Torch Lake Getaway w/Private Beach + Boat Dock! | Cottage in Alden

8.6 (9 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Alden Cottage | Torch Lake Getaway w/Private Beach + Boat Dock!

4 Bedroom Cottage in Alden

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 w/ cable, 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)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- 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
- NOTE: Only 2 watercraft may be moored at the mooring buoy. No watercraft may be moored off the dock

Torch Lake Getaway w/Private Beach + Boat Dock! is located in Alden. Torch Lake Getaway w/Private Beach + Boat Dock! provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Cottage features Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Torch Lake Getaway w/Private Beach + Boat Dock! has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alden has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Alden, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Golf nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • English
  • On the lake
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Cheryl W.
Jul 1, 2025 10:51:59 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The property was extremely clean and well stocked! We enjoyed the coziness and the private beach. Sunsets were beautiful!
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