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Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 450 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Alden, MI
- Torch Lake1 min drive
- Clam River2 min drive
- Torch Lake Park9 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
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.
Thank you.
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.
Thank you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash the dishes.
Put trash in can outside
Put kayaks back
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Alden, MI
What's nearby
- Torch Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Clam River - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
- Lake Bellaire - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oasis Tavern - 24 min drive
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Short's Brewing Company - 14 min drive
- The Dockside - 3 min drive
- Shanty Creek Resorts - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kristin Molby

What makes this property unique
Quiet private lakefront cottage!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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