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BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake
Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Torch Lake
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Alden, MI
- Place, Torch Lake5 min walk
- Place, Clam River2 min drive
- Place, Torch Lake Park9 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake
Discover the perfect blend of lakeside charm and the modern ambiance of Alden, MI. Conveniently located between Traverse City and Charlevoix Michigan, check out our updated Birch Cottage. This 3 bed/2 bath home features every modern amenity to comfort you and your guests. With direct shared frontage to Thayer Lake, you’ll enjoy a secret paradise for fisherman. The Cottage comes with shared use of our guest kayaks, canoes and access to our private sandy beach. You can see the lake from the kitchen and patio. As an added convenience, guests can utilize their own in-unit washer and dryer. The living room features the added bonus of a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests. Relax outdoors with your private bonfire pit, outdoor seating and grill.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
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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 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 holiday home. Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall.
Alden, MI
What's nearby
- Torch Lake - 5 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
Restaurants
- Oasis Tavern - 24 min drive
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Short's Brewing Company - 14 min drive
- The Dockside - 3 min drive
- Shanty Creek Resorts - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Rachael

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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