Northern Echo Cottage Swimming, Sauna, & Stunning Views provides amenities like laundry facilities and a sauna. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7121 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fall in love with Northern Michigan in this private cottage on all-sports Spider Lake close to downtown Traverse City. Enjoy 2 Bedroom (3 beds + pull-out couch+ cot) / 2 Bath full house rental and relax in the custom sauna just off the spacious deck! After a day of wine tasting and exploring all that the Traverse City has to offer, this lakefront home is the perfect home-base for couples, small groups, or families to enjoy Up North or spend the whole day on the lake!
*ABOUT THE PROPERTY* 120 ft of beautiful and firm sandy frontage on Spider Lake, perfect for swimming and boating! 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City's shops, restaurants, beaches, and activities: this home is the perfect vacation getaway.
The ideal home for couples, small groups or families: the house has an open floor plan with TWO living areas and lakefront views from every room. There’s a large deck with a modern fire table, grill, and plenty of room for seating with an elevated, truly beautiful view of the lake; Custom sauna located on the upper deck; and a cozy lower deck right at the water’s edge where you can watch the wildlife, swim, or take our kayaks out for a cruise.
Our home has all the amenities you need to make your vacation feel like home-away-from-home: coffee maker, kitchen essentials, washer/dryer, lightning-fast WiFi, and with plenty of towels and linens. We even provide shampoo, conditioner, and bath soap to keep your suitcase a little lighter! There are two spacious bedrooms as well as a pull-out sofa in the lower level living room to accommodate a slightly larger group. A total of 1,300 finished sq ft is all yours. We provide fans in every bedroom and a window A/C unit in the upstairs bedroom as well for those extra hot summer days.
*ABOUT SPIDER LAKE* Spider Lake is a 459 Acre All Sports Lake with big sections for water-skiing and tubing, small coves for fishing, and a couple islands and sandbars. 'Fast boating' is allowed only between 11:00 am - 7: 30 pm, so the morning and evening are quiet. Many of the coves are no-wake zones all day and great for fishing any time. With lots of bays and coves, you can find somewhere new to explore every day!
*WINE TOURS* Traverse City is known for its wineries! If you drive up Old Mission or Leelanau Peninsula, there are several wineries to stop by every few miles. Take your own car (& a designated driver!) and have a leisurely drive or book a private or join-in group tour! Many wine tour companies pick-up and drop-off at vacation rentals around the area. Reach out to us before check-in to help plan your trip!
*WINTER SPORTS* The Winter Sports VASA Singletrack includes more about 10 miles of groomed trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking or running, and can be accessed just a few miles from the property. The Michigan DNR Designated Snowmobile Trails can also be accessed just a few miles from the home.
Snowshoe at local wineries, enjoy heated dining in private igloos, and come back to enjoy an evening warming up in the sauna!
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We ask that you not smoke or have pets at the property. We also ask that groups are limited to 7 guests.
Parking: The property has a parking slab 1 vehicle in length and 2.5 vehicles wide. It can accommodate up to 3 vehicles, depending on size by angle parking close to home.
License: STR2019-0063,
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the cottage: 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
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing 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)
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 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 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
About the neighborhood
Located in Traverse City, this cottage is near a water park and 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. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
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Easy check in. Derek the host responded to all our questions. We enjoyed the cottage, the dock for fishing, kayaks and the bonus sauna. We plan on returning.
Very nice views. The house is nice also. Just needed 1 TV upstairs. Walked the road and neighbors were friendly. Saw deer! Sauna was a great extra. The morning lake view was beautiful
This is a very cute house. It's quiet, quaint, inviting, and fully stocked. The sauna is absolutely lovely. I recommend a sauna and jump in the lake!The lake is clean, calm, and excellent for paddling the kayaks around. They are tied up a hill to a tree and a bit hard to get down. But it's 100% worth it.
Our stay was amazing, the location and house itself were beautiful. Very accommodating and the host provided games and books for us to use for our stay. Definitely would recommend booking here!
The cleanest VRBO property I have ever stayed in!!! The picture of the bottle of wine, bag of coffee and bag of candy as a welcome gift is deceiving we did not receive it. On our way in we did not buy coffee or wine because we were expecting those upon our arrival.
We had a great time at this getaway! The home and property are exactly as the photos shown online. There is a gorgeous view from most of the windows in the home. The area is heavily wooded and very private, even though there are fairly close neighbors, which we loved. The deck was big, beautiful and comfortable and we loved the firepit table for ambience and a little heat on the chilly evenings. I had quick attention and communication from the owner with any questions before and during our stay, excellent hosts! We had two adult couples staying for this trip. The home has plenty of space to comfortably hang out and a full kitchen with all the basics we needed. The second bedroom bed(s) wasn't perfectly ideal, but it worked. That bedroom would be perfect for young kids, teens or single sleepers. The guys were hoping to do more fishing from the property, but there is no shoreline area to do so and the dock is a floating one, so it wasn't conducive to more than one fisherman at a time, but at the same time, there was a canoe they could use. It would be a perfect property for swimming and playing in the water. The view of the sunrise is second to none, absolutely stunning! We were able to rent a beautiful pontoon boat at Wind Jammer, just a few minutes drive right on the lake and we really enjoyed driving around the lake for hours! This property is very rural, but aside from a few options closer to the home, you can have any type of restaurant you choose, shopping, golf, Lake Michigan and the vibrant downtown area all within a 20-25 minute drive (country road driving for the most part). The location was perfect to enjoy the serene lake life, while having all the other options not too far away.
Stayed with our 1-year old, my husband, and my in laws. View from the kitchen is gorgeous. Shallow beach at the lake was a perfect depth for my toddler to splash. We made great use of the kayaks, grill, washer/dryer, and well-stocked kitchen. Location is perfect to have both a relaxing, quiet view and access to all Traverse City has to offer.
Upstairs bedroom was a good size to fit a pack n play and they had a baby gate that we were able to use (although it was a little tricky to set up-- you might be better served bringing your own). We did bring our own toddler life jacket, but they had child-sized and adult-sized life jackets available in the shed.
We would 100% stay again. Two call-outs to make sure others enjoy their stay as much as we did:
-Lots of stairs down to the water (obvious in photos). Would be very difficult for mobility-compromised individuals.
-My in-laws ended up splitting across two beds in the basement as opposed to sharing lower bunk.
Northern Echo Cottage was absolute perfection! The check-in process was easy, the home was beautiful and clean, and the views are amazing. We went in the middle of November and temperatures were between 30-40 degrees with a dusting of snow. The sauna was an awesome bonus! I forgot to pack a fan for when we sleep, but luckily the cabin had one! The drive isn't far from Traverse City either. We cannot wait to book a stay for the whole family in the summer!
Cute house! Owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable! Conveniently located to everything...Downtown Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes and wine trails.
If I could've stayed there longer to look out the window as the sun rose over the lake, I would have. The views from the cabin were just lovely and the uniquely designed space had such a calming aura. The property manager was responsive and thoughtful. I visited during the end of winter and it was the perfect peaceful getaway.
Went up to TC for a short relaxation trip with my dad. We both enjoyed the size, location, and amenities of the cottage. Definitely a place to consider as we'd be happy to return!
Beautiful home, beautiful location everything was ver clean and had everything we needed and more. We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed the sauna and view of the lake is beautiful. Tried booking again for the summer but was unavailable for my dates. I did find another place on Spider Lake and we will be heading there again in June. Home owners were very helpful and easy to contact. Thank you so much. We had a wonderful weekend. Would definitely come back
We came up here for a short get away. We got to the house at 3 for the check in to find the door locked and unable to be opened with the code. Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal but we had a car sick toddler and the first day was the only decent weather day during our stay so we were eager to use the kayaks. I called Beth and Keegan who got a locksmith out to the property within 20 minutes and we were in the house a little after 4pm. Derick also messaged and offered to buy us dinner for the inconvenience, which was really thoughtful. The house is wonderful and has everything you could need. After the initial mishap with the door everything else was great, we will be back for sure! hopefully the weather will cooperate next time.
Can’t recommend this place enough. Awesome house, very private. Lots of deck space. Water is great for swimming. Downtown Traverse City is ~20mins away. Lots of restaurants, breweries, wineries around.
Great Lake house on Spider Lake. Convenient location to many local attractions. Nice outdoor deck, long staircase to lake for swimming and fishing. Caught lots of fish. Loved using the kayaks. Able to rent a boat brought right to the lake launch site and enjoy the whole
lake for a day. Had all kitchen amenities needed. No table for family dinner/seating which with children I could have used. We had a very nice time.