent several times a year at various properties. In recent years you can start to feel the "blah" of corporate or large rental groups that is reflected in their properties. It was nice to stay at a home not just a house this time, it had thought-out amenities that make a home, it had things you didn't know you needed, until you needed them. It is risky, costly and I imagine a pain to maintain these offerings, we should all be thankful and respectful because these properties and hospitality are becoming rare. I was surprised and a little confused when the actual home owner reached out to me, an actual person, not a generated text or rental service employee. He spoke like we were old friends, which was the confusing part at first but once that was sorted out we had a great introductory conversation. Fire wood, toys, games and knives that actually cut, snow was scarce and ice was unsafe but all the extras were enough to accommodate and entertain all age groups. Thank you again -RJS ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nychole C. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Vacation Beautiful home. Listing does not do it justice. ##### Nychole C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy B. Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amy B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni F. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing, charming waterfront My husband and I and our adult children had a lovely week at Brenden’s beautiful lakefront property. We tooled around the lake in the pontoon boat and enjoyed the sandbars by the island, lounging on floats and playing frisbee and ball with our dogs. Brenden was the perfect host and could not have been more responsive to our needs. We would be happy to rent fr ##### Toni F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni P. Jun 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location for a relaxing weekend with friends and family with special needs We can’t say enough about how amazing this location is for a Mother’s Day celebration with friends and family. This property is well cared for and they have invested in so many things to make the stay perfect. We had some very specific requirements when selecting a place to stay. One of the guests has a service dog. The fenced in back yard was perfect. We all sat around the fire and ate at the table outside without worrying about the dog running away. We also needed a first floor bedroom for my mother who has PD and can no longer navigate stairs easily. That bedroom was perfect, and the connected bathroom and shower was beyond expectations. The toilet seat is HEATED! The kitchen and outside grill made cooking for everyone easy and fun. The eating area was perfect. There’s an island with a few chairs and a large dining room table. The view of the lake, stories, jokes, and laughter are memories we will all take with us and cherish. There are kayaks, a paddle boat, and a pontoon boat. They were used every day to adventure over to the island. While my mom could not navigate the stairs to the beach, she was able to enjoy watching them from inside. The view is amazing. The sunrises were perfect over the lake. We captured many pictures while we were there, including some of the northern lights! Brenden was an amazing host, the best we’ve had so far. Responsive, helpful, and very kind. He made sure we had everything we needed. We are already planning our next trip here. ##### Toni P. 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