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Old Mission Peninsula

Shake off that Cabin Fever and Get Out to Old Mission Peninsula!

Every now and then one needs to take a drive to Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City for a complete reset.  If ya know what I mean!

Old Mission is Wine Country and Recognized World Wide!  Even if you are not a Connoisseur it makes for an Exceptional Drive with Panoramic Views and Much More!  Check out these Tours!

 

Feb 2020 Old Mission
Old Mission Peninsula

 

Shawn’s Boats & Cabins on Spider Lake near Traverse City, Michigan USA

The Jurgens & Waller Cabins Both rental cabins are two bedroom; the Jurgens sleeps 4 and the Waller sleeps 6.  Some boats are included: row, pedal, 2 kayaks; pontoon boats and outboard motors are extra. Onsite swimming, boating and fishing. Call 231.357.1211 or email shawnscabins@gmail.com for more information!  Make some lasting memories.

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!  There are Beautiful and Breathtaking views.

Great for Family Get-Togethers!

“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.”

 

rental cabin
An Optional Outboard Motor!

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Traverse Cabin Spider Lake

Shawn’s Boat & Cabin Rentals 2020

traverse city cabin spider lake
A Visitor

 

A Blue Heron on Watch off the Cabin Dock, a Welcome Sight on Spider Lake near Traverse City!  Click the link for more information regarding Blue Herons in Michigan!

TRAVERSE CABIN SPIDER LAKE RENTAL

Shawn’s Boats & Cabins on Spider Lake near Traverse City, Michigan USA

The Jurgens & Waller Cabins Both rental cabins are two bedroom; the Jurgens sleeps 4 and the Waller sleeps 6.  Some boats are included: row, pedal, 2 kayaks; pontoon boats and outboard motors are extra. Onsite swimming, boating and fishing. Call 231.357.1211 or email shawnscabins@gmail.com for more information!  Make some lasting memories.

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!  There are Beautiful and Breathtaking views.

Great for Family Get-Togethers!

“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.”

 

rental cabin
An Optional Outboard Motor!

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Boardman River Trail Hike

I went for a hike on one of four Boardman River Trails near the old Brown Bridge Pond

This is on the 1-mile loop trail leading to the new bridge (The Grasshopper Bridge) crossing the Boardman River

The Boardman River is the river that flows through  downtown Traverse City and we were about fifteen miles upstream.  The photo is taken while on a smaller bridge over a tributary to the Boardman.  When I first moved to the Traverse City area in 1991 the Brown Bridge Quiet Area was one of the first areas I hiked and has been a favorite of the many other trails hiked in Michigan.  I often put “go for a hike” on my list of things to do so I get it done because that is one of the things it is about-hiking!  This time it was a friend that had it on his list and I just happened to be with him at that time.  What a serene day for a hike with friends and the sounds of nature!

Hiking a Boardman River Tributary near TC
March 2018; Shawn R Smith at the Brown Bridge Quiet Area

Brown Bridge Walking Trail Information

Map to 1 mile loop parking (trail 4)