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Casa de Praia no Lago Torch, em Alden

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AvaliaƧƵes

8,8 de 10
Excelente
4 quartos2 banheirosAcomoda 8 pessoas

Comodidades populares

  • Secadora
  • Estacionamento disponĆ­vel
  • Banheira
  • Lavadora
  • Lareira
  • Aceita animais

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Alden, MI
  • Lago Torch
    ‪2 min de caminhada‬
  • Torch Lake Park
    ‪3 min de carro‬
  • Clam Lake
    ‪8 min de carro‬
  • Traverse City, Michigan (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min de carro‬

Quartos e camas

4 quartos (acomoda 8 pessoas)

Quarto 1

3 camas de solteiro

Quarto 2

2 camas de solteiro

Quarto 3

1 cama Queen

Quarto 4

1 cama Queen

2 banheiros

Banheiro 1

Vaso sanitÔrio · Apenas chuveiro

Banheiro 2

Banheira ou chuveiro · Vaso sanitÔrio

EspaƧos

Deque ou pƔtio
Varanda ou varanda coberta
Cozinha
Jardim
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Sobre esta propriedade

Casa de Praia no Lago Torch, em Alden

Welcome to my Grandfather's Cottage on Torch Lake, one of the very few cottages with a beautiful sandy beach and within walking distance to Downtown Alden. First off to address some of the reviews for last year. Full disclosure, I fell short on some of the minor maintenance that needed to happen while guests where staying with me. This past fall I spent and extensive about of time fixing everything that needed to be taken care of and will be spending this spring making additional improvements. For this coming summer we also are bringing on a new cleaning crew as the ones we had last year fell well short of expectations.

In regards to the review claiming Bed Bugs and Child Safety issues, Both of these are flat out incorrect. Swimming in Torch lake there is the possibility of getting swimmers ich, like most any inland lake, which can lead to minor irritation. Which is why it was only her grandkids that and any issues since they were the only one swimming.

I have welcomed people into my Grandfather’s Cottage coming to visit Up North for many years and I love being able to share this amazing and special place I hope that you will come stay with me and enjoy the place like so many people in the past. If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out.

This ideal location is only a brief walk from downtown Alden. The sandy beach slopes into the clear water gently, making this a great walk-in swim site for all ages. There is also a permanent anchor off the end of the dock for those who bring there boat. We also offer a few different options in boat rentals if you are interested in that as well.

This single story cottage has a fully fenced back yard making it perfect for dogs or small kids. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a small island and an attached breakfast area as you walk in from the street. Through the kitchen opens in to a spacious living room with large picture windows facing the lake. With a TV and fireplace on one end of the room and a dining area on the other.

The living room opens out through French doors onto the screened in porch which provides an exceptional sunset view. There are two bedrooms one with a queen size bed and the other with two twin beds located on one side of the house sharing a full bath. The third bedroom is on the opposite side with a set of bunk beds and a full bath attached to it.

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, SO IF YOU SMOKE PLEASE EITHER RESPECT THE NO SMOKING POLICY

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Gerente da propriedade

Chris Stearns
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Comodidades

Banheira
Cozinha
Lavadora
Secadora
Aceita animais de estimação
Wi-Fi grƔtis

Propriedades semelhantes

Regras da propriedade

Check-in após 16h
Check-out atƩ 10h
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CrianƧas

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos
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Eventos

Não permite a realização de eventos
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Animais de estimação

Aceita animais de estimação
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PolĆ­tica para fumantes

NĆ£o Ć© permitido fumar
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON OUR PROPERTY.

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Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da polĆ­tica da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
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InformaƧƵes a Ɣrea

Alden

Em Alden, esta casa de temporada fica na praia. Para admirar as belezas naturais, visite Lago Torch e Torch Lake Park. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum e Flintfields Horse Park tambƩm valem a visita. Divirta-se com atividades aquƔticas nas proximidades, como passeios de caiaque e esqui aquƔtico ou aventure-se com caminhadas e passeios de bicicleta.
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Alden, MI

Nos arredores

  • Lago Torch - 2 min de caminhada - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 3 min de carro - 2.5 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 6 min de carro - 7.3 km
  • Clam Lake - 8 min de carro - 6.9 km
  • Elk Lake - 17 min de carro - 17.3 km

OpƧƵes nos arredores

  • Aeroporto Cherry Capital (TVC) - 40 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬17 min de carro
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬10 min de carro
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬22 min de carro
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬4 min de caminhada
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - ‬4 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

Casa de Praia no Lago Torch, em Alden é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Sim, animais de estimação são permitidos na propriedade.

Qual Ʃ o horƔrio de check-in em Casa de Praia no Lago Torch, em Alden?

HorƔrio de inƭcio do check-in: 16h.

Qual Ʃ o horƔrio de check-out em Casa de Praia no Lago Torch, em Alden?

HorƔrio de check-out: 10h.

Onde fica Casa de Praia no Lago Torch, em Alden?

Na praia em Alden, esta casa de temporada fica a 0,1 km de Lago Torch e a 2,2 km de Torch Lake Park. Grass River Natural Area e Clam Lake tambƩm ficam a 10 km.

AvaliaƧƵes

8,8

Excelente

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Nota 10 - Excelente. 39 de 53 avaliaƧƵes
Nota 8 - Boa. 5 de 53 avaliaƧƵes
Nota 6 - Ok. 3 de 53 avaliaƧƵes
Nota 4 - Insatisfatória. 3 de 53 avaliações
Nota 2 - Terrƭvel. 3 de 53 avaliaƧƵes

8,6/10

Limpeza

9,6/10

Check-in

9,2/10

Comunicação

10/10

Localização

9,0/10

Precisão do anúncio

AvaliaƧƵes

8/10 - Boa

Nancy C.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, localização e precisão do anúncio

Comfortable

Comfy home and comfy bed. Enjoyed the screened in porch. No contact person phone number was given to us before arriving. No contact person phone number was posted at the cottage. Up the creek if something happened and needed to contact someone.
Hospedou-se por 4 diƔrias em mai. de 2025

10/10 - Excelente

Lisa B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Beautiful & Relaxing

Perfect cottage for one or two families. Beautiful view of the lake from inside, screened-in porch, and multiple outdoor seating areas. Sandy beach with a dock for the kids. Walking distance to Alden, which I didn't think would matter, but it was so nice to walk for coffee and muffins in the mornings. Very clean and comfortable. Can't wait to stay here again!
Hospedou-se por 3 diƔrias em jun. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Chuck E.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great Torch Getaway

A quaint comfortable cottage with plenty of room and amenities, with an incredible view of the lake and sunsets! The host was ALWAYS quick to respond to questions and went out of his way to make sure we had everything. We will be back!
Hospedou-se por 4 diƔrias em mai. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Megan S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Family vacation on the lake

We loved staying in this house! The ease of being able to walk to Alden and access the beach were exactly what our family was looking for. While some parts in the home are older the view and space were well worth it.
Hospedou-se por 5 diƔrias em jun. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

ANDREA B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Bachelorette weekend

Great little lake cottage. Has pretty much all you need, Beautiful view, quick easy walk to downtown Alden. Not to far from shorts brewery. Chris was friendly and easy to talk with.
Hospedou-se por 2 diƔrias em ago. de 2023

6/10 - RazoƔvel

Kimberly M., Swartz Creek

Great location but intrusive neighbors and bad plumbing

This home is beautiful and a GREAT location to downtown Alden, but could use a little clean up and maintenance. There were still leaves from the fall around the house when we visited on the 4th of July and the landscaping hadn't been updated in MANY years. The path to the water was treacherous and I fell one time at night trying to get down to the bonfire. The main shower did not drain the entire week we were there. The 2nd shower didn't work the first 3 days. The toilet in the 2nd bathroom had to be plunged almost every time it was used. The neighbors (who own the property) kept a CLOSE eye on you. We were being watched the entire stay. Their small children wandered over to the home and one time we found him INSIDE the house in a bedroom. The laundry area is shared as well as the yard, which is fine, but we were not there to keep an eye on young children as we had a group of adults with no children for the week. They were very firm on the no smoking policy, which I respect. But when they came over and complained because someone was smoking a cigarette down by the water at the bonfire, I felt that was a little ridiculous. We were definitely more than 500 feet away from the home. They asked us to walk downtown to smoke. All in all I would say this is a great location, but not inviting to adults with no children. For the price they could update some of the patio furniture (broken plastic chairs).
Hospedou-se por 7 diƔrias em jun. de 2018

2/10 - TerrĆ­vel

Christina F.

Pontos positivos: Check-in e localização
Pontos negativos: Precisão do anúncio

Beautiful sunsets, unsafe security for children from lake & biting bed bugs!!

We loved the features & character of this old cabin with a Great location & Beautiful sunsets!! This place is very neglected which is so sad seeing it was his grandpas…he would be ashamed! Clearly he just cares about the money coming in! No proper security on lake side or secure fencing in front (wobbly Chicken wire between homes šŸ™„) Our biggest problem was the owner NEVER RESOLVED the safety issue that we addressed the very first night we arrived!! I texted 2 times which he answered with promises & he came over twice which was nice but what good is it if you never help to resolve the issues & make excuses!! He just doesn’t care! No door knobs on the water side of the lake with only a little slide lock on French doors that clearly was eye level that a small child could easily figure out & a porch door that didn’t even have a door knob let alone a lock! Such a hazard for small children that could easily escape & die from drowning!! I spent 2 days of my vacation cleaning & going to the hardware to find something to make it secure the day before our 2 grandsons arrived (3yrs-9mo) to make it SAFE, clean, & presentable!! We left it better than when we arrived! The next issue we had there was biting bed bugs all over the place! My daughter & 9 mo grandson were peppered with bites & huge welts from visiting! 😄 I also encountered sleeping with this residents!! šŸ˜– *if you don’t mind biting bugs & no locks on lake side for children then this is your place! šŸ‘
Hospedou-se por 7 diƔrias em jul. de 2023

6/10 - RazoƔvel

Gena P.

Pontos positivos: Localização
Pontos negativos: Check-in e comunicação

Amazing Location, Disappointing Details

READ ENTIRE REVIEW: The location is PERFECT. A few minute walk to downtown Alden with shops, food, and more. The public boat launch is down the road and of course you are directly on Torch Lake with a short boat ride to the sand bar or Torch River. The house itself is a great layout and very spacious. Split essentially into two wings with 2 rooms and 1 bathroom on each side with a great large living and dining area. The screen in porch is great. BUT, the house itself does need A LOT of TLC. The house is lacking for the price you pay. Things like not having handles for doors (ropes as latches), screens with holes letting bugs in (barely held together with tacks which I ended up stepping on one), painters tape in a half painted kitchen, etc. It also lacked the essentials you'd assume to have (spices, Tupperware, charcoal or a lighter for the grill, etc.). Chris is hard to get ahold of. I had messaged him for weeks asking for details on items within the kitchen, clarity on check-in, etc. I heard from him once via text, once in person (just to clear up the confusion on being double booked), and never heard from him on the check out process. We couldn't use one shower for multiple days due to the septic. The yard is fenced, but is SHARED with the house next to you, also "divided" by chickenwire. NOT what the listing says. Also the laundry is again, SHARED with your neighbor. Extremely disappointing to pay so much for items you aren't fully given the true details on.
Hospedou-se por 7 diƔrias em ago. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Stephen H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great Lake house!

This is a comfortable home right on the lake. Plenty of space for 3 of us and a large dog. We didn’t even use 2 of the bedrooms. Torch Lake is crystal clear and so beautiful! Chris is easy to work with and we enjoyed meeting him! We will return.
Hospedou-se por 5 diƔrias em set. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Monica J.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Cottage on the lake

A lovely rustic cottage on the shore line of Torch Lake. A perfect view of Torch Lake through the windows looking out on the lake. There's nothing like listening to waves. The cottage is rather spacious, great location for a short walk into down town Alden. Owner, Chris, quick to respond.
Hospedou-se por 3 diƔrias em nov.. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Robert F J., Grand Rapids, MI

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Torch Lake

Comfort Cottage as described
Hospedou-se por 3 diƔrias em out. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Christina H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Beautiful & Relaxing Long Weekend

The property is absolutely beautiful with a sandy shoreline on Torch Lake. We had a truly amazing long weekend with our friends and pups. The cottage is very clean, well appointed and in a great location (very short walk into downtown Alden). The owner Chris was great with communication and we enjoyed having the opportunity to meet him. All in all a wonderful trip!
Hospedou-se por 3 diƔrias em set. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Chris S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Lovely

Tall ceilings, spacious rooms, and tasteful decor greeted us as we were transported back to the 1940’s in this lovely cottage. The beach is perfect, the water clear, and the view beautiful. Our only disappointment was one small bedroom containing a trundle bed, which was the access point to a bathroom and another bedroom. It is a memorable place that I’d love to revisit.
Hospedou-se por 3 diƔrias em set. de 2022

4/10 - Insatisfatório

Gregory T.

Pontos positivos: Check-in, comunicação e localização
Pontos negativos: Limpeza e precisão do anúncio

cottage on torch lake

The property was in a nice location. The property itself didn't meet the standards that we are used to when renting through VRBO.
Hospedou-se por 4 diƔrias em set. de 2022

6/10 - RazoƔvel

Stacey L.

Pontos positivos: Check-in e localização
Pontos negativos: Limpeza

Great location

Great property snd location. House needs some love and cleaning.
Hospedou-se por 5 diƔrias em ago. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

staci t.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Beautiful

Perfect location on a beautiful clean lake!
Hospedou-se por 3 diƔrias em jun. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Debbie C.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

We had a wonderful time! This was a perfect get away. Location was great.. beautiful views of Torch Lake & a short walk to Alden. The cottage had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Hospedou-se por 4 diƔrias em jun. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Phil O., Muskegon, USA

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

We love coming here!!

The cabin is spacious, comfortable, clean and Torch Lake is gorgeous! This is our second year staying at this property because we love it so much!! Great communication with the owner, couldn’t ask for a better place! We are already planning our trip there next year!
Hospedou-se por 4 diƔrias em mai. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Karl K.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Alden

Fantastic property and very helpful host.
Hospedou-se por 4 diƔrias em out. de 2021

10/10 - Excelente

lyndsey M.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Beautiful

The house and view are amazing. Plenty of room for dogs or kids.
Hospedou-se por 4 diƔrias em out. de 2021

10/10 - Excelente

Vicki S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great Lake Place

Very peaceful and beautiful views. Loved our stay.
Hospedou-se por 6 diƔrias em out. de 2021

10/10 - Excelente

Phil O., Muskegon, USA

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Family vacation

We had a great time! The home is beautiful and the property owners were wonderful!!
Hospedou-se por 4 diƔrias em jun. de 2021

10/10 - Excelente

Tom V., Lake Ariel, PA

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Peaceful Easy Feeling

We had no problems here. Chris answered all questions promptly and keeps the property in pretty good repair. We enjoyed the Firepit by the lake which is simply gorgeous. Nice quiet neighborhood. Best rest that I’ve had in some time. Thanks Chris!
Hospedou-se por 3 diƔrias em set. de 2021

10/10 - Excelente

Balakrishnan S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Amazing Lake Front Property on Torch Lake!

Spacious, clean, Dog-Friendly Lake front property with boardwalk and private beach (a large one). Chris was a great host and my family & I thoroughly enjoyed our Labor Day getaway. Can’t recommended this property enough and we definitely would book again if we decide to stay on Torch Lake next year.
Hospedou-se por 3 diƔrias em set. de 2021

10/10 - Excelente

laurie m.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Fantastic!

Our trip was amazing! The location is perfect! The view is gorgeous! The owners are excellent! We, as guests, had a few hiccups, and Chris went above and beyond to accommodate us and help ensure our vacation was perfect! The living space is so open we had plenty of space for adults to chat while kids played and yet still all be together. The kitchen had everything you could ever imagine! Thank you Chris and Alex!
Hospedou-se por 7 diƔrias em ago. de 2021

Sobre o anfitrião

Anfitrião: Chris Stearns

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Por que o anfitrião escolheu essa propriedade

My Grandfather bought the house in the 30's and it has been in our family ever since. Both my mother and I grew up here over the summers. Obviously I am slightly biased but it is truly a great place

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