I'm not much for leaving long reviews, so this will be fairly short and sweet. The house is quaint, clean, and comfy. Plenty of room for lounging, meals, and games with the family. The yard is huge, again lots of room for games and kids. It's great to have private lake access right behind the house, and the pier, while not long, makes getting in and out of the water a snap.
Location is very close to Alden, the Clam River, and not far at all from Bellaire. Really a great location with easy access to groceries, etc. Even Traverse City is only 45 minutes away. Could ask for much more.
The owner was very easy to contact and helped me out with 2 questions during our stay. We had a fantastic week and we can't wait to go back again. We cannot recommend this property highly enough.