About this rental
- Cottage
- 1600 sq. ft
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 beds
- Sleeps 6
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 full baths
- Spaces
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Deck/Patio
~ Lovely Family Cottage Featuring: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Sleeps 6 ~
Rooms & beds
Bedrooms: 3(Sleeps: 6)
Bathrooms: 2
Spaces
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets - My husband is allergic to cats and dogs.My husband is allergic to cats and dogs.
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 6
Minimum age of primary renter: 30
- No jet skis allowed on the property (out of respect for our neighbors and the peaceful area)
- Outside quiet hours 11pm-7am
- Must have a verified government ID registered with VRBO
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Follows industry health association: COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
Amenities
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Parking
- Heater
- Fireplace
Map
Hosted by Nan Reed Twiss
Ask a questionAbout Nan Reed Twiss
My great grandparents bought this property back in the eighteen hundreds, and it's been the beloved summer home to generations of my family (my children are now the fifth generation). The cottage which was left to me was built by my grandmother during the 2nd world war, and even though I've lived on both coasts of the US, in Europe and in Asia, I've never missed a summer. Birchwood cottage remains my favorite spot in the world...I just wish I could still spend all summer there as I did as a child. Now our family of five treasures the three weeks we save for ourselves, and scared though I was to share the cottage with strangers, so far, renters have treated the place beautifully.
Nan Reed Twiss purchased this Cottage in 1890
Why Nan Reed Twiss chose Alden
I was lucky enough to inherit this gem. But why I would buy it (and I would!) is that Torch Lake is an extraordinarily beautiful lake, more beautiful than any I've ever seen. The colors are like the Caribbean, and the water is so clear you can see the bottom all the way out to the drop-off. The sandy bottom makes it especially beautiful. The area is so peaceful if it's peace you're looking for... and yet, if you want activity, you don't have to go far at all for inland entertainment. There are lots of artist's towns nearby, nice shops, some great restaurants, golfing, hiking...and the town of Alden is a brief walk away.
What makes this Cottage unique
Our cottage is right on the water, so we sleep to the sound of waves lapping the shore. We watch the sunsets from our deck that overlooks the water or from one of our three hammocks placed throughout the property. The beach is perfect for small children since it stays shallow for a long way. In addition to the obvious sand-castle building, the kids also love to explore the woods and build forts with the driftwood or play on the raft. We love to swim, sail, walk or bike into town. There's so much to do in the area, but honestly, we're so happy at the cottage and on the lake, we generally just stay there.
- Languages:
- english