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CUTE TORCH LAKE COTTAGE JUST NORTH OF ALDEN WITH TORCH LAKE FRONTAGE

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Property grounds
Exterior
TV, DVD player
2 bedrooms, internet
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 91100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lake view
    Lake view

Explore the area

Map
Alden, MI
  • Torch Lake
    1 min walk
  • Clam River
    5 min drive
  • Clam Lake
    6 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    43 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Alden

When you stay at this cottage in Alden, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Torch Lake and a 5-minute drive from Clam River. .This cottage is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Lake Michigan and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Clam Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clam Lake - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Lake Bellaire - 14 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Schuss Mountain - 19 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CUTE TORCH LAKE COTTAGE JUST NORTH OF ALDEN WITH TORCH LAKE FRONTAGE

3 night minimum stay

BJ's RETREAT - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath. This home sleeps 8-9, which includes the unfinished bunk house. Sitting on the east side of Torch Lake, just a couple miles north of Alden. This cottage is peaceful and offers a large yard featuring a fire pit for enjoying your s'mores, views of the lake and beautiful sunsets. Relax while talking about what a great day you had or making plans for the next day's fun. The cottage does sit back from the water a ways. Water access is about 300-400 feet south of the house. (You cannot see the water access from the cottage.) There is a mooring anchor to tie up a boat which also cannot be seen from the house. Don't have a boat, no problem. There are several marinas in the area that rent a variety of watercraft and we are happy to provide you with information and phone numbers for these. The fact that this cottage is situated between the towns of Alden and Bellaire gives you easy access to both. In Alden, you can grab an ice cream cone, visit some of the quaint shops, hike at Coy Mountain Preserve, wine taste at Vista Ridge Winery, grab some muffins for breakfast at the Muffin Tin or have breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Torch Lake Beer Company. In Bellaire, there are also some neat shops, a movie theatre, Glacial Hills Natural Area for Mountain Biking and many options for dining. Bellaire is also the original location of Short's Brewery, an award-winning Craft Brewery. Enjoy a craft beer with your meal. The food is as good as the beer. Along these same lines, you are able to visit Bee Well Meadery and do some tasting or Mammoth Distillery for a taste of locally made liquor. The house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. There is a separate unfinished bunk house, with sleeping for the youngsters with 2 sets of twin bunk beds.
A reasonable way to stay. It offers you a large open back yard that runs along the water and you have your own water frontage just a short walk from the house.
With owner's approval, they may allow 1 dog (50lbs or less). If you are bringing a pet, they are to be crated if you are not in the home with them.
We do require that our renters be at least 25 years of age. Sorry no air conditioner. NO SMOKING
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features snowboarding nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Paradise Properties USA

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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CUTE TORCH LAKE COTTAGE JUST NORTH OF ALDEN WITH TORCH LAKE FRONTAGE Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay
Clean and quiet. Close to lots of thing to see and do but very nice if you just wanted to relax. I liked the info packet we were given when we arrived, very nice touch. Also ate at the Dockside just down the road, good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

Great and Not so Great
Great location and we did enjoy our stay however there is no AC and it was hot--we ended up leaving early rather than stay the last night in the heat. Also the place could use some maintenance and updating. Bathroom lav needs replacement, grille was too dirty to use, salvation army furniture and general maintenance was not up to standards we expect. That said, we did enjoy ourselves because it is a great location on a fabulous lake. Just have reasonable expectations if you rent this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Retreat
We needed a place to unplug and enjoy nature. This home is clean, simple and perfect for a long weekend retreat. It's on Torch Lake with a beautiful view from the dining room window. We enjoyed evening breezes and quick trips into Alden. Thank you for a terrific weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We very much enjoyed our stay! The house was great, and we loved the fire pit and access to the lake. There was a lot to do in the area, and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside was nice
It’s a cute house and lovely to have access to the water. The view from the dining table was beautiful. We didn’t use the fire pit but also a nice touch. I always list the negatives to help other renters. The bunk house had very little electric, and no heat. There’s no a/c anywhere but we don’t need it. There were no sheets (even fitted sheets), just big comforters. Check out is at 9 am which I’ve never heard of. King bed is very creaky when you move. With all the plus and minuses, I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful piece of property! Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacki K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
The lake was gorgeous and the house was quaint. Great stay and a wonderful vacation week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week on Torch Lake
We spent a week with family here. The house is as pictured, kitchen stocked with everything we needed and the view of the lake was gorgeous. It was very relaxing and we had a great time on the lake, golfing and exploring Traverse City and Bellaire.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every clean great view not far from the sand bar nice fire pit
We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch
Beautiful place. Lots of outdoor space, perfect if you are traveling with a pup
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Loved the view of the lake. Loved the size of the property. Great location. No do they leave. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful lake
What a beautiful cottage! Absolutely loved our stay at Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The property is on a beautiful piece of land. It was the most relaxing and peaceful vacation we have ever experienced. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great stay
Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hope S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The entire weekend was beautiful and perfect!! Should redo your pictures online cause the place looks WAY better in person!!

8/10 Good

Sinda Lou C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
Although our weather didn’t cooperate until the day before we left, the house and property gave us a lot of room to spread out. The walk down to the lake and the view from the house were wonderful. The kitchen was full stocked with pots, pans and utensils.Thanks to the property management for the ease of check in and communication prior to our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch Lake Cottage
The property company was fantastic to work with. Beautiful Torch Lake can’t be beat! And the home and it’s ground were perfect for our small immediate Family wedding. Plenty of sleeping places, room to play games outside, a large fireplace with benches, a mooring to bring our boat down and the vest view in town. Sunset wedding was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
We spent a long weekend with friends at this beautiful property. Spent a lot of time outside despite a few pop up showers the kids loved the bunk house as they are older and enjoyed having a place to hang out and play games. Would definitely rent again!!!

10/10 Excellent

Priscila M., New Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauitful views of the lake
We really enjoyed our stay at BJ's retreat. The house itself was clean and comfortable. Everything was as advertised. The location is ideal and the view of the lake is amazing from the fire pit and dock. Would definitely recommend and return for a rustic and relaxing trip to Torch Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019