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Spider Lake cabin rental - Blue Heron!
Blue Heron!
 
Spider Lake cabin rental - Blue Heron!

Blue Heron!

Late October/Fall. Dock comes out.

Late October/Fall. Dock comes out.

Beautiful & Clean Spider Lake! I just like this picture.

Beautiful & Clean Spider Lake! I just like this picture.

Spider Lake takes on many colors! Great for Swimming, Fishing and Boating!

Spider Lake takes on many colors! Great for Swimming, Fishing and Boating!

This is the Place to Be Day and Night!

This is the Place to Be Day and Night!

Peaceful Evenings-Speed limits 7:30pm to 11:00am.

Peaceful Evenings-Speed limits 7:30pm to 11:00am.

Buckles Cabin Bedroom #2

Buckles Cabin Bedroom #2

Newer Gillgetter Pontoon at Buckles Dock. Sandy for the Kids!

Newer Gillgetter Pontoon at Buckles Dock. Sandy for the Kids!

Buckles FirePit and Swimming Area-Sweet!

Buckles FirePit and Swimming Area-Sweet!

Spider Lake in the Fall-Spectacular Colors and not to be missed!

Spider Lake in the Fall-Spectacular Colors and not to be missed!

Late Fall/Early Winter. View from Buckles Cabin #1.

Late Fall/Early Winter. View from Buckles Cabin #1.

Buckles Guest Cottages #2 & #3.

Buckles Guest Cottages #2 & #3.

Public Island #3 from Buckles Cabin #1-a Gem!

Public Island #3 from Buckles Cabin #1-a Gem!

Buckles #2 Brand New Bathroom-2011

Buckles #2 Brand New Bathroom-2011

Buckles Dock and Rental Pontoon Boats.

Buckles Dock and Rental Pontoon Boats.

Buckles #1 Main Unit off Private Blacktop Road.

Buckles #1 Main Unit off Private Blacktop Road.

Buckles Moon Scape and Reflection! Spectacular!

Buckles Moon Scape and Reflection! Spectacular!

Great way to decompress after a day of vacation!

Great way to decompress after a day of vacation!

Spider Lake Fawn!

Spider Lake Fawn!

Buckles Deck. Great for large Groups!

Buckles Deck. Great for large Groups!

Pontoon Boats For Rent!

Pontoon Boats For Rent!

Spider Lake Ducks.

Spider Lake Ducks.

Winter at The Buckles Cabins!

Winter at The Buckles Cabins!

Per night (USD) $75 - $100
Per week $525 - $2,870
  • Bedrooms6
  • Sleeps16
  • 3 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Spider Lake vacation cabin rental
Two bedroom cabins available sleeping 4 to 6. Rent 1 or more!!

If you’re looking for the ideal spot near Traverse City, I have it here off a private blacktop road on personable & friendly Spider Lake. I have the cleanest cabin/cottage on the nicest sandy hard bottom frontage with spectacular views within 15 minutes from town. I can accommodate 1 person or up to 16. Rates are comparable to other rentals & I will see to it personally that your needs are met. I stake my reputation on what I do & what I do is rent boats & cabins to people looking for a get-away, active or passive. Here you can relax, read, sleep, swim, fish, boat or find many other great, wonderful & beautiful things to do. I recommend contacting me for some personal attention to see 1st hand if one of Shawn's Places will meet your needs. My goal is to share my good fortune with others at a reasonable cost so I can continue to do what I like doing, maintain what I have & improve & grow so I have more to offer repeat & new customers.

Shawn

Cabins/Cottages:

Rent one two-bedroom cabin for up to six or all three cabins for up to sixteen.

Email: shawnscabins@gmail.com for more info and photos.

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About Shawn Smith

Hi:

I grew up near Detroit and made a temporary move to the Spider Lake/Traverse City area to take some classes at Northwestern Michigan College in the winter of 1991. Upon waking, my second morning in February, I was lying in bed on the second floor looking out the window half asleep. All was white when a black squirrel was spotted down and about thirty feet away bounding across a split rail fence. The fence had about six inches of fresh snow and each time the squirrel would jump it would knock some snow off the fence to the ground. The morning was still except for this black squirrel on a pure white landscape. It was like a living painting. I watched this for about thirty seconds and realized at this moment that this is where I belonged. And, here I am today sharing my good fortune with others looking for that special getaway.

Shawn Smith purchased this cabin in 2004
Why Shawn Smith chose Spider Lake

Why this Property? Because you get a cabin at an affordable price, on a very nice piece of property with great views not to far from Traverse City, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, wineries, casinos, small towns, shopping and so much more. Plus, and maybe the most important thing to me is the sandy lake bottom and you can swim right out front!!

The set of two cabins, The Jurgens & Waller, are both two bedroom and are real quality. They sleep up to ten. There are Beautiful and breathtaking views.

The set of three cabins, the Buckles Cabins, are all two bedroom, a bit rustic and situated on a 'wow' piece of property on Spider Lake; very much requested. Rent one, two or all three. Great for family get togethers sleeping upto sixteen and offering six bedrooms, three bathrooms, three kitchens, sofabeds and privacy from others because you have your own cabin. Nice touch for the hermit that travels with family or friends but now and then likes that time alone. Email for more pictures and up to date availability.

What makes this cabin unique

I like the change of seasons and the innumerable places to go and visit within a short drive. I will say this, I think the best place is Spider Lake.

Spider Lake cabin rental - Blue Heron!

Blue Heron!

Late October/Fall. Dock comes out.

Late October/Fall. Dock comes out.

Beautiful & Clean Spider Lake! I just like this picture.

Beautiful & Clean Spider Lake! I just like this picture.

Spider Lake takes on many colors! Great for Swimming, Fishing and Boating!

Spider Lake takes on many colors! Great for Swimming, Fishing and Boating!

This is the Place to Be Day and Night!

This is the Place to Be Day and Night!

Peaceful Evenings-Speed limits 7:30pm to 11:00am.

Peaceful Evenings-Speed limits 7:30pm to 11:00am.

Buckles Cabin Bedroom #2

Buckles Cabin Bedroom #2

Newer Gillgetter Pontoon at Buckles Dock. Sandy for the Kids!

Newer Gillgetter Pontoon at Buckles Dock. Sandy for the Kids!

Buckles FirePit and Swimming Area-Sweet!

Buckles FirePit and Swimming Area-Sweet!

Spider Lake in the Fall-Spectacular Colors and not to be missed!

Spider Lake in the Fall-Spectacular Colors and not to be missed!

Late Fall/Early Winter. View from Buckles Cabin #1.

Late Fall/Early Winter. View from Buckles Cabin #1.

Buckles Guest Cottages #2 & #3.

Buckles Guest Cottages #2 & #3.

Public Island #3 from Buckles Cabin #1-a Gem!

Public Island #3 from Buckles Cabin #1-a Gem!

Buckles #2 Brand New Bathroom-2011

Buckles #2 Brand New Bathroom-2011

Buckles Dock and Rental Pontoon Boats.

Buckles Dock and Rental Pontoon Boats.

Buckles #1 Main Unit off Private Blacktop Road.

Buckles #1 Main Unit off Private Blacktop Road.

Buckles Moon Scape and Reflection! Spectacular!

Buckles Moon Scape and Reflection! Spectacular!

Great way to decompress after a day of vacation!

Great way to decompress after a day of vacation!

Spider Lake Fawn!

Spider Lake Fawn!

Buckles Deck. Great for large Groups!

Buckles Deck. Great for large Groups!

Pontoon Boats For Rent!

Pontoon Boats For Rent!

Spider Lake Ducks.

Spider Lake Ducks.

Winter at The Buckles Cabins!

Winter at The Buckles Cabins!

Nearest Airport : Cherry Capital-Traverse City at 10 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Lakeview Trail and Peninsula Trail at 1 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Peegeos Family Travern at 2 Miles
Nearest Ski : Holiday Hills at 4 Miles
Nearest Golf : Elmbrook at 4 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Peegeos Family Travern at 2 Miles
Car: necessary

Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan in the Pere Marquette State Forest on Spider Lake 10 Miles Southeast of Traverse City and only 50 minutes to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Visit our other Spider Lake Rentals at HomeAway #979945 and #979983.

Other Activities: Shopping, Kayaking, Boating, Beachcombing/Shelling, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Tubing, Wildlife Viewing, Hot Air Ballooning, Miniature Golf, parks, lighthouses, casinos, wineries,

Golf: I recommend Elmbrook on Hammond Rd. It's a good 18 hole par 3/4 course, reasonably priced and close. For a more difficult challenge try the Bear at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme.

Ski: Mt. Holiday

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Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in Spider Lake, Michigan

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Off Season-Winter/Spring
Apr 1 2013 - May 23 2013
$75
$100
$525
2 Nights
 
Notes: Call 231-357-1211 or email for an accurate quote !   
 
Peak
May 24 2013 - Sep 1 2013
$75
$100
$2,870
2 Nights
 
Notes: Rates Vary Depending on the Cabin and Week! Call Shawn at 231-357-1211 or email for accurate Quote!   
 
Off Season-Fall/Winter
Sep 2 2013 - Dec 31 2013
$75
$100
$525
2 Nights
 
Notes: Rates Vary; Please Call Shawn at 231-357-1211 or email for Accurate Quote!   

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 6.0%

Notes

  • Call or email for rate quote & other cabin rentals. Prices starting at $525 a week or $75 nightly.
  • Peak-deposit required, 6% sales tax. Bring linens, towels & paper products.
    Check-in/out times: in 4pm, out 11am.
    Complimenary Boats: row, pedal, kayaks, canoe.
    Outboard Motors: $250/week or $75/day.
    Pontoon Rates: 2004 & 2006 Gillgetter pontoon, $700/week on site $700/week off site or $150/Day. Boat reservations helpful.
    Some Restrictions Apply.
    Call Shawn at 231-357-1211 or email shawnscabins@gmail.com for more info and photos.
  • Credit Cards accepted through PayPal.
    Contact Shawn at 231-357-1211 to get up to date info, package deals and special offerings; we want your business because we think you'll enjoy it here!!
    Spider Lake is a beautiful spot. Traverse City is close and the Sleeping Bear Dunes are less than an hour drive.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in Spider Lake, Michigan

Property Type:
  • cabin
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Lakefront
  • Ski-In ...
    Cross Country and Snowshoeing!
  • Ski-Out ...
    Cross Country and Snowshoeing!
  • Water View
  • Beachfront
  • Rural
  • Waterfront
  • Beach
  • Downtown
  • Lake
  • Town
  • Lake View
  • Village
  • Waterfront
  • Beach View
  • Resort
  • River
Theme:
  • Budget
  • Historic
  • Family
  • Away From It All
  • Sports & Activities
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Adventure
  • Romantic
General:
  • Parking
  • Living Room
  • Local Maps
  • Heating
  • Sofa Bed
Kitchen:
  • Grill
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Kitchen ...
    Includes utensils, pots and pans, more....
  • Pantry Items ...
    Large Newer Grocery Nearby; I recommend bringing condiments and grocery shopping here!
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Stove
  • Freezer
  • Stove
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining ...
    Combo Kitchen and Dining!
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 16 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Buckles #1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Buckles #2 - toilet , shower
    Buckles #3 - toilet , shower
  • Brand New Bathroom in Buckles Cabin #2. We moved the old bathroom out and expanded the kitchen. The new bathroom is in the old sitting room. Very Cool!!!
Bedrooms:
  • 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 double
    Bedroom 2 - 1 double
    Bedroom 3 - 1 double
    Bedroom 4 - 1 double
    Bedroom 5 - 1 double
    Bedroom 6 - 2 twin/ single , bunk-singles
  • Three Cabins w/ 2 Additional queen Sofabeds-Sleeps 16. Ask about other accommodations available. Call 231-357-1211 Email: shawnscabins@gmail.com
Entertainment:
  • Television
Outside:
  • Barbecue
  • Pedal Boat
  • Walkway to Water
  • Motorboat
  • Canoe
  • Boat with Paddles
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Tennis ...
    Nice Park 1.5 miles.
  • Golf ...
    Elmbrook Golf Course 10 minute drive!
  • Ski & Snowboard ...
    Cross Country and Snowshoe on site. Holiday Hills downhill 10 minute drive!
  • Boat ...
    Pontoon Boats available for rent. Outboard motors for rent. Row boats and peddle boat available no charge.
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    Two shared Kayaks and one shared Canoe
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Gas and Charcoal
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Wood Deck
  • Deck / Patio
  • Beach Chairs
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 6 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • marina
  • festivals
  • theme parks
  • arboretum
  • forests
  • pond
  • winery tours
  • coin laundry
  • ruins
  • autumn foliage
  • library
  • bay/sound
  • playground
  • synagogues
  • churches
  • recreation center
  • live theater
  • water parks
  • museums
  • botanical garden
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • paddle boating
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • sledding
  • eco tourism
  • bird watching
  • horseback riding
  • outlet shopping
  • photography
  • gambling casinos
Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • fitness center
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • paragliding
  • hunting
  • tennis
  • pier fishing
  • surf fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • hunting big game
  • sailing
  • snorkeling
  • ice skating
  • roller blading
  • cycling
  • equestrian events
  • golf
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • hunting small game
  • swimming
  • freshwater fishing
  • mountain biking
  • basketball court
  • fly fishing
  • hiking
  • fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • jet skiing
  • skiing
  • water tubing
  • water skiing
Notes: Credit Cards through PayPal. Email: shawnscabins@gmail.com Call 231-357-1211 for more photos and other accommodations. See our other Spider Lake rentals at HomeAway #979945 and #979983

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Spider Lake, Michigan

Openings this Weekend & Beyond! Package Deals and Discounts!! See #979945
average rating of 4.75 based on 16 reviews
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Spider Lake Northern Michigan
Byron Center, MI
5

WOW!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: September 6, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
My wife and I stayed in the Jergen's cabin and it was fantastic. The lake was perfect. In the morning the water was crystal clear perfect for a hot cup of coffee. In the evening the moonlight lit up the lake and the water looked like glass. Spider lake was wonderful. The cabins are so close to an island (#3) that the locals call party island. There we hung out and got to know the locals and they were awesome. The cabin has everything you need to cook and is close to local produce and grocery stores. Additionally, the lake is close to sleeping bear dunes and Traverse City. I will rent from Shawn again. I hope everyone has the privilege to stay there.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much Jordan; it was a pleasure to meet you both and to hear you had such a nice time!
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Spider Lake Northern Michigan
5

a hidden gem indeed

5 of 5
Submitted: September 20, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
Stayed at the buckles cabin after labor day, was an awesome,relaxing,beautiful time.....everything was clean,well maintained, and user friendly. Shawn was great to work with...We will be back next year God willing... The pictures do not do the cabin justice...The lake,views, clarity of water, atmosphere....were so great ...just enjoy it all.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks much Joseph; look forward to having you back next year.
Shawn
Helpful votes: 2/3
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Spider Lake Northern Michigan
girdwood, alaska
5

Great Getaway

5 of 5
Submitted: September 14, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
My four family rented the Buckles Cabin after Labor Day weekend. The lake was still warm and very quiet. We loved the 50's cabin, just the right size, cozy and clean. One of the best spots on the lake for sure with southern exposure and a quick swim or paddle out to a sandy island. We will be back!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It was very nice to meet you all. I enjoyed the short time we were able to converse and thanks for the "Pecan-Turtle Homemade Cheesecake." Hope to have you back again.
Take care,
Shawn
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Spider Lake Northern Michigan
Canton, MI
5

A hidden Gem close to Traverse City.

5 of 5
Submitted: August 17, 2011 Stayed: August 2011
If you read this you are looking for the perfect vacation spot around Traverse City; stop looking, I did it for you :-) and this is it. Great location right on private sandy beach with a dock, fire pit and everything else.
Take a quick trip in to Traverse City, 15 min, and enjoy some local shopping, or visit a few of the many
wineries in the area.

Location, location, location.......

Like one of the other reviews said, this is not Hilton, but that is not what we were looking for. The cabins are very clean and have a very nice layout with a little rustic feel to them. We stayed there with our 1year old son and he LOVED the sandy beach a few steps from the deck, as did we.
Enjoy the evening by the fire-pit with others or sit back and relax with a good beverage on your deck overlooking the lake, which is a slow speed zone between 7pm and 11am; so no engine noise to disturb the quite evenings.

The cabins are located on a dead end road.

Shawn has a VERY GENEROUS setup at his Cabins: Gas & Charcoal grills, plenty of outside chairs, and INCLUDED FOR FREE are kayaks, row boats & paddle boat, which you most likely have to rent other places.
We also chose to rent one of his pontoon boats (which I recommend to really see the lake) and he even provided infant life vest for our son.

Shawn lives close by and takes pride in his cabins. If you should have a question or any other issues, he is there immediately to address whatever it is you have an issue with. For the record, we did not have any issues, but Shawn still came by to make sure everything was OK.

Give Shawn a call and enjoy your vacation at Spider Lake.

Thank you for a great vacation Shawn, hopefully we will see you again soon.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much Knut; it was nice to meet you and your family.
Shawn
Helpful votes: 4/4
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Spider Lake Northern Michigan
Oak Park IL
5

Great property

5 of 5
Submitted: August 9, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
We really enjoyed our stay. The property is spacious and has nice cottage amenities, plenty of outdoor easy chairs, tables, secluded fire pit, hammock. The lake is beautiful and great for swimming It's not the Ritz but very comfortable indoors and a good value. We rented the pontoon and it ran trouble free. The family fully enjoyed all of the amenities of cottage living. Parents and grandma stayed in one cottage. Older kids and friends stayed in the other. Shawn was very helpful and hospitable. I highly recommend Shawn's cabins.
Recommended for:  Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: Thanks Steven. I'm glad you picked my place this time.
Shawn
Helpful votes: 3/3
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