Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Alden, MI

Torch Lake1 min walk
Torch Lake Park3 min drive
Clam Lake8 min drive
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Lake Side

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Twin Bunkbeds

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room Queen Sofa Bed

1 Double Futon

Upstairs Lake View Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This is the best location on Torch Lake with perfect sunset views, a sandy beach with just the right slope, and an easy walk to downtown Alden's boutiques and restaurants. Our three-bedroom, two-bath cottage is a charming mix of vintage with modern amenities. The full-width front porch offers a panoramic lake view of your own sandy beach, dock, and mooring buoy if you'd like to bring a boat. The cottage comes with two sit-on-top kayaks for swimming and exploring. Full kitchen for cooking inside and a gas grill outside. Great township park with playground and tennis courts close by, fantastic biking on Antrim County's scenic roads, and a perfect base for exploring all that Northern Michigan has to offer.

We are fourth generation owners of this cottage, which has been our family’s getaway for over 100 years. We’d love to get to know a little about your group and look forward to welcoming you to Torch Lake!

Property manager

Ana Clarkson

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not a child-proof house. Great beach for kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Ask in advance for pet approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Max 1 boat/trailer.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alden

Located in Alden, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Schuss Mountain and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Alden, MI

What's nearby

Torch Lake - 1 min walk
Torch Lake Park - 3 min drive
Clam Lake - 8 min drive
Lake Bellaire - 22 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 23 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 17 min drive
Dockside-Torch Lake - 10 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 22 min drive
Torch Lake Cellars - 16 min drive
Torch Lake Beer Co - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunsets & Private Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Torch Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Torch Lake Park. Torch River and Grass River Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Amanda O., Livonia, MI

24 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Charming 100 year old cottage. Worked well for our family. Could use some updates, but overall was nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

13 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay on Torch Lake

Our family had a fantastic time at Torch Lake. The cottage was great, a classic cottage feel with all the amenities we needed. Private piece of beach just steps from the large porch was perfect for hours of swimming. Very short walk to the main strip with shops, restaurants and even a wine tasting room. You can't go wrong with this cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda D.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Wonderful place right at beautiful Torch Lake. We loved the kayaks, nearby playground and restaurants, fenced yard for our puppy, well-equipped kitchen, and friendly neighbors. Very cute cottage with great porch facing the lake! Wonderful hosts. Thanks for renting to us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

6 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, cozy cottage

Absolutely darling cottage! The lake views were amazing! This cottage has so much charm and history that you don’t want to leave. The hosts were great to work with and obviously care about their property. They were quick to answer questions and provided everything you could ever possibly need to make your stay enjoyable. It’s close to quaint Alden and Belaire. There is a mooring buoy if you have a boat and want to explore the local lakes. And the porch overlooking the lake!! AMAZING!! Seriously- I can’t imagine a more perfect Torch Lake rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022