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3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage

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A wooden deck with a wicker sofa and a blue umbrella, overlooking a lake surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a couch, and a view of a deck outside.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a hanging pot rack.
A small, cozy bedroom with a teal bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.
A room with a wooden floor, a television on a dresser, a large window, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom717 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

When you stay at this cottage in Traverse City, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. .This cottage is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Traverse City Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 29 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Red Mesa 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.

3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage

Amazing 3 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom cottage on beautiful Spider Lake. Enjoy 60 feet of sandy frontage perfect for swimming. The cottage also includes a wonderful dock for you to store your boat. Enjoy the included swim platform, kayaks and paddle board with your rental. Inside you will find a completely renovated cottage with a wonderful kitchen and large table to sit around. The king bed in the master bedroom allows you to enjoy all the comfort of home. The second bedroom features bunk beds and the last bedroom has a twin bed.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features sledding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 717 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place and location to spend time with family! The lake and area was so peaceful and just the time we needed in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage on the lake. We had a great time! Everything was as described and we’d stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! We enjoyed fishing on the lake, and it was still close enough to town to go grab dinner. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Place

Clean, nice vibe, nice lake view and access, good location. Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Quiet and peaceful weekend with absolutely perfect weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just a dude

great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters Retirement Get Away

Last sister finally retired, and we had the best time celebrating at Balsam Circle House. Would come back to stay in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lakeside Cabin

Very welcoming atmosphere! Well-equipped kitchen. Clean, quaint, and comfortable. Washer/Dryer a big plus. We absolutely loved our stay. Beautiful and fun lake. Would highly recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Great location amazing view! Very quiet and safe area Home was just perfect for our group - even better than pictures!!! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girlfriends weekend

Nice little house to spend a weekend with friends with a beautiful view. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Great location, quiet street, right on the water. We had some rain & snow during our stay and the inside of the cabin was plenty spacious for our 1 year old and 4 year old to be entertained and play. Wi-Fi and smart TV were an added bonus for the evenings with the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this cabin!

The space was so clean and tidy and plenty of beds for sleeping. We loved the views! Only complaint was the driveway was completely covered in ice and I had to catch my six year old from falling. But it was a great getaway and we would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend for soccer tournament

We only stayed two nights and were gone most of the time. The property was really nice and close to traverse city. Water is clear and son even caught a fish from the dock. Was really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the lake view!

The lake view from the living room is amazing. The kitchen had all utensils/plates/cooking pans available, even a helpful junk drawer with odds and ends! Great updated bathroom and a smart TV in the living room. Recommend this small & clean cottage for two adults and maybe 3 kids max. The deck space and pathway down to the fire pit were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week on the lake

This past week was just what we needed with plenty of relaxation along with lots of fishing and swimming. While small as advertised, the cottage is cozy, well appointed, and very well stocked with supplies. Plenty of beach towels, paper towels, and hand soaps along with a well working A/C made for a comfortable visit. The location on the lake provided great views along with calm waters being in the cove and the proximity to TC was just right. We definitely enjoyed our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All was as described

House was exactly as shown in the photos & worked well for our family - 2 adults and 1 infant. The kitchen is very small & I can’t imagine using it for making every meal, we only made breakfast each day. King bed was comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Reunion

This place was perfect for our family and a great location for getting together with extended family on Spider Lake. The home was as advertised! Very clean and well maintained. A great deck, fire pit and water toys. The AC helped on some hot nights. We had a wonderful time and look forward to renting again! Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house

We had a lovely week at this lake house! The lake is gorgeous, we rented a pontoon from nearby windjammer resort. The house was spotless and very well stocked. Owner left us snacks and a bottle of local wine (THANKS!). The fire pit was wonderful. My kids loved the paddle board and kayaks. Lake is sandy bottom and perfect for swimming and fishing. Plenty of towels, paper goods, hand soap etc. It was an up-north resort style vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were pleased to stay in this very clean cottage with a wonderful deck with the best view of Spider Lake. The host was gracious and gave me an extra hour to check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time with the home being steps away from the lake, the views were great. The house was very clean and perfect for our family of 4. We enjoyed our time outdoors and on the lake, kayaking and fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean cabin Great girls weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

November weekend - love the cottage

This was our group's second stay in the cottage. As was the first time, we absolutely loved it. It is just the right size for us four adults. We spent two cool nights around the fire pit by the lake. Hope to come back again soon. Thanks to our hosts for easy communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Nice, relaxing few days. Place is very nice. Only problem, either don’t use coffee maker or bring your own…it leaks pretty badly, but that is very minor compared to the many nice things…GREAT PLACE!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin Fun!

Loved this property, it was so cute! The hosts were really great! I wish the tv was working properly because we did get a lot of rain and weren't able to enjoy the lake/deck as much. Also, basic toiletries are supplied, but make sure you take body soap! Kitchen was well stocked and clean, it's small, so just plan accordingly when you go grocery shopping!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a family or group

This was a great house to stay in for our family. It was easy to find, quiet, and comfortable. We loved it and hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022