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Torch Lake Cottage Rental. Sleeps 8

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Dock leading to floating raft (not in picture)
Steps to the dock.
Wooded grounds near the lake edge.
View of cottage from the lake side of property. Covered porch.
Family room with wood burning fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Torch Lake
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clam River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Detached Unit

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Torch Lake Cottage Rental. Sleeps 8

Located on beautiful Torch Lake with luxurious views and amazing sunsets. The cottage features a wood-burning fireplace, open porch s well as an additional screened-in porch, dining room, living room and den with a fold-out couch. The house has 3 bedrooms with 2 twin beds in each, 1 1/2 baths and a detached bunkhouse with 2 twin beds and a full bath included. No tents or campers. Maximum persons (8). An additional GUEST HOUSE next door is available for only $2,000 per week that sleeps 4 and includes a full bath, full kitchen and laundry.

FOR BOATS; a private overnight boat dock slip is provided on Clam River to store your boat during your stay. Day mooring at your cottage is acceptable.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum Rental Period: 1 Week

Important information

You need to know

Property # 158086
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
Onsite 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

About the neighborhood

Alden

Located in Alden, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clam River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clam Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 36 min drive - 49.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch Lake Cottage Rental. Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Torch Lake Cottage Rental. Sleeps 8?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Torch Lake Cottage Rental. Sleeps 8 on Sep 28, 2026 start from $599, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Torch Lake Cottage Rental. Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch Lake Cottage Rental. Sleeps 8?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Torch Lake Cottage Rental. Sleeps 8 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clam River and Torch Lake. Clam Lake is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Keith B.

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

Good location.

Great owner, very responsive. It was a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great time

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks for your comments. Al
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Really special spot.

We absolutely loved our stay here. It's a really cool property with everything you need, lakefront, dock, boat slip, close to Clam river, incredible yard as well as a very nice owner who lives next door but you wouldn't know it, very unobtrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks. Al
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Friends/Family getaway

We had an amazing week! Nice, clean spacious home. Beautiful property. Slept 8 of us comfortably. Owner was very helpful and wonderful to deal with. We cannot wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks for your comments on your stay. Many thanks. Al Cash
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Family, Fidelity, and Flexibility

Great traditional lake house, super flexible space for families and groups, great yard, easy access to all things Torch. Owner was easy to work with, thoughtful and quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks so much for your review. Hope to see you again. Al Cash
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronda T.

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

Girls week 23

Beautiful location ... a small dock but no beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

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

Charming cottage

We had a wonderful week at the cottage!! Al was very easy to get a hold of and very welcoming!! Our kids had a blast playing in the large yard and building forts along the shore! We also found the boat slip to be convenient and easy to get in and out of. It was a perfect location for our morning ski time on Clam Lake. The cottage is charming and was plenty of space to house two families with a total of 5 children. Thank you Al for your hospitality!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks, Patty, for your review. Glad to hear that you had a good time. Al Cash
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

House was perfect.

Great rental, couple kitchen items missing. I bought a knife and sharpener for the house. Still needs a vegetable peeler. Great property! Lots of kindling in the forest by the road for starting bonfires. Would love to rent again! Sorry we missed drinks on the porch with Albert!!! Maybe next time!!! Thank you Al
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks for your comments. Will get a knife, sharpner and peeler. Let me know soon if you want next year. Best regards, Al
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Magic on Torch

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks for the glowing review. We try. Thanks again Al Cash
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Awesome place

Awesome property and the house was laid out well. Lots of space and easy access for all age ranges
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks for your good comments. Al Cash
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelley T.

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

Great location and comfortable property

Not fancy but comfortable. Good views from the living areas and back porch. Plenty of dishes and kitchen equipment. Having a second full bath in the sleeping cabin was a definite plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Torch Lake getaway

Nice older home with very large yard Torch Lake with two docks. one on Torch and one on Clam, nice having the Clam dock since Torch can get rough. 4 sets of twin beds and 2.5 baths, beds are comfortable. Really enjoyed the yard and fire pit and many chairs on the porches and outside. We would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Girls Trip

Great property, a lot of room to be outdoors on the water. Space for everyone and nice distance from other properties. Truly an Up North get away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fabulous location

Very clean & spacious rustic lake house with views looking out on Torch, although a bit of shrub & tree trimming would provide even better views of Torch from the family room & porch. Did not give all 5s due to 1) no way to lock the house from the outside - while nothing was missing we always felt a little on edge while we were out & about, 2) It was unseasonably cool during our visit & the oil burning furnace was broken - we had to rely on space heaters (2 of which were delivered the day after we arrived) to try to keep warm; & 3) While the tv worked the color contrast was very distorted & on some stations the audio was out of sync with the video. Knowing about 1 & 2 before I booked would have been appreciated. On the plus side, the owner was very gracious to agree at booking to waive the cancellation fee if our plans had to be cancelled due to Covid; he also returned a portion of the rental fee due to the heater situation - given I had not requested it I thought this was a class move.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks for your review. Sorry about the trouble. No one told me about the t.v. and I since have found out that it needs to be replaced. Al Cash
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Great stay on the lake

The property was great and we enjoyed our stay. The yard was large and good for yard games, the fire pit was a plus. Being on the lake was awesome and allowed us to enjoy our rental boat. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks for your very favorable comments. Al Cash
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholette A.

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

Perfect getaway

What a wonderful home to stay in. It was the perfect family getaway And the location couldn’t have been better. With direct Access to torch lake, we could come and go as we pleased. We traveled with dogs and there was lots of land for them to explore. We were able to rent a pontoon boat for the day and it was only a short walk away. We also did some day trips and everything was a short drive. We highly recommend this place and the owner. He was very accommodating and quick to respond. Thank you thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather W.

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

Enjoyable stay

The property was very clean with lots of private outdoor space. The cottage was rustic with a “up-north” feel. Beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Thanks for your kind review of The cottage hope to see you again sometime in the future Albert cash Hi
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cari M.

Family Vacation

Overall the house was great. It is very open and our family could spread out and not feel crammed together. My only negative is its all twin beds in every room and they are very old beds, and they were horribly uncomfortable. The grill never got truly hot enough to cook meats to our liking. Also, to have a washer/dryer was awesome to have, especially being there for week, but the dryer took all day to dry anything. If they made some slight improvements the house would be great and that being said I would still recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Perfect place for friends and family to relax together!!!

What an absolute JOY it was to stay in this wonderful little gem..from the moment we arrived, we knew it would be a GREAT WEEK!! The space was very large and open, perfect for all of us to gather! While the kitchen was slightly "close quarters", it was perfectly accommodating and well furnished! All of the bedrooms, the bunk house and the small adjacent cabin (rented by friends) were comfortable and very clean! The grounds are beautiful and the property is very close to a great marina where we rented a pontoon, kayaks, paddle boards etc...and paddled it all back to the house! Yes, THAT close!! All in all, it was a fantastic week and we, FOR SURE, would rent here time and time again!!!

About the host

Hosted by Al Cash

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Owner has the cottage next door. Caretaker is present 5 days per week.

Why they chose this property

Large property , quiet, wide lakefront exposure large property close to Clam river, Dockside eatiog

What makes this property unique

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