Lovely 3-br home on east side of crystal-clear Torch Lake

Alden, Michigan
$680 avg/night
Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy beautiful sunsets over Torch Lake from this 3 bedroom, 2 full-bath, ranch-style home. Easy walking distance along a quiet, dead-end street into quaint village of Alden. Boasting 140' of lake front access and spacious living, dining, and kitchen with open floor plan - this home is great for family fun. Well-appointed kitchen features electric stove, dishwasher and usual appliances (e.g., blender, coffee maker, etc.) plus washer/dryer. Stone patio faces the lake. Attached one and half cargarage with automatic door-opener has room for car and gear. Short dock gives easy access to lake.

Landscaping is attractive and yard offers plenty of space for picnics, games, sun-bathing, etc. Off-shore/short dock mooring of small boats is available but over-night not encouraged because of the size of the lake. Larger power boats can be launched from conveniently located town dock. Friendly and helpful owners live across the road and reserve the dock and yard area adjacent to the rental home for personal use. Neighbors are considerate. Renters will enjoy the relaxed setting.

Bring gear for lots of nearby activities: hiking, biking, fishing, water sports (boat parking available), golfing - just to name a few. Located near Torch River and DeWitt Marina, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne or the Leelanau Peninsula-- all are just a short drive away. Day-trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes are easy too.

Details: Master bedroom has queen bed; Bedroom 1 has queen; Bedroom 2 has set of twin beds. and a double. New mattresses/boxed springs purchased for all but the master bedroom (which was replaced earlier) in 2019. Pillows new in 2020. Living room pull-out-sofa provides additional sleeping room. Dining table seats eight. Screened-in porch has dinning for 6. Linen and towels included. Rooms are carpeted with the exception of the kitchen, dining area and porch. Cable TV, WiFi, and garbage pick-up included.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

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

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jessica S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    This place is amazing! Everything about this house and location is awesome!

  • natalie j.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    It was a very nice week, extremely peaceful, in an area we have been coming to since we were youngsters.

  • Michael N.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2023

    Stayed Jun 24, 2023

    Overall this was a wonderful property to spend the week. The house was in good condition, with new carpets, recently updated laundry, and well stocked kitchen. The owners allowed access to the garage and storage area where we could use the various water toys, gas grill, charcoal grill, and other useful add ons. This alone added immense value for us since we didn't need to haul those things with us. Dorthy and Bob are very nice hosts and accommodating. I would stay here again!

  • John P.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2022

    Stayed Sep 9, 2022

    We enjoyed the porch many times, watching the lake, the sunsets, and sipping on wine with our friends. The cottage was cozy, very clean and had most everything we needed. The location was perfect, close to Alden and many other places we wanted to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will book again.

  • Debra O.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2022

    Stayed Aug 13, 2022

    We had such fun here! The location is ideal for us, and the property was wonderful. It’s very well equipped, the beds are comfy, and Dolores and Bob were super helpful.

  • Pam G.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2022

    Stayed Jun 22, 2022

    This is a great place to stay. Neat as a pin and great location. Highly recommend

  • Rob H.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2022

    Stayed Dec 26, 2021

    Beautiful spot on the lake in a well maintained, spotless home with all the amenities of home. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the summer.

  • Dene L.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2021

    Stayed Sep 8, 2021

    Beautiful views right on the lake. Dorothy and Bob were very helpful and nice owners. Will consider coming back some day.

  • Submitted Sep 25, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    A group of friends and family stayed at Bob and Dorothy’s rental on the water. It was perfect! The location, view and house. Dorothy and Bob were very accommodating. There was 8 of us and the house was plenty big enough that we didn’t feel crowded when we were in the house. Would definitely rent the house again!!

  • Suzanne B.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2020

    Stayed Aug 30, 2020

    Dorothy and Bob went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay in their lovely family cabin on the southeast shore of Torch Lake. We enjoyed kayaking, playing cornhole, and the fire pit at night.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$680+
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