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Escape to this charming lakeside cottage, perfect for a family getaway. Enjoy the shared dock, your own charcoal grill, and fire pit. Located near Bellaire and Alden in a quiet area with parking for 2 cars.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside Cottage on Torch Lake

A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: $20 per night pet fee

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Alden, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Short's Brewing Company and The Chief Golf Course. 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
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • scenic view of trees on the lake
    Torch Lake Park
    8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI).
    Boyne Mountain
    48 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Clam River
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino
    28 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Short's Brewing Company
    15 min drive
  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Oasis Tavern
    24 min drive
  • M88 Morning Grind
    16 min drive
  • Shanty Creek Resorts
    19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Cottage on Torch Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Cottage on Torch Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Cottage on Torch Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Cottage on Torch Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Torch Lake, Clam River and Clam Lake. Lake Bellaire and Torch Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lakeside Cottage on Torch Lake Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Javin H.

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

Great weekend

Was a great weekend and the location was ideal!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Torch Lake fun

It was a cozy and inviting cabin. The location on the lake was beautiful. We relaxed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the cottage! Very relaxing and beautiful sunset views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property! Torch Lake never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful spot, had a great dock with shallow water you can swim in. The host replied very quickly and was very helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Even though the weather did not cooperate we enjoyed our time at Northern Lights cabin. Great view of the sun set right off the dock. Tressi was very accommodating with our stay. Thank you for a very enjoying cabin to stay in. We will definitely be back for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, but daughter got swimmers itch

I had a great time with my family at the cabin. It has an authentic cabin vibe aith limited amenities (no AC, no tub, limited utensils, etc.), which was accurate to what was described in the listing. However, the cabin had a musty smell, including some of the bedding and most towels. There was also A LOT of small black flies in the cabin when we arrived, but they didn’t persist. The cabin quirks were all things that could be tolerated, but my daughter got terrible swimmers itch from swimming in the lake. It was a bummer because she really loves the water and it made her extremely uncomfortable for a couple days until we figured out what was causing her to have welts/hives all over her body (we’re from Northern Minnesota and have never had to deal with swimmers itch). After giving her Benadryl and A LOT of topical hydrocortisone things calmed down. I found some pretreatment that allowed her to swim if she took a shower immediately after getting out of the water. All to say, it didn’t make for the best swimming/water sports experience. But we made the best of it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025