Torch Lake Exceptional Lakefront Cottage
Location
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Dockside-Torch Lake
- Restaurant
- 4.4 miles to rental
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- Attraction
- 3.9 miles to rental
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- Attraction
- 0.8 miles to rental
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- Restaurant
- 10 miles to rental
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We often have set up a badminton net in our yard that our children (12-17) enjoy a lot. (They make up all sorts of games with bouncy balls and racquets.) So when they have had enough fun in the sand, water and sun, or enough time playing games indoors, there yet one more activity :-)
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1890
About the owner: 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.
Why the Owner Chose Alden, MI, USA:
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.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
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.
Contact us
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Torch Lake Cottage Website
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Our Beach
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View of Torch Lake from our Deck
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View of Torch Lake from our Deck
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Walkway from our Dock to the Deck
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Living Room
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Dining Room
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Dining Room
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Master Bedroom
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One of the two Upstairs Bedrooms
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Kitchen
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Guest House (not visible: bunk bed and bathroom)
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Beach facing toward Cottage
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Our Deck overlooking the water
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Our Beach
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The Cottage as seen from the Dock
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Living Room
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Living Room
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Dining Room
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Dining Room near dusk
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Master Bedroom
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Kitchen
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View of Deck from Cottage
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Path from Cottage to Guest House
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View from Deck (including Boat Hoist)
VRBO #37825
This listing was first published here in 2004.
Date last modified - Tuesday, September 27, 2016
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