Spider Lake Retreat is a peaceful, adults-only lakeside getaway nestled in the woods just minutes from downtown Traverse City. Overlooking the calm waters of Spider Lake, this boutique retreat offers an intimate setting ideal for relaxation, nature lovers, and romantic escapes. Guests can unwind in thoughtfully designed accommodations while enjoying easy access to Northern Michigan’s wineries, beaches, and outdoor adventures. Private access to Spider Lake with dock and water views Cozy, well-appointed rooms with modern comforts Fire pits and outdoor seating for relaxing evenings Kayaking and paddleboarding available on-site Surrounded by scenic woods and walking paths
Spider Lake Retreat offers Billiards or pool table, Direct access to private beach, Fitness equipment, Fitness facilities, Barbecue grill(s), Wifi Available, Parking onsite, Separate laundry room, Television in common areas, Linens provided, Private bathroom, Full kitchens available, Wet bar, Kitchen/Kitchenette, Accessible property, Wheelchair accessible.
Spider Lake Retreat is located at 4370 N Spider Lake Rd, Traverse City.
Spider Lake Retreat has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 82 guest reviews.
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Spider Lake Retreat is a peaceful, adults-only lakeside getaway nestled in the woods just minutes from downtown Traverse City. Overlooking the calm waters of Spider Lake, this boutique retreat offers an intimate setting ideal for relaxation, nature lovers, and romantic escapes. Guests can unwind in thoughtfully designed accommodations while enjoying easy access to Northern Michigan’s wineries, beaches, and outdoor adventures.
Spider Lake Retreat consistently receives positive feedback, with guests praising its beautiful lake setting, comfortable accommodations, and convenient location near Traverse City. While some have experienced issues with noise and aggressive billing practices, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, particularly regarding the amenities and lake access.
We had a fantastic stay. Great setup at the resort with beach, boats available, hot tub, sauna, fire pit. Perfect lake atmosphere.
We had a wonderful stay at Spider Lake! The condo was clean and comfortable. Luke, the owner, was easily accessible via text. The lake is beautiful and the grounds well kept. We couldn’t have asked for anything else! We hope to return in the future!
Stayed at #11 for the weekend. Absolutely perfect! Loved the hot tub and beach. Our host was wonderful. Had a great stay.
Just checked out! Had a wonderful stay. Perfect for our family. Rented a pontoon and explored the beautiful lake. Thank you!
My boyfriend and I spent three wonderful nights at Spider Lake Rentals for our anniversary getaway, and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The property was beautiful, quaint, and peaceful, exactly what we were looking for. The lake view was an added bonus and made our stay even more special. There were plenty of activities nearby, and the location was perfect! Close enough to enjoy everything Traverse City has to offer, but far enough away from the busy crowds to relax and unwind. Our room was clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. We had an amazing time and made some wonderful memories. I would highly recommend Spider Lake Rentals to anyone looking to visit Traverse City without staying right in the middle of the hustle and bustle. We enjoyed our stay so much that we’ve already decided to make it our anniversary tradition. We will definitely be back next year!
Great location! Comfy bed and nice amenities. Would love to stay again and get out on the lake. Appreciate the detailed information for check in and locating the property.
Like the other comment from someone who stayed during the winter (that I got in touch with), we got scammed by this place. We were very thankful to have a place to stay during the winter months while we were buying a home. The place was nice and the views were wonderful. We definitely had some issues though. The couch was almost un-sitable. Straight from the 70's and SO uncomfortable. At first they weren't going to let us have control over the heat/air... I almost left after finding this out. Trying to watch TV- people were constantly changing our channels and we always got alerts that people were trying to log on to our TV. You could hear absolutely everything from the people below us. EVERYTHING. Constant fights all day... 1am... 3am. We were always trying to hide the screaming and slamming from my 3 year old. These people smoked right outside our front door. Their loud cars woke us up every morning. They would sit in their car while smoking and the car would literally shake the entire house- for hours! Management did absolutely nothing. We were told the place would be filled with people living there for the winter, but that was not the case. As we're trying to live life, work and raise our daughter, people were partying all night, throwing trash everywhere and parking in our assigned spot (which is a pet peeve of mine). Such disrespect. Moving out, I asked what all they needed from us. They said to just take all our belongings and remove any trash. That's it. We did all that and cleaned as well. I was there until 1am cleaning. I took photos and videos when I left. I had to ask for over a month where our security deposit was. Over a month. Michigan law is 30 days otherwise we are supposed to get the ENTIRE security deposit back. After asking several times, I finally got an email stating that I owed $2300. Hahahahaha. They charged for the area rug that just needed a shampooing. They charged me for the ENTIRE fridge because there was a scuff on the front (that was also there in my moving in photos, fyi). They charged me for sheet that were dirty. They charged me for 14 hours of deep cleaning! HOW? They clearly replaced everything, so there was no cleaning involved. I questioned them on this and was told the condition in which I left was the "worst they've ever seen". I did what they asked. Removed all garbage, removed all my stuff and made sure the place was tidy. I also paid a cleaning fee, so no, I wasn't going to deep clean the place. I was told they were "willing to call it even". Since I took a video upon moving, I wrote them back and questioned several things. I was then threatened. I was told that the owner has sued people for much less and that I should not push it further. The ONLY time I heard from the owner was when he sent an email telling us we had to be out at the end of the month... I already knew this, but thanks for making us feel welcomed? I think Luke needs to be reminded of Michigan Laws on security deposits. I have been in touch with others that have rented from him in the past, and he did the same to them as well. It was all just a reminder of locals mean nothing and we cater to the tourists. I would not give this scam a deposit.
This place is a gem. This was our first time at S.L. rentals. Our family of five was looking for a last minute quick little vacation and we were pleasantly surprised to find availability here. The pontoon rental allowed us to get out to the amazing sand bar and make a day on the lake swimming and laughing! The second day was spent on the paddle boards and kayaks where we found other sandbars to swim splash and explore. We spent the evenings being foodies in Traverse City and enjoying the many amazing restaurants they have. We will be back and we may bring some more family with us next time!
The beach is a little small so it is for like one family. But the water is so warm and the price on the Pontoon is well priced at 400 for the day and 200 for half of the day. We wanted to have a bonfire but there were always people at the fire pit so we got to the fire fireplace quickly
Our church has rented this retreat facility since 2021 for a weekend each April. The facility is clean, comfortable, fully furnished, separate meeting rooms, and a spacious game room with many activities. The rooms are synonymous with a five-star hotel. The view of Spider Lake and the surrounding area is breathtaking. The retreat this year is scheduled for 4/25-4/27/2025. There will be at least 45 ladies in attendance.
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