Traverse City Vacation Rental cottage

Why settle for a room when you can have a Whole House ? More Living Room !

Description Cottage, 900 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Amenities lake, waterfront, pets considered, internet access, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$150 - $200/night 
$1,300/week 
Kathy & Rolf Schliess
+1 231-946-5219
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of the Traverse City vacation cottage rental 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, best for 2-4 - can do 6

'No more expected tips, no ...do not disturb signs, no knocks at the door - Say Hello to a whole house ! Off the Highway, In the Woods and on the Lake - no close neighbors ! Watch the deer wander thru the yard, the fish jumping out front and hear the woodpeckers - well - pecking ! It's the sound of nature that will lull you into the that state of relaxation that is so hard to find anywhere else ! When you are here, you will feel like you are in the middle of nowhere ! With easy access to 'town' - Traverse City that is ! Two bedrooms for a family or two couples to share - plus a sofa bed in the Living Room right in front of the wood burning stone fireplace if needed. An equipped kitchen, microwave, cable TV/VCR and WiFi - will help you feel at home - in the depths of the north woods. A pontoon boat is included seasonally so you can explore the 459 acres of beautiful Spider Lake.
Traverse City cottage rental - Just 12 miles SE of downtown Traverse City

Just 12 miles SE of downtown Traverse City

Traverse City cottage rental - View from the lake

View from the lake

Traverse City cottage rental - View of dock, boat, waterfront from cottage

View of dock, boat, waterfront from cottage

Traverse City cottage rental - View of Spider Lake from Wilkins Landing II

View of Spider Lake from Wilkins Landing II

Traverse City cottage rental - Equipped kitchen w/microwave

Equipped kitchen w/microwave

Traverse City cottage rental - Living Room & Wood Burning Stone Fireplace

Living Room & Wood Burning Stone Fireplace

Traverse City cottage rental - Spider Lake & Deck view from inside

Spider Lake & Deck view from inside

Traverse City cottage rental - Living Room with Double Sofa Bed

Living Room with Double Sofa Bed

Traverse City cottage rental - Double/Full Bedroom at Wilkins Landing II

Double/Full Bedroom at Wilkins Landing II

Traverse City cottage rental - Queen Bedroom at Wilkins Landing II

Queen Bedroom at Wilkins Landing II

Traverse City cottage rental - Huge Deck over looking Spider Lake & Dock

Huge Deck over looking Spider Lake & Dock

Traverse City cottage rental - Near: Snowmobile, X-C sk, Mtn Bike, Hiking Trails

Near: Snowmobile, X-C sk, Mtn Bike, Hiking Trails

Location: Northern Michigan < Michigan < USA

Nearest Airport: Cherry Capital Airport - Traverse City at 8 Miles
Nearest Motorway: US 131 & M113 near Kingsley at 15 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 1 Miles
Car: recommended
This vacation home is located within Grand Traverse County on Spider Lake. The area contains many Inland Lakes & GT Bay creating a wonderland of water activities and water sports. The Boardman River snakes through the county for canoeing, fly fishing, & tubing opportunities before emptying into GT bay near downtown. TC is the Tart Cherry Capitol of the World + other farm fresh produce can be found seasonally throughout the area . The region is also home to many award winning wineries where you can tour and taste ! Two casinos are in the area w/gaming & entertainment options year round. Winter time brings snow, SNOW & more snow & the state keeps trails groomed for X-C skiing, snowshoeing & snowmobiling + keeps the place beautiful & white - just like a Christmas card picture. While there are many reasons to come to this area of god's country - don't forget to schedule some time for R & R ! The best reason of all ! This map almost shows it's exact spot - sshhh.... it's a secret !

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Traverse City, Michigan

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Minimum Stay
November-Early Dec Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 24, 2009 - $150 - $150 $100 - 2 Nights
Notes: Rate is for 1-4 people $150 per night for the first 2 nights then $100 for each addtional night
The 2009 Holidays Dec 25, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010 - $200 - $200 $200 - 3 Nights
Notes: Rate is for 4 people - $200 per night - 3 night min 'linens' provided
January SPECIAL Jan 3, 2010 - Jan 21, 2010 - $150 - $150 $125 - 2 Nights
Notes: First 2 nights at $150 each then $125 for each addtional night-----2 night min these dates only
Winter Jan 22, 2010 - Mar 6, 2010 - $150 - $200 $150 - 3 Nights
Notes: 3 Night Reservations get the driveway plowed and the cottage warmed up this time of year !
March 7-31 Mar 7, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010 - $150 - $150 $125 - 2 Nights
Notes: First 2 nights at $150 each then $125 for each addtional night------ 2 night min these dates only
Summer 2010 Jun 20, 2010 - Aug 29, 2010 $1,300 - - - - - 1 Week
Notes: Pontoon boat and 1st tank of gas included - a 50% deposit will confirm a reservation

Additional information about rental rates

  • Early & Late Summer Weekly Discounts available-Just ask ! Additional units available, please inquire
  • In the Summer - we rent by the week only - Sunday to Sunday - basically when school is out - Mid June - End of August. Before and After that we do offer DISCOUNTS; The earlier you come in the summer - the more discounted the rate will be. We also may have a partial week available then - with a 3-4 night minimum.
  • This house is open all year long,,, great for honeymoons, or that much needed long weekend for some R & R- spend a weekend in front of a crackling fire watching TV or curled up with a good book and watch the wildlife go by out the big glass windows overlooking the lake.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Traverse City, Michigan

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 900 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • lake
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • adventure

General:
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • alarm clock
  • cold water dispenser
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper

Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • stove top burners

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 5 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double
  • Summer Weekly Rates: your bring sheets, towels, soap & paper products. Nightly Spring, Winter, Fall Rates: we provide 'linens' and basic soap & paper products, You bring: your own personal bath supplies, groceries, charcoal, beach towels etc..
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • motorboat
  • deck wood
  • dock boatslip
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • walkway to water
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets considered

Local Activities:
  • hunting
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • skiing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • roller blading

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • autumn foliage
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • equestrian events
  • forests
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • playground
  • pond
  • recreation center

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • hiking
  • hunting big game
  • hunting small game
  • ice skating
  • jet skiing
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • sound/bay fishing
  • water tubing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • coin laundry
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours

Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Notes: Smoking is to be done outside. Some pets considered with refundable damage deposit. Summer Weekly Rates: your bring sheets, towels, soap & paper products. Nightly Spring, Winter, Fall Rates: we provide 'linens' and basic soap & paper products, You bring: your own personal bath supplies, groceries, charcoal, beach towels etc..

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Traverse City, Michigan

Damage Deposit Required: A $200.00 refundable damage deposit will be required prior to arrival + $100 per pet if pet/pets have been accepted. This will be accepted in the form of a separate check that I can just hold on to, and return after you have left, if there are no problems, damages, missing items or if I can't tell the pet or pets have been there, inside and outside. NOTE: If you eMail me from a YAHOO account - look for my reply in your SPAM folder - some people think I do not respond to their inquiry and end up finding my response in the SPAM folder - this may be true for other eMail accounts also...

**Winter**: Winter - With the Tons of snow we receive, there are plenty of snow activities to choose from.. here are a few... snowball fights, snowman making, snow forts, snow shoeing, x-c skiing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing. Go out and get your cheeks all rosy and come in and have some hot cocoa !

Summer: Summer - Spider Lake is a 459 acre all sports lake with plenty of space to explore, picnic, fish, swim and float. The lake contains a public island and sand bar with lots of sandy bottom shallow area to stop and play. A pontoon boat is included to help you enjoy the lake. An optional fishing boat is available for $225 for the week. Grand Traverse Bay is nearby for additional 'Big Lake' activities with Parasailing, Jet Ski Hourly Rentals, Tall Ship Sailing, Shipwreck Diving, 'Deep Sea' Fishing, Wind Surfing, and more.. This cottage has private waterfront with dock and pontoon boat, it does not have a swimming area. The pontoon boat will take you to the middle of the lake, you can jump off and swim from it like a big swim raft or it will take you to a public island and sand bar where there is a lot of sandy shallow warm water.

Ski: Cross Country Skiing at it's best -- with all the natural snow Grand Traverse County gets, All the State Groomed Trails to use for free ! - just grab your skis or snowshoes and come up to the woods-- get a pot of Chili cooking before you start out and it will be waiting when you get back - forget the 'Miracle Mile' of hotels, motels and restaurants.. stay out here, in the woods and close to nature. Yes, we have downhill slopes nearby if that's your kind of skiing ! There is something for everyone.

Golf: Love to Golf a different place everyday? Would you rather stay 'off the beaten path' ? Why settle for a 'room'....How about a Cabin in the Woods? A Vacation Home on the lake? Would you like to do a little boating or fishing in between rounds? Forget the Hotel on the Miracle Mile! Come stay - in the woods, off the highway and on the lake! You will only feel like you are in the middle of nowhere! There is easy access to town and all the Golf Courses you could possibly want... and they are all a scenic drive away!

Other Activities: Snow shoeing, X-country skiing, snowmobiling

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Traverse City, Michigan

Rating
5 out of 5

Wilkins Landing II

Honso Troy Michigan
Review Submitted: June 28, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2008
My wife and I have stayed at Wilkins Landing II on several occasions, for both long weekends and entire weeks. What brings us back is both the location and the cozy atmosphere. When we are at the cottage we can unwind from our busy lives, enjoy a fire in the fireplace, listen to the wind thru the trees, and enjoy the very private lakefront setting. And when we want, the convience of Traverse City and surrounding area are but a short drive away. And speaking of driving, we love the many great golf courses in the region.
We have always found "WL II" clean and comfortable and recommend it for a northern Michigan getaway !!!
Owner's Response: These two long ago, searched out and found this "hidden gem" of a cottage tucked away in the woods on Spider Lake-- lucky them ! Kathy
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Rating
5 out of 5

weekend get-away

Todd R Naperville, IL (Chicago suburbs)
Review Submitted: June 2, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
My wife and 2 small dogs (poodles) went to Kathy's cabin for the weekend in May and had a wonderful time. The cabin is clean, updated and nice and quiet on a real nice, clean lake.

I wasnt sure what exactly to expect as I came without any recommendation - but you can be sure.... we loved it!

It is worth the money we spent and even saved money by cooking at the cabin and buyinig groceries in town.

Thanks Kathy!

Cheers,
Todd & Mariel
Owner's Response: Thank you for helping out the next guests with your recommendation. We have 11 places here on Spider Lake, so we have something for everyone... Just let us know what you are looking for and we'll "hook you up" !! This is a pet friendly cottage, in the woods, no close neighbors, on a quiet bay of the lake... Thanks again !
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
4 out of 5

Weekend up north

Bee 2 Fruitport, MI, USA
Review Submitted: March 5, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
The description of the cottage is very accurate. The cabin is very easy to get to from Traverse City. The owner provided us with much snowmobile and tourist information. She made it very easy for us to find our way around the Spider Lake area. Four of us went up for two different snowmobile weekends. We had a fabulous time riding the Traverse City trails and riding across Spider Lake. The cabin is in a very private location and we saw many deer cut across the yard.
Owner's Response: Thank you so much for taking time to leave this review. There is something for everyone here - all seasons and all reasons.
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