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beth k.
23 Aug 2024
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Torch lake
beth k.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock!
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m
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Explore the area
Alden, Michigan
Torch Lake
1 min walk
Torch Lake Park
5 min drive
Clam Lake
9 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
36 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior
About this property
Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock!
A serene waterfront retreat awaits at this charming Alden vacation rental! With an unbeatable location that puts the beautiful shores of Torch Lake just steps away, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage makes the ultimate Northern Michigan escape. Spend your days swimming from the private dock, boating, or exploring any of the area’s scenic nature trails. Then, fire up the grill for a classic barbecue before heading to the fire pit to end the night with s’mores by the water!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fire Pit | 2 Screened Porches | In-Unit Laundry
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, gas fireplace, board games, books, dining table, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach & dock (bring your own boat), beach chairs, outdoor dining, hammock, lake view, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, drip coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Self check-in, free WiFi, ceramic heaters, washer & dryer, iron/board, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story house, 3 steps required to enter w/ bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor, interior staircase required to access additional 2nd-floor bedrooms
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking allowed on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR FUN: Torch Lake (on-site), Alden Public Boat Ramp (0.7 miles), Coy Mountain Natural Area (1 mile), Grass River Natural Area (4 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (7 miles), Torch Lake Nature Preserve (11 miles)
LOCAL GOLFING: Shanty Creek Resort courses (10 miles), Elk Rapids Golf Club (15 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Alden (0.6 miles), Bellaire (10 miles), Elk Rapids (16 miles), Traverse City (27 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (25 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story house requires using 3 steps to enter with a bedroom and full bathroom on the 1st floor. An interior staircase is required to access additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: The property has fans but does not offer air conditioning
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fire Pit | 2 Screened Porches | In-Unit Laundry
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, gas fireplace, board games, books, dining table, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach & dock (bring your own boat), beach chairs, outdoor dining, hammock, lake view, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, drip coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Self check-in, free WiFi, ceramic heaters, washer & dryer, iron/board, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story house, 3 steps required to enter w/ bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor, interior staircase required to access additional 2nd-floor bedrooms
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking allowed on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR FUN: Torch Lake (on-site), Alden Public Boat Ramp (0.7 miles), Coy Mountain Natural Area (1 mile), Grass River Natural Area (4 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (7 miles), Torch Lake Nature Preserve (11 miles)
LOCAL GOLFING: Shanty Creek Resort courses (10 miles), Elk Rapids Golf Club (15 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Alden (0.6 miles), Bellaire (10 miles), Elk Rapids (16 miles), Traverse City (27 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (25 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story house requires using 3 steps to enter with a bedroom and full bathroom on the 1st floor. An interior staircase is required to access additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: The property has fans but does not offer air conditioning
Property manager
Evolve
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Alden
Located in Alden, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, while Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights. Flintfields Horse Park and Music House Museum are also worth visiting.
Alden, Michigan
What's nearby
- Torch Lake - 1 min walk
- Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive
- Clam Lake - 9 min drive
- Schuss Mountain - 17 min drive
- Lake Bellaire - 19 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 20 min drive
- Shanty Creek Resorts - 16 min drive
- Dockside-Torch Lake - 9 min drive
- Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 24 min drive
- Torch Lake Beer Co - 3 min drive
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8.0
Very good
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
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Hosted by Evolve
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish
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