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Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, WiFi
Living area
4 bedrooms, WiFi
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910

Welcome to one of the first cottages to have built on Torch Lake. This is a quintessential up north Cottage, large main living room with the master bedroom and second bedroom with a queen bed on the Lake side of the house. The third bedroom is a smaller room with bunk beds and the 4th bedroom is a smaller room with a single twin bed in it.

This is one of the few locations on all of Torch Lake that has a beautiful sandy beach with a very gradual slope into the water. At the end of the dock the water is only 2.5 - 3 feet deep. There will be a mooring ball in front of the cottage that you can keep a boat on. There is a shared laundry room with our other house next door that could be used in emergency but is technically not part of this cottage.

Cottage come with Linens/towels and an almost full kitchen. The reason I saw "almost" is there is no disposal and the dishwasher is a small countertop dishwasher that can handle about half of a normal load.

We do allow dogs here and the back yard is fully fenced in, however the fenced in area goes around both of our cottages making it somewhat of a shared space.

For those looking to stay in the shoulder seasons the cottage there is base board heat for the the main living room and two bedrooms with queen beds, the other bedrooms have small portable electric heaters. There is no central AC, but there is the possibility for a small window A/C unit but I would only consider putting it in for a medical need. The hoist at the end of the dock is not part of the rental and is used to store my boat, and I will occasionally be using the dock to access the boat.


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 - INCLUDING ON THE BEACH, SO IF YOU SMOKE PLEASE EITHER RESPECT THE NO SMOKING OR PLEASE RENT ANOTHER COTTAGE.

Property manager

Chris Stearns

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Alden, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Clam Lake - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Schuss Mountain - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 22 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 located?

Situated in Alden, this cottage is steps from Torch Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Torch Lake Park. Grass River Natural Area and Clam Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Original Torch Lake Cottage from 1910 Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ralph A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Alden cottage
Great location with great potential. Cleanliness and insects were a problem. We didn't want to sleep with bugs another night so we left early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023