The Little House on Torch Lake with optional Carriage House

alden, Michigan
$742 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Torch Lake has long been one of the most sort after “Up North” destinations.

Our 1920 cottage has been loved by our family since 2004

The cottage has four bedrooms, arranged as 1 king and 3 queens comfortably sleeping 8 people.

The Carriage House sleeps up to 6 extra people
The 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Carriage House is available upon request if extra sleeping arrangements are needed and only available to the family renting the main cottage.
Each bedroom has 1 queen and 1 Twin bed. There is a kitchenette with a microwave/airfryer, fridge and dishwasher
The Carriage House would be an additional charge to the cottage and starts at $295-$520 per night depending on the season.

The cottage is on the east side facing west, therefore we enjoy amazing sunsets every evening. We have 180ft of lake frontage and a dock.
There is a buoy in front of our cottage for your boat if you decide to bring your own or rent one.
The lake has easy access for boating all around Torch and interconnecting Elk Lake and Lake Bellaire.
Shanty Creek is 15 minutes away and great for skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
Boyne Mountain Resort is 45 minutes away and is excellent for skiing in the winter, golf in the summer and Avalanche Bay water park.
Traverse City is about 35 minutes away with great shopping, bars and restaurants.
For those that prefer a more leisurely pace Alden is a short walk from our cottage down a private pathway into town, where there could be a great coffee waiting for you at the Muffin Tin, quaint antique and gift shops, the not to be missed Higgins Store famous for its ice creams and The Mill House which has all your kitchen spices needed for grilling at sunset on the cottage deck.

The cottage is available for weekly rental Saturday to Saturday in the summer months, long weekends and longer stays at other times all year round.
In the winter you could be snuggled in front of the fireplace watching a movie or talking about the fun you've had on the ski slopes
Or
In the summer you could find yourself sitting by the fire pit watching the sun go down over beautiful Torch Lake.



Keywords: Lakefront Cottage

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1250 Sq Ft (116 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Richard C.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Great Lake front home

  • Mark P.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    Such a beautiful property and a great host. We had so much fun enjoying the nearby lakes

  • Diane L.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    It was a perfect place for girls weekend. The weather was awful but we had a beautiful place to stay and we still had lots of laughs and fun.

  • Nicole S.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We spent a day at the lake home enjoying the lake front amenities. We ventured into the cute town of Alden to do a little shopping. Very clean and comfortable.

  • dianne a.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Cozy, inviting, peaceful Torch lake cottage. We took our grown children and had the best quality family time! Tony and Zoe are perfect hosts!

  • John D.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    We had en excellent stay at Zoe’s cottage! The property was clean and as described. Zoe was very easy to communicate with.

  • Gina C.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    We could not have loved the Adirondack chairs around the fire more at night, watching the sunset from the fully furnished and long back deck, the hammock under the trees, the pier and chairs on the water, the charm of an older home and the list goes on. A rubber mat needs to be available for the upstairs bathtub/shower. We look forward to staying again!

  • Ellen S.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    Beautiful place right on Torch Lake. Lots of space to just sit and relax and enjoy the lake. Wish we could have stayed longer. Zoe was very responsive to communication.

  • Jamie H.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We had a great time at the cabin and carriage house. The house offers spacious, comfortable stay and the carriage house is new and a great spot for additional guests. We enjoyed time on the lake, in town and just relaxing on the deck. It's really a great find and awesome place to get away with the family. Zoe was also very reponsjve and helpful with any questions we had. Highly recommend, Definitley plan to return!

  • james w.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Great 4 bedroom cottage directly on East side of Torch! Original feel is exactly what we were hoping for in our stay and it delivered! Zoe is a fantastic owner and provided everything we could need. The Blackstone griddle along with the charcoal grill were a perfect combo on the deck!!

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    Everything it was cracked up to be. Very relaxing stay getting away from it all and unplugging for a week.

  • mary h.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Perfect place for a relaxing girls trip for myself and my lifelong friends. Zoe was wonderful to work with and the cottage was idyllic!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$742+
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