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Nutcracker Suite Summ

Lakefront holiday home in Alden with kitchen

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Exterior
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clam River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom - Ground floor 3/4 bath shower only

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nutcracker Suite Summ

Summary:

Nutcracker Suite is a beautifully remodeled guest cottage offering stunning views of Torch Lake and unforgettable sunsets from the water’s edge deck. This peaceful retreat features a new kitchen, new bathroom, and updated appliances throughout. Located on the east side of Torch Lake, it’s perfectly positioned for refreshing lake breezes, easy marina access, and relaxed Up North living. With 128 feet of lake frontage and a small sandy beach area, it’s ideal for unwinding by the water while enjoying all that Northern Michigan has to offer.



The Space:

- 2 bedrooms | 3 beds | sleeps up to 4 | 1 Queen, 2 Double Beds

- 1 bathroom

- Recently remodeled guest cottage

- New kitchen, bathroom, and appliances

- Stunning Torch Lake views from the home and deck

- Water’s edge deck for sunset watching

- 128 feet of private lake frontage

- Small sandy beach area, great for swimming

- Central air conditioning and WiFi

- East side location with cooling lake breezes

- Owners live on the property



Guest Access:

- Private guest cottage

- Private water’s edge deck

- Sandy beach area

- Shared driveway access

- Attached garage available for guest use



The Neighborhood:

- Located on the east side of Torch Lake

- Walking distance to marinas and boat rentals

- Close to Dockside and local dining options

- Easy access to Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula

- Convenient day trips to Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Sleeping Bear Dunes



Getting Around:

- Short drive to Traverse City and surrounding towns

- Walkable access to nearby marinas

- Car recommended for exploring Northern Michigan

- Day-trip friendly location for beaches, wineries, and attractions



Other Things to Note:

- Rental agreement required

- Photo ID + copy of ID required for reservation confirmation

- Primary renters must be 25+

- No smoking of any kind

- No pets

- Quiet, peaceful property — respectful renters only



Interaction with Guests:

- Hosts are available by message or phone if needed, while respecting guest privacy throughout the stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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

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
This property accepts cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alden

Located in Alden, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead, while Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Map
Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clam River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clam Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Front Street - 48 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 50 min drive - 72.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nutcracker Suite Summ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nutcracker Suite Summ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nutcracker Suite Summ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nutcracker Suite Summ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Nutcracker Suite Summ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Torch Lake, Clam River and Clam Lake. Lake Bellaire and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family (including to early 20s daughters) loved our stay in the Nutcracker Suite on Torch Lake. So relaxing and perfect view and access to the lake. The hosts, Bob and Shirley, live on site and made sure we had everything we needed. This was also one of the cleanest, well kept properties we’ve stayed in.
The view of the sunset
Paddling on the lake
Us enjoying the view
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Lovely cottage on the lake

We had a lovely stay here. The living area is large and spacious with huge windows to appreciate the beautiful lake views. Really enjoyed the fire pit and outdoor chairs. The owners live on the property and were kind and friendly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

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

Torch Lake

Perfect and private lake house with water access. Out hosts where marvelous and made us feel like part of the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne S.

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

beautiful vacation home

The Nutcracker Suite is lovely and well-maintained. It sits on a very pretty piece of lakefront property, tucked into the woods. The house is well-equipped and the owners Shirley and Bob were helpful, informative and concerned that we have a wonderful vaction. They even have a cabinet full of games and toys that our grandson loved. We hope to go back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R., Northville, MI 48168

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

Fantastic property, immaculately clean and well decorated.

Lots to do, peaceful mature tree landscape. I would definitely rent this one again and will recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Terrific!

This was the perfect place for me and my husband. A lovely cottage, beautiful view and quiet neighborhood. Great for a little R&R, but with plenty of things to do in the surrounding areas when we wanted to venture out. The owners residing on the property were very kind and helpful with their knowledge of the area and offering suggestions. We would definitely stay here again and have already talked about a return trip next fall. I would definitely recommend to others looking for a getaway on beautiful Torch Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

E Nationals

As advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Torch with a view!

Let me start with the owners are kindest, friendly folks. “We just want you to have a good time” they said. The house is newer and has a great West view of Torch. Nice yard for activities or just relaxing, looking over the beautiful lake and boaters going by. Yes, we will stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

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

Beautiful property

It was all wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Very comfortable

This is an amazing property, it has all the comforts of home and is spacious and clean. The lakefront is spectacular, and is great for swimming or having a meal outside. You even get a garage to park in. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paradise Properties USA

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PARADISE PROPERTIES USA
9047 HELENA
PO BOX 398
ALDEN, MI 49612
231-331-4423

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