Spider Lake Escape

Welcome! We're excited to have you as our guest. We've curated this guide to help you fully utilize our cottage and discover our favorite local places to eat, drink, shop and experience. Enjoy!
🏠 Address:
3978 Spider Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49696 (Directions)

🕓 Check-In: 4pm (Early Check-in is not possible due to our cleaning crew needing to complete their work)

🅿️ Parking: Room for (3) cars in driveway and parking pad; do not park at the curb of Spider Lake Road overnight

🔓 Entry: Keypad entry code is 5-1-9-7-3 to unlock and simply select the button with the “lock” image to lock from outside
🛜 WiFi Login:
Network Name: SpiderLakeEscape
Password: bosco2599

 Quiet Hours: We just ask that you please respect the residents in the building and neighboring units. Quiet hours are from 10 pm - 7 am. Have fun and enjoy, but do so respectfully :)

🗑 Trash & Recycling:


  • (2) Bins located outside near driveway fence: Blue lid for trash, Green lid for recycling

  •  If you are staying Sunday night, please move the bines to the curb for Monday early a.m. pickup and return to the same position when emptied

  • If you arrive and the bins are already at the curb, confirm they are empty and bring them up near the driveway fence position

  • DO NOT leave loose bags or garbage at the curb; it will not be picked up and may result in extra guest fees


☕️ Coffee: We have a coffee maker, allowing both a hot water pour and a standard pot of coffee. We provide ground coffee for your use (& cream and sugar!) We also have a Keurig machine. You will need to provide your own K-Cups.

🍴 Kitchen: Everything you would expect in a home kitchen (except the food!) is likely available in the kitchen cabinets and cupboards. Please contact us if you have any questions about specific items.

Pillows & Blankets: Extra pillows and blankets can be found in the closets of each bedroom.

Laundry:

  • Washer/Dryer located in the “large” bathroom. Detergent and dryer sheets are provided and can be found in the sink base cabinet.

  • Please empty the dryer lint trap after every dryer cycle


🔒 Check-Out: 10am (We are unable to accommodate late check-out. Our cleaning service may arrive at the cottage as early as 10am on check-out day.)

📋 Before checking out we ask that you:

  • Please wash all used dishes (just load the dishwasher and run it)

  • Remove all food from the refrigerator & freezer

  • Place all used bath and kitchen towels in the large bathroom bath tub prior to leaving

  • Turn off all lights and televisions

  • Close and lock all doors & windows


Drive Safe!

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Seasonally driven breakfast menu - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

Bayview Inn

American Bar & Grill
5074 US Highway 31 N, Traverse City
Distance: 6.3 miles from our cottage

Amical

Eclectic European cuisine
229 E Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 10.6 miles from our cottage

Apache Trout Grill

Waterfront restaurant/bar
13671 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City
Distance: 12.2 miles from our cottage
Beautiful bayfront, outdoor bar. Great place to be on the water and enjoy a cocktail.

Barrio

Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey
305 W Front St, Traverse City

FireFly

Casual restaurant overlooking the Boardman River
310 Cass St, Traverse City

McGee’s No. 72

New American casual fare
4341 Michigan 72 East, Williamsburg

Boathouse Restaurant

Eurocentric "farm to table" restaurant
14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

Cuppa Joe(Eastside)

Coffee shop
1990 US-31, Traverse City

Right Brain Brewery

Local craft brewery
225 E Sixteenth St, Traverse City

2 Lads

Winery & tasting room
16985 Smokey Hollow Road, Traverse City

Chateau Chantal

Winery, tasting room, + bed & breakfast
15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City

Jolly Pumpkin

Old Mission Peninsula brewery & restaurant
13512 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City

Hop Lot Brewing Company

Family-friendly brewery in the woods
658 S West Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature public Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd, Traverse City

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers, & more
Cass St & E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, tour, & more
830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: This former Traverse City State Hospital has great restaurants, a winery, brewery, shops & so much more!

Nauti-Cat Cruises
Nauti-Cat Cruises

4 unique West Grand Traverse Bay cruises
615 E Front St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Pack some snacks to enjoy onboard. Make sure to try the Cat-Nip! Enter promo code ENJOY to save $5 on your cruise!!!

Grand Traverse Tours
Grand Traverse Tours

Wine, beer, distillery tours, & transportation
Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula & Old Mission Peninsula

Turtle Creek Casino

Casino just minutes from Traverse City
7741 M72 East, Williamsburg
Fresh produce & meats - Oryana

Shopping

Groleau’s Farm Market

Farm Market, Specialty Groceries, & Ice Cream
2100 Hammond Rd E, Traverse City

Roy’s General Store

General Store & Hardware
963 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The breakfast pizza is a can't miss!

Bayside Market

Specialty meats, seafood, wines, liquor, & deli
1532 US-31 N, Traverse City

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsa and BBQ sauces!

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, tour, & more
830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: This former Traverse City State Hospital has great restaurants, a winery, brewery, shops & so much more!

Downtown Leland & Fishtown

Active fishing village full of great shops
Leland, MI
Downtown Traverse City

🍽 Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

🅿️ Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have metered parking and are strictly enforced (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

🚻 Public Restrooms (map)

🚲 TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route

⛱️ Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

🚗 Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies

Please text us with any questions

If you need to speak us directly, please don't hesitate to call

Enjoy!
Tim