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Sweet Pea Cottage Sum

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a kettle, and built-in appliances.
A row of yellow cottages with green shutters, white picket fences, and a stone wall on the right.
A patio with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and a wooden deck.
A room with a wooden bookshelf, a framed painting, a dining area, and a fan.
A neatly made bed in a room with a window and two bedside lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 4 guests, this vacation home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It offers water sports and fishing for outdoor activities. Located in town near a shopping area and a casino, it is also pet-friendly, making it a great choice for all travelers. Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park are popular attractions nearby.

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Torch Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Sweet Pea Cottage Sum

Summary:

Sweet Pea Cottage is an adorable, freshly updated retreat located right in the heart of the charming village of Alden. Just steps from Torch Lake, local shops, wine tasting, and ice cream, this cozy cottage is perfect for couples or small families looking for a walkable Up North escape with all the essentials close by.



The Space:

- 1 bedroom | 2 beds | Sleeps up to 4 | 1 King and 1 Sofa bed

- 1 bathroom

- King bedroom with comfortable furnishings

- Living room with queen sleeper sofa

- Recently renovated interior—clean, bright, and inviting

- Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances

- One window air-conditioning unit in the living area

- Cozy living space designed for relaxing after a day out



Guest Access:

- Entire cottage

- Outdoor seating and fire pit

- BBQ grill

- Free parking on premises

- Garage access



The Neighborhood:

- Located in downtown Alden

- Walk to Torch Lake, shopping, wine tasting, and ice cream

- Alden Park directly across the street with playground, tennis courts, and open green space

- Alden Torch Lake boat launch just one minute away

- Family-friendly, walkable village atmosphere



Getting Around:

- Free parking available on site

- Walkable location—no car needed for many activities

- Short drives to Bellaire, Elk Rapids, and surrounding attractions



Other Things to Note:

- Rental agreement required

- Photo ID + copy of ID required for reservation confirmation

- Primary renters must be 25+

- No smoking

- Check-in: 3 PM

- Check-out: 9 AM



Interaction with Guests:

- Our local team is only a phone call away if you need anything during your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2396050vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alden

Alden is home to this holiday home. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 29 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Front Street - 35 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 70.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Pea Cottage Sum pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Pea Cottage Sum?

As of 1 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Pea Cottage Sum on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,422, 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 Sweet Pea Cottage Sum?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Pea Cottage Sum?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Pea Cottage Sum?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Pea Cottage Sum located?

Situated in Alden, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Torch Lake and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Torch Lake Park. Thayer lake and Grass River Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

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
I always have a great vacation when I can bring my wienie dog. The park across the street was convenient. Cottage was updated very cute.Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you and your pup had a great vacation and enjoyed the cottage and nearby park. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Yellow Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the cute yellow cottage! It is a walkable distance to Torch Lake and the main shopping stretch in Alden. The window air conditioner and fans provided worked perfectly. It was really nice to have an attached garage, washer and dryer, and a full kitchen. The wifi was great and especially helpful as cell coverage was spotty in the area. Check-in and check-out was very easy. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage for Boaters

Cottage was clean and nicely renovated with great amenities and strong WiFi. Paradise Properties team was awesome and made extra accommodations for parking our boat & trailer. They recommended the Clam Lake boat ramp with channel access to Torch Lake - about 10 mins from the house and less busy than the launches directly on Torch with ample parking. If you're planning to tow your boat up to the Torch/Elk Lakes area, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hope you guys had a great vacation. Come see us again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage - fantastic

We have been to the Traverse City area multiple times. This was by far the most impressive cottage that we've stayed at. The viewing pictures were spot on! The little town of Alden was so sweet to us - beautiful views of the water from the pier. It's a must to have the ice cream. The way the little cottage felt was home,. We have a dog that stayed with us - he also felt like home there... My wife wants you to rename the cottage to the " Little Sweetpea Cottage" because of all your lovely sweetpeas in the back... Loved the place - one negative are the bushes when leaving the drive (they could use trimming) it's very dangerous to see when pulling away... That's it - would stay there maybe even own it if it became available -BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed the cute cottage in Alden. We hope you can come back up and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

This was such an amazing place to stay! It's about a block from the water which has absolutely beautiful sunsets or spend a night by the fire outside enjoying smores after grilling out (guilty)! It's about a block from shopping (all super cute shops), a grocery store, a really great restaurant, and a place to rent kayaks making it really convenient for most everything you'd need. We rented a pontoon boat for a day which was less than 10 mins away. About 40 mins from Traverse City - which was also a nice visit but wanted a more relaxing experience which this definitely was! It felt tucked away but very close to everything I was looking for making it the perfect vacation! The house itself has everything you'd need! It's very cozy and extremely clean! If you're looking for a quiet, peaceful, AND beautiful rental on Torch lake, this is a must!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in Alden!

We loved our stay in the Cute Yellow Alden cottage! It is clean and has all the amenities we needed (especially love a place with washer/dryer!). The decor is lovely and the cottage has been updated and well maintained and the kitchen is modern and great to cook in. The cottage is a short walk to Lake St. where there are 3 public access points to beautiful Torch Lake. Alden is also a short walk so you can get ice cream at both locations and do your own taste test. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, Convenient, Classy, Comfortable

Everything we needed for our tour of the northern mitten. It’s central location in a quaint and quiet village made the perfect setting for us to wind down at the end of the day. Owners thought of everything needed for a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

We had a great vacation and loved the cottage. Very clean and updated. The rental company was great to work with also.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Nathan, We are so glad the cottage worked out for you stay. We hope you visit our area again soon. We would love to help you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

had a wonderful time

great
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute!

This house was so cute. The back yard was one of my favorites about the house. It has peaceful woods and cute bonfire pit. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent getaway

Well equipped. Well maintained. Short walk to the docks and beautiful sunsets. Very quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paradise Properties USA

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PARADISE PROPERTIES USA INC
9047 Helena
PO Box 398
Alden, MI 49612

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