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Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly

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Property grounds
Property grounds
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 439 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly

SLEEPS 3-4 (420 sq ft) 1 bedroom 1 bath
Cozy cabin that is a bit more private than other cabins as it’s tucked back from the common area. The cabin has 1 bedroom with a queen bed, full futon in the living area and one full bathroom with shower. The kitchen has a dining table with chairs, full size refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, toaster, and coffee pot. The rental includes bed linens, pillows, cookware, dishes, utensils, and common kitchen items. There is propane wall heat, portable fans, 32″ Flat screen TV with firestick streaming, free WIFI, and window AC in the bedroom. The private deck has a table and chairs with a charcoal grill. Sit back, relax and breathe in the fresh air!

Check in 4pm (No Early check in) Check out 10am

Weekly rentals in July and 1st week of August. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend require 3 night minimum stay. Pet fee is $20 per night per pet.

NOTE: Your rental includes trash bags, 1-2 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 last week of June through 1st week of August Saturday to Saturday

Optional On-site Rental Add-On:
2014 Crest Pontoon 21ft 115hp seats 11, bimini canopy
2012 Bennington Pontoon 21ft 75hp seats 12, bimini canopy
2017 SunChaser G3 Pontoon boat 16ft 50hp 6 people w/ bimini canopy
2017 Bennington GDP 150hp pontoon 11 people bimini canopy
11ft Stand Up Paddle board

Optional water equipment: Tube, ski or wakeboard can be added to any boat rental
Pet fee is $20 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 on all-sports Spider Lake with 450 acres of sandy bottoms great for watersports and fishing. 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, 9151062.

Property manager

Angela Worpell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 420 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Windjammer Resort Cabin #1 Traverse City Waterfront Spider Lake

About the area

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 18 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Front Street - 22 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly 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 Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Tibbets Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Traverse City 12 min to downtown, Spider Lake, On-site Rentals, Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cyndi R.

Family getaway
Beautiful setting. Could have been swept/mopped a little better. Hair/dust in corners of bathroom 1-2 inches from wall. Easy check-in/check-out directions. The futon bed was pretty hard to sleep on & set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little place
The property was very nice and peaceful. The only negitve is that property manager info was not up to date.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Diane E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The community is nice and peaceful. The people that stayed before us must have had a dog. It smelled like a wet dog and dog hair was everywhere. The property manager offered to have it cleaned again once I told her. The kayaks were nice to have and the beach area was very pretty. Overall, we had a nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would not rent again
Overall the cabin was too small and not comfortable. I knew the size when rented it but the futon was so uncomfortable we could not sit or sleep on it and the tv would not work for us to watch in the evening after a day of work meetings. We did not know how to get the heat going but the manager did reply to text and help. We ended up staying elsewhere the second night and eating the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place to stay!
The cabin was great! It was nicely decorated, clean and had all that we needed. Very peaceful and scenic lake location and an easy drive to the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula. Angela was easy to contact and replied quickly to our questions. We will definitely return for another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as described
Cute, cozy, great community spaces, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Marilyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
It was cold, dark and rainy night when we arrived. It took us a while in the dark to figure out that after entering the provided code, that there was an unlock button that also needed to be entered to unlock the door. It was difficult for us to learn how to operate a wall unit heater as the directions for its use were attached to the bottom of the heater. We tried to use the TV, only to find that none of the batteries in the drawer with the fire stick worked. The next morning we turned on the oven, only to find that it didn’t work. Angela kindly gave us the code to another cabin close by so we could use the oven there. We were very thankful that we did not have to use the futon for sleeping, as it was not very comfortable , even for sitting on. We did enjoy the lakefront, it was a beautiful setting. We appreciated the kayaks, we used them to explore most of the lake. The water was very clear! The area was beautiful, we were there just before peak leaf season. We enjoyed hiking in different parks and the TART bike trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Easy way
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant and Private
Clean, small cabin easily found. Good central location for visiting Traverse City and surrounding areas. Enjoyed the available kayaks and great place to try paddle-boarding for the first time. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Great location and beautiful lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent but Inaccurate
The check in process was inconsistent between the application and provided instructions causing a delay in check in. An update in these instructions would go a long way. The floors were dirty and clearly not vacuumed causing my partner and I to have to wear socks and shoes full time. The wifi was also completely useless and did not allow us to watch movies or videos from our phones. Overall the property did fit the description with the exception of its cleanliness and effectiveness of wifi. If the owners were to update these to be accurate this would improve the rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Communal Lake Spot
Windjammer is a great setting of cabins set in a horseshoe. The cabin we stayed in (1) was perfect for a couple or three people. The kitchen is up to date so that we were able to cook any meals we needed. Even though cabin 1 is the smallest and most set back, we were still able to get a little view of the water from our deck. Of coarse, when the weather is good we didn't spend much time in our cabin, and Windjammer's beach, deck, and fire pit provided plenty of space and fantastic views of the lake. Spider Lake is a beautiful, quiet place in the morning and evening, with plenty of water activity during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin 1
Cute decor, comfy bed, well equipped kitchen and nice shower. Beautiful lake setting and nearby wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a much needed reviving 5 days. If you enjoy water and the outside this is the resort for you.
Absolutely wonderful in every aspect. A joy to work with management. Take time to rejuvenate here and you will be ready to conquer out there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Beautiful location, great for a fall weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for a great time.
Clean and cute
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic but nice old time up north resort
Rustic but nice old time up north resort. Need to update their contact and check in info with Vrbo
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy N., Mocksville, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake cottage
My husband and I loved our time at this wonderful lake cottage! We especially loved being able to bring our Golden Retriever! The lake is awesome for swimming, fishing and all water activities. The location is so close to Traverse City, Torch Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, tons of wineries and just so much to see in the area! I would absolutely recommend staying here. We are already looking into coming back next year and staying at one of the larger cabins and bringing our whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla C., St Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
2021 Traverse City Getaway
Very cute place. Just the right size for two people. Neighbors were very friendly and owner Jason as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Few days on the lake
My husband and I had a great time staying at this property with our pup. The lake is beautiful and we were so happy to find a place that is dog friendly! Angela was great at communicating and was quick to respond with any of our questions. We stayed in cabin #1 which was a perfect amount of space with our puppy, but would recommend trying for one of the larger cabins if you have a larger dog. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little escape from reality!
This is a great place to spend your off time lots of outdoor activities! Always were great very helpful. But if you're from Chicago you should call 1st!

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 year wedding anniversary
My husband and I had a great weekend! The cottage was in great condition-clean and cozy! We enjoyed the peaceful bonfires and beautiful water/scenery! We were only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse to go to dinner, breweries and shops! We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Landon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Lots of amenities and fun for those who you bring. Would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our short stay
We booked cabin #1 for 2 nights as a last minute extension of our vacation. We surprised that the cabin was even better than advertised online. It was a pet friendly, clean, updated cabin with views of Spider Lake. We used the beach with our dog and the rowboat to take sunset cruises. It was a perfect place for us. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019