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Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock!
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m
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Alden, MI
- Place, Torch Lake1 min walk
- Place, Torch Lake Park4 min drive
- Place, Boyne Mountain45 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock!
A serene waterfront retreat awaits at this charming Alden vacation rental! With an unbeatable location that puts the beautiful shores of Torch Lake just steps away, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage makes the ultimate Northern Michigan escape. Spend your days swimming from the private dock, boating, or exploring any of the area’s scenic nature trails. Then, fire up the grill for a classic barbecue before heading to the fire pit to end the night with s’mores by the water!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fire Pit | 2 Screened Porches | In-Unit Laundry
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ cable, gas fireplace, board games, books, dining table, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach & dock (bring your own boat), beach chairs, outdoor dining, hammock, lake view, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, drip coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Self check-in, free WiFi, ceramic heaters, washer & dryer, iron/board, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story house, 3 steps required to enter w/ bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor, interior staircase required to access additional 2nd-floor bedrooms
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking allowed on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR FUN: Torch Lake (on-site), Alden Public Boat Ramp (0.7 miles), Coy Mountain Natural Area (1 mile), Grass River Natural Area (4 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (7 miles), Torch Lake Nature Preserve (11 miles)
LOCAL GOLFING: Shanty Creek Resort courses (10 miles), Elk Rapids Golf Club (15 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Alden (0.6 miles), Bellaire (10 miles), Elk Rapids (16 miles), Traverse City (27 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (25 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story house requires using 3 steps to enter with a bedroom and full bathroom on the 1st floor. An interior staircase is required to access additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: The property has fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Only 2 watercraft may be moored at the mooring buoy. No watercraft may be moored off the dock
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fire Pit | 2 Screened Porches | In-Unit Laundry
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ cable, gas fireplace, board games, books, dining table, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach & dock (bring your own boat), beach chairs, outdoor dining, hammock, lake view, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, drip coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Self check-in, free WiFi, ceramic heaters, washer & dryer, iron/board, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story house, 3 steps required to enter w/ bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor, interior staircase required to access additional 2nd-floor bedrooms
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking allowed on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR FUN: Torch Lake (on-site), Alden Public Boat Ramp (0.7 miles), Coy Mountain Natural Area (1 mile), Grass River Natural Area (4 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (7 miles), Torch Lake Nature Preserve (11 miles)
LOCAL GOLFING: Shanty Creek Resort courses (10 miles), Elk Rapids Golf Club (15 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Alden (0.6 miles), Bellaire (10 miles), Elk Rapids (16 miles), Traverse City (27 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (25 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story house requires using 3 steps to enter with a bedroom and full bathroom on the 1st floor. An interior staircase is required to access additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: The property has fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Only 2 watercraft may be moored at the mooring buoy. No watercraft may be moored off the dock
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Alden
Located in Alden, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, while Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Alden, MI
What's nearby
- Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Torch Lake Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
- Traverse City Beach - 36 min drive - 42.9 km
- Front Street - 43 min drive - 48.0 km
- Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 68.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oasis Tavern - 20 min drive
- Shanty Creek Resorts - 16 min drive
- The Dockside - 8 min drive
- Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - 23 min drive
- Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - 5 min drive
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Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Communication
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Location
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Listing accuracy
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24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
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1 July 2025
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Cheryl W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
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14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
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23 Aug 2024
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beth k.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lydia B.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lydia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Lynn W.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynn W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible
Ashley
7 July 2025
Disappointed
Ashley
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
30 July 2025
Amanda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
michael a.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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michael a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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