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Fresh Snow January 3, 2012
Open All Year Long -- Come & Play in the Snow !
Welcome to Harolds Resort on Spider Lake
#4 HotTub operates Fall, Winter, Spring NOT Summer
Autumn View of Our Private Peninsula
1950's Bellaire Log Cabin with Knotty Pine Interior
Summer: Retro 1950's Equipped Kitchen # 4
Winter: Flannel Linens, Down Comforters, Cozy Comfy Bed
Two Bedrooms below and Sleeping Loft for kids above w/2 twins
The Fall, Winter, Spring Set-Up for One Couple
Romanic Cabin for Two - Fall, Winter & Spring
Gas Fireplace viewable from bed
Flannel Sheets & Down Comforters in Winter
Make some memories at Harolds Resort
Summer: 2 Bedroom Areas and Sleeping Loft for kids
View from the Point of our Private Peninsula
The Best Sandy Safe Warm Beach on Spider Lake
The Best Beach on 459 Acre Spider Lake
Safe, Sandy, Shallow, Warm Beach on the point
Having the Beach to yourself - Priceless!
Spring 'Break' on Spider Lake
Playground Equipment at the Lakeshore
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps2
- 1 Bathroom
62 Reviews of Property 158840 in Traverse City, Michigan
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Cozy Get-Away!
Submitted: February 16, 2010
Stayed: February 2010
This cozy cabin was exactly what we expected after seeing pictures. It was very clean and had a touch of comfort! The towels and flannel sheets smelled so good, an added bonus compared to a hotel's towels and sheets! The fireplace heated the cabin and added to the coziness. We were aprehensive about the hottub since it was under 10 degrees outside. But once we got in, it felt wonderful. To breathe in the cool crisp air while relaxing in a bubbling warm water, it actually warmed us up! The Christmas lights were nice and the view was great! My husband & I really needed this get away to spend some time alone without the interuptions of every day life. We went into Traverse City and ate at Olive Garden which is awlays awesome & we also made a trip to the Turtle Creek Casino. It was a nice casino and I liked that it was not too busy. We played the slots and had many to choose from. We shopped the outlets and mall for a little bit and then we couldn't wait to get back to our cabin! The cabin was close to town yet we were in the country and away form the busy city life! My husband & I enjoyed our stay and can not wait to come back. We may make this a yearly winter break! Many times since we have been home we have referred to the cabin wishing we were there again. Very comfortable, cozy, romantic & relaxing retreat. Thank You!!!
Recommended for:
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We know some people have to have a "hotel room" - but what a bonus for those who don't !! Having your own little log cabin to "call you home ' is something you willl never know when you stay at a hotel. Having your own private hot tub on your screened in porch, even with single digit temps - is something you can never experience at a "hotel". And as I always say.. the colder and nastier the weather.. the better the hot tub feels ! " Don't wait for the storm to pass, learn to dance in the rain ! " Kathy
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Perfect Get-Away Weekend
Submitted: April 19, 2013
Stayed: April 2013
We stayed at this property for 2 nights, April 2013... sorry I cannot indicate specifically which cabin we stayed in (against the review rules), which of course would have made this review more useful... but it was a very cozy little cabin for a romantic weekend getaway! From my first email interaction with Kathy to the last fleeting glance as we left on Monday morning, everything was smooth and carefree. When we arrived the cabin was toasty warm from the gas fireplace, clean, and delightfully set up for us! The [square] hot tub on the screened porch was wonderful with our cold evenings, especially once the twinkle lights surrounding the porch came on, although I would echo another reviewer's comments about the proximity of the next door cabin being a bit of a privacy issue. Be aware there is no television in the cabin, but having read this in another review, we brought our own TV, DVD player and movies, as well as a few games, which proved nice for evening entertainment. We also made a trip into town on Sunday afternoon. The tiny kitchen was quaint, but had everything we needed to cook up the fixings we had brought for a scrumptious breakfast on Sunday morning, and the bed with flannel sheets and down comforter was incredibly comfortable. I read where another reviewer had commented on the shower being very old and kind of icky, which is true, but it was very clean, and really wasn't an issue for us. All in all, a wonderful weekend away... we would highly recommend if you are looking for a peaceful, romantic hideaway weekend that offers many nearby options for sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment... we are already talking about going back!
Owner's Response: Everyone has a story, and we love to hear it.. There is even a journal in each cabin to write your story.
Everyone needs to "get away" - relax, re-charge and re-connect. This is the place to do it. At the end of
the road, off the highway in the woods and on the lake - with beautiful Traverse City just a hop, skip and
and jump away. Seven cabin sit on a private peninsula - surrounded by Spider Lake on 3 sides
with a few open all winter, including this one. Soak in the Hot Tub with the twinkle lights giving off "just
enough" of a glow during the cold dark nights of Winter - and this year April was part of Winter ! The Hot
Tub also is available Spring and Fall. Summer Rentals are Weekly only - Sat to Sat. Traverse City is a
Fabulous place to visit and having your own little Log Cabin to come "home" to each night is the way to go !
Love to have you ! Kathy
Everyone needs to "get away" - relax, re-charge and re-connect. This is the place to do it. At the end of
the road, off the highway in the woods and on the lake - with beautiful Traverse City just a hop, skip and
and jump away. Seven cabin sit on a private peninsula - surrounded by Spider Lake on 3 sides
with a few open all winter, including this one. Soak in the Hot Tub with the twinkle lights giving off "just
enough" of a glow during the cold dark nights of Winter - and this year April was part of Winter ! The Hot
Tub also is available Spring and Fall. Summer Rentals are Weekly only - Sat to Sat. Traverse City is a
Fabulous place to visit and having your own little Log Cabin to come "home" to each night is the way to go !
Love to have you ! Kathy
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Cozy cabin, great location
Submitted: February 5, 2013
Stayed: February 2013
We loved the place and the cabin. It's a small peninsula all surrounded by the lake, and it's also a bit hilly which make's it nicer. The cabin has room enough for everything you need, and the hot tub is awesome, clean and really well maintained.
The cabin needs some minor updates (insulation, water pipes-iron smell, and shower cabinel) but even though it all makes a great stay. Kathy takes care of your welcome even if she doesn't show up in your cabin, she has already prepared it all for you with even some personalized documents. And a welcome gift, that's great.
During winter the lake was completly frozen so a hike on it was gorgeous for me, I'd never done this before. There is a small island in the lake that you can now walk to it.
And Traverse City and specially the peninsula are great destinations to leave the warmth of the cabin for a while. If you go to yhe peninsula, instead of taking the center road all the way up, take the one on the left (close to the western shore), you will love the route and the houses around.
In short words, a place worth to stay.
The cabin needs some minor updates (insulation, water pipes-iron smell, and shower cabinel) but even though it all makes a great stay. Kathy takes care of your welcome even if she doesn't show up in your cabin, she has already prepared it all for you with even some personalized documents. And a welcome gift, that's great.
During winter the lake was completly frozen so a hike on it was gorgeous for me, I'd never done this before. There is a small island in the lake that you can now walk to it.
And Traverse City and specially the peninsula are great destinations to leave the warmth of the cabin for a while. If you go to yhe peninsula, instead of taking the center road all the way up, take the one on the left (close to the western shore), you will love the route and the houses around.
In short words, a place worth to stay.
Owner's Response: Your own Log Cabin - in the Woods, Off the HIghway, On the Lake - at the end of the road. A Snowy Log Cabin trimmed in Twinkling Icicle Lights, A Warm Fire going, and it's HOT in the HOT TUB... all just waiting for your when you arrive for a Snowy Winter Weekend ! When you are here, you will feel like you are in the middle of nowhere - but easy access to "town" - the Wineries ! The Casinos ! The Restaurants ! The Shopping ! Oh and did I mention - It's HOT in the HOT TUB ? ! See you next time !
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Perfect time away!
Submitted: January 6, 2013
Stayed: December 2012
Wow, what can I say? This was exactly what was needed after a long semester of teaching and taking classes at Michigan State. The getaway to Traverse City was great, but the highlight was the relaxing time spent at the cabin. The cabin was prepped and ready for us when we arrived and we were able to relax, enjoy the fireplace and of course the hot tub! It was lightly snowing but the hot tub was in a covered porch which made for a unique experience overlooking the private lake. As we were leaving we were already trying to figure out when we could come back!
I cannot recommend this place high enough! Thank you Kathy and Rolf, I look forward to our next stay!
I cannot recommend this place high enough! Thank you Kathy and Rolf, I look forward to our next stay!
Owner's Response: This couple found out that Harolds Resort and Spider Lake are "Magical" !! They came from halfway around the world to our little piece of heaven... You are Lucky - you are only a few hours drive away.. "when you seek a private peninsula - you don't have to go very far" --and you can quote me on that ! Kathy
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Much needed r n r
Submitted: March 29, 2012
Stayed: March 2012
We absolutely loved this little love shack. It was so cute and the kitchen was well supplied with pans and dishes. The beds were super cozy and the hot tub was a fantastic touch. The view was amazing and Kathy was very nice answering all of my questions.
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
A Poem
Submitted: April 5, 2011
Stayed: February 2011
Time well spent in this Cabin, A hot tub and fireplace, with not much more. but just enough for us to Adore. A tiny little space For lovers to share, A place to escape the pressures of daily despair. The memories that have been created, Will never ever be faded, Even when the icicles melt from our hair. this Cabin is the place to be, We will return, it is foreseen. Thank you Kathy and Rolf for letting us stay Hoping you will let us return again, for another play D & L
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Love Shack
Submitted: February 14, 2011
Stayed: February 2011
Just got back from Harold's this past Sunday (2-11/2-13/11). My boyfriend and I wanted to get a way and do something special for Valentine's Day. Well let me tell you, this was the perfect week-end. We didn't see anyone except when we went to the grocery store. The cabin was cozy and quaint and oh so romantic. The hot tub was an added bonus and I do mean bonus. We had a very romantic dinner in the cabin Saturday night. Was so awesome to be outside, in the snow in our robes grilling out. The smell was fantastic. Company even better. I highly recommend Harold's to everyone! Oh and doing naked snow angels and "other" designs in the snow was just so damn fun and silly. We are still giggling about it.!
Recommended for:
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: When is the last time you grilled out in the snow in your robe? When is the last time you spend all night giggling ? Where else can you do a naked snow angel hot out of the hot tub ? Where can you go away for a few days and feel like a kid again and leave the "crazy city life" behind ? I'll tell you... right here, in the woods, on the lake, off the highway at Harolds Resort !
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Weekend Skiing
Submitted: February 10, 2011
Stayed: February 2011
We had a wonderful experience on a Winter Weekend in February. All contacts with the owners were excellent with quick and complete responses. Directions to the cabin were easy to follow and we easily found it. We went Cross County Skiing and then enjoyed cooking a meal in the warm and cozy cabin. Everything was clean and very welcoming, including the HotTub. High Recommendations!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Winter stay
Submitted: January 25, 2011
Stayed: January 2011
Excellent small cabin in great condition. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Very clean, great location. Close to Traverse City while being in the country. Beautiful wintery location in the woods. It was cold, but the cabin was plenty warm, the hot tub perfect. Would definitely stay again. Hosts provided plenty of info regarding local highlights/directions. Had a great beer at the Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: In the last few years, Traverse City has been known for their great Wineries and Wines, but lately, the Beer Brewing Business is growing and the brew-masters are giving the wine- makers a run for their money.. Come to Traverse City and see what we are doing now.. you could really be surprised and delighted. And to really get an "Up North" experience -- stay in a Log Cabin on the lake not a cookie cutter hotel room.
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Traverse City
Northern Michigan
Quiet, peaceful winter getaway
Submitted: January 13, 2011
Stayed: January 2006
This is the perfect "up north" winter getaway - no phone, no TV, no noise. Spent two days switching off between sitting in the hot tub and sitting in front of the fireplace reading books in absolute peace. It's close enough to TC to run into town for a pizza or some touring, but far enough into the woods to be utterly quiet. We also enjoyed walking around the property a bit and out onto the frozen lake to throw snowballs. We brought a few groceries and had everything we needed. I'm sure it's also great fun in the summertime with the kids, but we like it best as a couples retreat. We are currently planning our 3rd trip (first time was with friends). Our last stay was in '06 - am guessing at the exact date. We've always come in winter only.
Recommended for:
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Winter is an especially "quiet" time here in the North Woods. Don't be surprised if you look out the window and see a deer sleeping near your cabin in a snow bank.
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