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Exterior
Living area
screened gazebo with lights
bedroom #1 king bed private bath
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

Explore the area

Map
Alden, MI
  • Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Clam Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Classic Lake Cottage

The classic cottage will bring back childhood days at the grandparents. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home sits right on Torch Lake and has wonderful views. There is a large family room, kitchen, laundry, bathroom and master suite on main level and 2 bedrooms and a bath upstairs. There are 2 docks and 1 buoy for this cottage and a marina just down the lake if you choose to rent a boat during your stay. Cant go wrong with this great place.
This cottage does not have AC, but with windows open, can get a great breeze off the lake. Each bedroom has a fan
Dog friendly and pet fee is $20 per night--2 dog maximum

This cottage shares this lot with 2 other cottages and all 3 share the 2 docks

Please note: If not a family with kids, all guests must be 25 or older

This cottage is a blast from the past, with some original fixtures. Please look at the photos before booking.

The photos are true and show exactly what you are getting, no frills here.

Property manager

Tressia Mooney
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must request to bring a dog and the dog fee is $20
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All renters must be at least 25 years of age, except families with small children.
A Security Deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will automatically be released 14 days after check out unless there are damages or other issu
All guests must sign a rental agreement for every reservation.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alden

Located in Alden, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Grand Traverse Bay. Looking to get your feet wet? Parasailing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clam River - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 11 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Lake Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clam River and Torch Lake. Clam Lake is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL
Such a beautiful location. Super peaceful. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Vicki B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Torch Lake girls week
Kitchen stunk, main bedroom bath sink was completely plugged, couldn't take one shower without water freezing before we got to our hair. It could have been cleaned up better, bugs in all the windows, entry way was dirty, etc. Nice location on the lake but wouldn't go there again. No air which we knew and no problem with that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Megan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location is great, but they could invest in fixing things around the house. For example, ceiling fans not working in a bedroom, lightbulbs burnt out, windows could be cleaned and carpet needs replaced. However, they were very responsive when we told them there was no hot water. They fixed it that day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth of July fun
It was very easy to get in touch with the host. We had a great time , there was lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake retreat
Beautiful and quiet wooded property with small sand beach entry to Torch Lake. We 5 women stayed in the main house which was much roomier than expected - and had large open living room nice for spending rainy evening indoors. No renters at the 2 adjoining small cottages gave us the proporty all to ourselves. Don't expect state-of-the-art kitchen and bath accomodations, but all in working order and arranged in the house in a way that early risers could start breakfast and shower without disturbing the late-sleepers. We really enjoyed our stay and had fun exploring the small towns and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot on TL
Good for groups or family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful big throwback cottage
Everything worked, the place was clean with a good feeling, and it had room for all 7 of us plus a Big dog, we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Grandmas house
Great dock, beach for the kiddos, location of the house. Cleanliness was unfortunately an issue, mold visible on living room ceiling. Could use some love, but not a bad stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described!
This classic cottage has a spectacular setting on Torch Lake. The views are to die for and the famous turquoise blue water is steps away from the house which is spacious and comfortably furnished. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent lake house
Very clean and comfortable. Location is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful home/cottage! We thoroughly enjoyed the excellent old workmanship and the antique
We were very pleased with the location - right on the shore of Torch Lake facing west. We enjoyed watching the sunsets. It's also very pleasant seeing the sun begin to shine on the opposite shore in the morning. The call of the loons is so soothing. The furnishings were more than adequate and comfortable. We were very relaxed and accomplished exactly what we came for - doing nothing in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Amy S., Oakland Township, Michigan

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large cabin, Great location
Overall great vacation. Wonderful location on Torch Lake. Large cabin, great bedrooms (large master), bathrooms for our family. The kids loved swimming, playing in the yard. The dock is in rough shape, seemed unstable. Needs repair/replacement. We were fortunate that the other 2 cabins on either side were rented out by families after our first night with noisy neighbors. Otherwise, we had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Ashleigh T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Beautiful piece of property literally steps from the beautiful Torch Lake! The home is very old and could use a little updating. Almost all the kitchen utensils you could need. Absolutely reminds me of being at grandmas cabin. I do have to say I was disappointed in the cleanliness of the home. I new when I rented this property it was an older home so I can live with the outdated appliances and no air conditioning! That being said if it weren’t for the location and the amount of money we spent booking over 1 year ago, we probably would have left. The floors were covered in dirt/sand and dog hair! After cleaning the floors and washing sheets for the the first few hours, When I was able to find a vacuum cleaner it was clogged so badly the dust was shooting out everywhere with no suction! so I had to fix it ( Which makes me wonder if the cleaning service even uses or used the vacuum)? My children’s bed linens were never washed because there was sand all over their sheets. Nothing smelled freshly washed. We made the best of it because we wanted to be together. Needless to say the home was much cleaner upon our departure than arrival. It also might not be be a bad idea to get some sort of pest control the ants and spiders are quite bad. Obviously outside but terrible on the inside as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
Loved the old cottage feel of this place. Tons of space. Beautiful views. Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the lake was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Grant W.

Liked: Communication, location
Torch Lake cottage
Overall we enjoyed the property and location on the lake, it is very close to dockside and a great Marina and the cute town of Alden. The house is 50 years one on a beautiful secluded property. It could use a thorough update and cleaning, but we could make it work. The layout of the house was great for a family and the water frontage as very nice. We were not clear at rental that we would be sharing the property with 2 other parties in smaller cottages on either side, all in all we had 3 different renters during our stay, which proved to be disruptive because we shared a dock and outside space, some stayed up into the late hours of the night. It just was not very private. The house is a full week rental which is much more, the cottages can be rented for shorter time, I don't think it was fair for us to have that inconvenience with the higher price tag. It would be a great place to rent all together with a large group, but we will not return with this set up of multiple renters on one property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tristen S.

Traditional cottage directly on the shores of Torch Lake with beautiful views.
Traditional cottage directly on the shore of Torch lake with beautiful views. The cottage was well maintained with plenty of room and had a classic cottage vibe. The east side location was perfect and a short drive to Alden. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tressia Mooney

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Why they chose this property

Pet friendly home and pet fee is $15 per night
There are 2 shared docks on this property
cable and wifi

Languages:

English

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