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Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910

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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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7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910

A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and a dishwasher.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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
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
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. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Chief Golf Course and Short's Brewing Company. 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

  • 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
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    34 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Front Street
    Front Street
    41 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain
    Boyne Mountain
    45 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Oasis Tavern
    17 min drive
  • Alden Bar
    4 min walk
  • Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
    21 min drive
  • Torch Lake Beer Company
    4 min walk

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. Grass River Natural Area and Clam Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 Reviews

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Reviews

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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