Traverse City, MI

Shawn's Boats and Cabins

Shawn's Boats and Cabins — Spider Lake cabins outside Traverse City with docks, kayaks, canoe, pedal boat, and optional pontoon rentals since 1991 in Traverse City, MI.

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Spider Lake cabins outside Traverse City with docks, kayaks, canoe, pedal boat, and optional pontoon rentals since 1991

Slow the pace

Owner-run Traverse City MI escapes reward unhurried days and direct booking.

Leave restored

Most guests leave with clearer rhythm and an easier return to everyday life.

Our read

You sleep close to the weather, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Come here for

Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
Sleeping outdoors without giving up a real bed
Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water

Skip it if

You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into

We’d rather send you somewhere else than send you somewhere that doesn’t suit you.

Shawn's Boats and Cabins is a lakeside-cabin in Traverse City, MI. Spider Lake cabins outside Traverse City with docks, kayaks, canoe, pedal boat, and optional pontoon rentals since 1991. Host Shawn Smith rents the Jurgens and Waller cabins on a private blacktop road with onsite swimming and fishing. For travellers planning a U.S. wellness getaway, the property fits guests looking for Traverse City MI and owner-responsive hospitality.

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Arrive at Shawn's Boats and Cabins
Spider Lake cabins outside Traverse City with docks, kayaks, canoe, pedal boat, and optional pontoon rentals since 1991
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Slow the pace
Owner-run Traverse City MI escapes reward unhurried days and direct booking.
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Leave restored
Most guests leave with clearer rhythm and an easier return to everyday life.

04 - Stay

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Shawn's Boats and Cabins is in Traverse City, MI. Confirm final directions with the host before travel.

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Where is Shawn's Boats and Cabins located?

Shawn's Boats and Cabins is in Traverse City, MI. Confirm exact address and arrival notes on the official website before travel.

What kind of experience does Shawn's Boats and Cabins offer?

Spider Lake cabins outside Traverse City with docks, kayaks, canoe, pedal boat, and optional pontoon rentals since 1991. Host Shawn Smith rents the Jurgens and Waller cabins on a private blacktop road with onsite swimming and fishing.

How do I book Shawn's Boats and Cabins?

Book direct at https://www.shawnsboatsandcabins.com/ or email shawnscabins@gmail.com.

How do I contact Shawn's Boats and Cabins?

Email: shawnscabins@gmail.com. Website: https://www.shawnsboatsandcabins.com

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Shawn's Boats and Cabins

Traverse City, MI

You sleep close to the weather, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

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