Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden

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A house with a porch, a dock extending into a body of water, and boats on the shore.
A staircase with white railings leading to a landing. There is a small table with chairs and books on the landing.
A lakeside property with a dock, a covered boat house, and a white picket fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a gas stove, sink, refrigerator, and blue hanging lights.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Torch Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Lake Side

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Twin Bunkbeds

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room Queen Sofa Bed

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Upstairs Lake View Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alden

Located in Alden, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Kayaking 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 29 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Front Street - 34 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 43 min drive - 70.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪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
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden located?

Situated on the waterfront, 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 Torch River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming home in a beautiful little town, absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on the lake. Adorable cottage, well stocked with everything we needed for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about our stay at this charming cottage. You can’t beat this location just steps away from downtown Alden. We spent a significant amount of time on the large porch admiring the beauty Torch Lake has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great location. We used the mooring ball to moor a rented pontoon and it worked great. The kids loved having a beach right there. The playground is just a short 2 minute walk. We were traveling with our pooch so our options were limited. All in all this place was a fantastic place to stay on Torch Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay on Torch Lake

Our family had a fantastic time at Torch Lake. The cottage was great, a classic cottage feel with all the amenities we needed. Private piece of beach just steps from the large porch was perfect for hours of swimming. Very short walk to the main strip with shops, restaurants and even a wine tasting room. You can't go wrong with this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Charming 100 year old cottage. Worked well for our family. Could use some updates, but overall was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Wonderful place right at beautiful Torch Lake. We loved the kayaks, nearby playground and restaurants, fenced yard for our puppy, well-equipped kitchen, and friendly neighbors. Very cute cottage with great porch facing the lake! Wonderful hosts. Thanks for renting to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, cozy cottage

Absolutely darling cottage! The lake views were amazing! This cottage has so much charm and history that you don’t want to leave. The hosts were great to work with and obviously care about their property. They were quick to answer questions and provided everything you could ever possibly need to make your stay enjoyable. It’s close to quaint Alden and Belaire. There is a mooring buoy if you have a boat and want to explore the local lakes. And the porch overlooking the lake!! AMAZING!! Seriously- I can’t imagine a more perfect Torch Lake rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summertime in Northern Michigan!

The cottage was very charming, the location was ideal, the neighbors were friendly. The only negative was the water had a severe sulfur smell. It made showering and washing dishes not very pleasant. A plumber showed up to replace a filter and said this would take care of it. It improved a little but still not very pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Hi, Jason! Thanks for your review, glad you had a good time, and sorry you had to deal with our water problems. As of August 2024 our water is (finally) completely fixed! We have a brand new treatment system and our plumber was finally able to get rid of the sulphur smell. We now have delicious and pleasant filtered well water for drinking, showering and dishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect house in a great location with all of the amenities we needed for a great stay. It was fantastically clean on our arrival, and the property manager was very helpful with questions before and during our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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