Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!

Alden, Michigan
$306 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

A peaceful private setting on Thayer Lake just across the street from Torch Lake and within 5 minutes of the Dockside & downtown Alden.

Cottage includes a queen bed and a pullout futon. Comfortably sleeps 2 adults and 1-2 children.

Thayer Lake is a peaceful “No-Wake” lake. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, loon watching, relaxing, and star-lit nights. Beautiful fall colors! Includes use of 3 kayaks, canoe, life jackets, gas grill & fire pit.

Just minutes fromShorts Brewery, Golfing, Glacial Hills Pathway, & Chain of Lakes Water Trail.

House Manual:
Cottage is NON-SMOKING. If you smoke, please extinguish and dispose of your butts. Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Do not burn garbage in the fire ring. No parties allowed on this property. Quiet time in our neighborhood begins at 11:00pm. Before departure, guests are required to wash dishes, strip the bedding, and take out the garbage. NO loose garbage, it must be bagged. Garbage can is in the woods beside the parking area. If you used the gas grill, please close the main gas valve. Please close all windows and turn the heat down to 60 degrees. Return kayaks, canoe, life preservers and paddles to where you found them. Check-out is before 11:00am.
Thank you.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 450 Sq Ft (42 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Video Library Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Amber

    Submitted Oct 8, 2023

    Stayed Oct 6, 2023

    Absolutely beautiful location in a beautiful little town

  • Warren W.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Very private home! We had the lake to ourselves and the sunrises were amazing! Very clean and cozy. Water was so warm October 6 I swam in the lake. First outing since my husband’s open heart surgery.

  • Cece H.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Great location! The cabin is the perfect size for a small family. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake. This was a great place to be able to relax and unwind!

  • Alie M.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Great, cozy place that matches the description! The use of the kayaks was wonderful and the lake is quiet and serene, with lots of loons! There is not wi-fi and super limited cell service, so plan ahead if you need service while staying there.

  • Aliya F.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Location couldn’t be better! It was so peaceful and private and cozy! We didn’t want to leave. Kitchen was well stocked with all cooking tools we needed and there were plenty of towels and amenities. Close to torch lake and we put our kayaks in at Thayer lake and caught about 17 fish! Host was great as well and gave some good beach recommendations. Would 100% stay again!

  • Judith H.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Really cute and peaceful cottage. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Siarra B.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Was just a quick getaway with husband and daughter. Wanted something with peace and quiet but still able to explore torch lake! Didn't disappoint. The owners of this cottage were great all together. Great experience. Thank you!

  • Matthew C.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    We loved the location of the place and the serene nature of being on Thayer Lake. It feels like a little campground which was charming. The hosts were also easy to communicate with. It was a nice, clean little cabin on the inside but the couch and bed were not comfortable. Not the most pleasant for 2 people sleeping or watching a movie. There was also no toaster which was odd. The outdoor furniture and grill weren't the cleanest. Yes, it's outdoor lake furniture but there shouldn't be cobwebs for VRBO guests. This really is a cool spot - just add a little comfort to the inside and hose down outdoor furniture.

  • Therese D.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    This place was amazing. Can't wait to stay again.

  • Jay S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Great licatipn. Nice cabin. Lake thayer is crystal clear and quiet. Location is private and easy to find. I would stay again.

  • Denise D.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Very cute cottage right on the water!

  • Rita K.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    such an adorable place. great communication with owner, everything was exactly as described! the view is spectacular!

  • Tiffinee H.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    The cabin was perfect! The owner was very responsive. Cabin was stocked with necessities, the lake was beautiful. Cabin was in a secluded area, which made for creative thinking on last minute planning but it was so peaceful. We hope to return soon!!

  • Daniel W.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 25, 2024

    We enjoyed staying at this nice little cabin. It was very quiet & in a great location. The owners had the cabin decorated nicely and it was stocked with everything you could need for a short stay, even life jackets!

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Includes taxes and fees
$306+
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