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Welcome to Cozy Cottage on Torch Lake, a nostalgic retreat with original fixtures. This 2-bedroom cottage is perfect for small families or 2 couples, featuring a small kitchen and gas grill. Enjoy your own fire pit, shared docks nearby and washer/dryer on site.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • 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.

South Cottage on Torch Lake

This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a washing machine, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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: pet fee is $20 per night

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 cottage is on a lake. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Grass River Natural Area. 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
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hot Air Ballons Over Indian Lake
    Clam Lake
    3 min drive - 2.2 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)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is South 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 South Cottage on Torch Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Cottage on Torch Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clam River and Torch Lake. Clam Lake is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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South Cottage on Torch Lake Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

6.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

6/10 Okay

jessica r.

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

Paying for the lake!

This is a nice comfy bed and acess to the lake. Property is gorgeous . Beds are comfy. The tv was very nice for family movie night. However no ac made it a bit uncomfortable. This is not someplace where you want to do heavy cooking. But it is a nice landing pad after lake fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

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

Fun Family Stay at the Torch Lake Cottage

We recently spent an unforgettable long weekend at this charming lake cottage on Torch Lake, and it exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the stunning views and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of the cottage. The interior was cozy and beautifully decorated, providing plenty of space for our family to relax and enjoy each other’s company. One of the highlights of our stay was the firepit. We used it to warm the cool fall air while we enjoyed our coffee with a great view of the lake. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed, from a well-stocked kitchen to cozy bedding. It felt like a home away from home, and we appreciated the thoughtful touches that made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, our family getaway at the Torch Lake cottage was a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. We left with cherished memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim N.

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

Beautiful views smelly cabin

We booked our stay last minute. We understood that it was an old cabin and wasn't what we're used to. We wanted to be waterfront though. That part of our stay was beautiful. However, the smell inside of the cabin was horrible. It wasn't just musty it smelled like a cat had lived there previously. The bed I slept in was just okay. It was nice to have a grill to cook outside, the screened room outside was nice. Beautiful sunsets from that location. They just need to do something about the cleanliness of the cabin and get rid of that smell. I spent a lot of money just to be on the lake and stay in a place that I didn't feel comfortable even cooking in. My contact person Tressia Mooney was nice. We lost power from a storm one night and the most that she could do for us was bring a bucket so we could flush the toilet. There was no generator or any other thing to help us out. We made it through it. It ended up only being about 6 or 7 hours without power. We never had wifi either for the 4 days 3 nights. She did try to reboot at the main house, but she did not know what to tell us so never watched TV or had Internet. Will not go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great older cottage..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darrin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Internet router dropped every twenty minutes for about 2 minutes, annoying on movie night. Cannot run the microwave and coffee maker at the same time, it will blow the old round fuses. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed room pillows are gross and need to be changed out. They are stained, yuk! The cottage had not been dusted. The shower needs another way to lower the sprayer. It was barely accessible to me and I am 5 ft tall. We realize you are going for a “vintage vibe” but honestly we did not feel safe with the very old if not original electrical outlets. They had no gfci outlets. The bathroom only had 1 outlet connected to the light which was also probably original to the cottage. The dryer had old dryer sheets inside and misc. paper from who knows what? The dryer also makes a large banging noise. The kitchen sink is so stained I wonder if anything can get clean in there. We did not use the covers as they were very old and dingy looking. The dock was nice but definitely needs some love. Sorry, we feel it’s best to be honest. The location is amazing, however the property, even the big house looks run down and in disrepair. Landscaping is non existent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025