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Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!

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A lakeside patio with a grill, chairs, and a hammock.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and trees. There is a chair with a cushion and a small table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a window with a view of trees.
A white washer and dryer stacked in a wooden utility room with a sign that reads "BE the most brilliant COLOR in the BOX".
A small, single-story cabin with a green door, windows, and a small porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 4 guests, this apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It offers lake views and a deck for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure activities like swimming and kayaking await nearby, while golf enthusiasts will find options close at hand. Explore attractions such as Torch Lake and Clam River during your stay.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Torch Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Thayer lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!

A peaceful private setting on Thayer Lake just across the street from Torch Lake and within 5 minutes of the Dockside & downtown Alden.

Cottage includes a queen bed and a pullout futon. Comfortably sleeps 2 adults and 1-2 children.

Thayer Lake is a peaceful “No-Wake” lake. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, loon watching, relaxing, and star-lit nights. Beautiful fall colors! Includes use of 3 kayaks, canoe, life jackets, gas grill & fire pit.

Just minutes from Shorts Brewery, Golfing, Glacial Hills Pathway, & Chain of Lakes Water Trail.

House Manual:
Cottage is NON-SMOKING. If you smoke, please extinguish and dispose of your butts. Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Do not burn garbage in the fire ring. No parties allowed on this property. Quiet time in our neighborhood begins at 11:00pm. Before departure, guests are required to wash dishes, strip the bedding, and take out the garbage. NO loose garbage, it must be bagged. Garbage can is in the woods beside the parking area. If you used the gas grill, please close the main gas valve. Please close all windows and turn the heat down to 60 degrees. Return kayaks, canoe, life preservers and paddles to where you found them. Check-out is before 11:00am.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash the dishes.
Put trash in can outside
Put kayaks back on patio
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Do not burn garbage in the fire ring. No parties allowed on this property.
Quiet time begins at 11:00pm. Before departure, guests are required to wash dishes, strip the bedding, and take out garbage to can by parking area.
Please close windows and turn AC off or heat down to 60 degrees. Return kayaks, canoe, preservers and paddles to where you found them.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2842372
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Alden

Located in Alden, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • Thayer lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 34 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!?

As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!! on Sep 8, 2026 start from $314, 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 Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Thayer lake and Torch Lake. Clam River and Clam Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Molby

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What makes this property unique

Quiet private lakefront cottage!

Languages:

English

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