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Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910

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A view from a window overlooking a lakeside area with a dock, chairs, and a boat. - Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 (Alden)
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A spacious living room with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan. - Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 (Alden)
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Living area - Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 (Alden)
Located on Torch Lake, this quintessential up north cottage boasts a beautiful sandy beach with a gradual slope into the water. Enjoy four cozy bedrooms, an almost full kitchen with linens and towels provided. Take advantage of baseboard heat for chilly evenings or relax in the fully fenced-in backyard that welcomes dogs.

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Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910

  • Welcome to one of the first cottages to have built on Torch Lake. This is a quintessential up north Cottage, large main living room with the master bedroom and second bedroom with a queen bed on the Lake side of the house. The third bedroom is a smaller room with bunk beds and the 4th bedroom is a smaller room with a single twin bed in it.

    This is one of the few locations on all of Torch Lake that has a beautiful sandy beach with a very gradual slope into the water. At the end of the dock the water is only 2.5 - 3 feet deep. There will be a mooring ball in front of the cottage that you can keep a boat on. There is a shared laundry room with our other house next door that could be used in emergency but is technically not part of this cottage.

    Cottage come with Linens/towels and an almost full kitchen. The reason I saw "almost" is there is no disposal and the dishwasher is a small countertop dishwasher that can handle about half of a normal load.

    We do allow dogs here and the back yard is fully fenced in, however the fenced in area goes around both of our cottages making it somewhat of a shared space.

    For those looking to stay in the shoulder seasons the cottage there is base board heat for the the main living room and two bedrooms with queen beds, the other bedrooms have small portable electric heaters. There is no central AC, but there is the possibility for a small window A/C unit but I would only consider putting it in for a medical need. The hoist at the end of the dock is not part of the rental and is used to store my boat, and I will occasionally be using the dock to access the boat.


    VERY IMPORTANT - DUE TO SEVERAL RENTERS IN THE PAST NOT RESPECTING OUR NO SMOKING POLICY - WE NOW HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SMOKING OF ANY KNID ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY - INCLUDING ON THE BEACH, SO IF YOU SMOKE PLEASE EITHER RESPECT THE NO SMOKING OR PLEASE RENT ANOTHER COTTAGE.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 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

About the area

Alden is home to this cottage. 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. Visit our Alden travel guide
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Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • A clear turquoise lake with a forested island in the background.
    Torch Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A calm lake surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
    Torch Lake Park
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A coastal town with a large body of water, dense residential area, and a prominent church.
    Traverse City Beach
    29 min drive - 41.8 km
  • A slice of fruit crumble pie on a glass plate with a coffee cup in the background.
    Front Street
    35 min drive - 47.2 km
  • A hillside with autumn-colored trees and a clear blue sky.
    Boyne Mountain
    42 min drive - 70.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Johnny's Torch Riviera
    8 min drive
  • Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
    21 min drive
  • Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Oasis Tavern
    17 min drive
  • The Dockside
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 located?

Situated in Alden, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Torch Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Torch Lake Park. Thayer lake and Grass River Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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6/10 Okay

Ralph A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Alden cottage

Great location with great potential. Cleanliness and insects were a problem. We didn't want to sleep with bugs another night so we left early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Jolie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was pretty good. Didn’t realize there was no AC but thankful for a close DG where we bought fans. It’s a cute cottage .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025