Private Sandy Beach on Torch Lake • Cottage + Guest House • Walk to Alden

Guest house was damp, strong mildew smell, linens on bed dirty, dusty, dead bug, damp and smelled. No ventilation. Bathroom floor sopping wet. Owner notified and I was told the linens were placed three weeks ago. Water from condensation due to rain and humidity. WE had to dry the floor and place “pebble mats” to help with condensation. Due to the condition, everyone stayed in the main house. That night, family wanted showers and no hot water was available. Contacted owner and she stated she forgot to turn the hot water heater on…..was given offer to go to another house on the property to shower or go back in the guest house. She finally gave me the instructions to turn on hot water heater. Later that evening, family sat down to unwind watching a movie and after 5 minutes there were sparks flying from behind the TV. Needless to say that was the last straw and owner notified that we would be leaving the property. We stayed 2 nights as I was fortunate to find another property to go to. The morning of our departure after taking a shower in master bathroom, I noticed the shower curtain was heavy and noticed black mold on the bottom of the shower curtain. The owner is going to tell you she did everything she could to accommodate our issues. I could not stay in that property any longer for safety and health concerns. I completely lost trust and confidence in property and the owner. She is dishonest. Only reimbursed us one night. I have more but running out of roo

The property was in a great location with a variety of outdoor spaces to spread out and choose from. The home was well stocked with all supplies needed. The owner was very responsive and had lots of recommendations for fun during our stay. The scenery was spectacular! Would highly recommend.

Great location on Torch Lake. Older home with character and charm. Really enjoyed our family stay there!

The house, property, and views are beautiful! It felt like home in the best way and had all the amenities we needed including a variety of water toys. I will return as often as I can!

The lake access, deck and beach area are great at this property. The house is nestled within some gorgeous trees and ferns, great views!

Overall, we had a wonderful week on Torch lake and the house was passable. Thank you to Nan who was extremely pleasant, available, and helped us check in early and get access to the water toys which were locked up. The good: Access to the lake is excellent, the beach area is nice, and the outdoor deck area has a great view of the lake. It is nice to sit on for coffee etc. The house is pretty and rustic and the Wi-Fi was good. Beds were comfortable. The not as good: The house is partially updated and has very old bones as advertised. It is also well used as a rental. The kitchen appliances, instruments, and dishware would belong more in a much less expensive rental. There were a number of cleanliness issues. The well water smells strongly of sulfur. The master bathroom shower curtain was totally molded with black mold. In the kitchen pantry there was a waffle maker with previously cooked waffles left in it for months, covered in a smelly moldy slime. The bushes and ferns around the house are quite impressive and frankly need to be trimmed back. There are a few safety issues which were present. The stone walkways are all covered in moss and very slippery as described in the welcome packet. I slipped carrying a couple of bags and injured my pride. The dock has a broken board that is dangerous. There are ant and spider friends inside and out. We had two days near 90° and temperatures in the house were really unmanageable despite numerous fans and everything being open.

We were a group of two families with four teenagers (14-17) and a child under 10; we all enjoyed every minute of our stay. Nan is highly responsive to any issue and the property is lovely in a great location on the lake. We spent the vast majority of our time on the lake, beach or deck. The cabin gave the teen girls a place to stay with more independence and their own bathroom. At the end of our vacation, all the teenagers told us they want to come back because there was so much to do. If you are on the fence, book it; you'll really enjoy your stay.

This was the second time that we have stayed at this property and we loved it!! The location is absolutely beautiful, perfect for sunsets and moonsets. The cottage is thoughtfully equipped. The lovely family room stocks a cupboard of board games and puzzles. The master bed was really comfortable and combined with the peace and lakeside tranquility helped us have the most restful nights sleep. The owner was most helpful and made staying here a delight.

Had my family vacation at this beautiful property. Everything was perfect. Home is very clean and the kitchen has everything you could ask for. The private beach area was our favorite,new beach chairs were available for us to use. Portable fireplace was very nice.plenty of swings and patio furniture for my family of 10. It's was a bit chilly but we still had a great time. Sunsets are beautiful and seem like they last for hours! Best vation ever!

This cottage was amazing! The views were breaktaking, the house was perfect, and the owner is extremely responsive and helpful! I will absolutely book here again when returning to Torch Lake!