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Classic Lake Cottage

Lakefront holiday home in Alden with kitchen

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Excellent

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Lake view

Explore the area

Alden, MI

Place, Torch Lake
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Clam River
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Torch Lake Park
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Classic Lake Cottage

Step back in time in one of the oldest homes on Torch Lake. This classic cottage will bring back childhood days at the grandparents. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home sits right on Torch Lake and has wonderful views. There is a large family room, kitchen, laundry, bathroom and master suite on main level and 2 bedrooms and a bath upstairs. There are 2 docks and 1 buoy for this cottage and a marina just down the lake if you choose to rent a boat during your stay. Cant go wrong with this great place.
This cottage does not have AC, but with windows open, can get a great breeze off the lake. Each bedroom has a fan
Dog friendly and pet fee is $20 per night--2 dog maximum

This cottage shares this lot with 2 other cottages and all 3 share the 2 docks

Please note: If not a family with kids, all guests must be 25 or older

This cottage is a blast from the past, with some original fixtures. Please look at the photos before booking.

The photos are true and show exactly what you are getting, no frills here.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Lake view

Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Must request to bring a dog and the dog fee is $20

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All renters must be at least 25 years of age, except families with small children.

A Security Deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will automatically be released 14 days after check out unless there are damages or other issu

All guests must sign a rental agreement for every reservation.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alden

Located in Alden, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Grass River Natural Area. With parasailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Alden, MI

What's nearby

Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Clam River - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Torch Lake Park - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
Lake Bellaire - 10 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Lake Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clam River and Torch Lake. Clam Lake is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

16 April 2023

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

Fourth of July fun

It was very easy to get in touch with the host. We had a great time , there was lots of room for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Vicki B.

10 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Torch Lake girls week

Kitchen stunk, main bedroom bath sink was completely plugged, couldn't take one shower without water freezing before we got to our hair. It could have been cleaned up better, bugs in all the windows, entry way was dirty, etc. Nice location on the lake but wouldn't go there again. No air which we knew and no problem with that.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

1 September 2025

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

Two night stay and it was absolutely worth every penny. Will consider staying here again when I'm in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaenna M.

6 October 2024

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

BEAUTIFUL

Such a beautiful location. Super peaceful. Very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan M.

21 June 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location is great, but they could invest in fixing things around the house. For example, ceiling fans not working in a bedroom, lightbulbs burnt out, windows could be cleaned and carpet needs replaced. However, they were very responsive when we told them there was no hot water. They fixed it that day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA

14 September 2022

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

Great lake retreat

Beautiful and quiet wooded property with small sand beach entry to Torch Lake. We 5 women stayed in the main house which was much roomier than expected - and had large open living room nice for spending rainy evening indoors. No renters at the 2 adjoining small cottages gave us the proporty all to ourselves. Don't expect state-of-the-art kitchen and bath accomodations, but all in working order and arranged in the house in a way that early risers could start breakfast and shower without disturbing the late-sleepers. We really enjoyed our stay and had fun exploring the small towns and restaurants nearby.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

30 June 2022

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

Good spot on TL

Good for groups or family

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

21 August 2021

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

Beautiful big throwback cottage

Everything worked, the place was clean with a good feeling, and it had room for all 7 of us plus a Big dog, we will be back

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

24 July 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Grandmas house

Great dock, beach for the kiddos, location of the house. Cleanliness was unfortunately an issue, mold visible on living room ceiling. Could use some love, but not a bad stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

15 September 2020

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

Exactly as described!

This classic cottage has a spectacular setting on Torch Lake. The views are to die for and the famous turquoise blue water is steps away from the house which is spacious and comfortably furnished. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

24 August 2020

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

Excellent lake house

Very clean and comfortable. Location is excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

27 August 2019

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

What a delightful home/cottage! We thoroughly enjoyed the excellent old workmanship and the antique

We were very pleased with the location - right on the shore of Torch Lake facing west. We enjoyed watching the sunsets. It's also very pleasant seeing the sun begin to shine on the opposite shore in the morning. The call of the loons is so soothing. The furnishings were more than adequate and comfortable. We were very relaxed and accomplished exactly what we came for - doing nothing in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Amy S.

22 August 2019

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

Large cabin, Great location

Overall great vacation. Wonderful location on Torch Lake. Large cabin, great bedrooms (large master), bathrooms for our family. The kids loved swimming, playing in the yard. The dock is in rough shape, seemed unstable. Needs repair/replacement. We were fortunate that the other 2 cabins on either side were rented out by families after our first night with noisy neighbors. Otherwise, we had a wonderful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Ashleigh T.

16 August 2019

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Beautiful piece of property literally steps from the beautiful Torch Lake! The home is very old and could use a little updating. Almost all the kitchen utensils you could need. Absolutely reminds me of being at grandmas cabin. I do have to say I was disappointed in the cleanliness of the home. I new when I rented this property it was an older home so I can live with the outdated appliances and no air conditioning! That being said if it weren’t for the location and the amount of money we spent booking over 1 year ago, we probably would have left. The floors were covered in dirt/sand and dog hair! After cleaning the floors and washing sheets for the the first few hours, When I was able to find a vacuum cleaner it was clogged so badly the dust was shooting out everywhere with no suction! so I had to fix it ( Which makes me wonder if the cleaning service even uses or used the vacuum)? My children’s bed linens were never washed because there was sand all over their sheets. Nothing smelled freshly washed. We made the best of it because we wanted to be together. Needless to say the home was much cleaner upon our departure than arrival. It also might not be be a bad idea to get some sort of pest control the ants and spiders are quite bad. Obviously outside but terrible on the inside as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

8 August 2019

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

Wonderful place!

Loved the old cottage feel of this place. Tons of space. Beautiful views. Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the lake was amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Grant W.

1 August 2019

Liked: Communication, location

Torch Lake cottage

Overall we enjoyed the property and location on the lake, it is very close to dockside and a great Marina and the cute town of Alden. The house is 50 years one on a beautiful secluded property. It could use a thorough update and cleaning, but we could make it work. The layout of the house was great for a family and the water frontage as very nice. We were not clear at rental that we would be sharing the property with 2 other parties in smaller cottages on either side, all in all we had 3 different renters during our stay, which proved to be disruptive because we shared a dock and outside space, some stayed up into the late hours of the night. It just was not very private. The house is a full week rental which is much more, the cottages can be rented for shorter time, I don't think it was fair for us to have that inconvenience with the higher price tag. It would be a great place to rent all together with a large group, but we will not return with this set up of multiple renters on one property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tristen S.

24 August 2018

Traditional cottage directly on the shores of Torch Lake with beautiful views.

Traditional cottage directly on the shore of Torch lake with beautiful views. The cottage was well maintained with plenty of room and had a classic cottage vibe. The east side location was perfect and a short drive to Alden. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

11 August 2025

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE W.

15 July 2025

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tressia Mooney

Why they chose this property

Pet friendly home and pet fee is $15 per night
There are 2 shared docks on this property
cable and wifi

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

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Bathroom 3

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House Rules

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Important information

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We should mention

About the area

Alden

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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7.6/10

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Fourth of July fun

Kate D.

4/10 Poor

Vicki B.

Torch Lake girls week

Vicki B.

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Phil M.

10/10 Excellent

Shaenna M.

BEAUTIFUL

Shaenna M.

6/10 Okay

Megan M.

Great location

Megan M.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA

Great lake retreat

Teresa P.

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

Good spot on TL

Erik H.

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Beautiful big throwback cottage

Joe S.

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

Grandmas house

Amanda G.

10/10 Excellent