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Imagine waking up to serene waterfront views at this charming Alden vacation rental, where the shores of Torch Lake are just steps away. Spend your days swimming from the private dock, boating, or exploring scenic nature trails before gathering by the fire pit for s’mores under starry skies.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
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

About the area

Located in Alden, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Alden travel guide
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Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:
    Torch Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • scenic view of trees on the lake
    Torch Lake Park
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • A coastal town with a large body of water, dense residential area, and a prominent church.
    Traverse City Beach
    31 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Front Street
    Front Street
    36 min drive - 49.0 km
  • A hillside with autumn-colored trees and a clear blue sky.
    Boyne Mountain
    42 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Shanty Creek Resorts
    16 min drive
  • The Shanty
    16 min drive
  • Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
    23 min drive
  • Johnny's Torch Riviera
    10 min drive
  • Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Torch Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Torch Lake Park. Grass River Natural Area and Clam River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

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8/10 Good

beth k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Torch lake

Lovely, clean and quaint cottage. Great location, walk out front doors on to your private beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this very unique lakefront home on Torch Lake and absolutely loved it! The house itself has so much character and charm, and the location is unbeatable—right on the water with a perfect sandy beach. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t on our side this trip—it was cold and extremely windy—so we didn’t get to enjoy the beach as much as we’d hoped. That said, we can only imagine how incredible it would be during the prime summer months, and we can’t wait to come back then to experience it fully. Highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a special spot on Torch Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice sandy beach, old cottage but very clean. Walking distance to town. Very quiet and secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Getaway

The property was extremely clean and well stocked! We enjoyed the coziness and the private beach. Sunsets were beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a special place!! Torch Lake is absolutely amazing -- crystal clear water, sandy, calm -- and this is just a perfect lake house! Totally clean and tidy without being sterile and boring (like so many rental places these days). It's a beautiful old house with charm and character, as well as some thoughtful updates, good bathrooms, kitchen with full sets of dishes, cooking essentials, etc. The beds were comfy, with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. The living room was great for cozy hangouts, and the porch facing the lake is an unbelievably lovely spot to sit with your morning coffee, or watch the sunset with a glass of wine. Mike, the host, was responsive, friendly, and helpful. We're already planning our return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older than we though, and really it was the weather, cold and windy, nothing anyone can do about the weather though. Just bad timing for us. Who knew August would be cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disappointed

Disappointing Stay – Would Not RecommendThis property is extremely outdated — think old Red Roof Inn vibes. The fridge barely gets cold, and overall, the home is in desperate need of updates. One of the biggest issues was the owner's lack of respect for privacy. He showed up multiple times unannounced, even coming inside the house to take out the trash. That felt like a major violation of personal space.We booked this property mainly for the “private beachfront,” but it was covered in goose droppings, and 3 out of 8 people in our group ended up with extreme swimmer’s itch after going in the water. Definitely not the relaxing beach experience we were hoping for.The dock is also misleading — it is not suitable for docking a boat, something we wish had been clearly stated in the listing. On top of that, the property was crawling with spiders, inside and out, which made the stay feel even more uncomfortable.Take your money elsewhere. This place is not worth the price, and the constant pop-ins from the owner were the final straw.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025