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

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A lakeside view with three Adirondack chairs facing the water, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
A cabin with a gravel driveway, a large tree, and a 'CEDAR' sign.
A lakeside view with a dock, a boat, and a green kayak.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Torch Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

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

Consider this cabin your home away from home while you visit Alden, MI. This quintessential Northern Michigan lakefront cottage features 2 queen bedrooms along with a cozy living room with an additional queen sofa bed. Guests can enjoy amenities like A/C, heating, and free guest WiFi. The Cedar has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The fully stocked kitchen includes a complete appliance package, Keurig coffee maker, kcups, condiments, cookware, silverware, and dishes. All towels and linens are provided. Located just steps away from Thayer lake and located across the street from Torch Lake, this cottage is centrally located for you to enjoy!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4152430
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Alden

Alden is home to this cabin. Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Short's Brewing Company and The Chief Golf Course.
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Map
Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thayer lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 34 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Front Street - 40 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC on Sep 27, 2026 start from $275, 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 CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Alden, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Thayer lake and Torch Lake. Clam River and Clam Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place at a prime location right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, nestled on a small inland lake, near Torch Lake. Very clean, comfortable beds, pillows, chairs and couches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little spot in the woods
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cleanest place I have ever stayed in. Host replied right away to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on a very quiet lake. Cabin was clean and suited our needs perfectly! Kyaks are available for guest use as well as life jackets. Overall it was a great setting for our girls' weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect quiet getaway. The location is close to torch lake, traverse city, and lake michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean very clean - quick communication. Lake view was great. Close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location!

We had wonderful time staying at Thayer lake! It was the perfect location for us, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean cabin and everything we needed was included!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
These cabins have a rustic look, but are updated and clean. They are small- a family of 5 is about the limit, but they did enclose the covered porches this year and that provided additional space. Note that there is no washer or dryer available, so you will need to hit the laundromat if you are staying for an extended time. Rachel is very good at communication so that helps a lot. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great retreat. Lakes, hiking trails, woods, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was relaxing and peaceful. The cabin was peefect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Great Outdoors

This is a great place to take the family if you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful place close to Torch Lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, newly updated cabin. Perfect for two friends visiting the area to look at fall color. Host was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin and would definitely recommend it! The cabin was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a family getaway. We especially appreciated that it had air conditioning—it kept the cabin cool and comfortable during our stay. The beds were also incredibly comfortable, and we all slept great each night.The only things we felt were missing were a washer and dryer on the property (bath towels and beachwear would never fully dry) and the shower tended to splash water onto the bathroom floor pretty easily. Neither issue took away from our overall experience, but they’re worth noting.Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay, and we’d happily come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time. The cabin is adorable. Clean and very comfortable. We have stayed here twice now and just love it. The owners are wonderful and welcome feedback on your experience. Our family will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

My sister and I stumbled across this property for our visit to attend a wedding. It was an absolute hidden gem, and we cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location & clean cottage. View and access to lake was enjoyable. Person in bed against wall had to climb over other individual to get out. 2 bedroom was nice for this reason.
View from Cedar cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottages have been very nicely updated. Very clean. Beds are very comfortable. Bathrooms are nice. Kitchen is small, but adequate.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! There was a hiccup with the cleaning service not getting there before we checked in but they did come out and clean it. We would have otherwise given a 5 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
enjoyed it very much. View from firepit could be better if a couple of small trees were removed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

The area was very peaceful and relaxing. The oven was really dirty and the a couple of blinds were broke butthe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No complaints the air was cold the fish were biting the bed was super comfortable slept like a baby had bonfires never ran out of wood it was just fabulous thank you we'll be back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026

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