East Torch Lake Family House

Alden, Michigan
$747 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Our 6 bedroom, 3 bath home is full of north woods charm. No detail has been spared to make your stay at 'Beautiful Torch Lake' one you will always remember. Our home is situated on 110 feet of private frontage on the crystal blue waters of Torch Lake (voted third most beautiful lake in the world by National Geographic magazine). Imagine yourself sitting on the large dock in a beach chair while the kids swim or boat in the lake. At night, enjoy sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows under the clear star-filled skies.

Short trip to Alden or Popular Boating Destinations

Our house is only a short drive to downtown Alden – a charming small town with a spirit you have to experience to believe. Alden is known for its flower-lined streets where everyone you meet offers a friendly greeting. The town has cute boutique stores, a deli, family bar, tennis and basketball courts, and a park with a playground. Just at the end of the road are the public boat launch, library and community center. The popular Dockside restaurant is just a mile away by boat or car. Torch Lake’s famous sandbar is also a short boat ride away at the southern end of the lake.

Comfortable Family Home

Our home is situated on the most desirable part of Torch Lake. The sunsets are breathtaking, the lake bottom is hard sand, and because of the way the winds blow, there are very few mosquitoes! A large patio overlooks the water providing wonderful outdoor dining and lounging areas. Ample beach chairs and outdoor furniture, as well as an outdoor charcoal grill, are provided. We include a private dock and mooring buoy for your boat. There are also many opportunities to rent watercraft locally. (Disclaimer: The docks on Torch Lake are not permanent due to ice on the lake during winter. Because the docks are not permanent, guests are not permitted to tie boats, watercraft, or toys of any kind to the dock.)

Our home is fully furnished and we supply all linens, pillows, and towels. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, coffee maker, dishes and all pots and pans. We also provide a washer and dryer.

Our 3400 sq. ft. home features a large open kitchen and living room with sweeping views of Torch Lake. The master bedroom has a king sized bed and a bay window with a sitting area overlooking the lake, en suite and sliding glass door opening to the lake side patio. Also on the lakeside, there is another bedroom containing a queen-sized bed with a beautiful view of the lake. There are also 4 more bedrooms with 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds, 2 twin beds and a crib, and a twin bunk beds. The home also features a separate recreation room with a large screen TV, sitting area and Foosball table, for those rainy days to entertain the kids.

Disclaimer: Please remember, this is a quiet street and this cottage is ideally suited for families looking to build life long memories and is definitely NOT a party cottage. My neighbors and I are very close and they have my direct number for any issues.

Note: The house does not have air conditioning.

Pets: Pets are no longer allowed at this property. Thank you.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3413 Sq Ft (317 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Dock Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Allowed In The House. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Dena S.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    10 women and we all loved this house. The size, the layout, the location, all were great. The host was so quick with his responses and accommodating. So glad we picked this house and was able to stay. It was a perfect week.

  • Michael G.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    The lake was beautiful! The house was large and mostly clean, but needed some things like window screens and light fixtures cleaned. Needs a Keurig coffee maker. Yard/patio were great. Plenty of patio furniture. I would prefer a gas grill to charcoal grill that was there. We enjoyed the pickleball court.

  • Diane D.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Very spacious. This is the 3rd fall we've stayed here. The property was better kept in years past. We would stay again.

  • Keith H.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Owners were amazing communicators and we love the home.

  • Don C.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Amazingly beautiful property. All as advertised. Jason is an excellent host. We have stayed here two years in a row. Highly recommend!

  • Crispin D.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Amazing property. Amazing location. Perfect for our large family gathering.

  • Kelly C.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    Wow, this is a gem! We had a wonderful time! All communication was very straightforward and professional. This is a beautiful home and location. The home is designed so thoughtfully. It was everything we could have wanted, making our time together extra special!Jason was so helpful and we would/will recommend this property.Thanks so much!

  • Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    We had a great time! The house is really nice and very spacious. Easy access to beautiful torch lake! Great for boating, kayaking or just hanging out watching the sunset. There is a basketball court that doubled as a pickle ball court. We had a wonderful time!

  • Bob V.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    very enjoyable, clean

  • Kory S.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    It was perfect for our family.

  • Diane D.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Lots of room and everything u need in the kitchen.Great view of Torch Lake.

  • Michelle K.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    The property was very nice large yard with lake access. House was nice with enough space for our whole famil.

  • Anthony W.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    We had a great stay here at the beginning of September. Michigan weather can be a bit fickle at times but our trip was great fun!

  • Don C.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Wonderful place! Very large and spacious with all the amenities. Mooring cable for the boat was a huge plus! Thank you for sharing your lake home!

  • Christopher W.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    This is our 2nd time renting this property for our summer family trip. Property is well kept and communication with the owner is a breeze. We love the views, the back yard and the fire pit. Will rent again!

  • Submitted Jun 10, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    We gathered at this VRBO to attend a family wedding at “Sunset Hill Wedding Barn” in the Central Lake Area. The wedding venue was about 20 minutes from the VRBO. We had 4 families stay here, our 88 year old parents and 3 of their daughters and their families. The house was plenty spacious with plenty of seating area and dining area for all to eat and sit comfortably. My older parents were able to move around the main parts of the house with it being one story. There is one section of the house, one bedroom, bath, laundry room and 2nd living area that are up a few steps on a higher level. The house was very clean, uncluttered and furnished neatly and adequately. The outside back porch has plenty of seating and there was a bench swing out further in the yard, toward the lake. The lake view is awesome and the back of the house faces the west for an awesome sunset view. We were here at the end of May and the days were warmer and the evenings still cooler. There was a perfect cool lake breeze in the evenings. This VRBO was the perfect experience for our family and we are still talking about how nice it was. Lastly, the host was very responsive to messages all through our pre booking. Also during our time at the VRBO, he readily responded to all questions we had. I would highly recommend this VRBO if you are considering it.

  • Ryan T.

    Submitted May 21, 2024

    Stayed May 15, 2024

    Great house, and the view is unbeatable. No AC, so the house can get pretty warm especially since the boiler was still on, but with so many windows, open them up and enjoy the breeze! We will be back next year!

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$747+
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