A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
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Near Torch Lake
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Garden
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Alden, MI
Torch Lake
Place, Torch Lake
1 min walk
Torch Lake Park
Place, Torch Lake Park
3 min drive
Traverse City Beach
Place, Traverse City Beach
29 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
36 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910
Welcome to one of the first cottages to have built on Torch Lake. This is a quintessential up north Cottage, large main living room with the master bedroom and second bedroom with a queen bed on the Lake side of the house. The third bedroom is a smaller room with bunk beds and the 4th bedroom is a smaller room with a single twin bed in it.
This is one of the few locations on all of Torch Lake that has a beautiful sandy beach with a very gradual slope into the water. At the end of the dock the water is only 2.5 - 3 feet deep. There will be a mooring ball in front of the cottage that you can keep a boat on. There is a shared laundry room with our other house next door that could be used in emergency but is technically not part of this cottage.
Cottage come with Linens/towels and an almost full kitchen. The reason I saw "almost" is there is no disposal and the dishwasher is a small countertop dishwasher that can handle about half of a normal load.
We do allow dogs here and the back yard is fully fenced in, however the fenced in area goes around both of our cottages making it somewhat of a shared space.
For those looking to stay in the shoulder seasons the cottage there is base board heat for the the main living room and two bedrooms with queen beds, the other bedrooms have small portable electric heaters. There is no central AC, but there is the possibility for a small window A/C unit but I would only consider putting it in for a medical need. The hoist at the end of the dock is not part of the rental and is used to store my boat, and I will occasionally be using the dock to access the boat.
VERY IMPORTANT - DUE TO SEVERAL RENTERS IN THE PAST NOT RESPECTING OUR NO SMOKING POLICY - WE NOW HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SMOKING OF ANY KNID ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY - INCLUDING ON THE BEACH, SO IF YOU SMOKE PLEASE EITHER RESPECT THE NO SMOKING OR PLEASE RENT ANOTHER COTTAGE.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting.
Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 26 min drive - 36.4 km
Traverse City Beach - 29 min drive - 41.8 km
Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 70.0 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Johnny's Torch Riviera - 8 min drive
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - 21 min drive
Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - 3 min drive
Oasis Tavern - 17 min drive
The Dockside - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?
As of 30 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 on 27 Sept 2026 start from £1,133, 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 at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 located?
Situated in Alden, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Torch Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Torch Lake Park. Thayer lake and Grass River Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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