Summary: 2 Bedroom (3 beds + pull-out couch) / 2 Bath full house rental with 120 feet of sandy frontage on beautiful Spider Lake! Our lightning fast WI-FI make this house the perfect spot to work remotely! Not working? no worries take in the serene lakefront views from house, deck, or sauna! After a long day of wine tasting, snowshoeing, or exploring all that the Traverse City or surrounding areas have to offer this lakefront home is the perfect home-base for your up north vacation at all times of year! The Space: The house has an open floor plan with TWO living areas and lakefront views from every room! 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. Our home has quality finishes and includes all the amenities you need to make your vacation feel like home-away-from-home! When you first walk in you will see the well stocked kitchen equipped with all the essentials including; coffee maker, basic dish-ware, cookware, and utensils! On the main floor you will also find a bedroom that hosts a king sized bed and a full bathroom. Downstairs you will find another spacious living room with a pull-out sofa, full bathroom and a bedroom that has a bunk bed with a queen bed on bottom and a twin bed on top. Don't worry all towels and linens are provided, we even provide shampoo, conditioner, and bath soap to keep your suitcase a little lighter! We provide fans in every bedroom and a window A/C unit as well for those extra hot summer days. Right off of the downstairs living room there’s an expansive deck with a modern gas firepit, gas grill, and plenty of room for seating with an elevated, truly beautiful view of the lake. There is a new 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. *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! *RELAXING 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! Please let us know if you have any questions! The Neighborhood: The Spider Lake area is a popular family-friendly vacation destination just minutes from the bustling Traverse City! Enjoy peace and quiet, along with plenty of water-sports and fishing, after a day spent exploring all that the Traverse City area has to offer. Grace McDonal Park is just down the road from the house: a 42 acre parcel with baseball field, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. It also has a pavilion area with picnic tables, a sledding hill, hiking trails, and a playground. It is open from dawn until dusk. On the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, there are over 50 wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Many transportation companies that provide wine tasting tours will pick up from the home. Getting Around: Our home is a short drive from downtown Traverse City where there are seasonal festivals including the National Cherry Festival, Traverse City Film Festival, and so much more! Other Things to Note: We ask that you not smoke or have pets at the property. We also ask that groups are limited to 7 adults due to number of beds available. If your group is larger and includes children, we may be able to accommodate - please let us know!