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MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Alden, MI

Torch Lake
‪6 min walk‬
Clam River
‪2 min drive‬
Torch Lake Park
‪9 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About this property

MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC

Experience Alden in this welcoming 2-bedroom lakefront cottage. This cottage features 2 queen beds and a cozy living room with a queen sofa bed. This cool retreat is perfect for small families or groups. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and modern amenities like AC, WiFi, and complete appliance package. Just steps away from Thayer lake and located across the street from Torch Lake, this cottage is centrally located for you to enjoy your stay in northern Michigan!

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Rachael

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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

About the area

Alden

Alden is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park.

Alden, MI

What's nearby

Torch Lake - 6 min walk - 0.5 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

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬24 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC located?

Situated in Alden, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Torch Lake, Clam River and Clam Lake. Lake Bellaire and Torch Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Friends get away

The cottage was perfect for our get away. It was windy and cold so we did a shopping tour of the towns around the lakes and wine tasting. We did a little kayaking. Great Lake for that. Had a little bon fire. This is great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TROY R.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Had a great time .

Came for a fishing tournament on elk lake. Wives met us at the cabin . We all had a great weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

13 Sept, 2024

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

Weekend in northern Michigan

My son and his girlfriend wanted to get away for a weekend and they asked me to plan a trip. Although I was born and raised in Michigan, I hadn't spent much time in this area of Michigan, After much searching, I found this cabin that seemed to meet our needs. The weekend we chose happened to be an unusually chilly and windy weekend and we are glad this cabin had heat (not advertised on VRBO). There are 4 cabins that are situated right on Thayer Lake. The area does have a large number of residences, but the cabins still felt isolated. The cabins are located between Alden and Bellaire so access to stores and restaurants was easy. The cabin itself was cozy with everything we needed for a weekend. It was very clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. The cabins seemed fairly new or recently remodeled. The size of the cabin was perfect for 4 adults. Although we didn't use them, there were a number of row boats and kayaks that seemed to be available for guests. We saw deer in the mornings and evenings. The host did supply a folder with the wifi password as well as recommendations for activities and restaurants. Each cabin had a firepit available. We never interacted with the host, but I believe that we did see and host and waved as we drove into the cabin. The only constructive feedback I would provide is that if I would have stayed here longer than a weekend, I would have liked a little more cookware to be able to make meals in the cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

5 Jul, 2025

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

Cozy Cabin

We had a great time at the cabin. It was clean and well stocked. The lake was quiet and kids enjoyed swimming and fishing. Great location close to town. We used fire pits for night time s’mores. Shared water access worked good for us and we enjoyed the kayaks and dock on property. Communicate with host was prompt and helpful. Hope to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025