House in Torch Lake, MI
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
Rooms
Bedroom 1
1 King
Bedroom 2
1 King
Bedroom 3
1 Queen
Bedroom 4
2 Doubles
About this house rental
Whisk away to the serene blue waters of Torch Lake at this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Alden. Built in 1905, this historic vacation rental treats your family or group to a seamless getaway, featuring the lakefront, eateries, and a winery all within walking distance. When you’re not out boating, go wine tasting, visit Traverse City, and ski at Schuss Mountain in the winter months. Then, return to the wraparound porch and grill out, or cozy up indoors with a movie by the fireplace.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Central A/C & Heat | Gas & Charcoal Grills | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee | 2 Blocks to Public Boat Launch
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Full Beds
OUTDOOR LIVING: Balcony, wraparound porch, yard w/ outdoor dining area, lake views, 2 double kayaks, 2 single kayaks, 1 youth kayak
INDOOR LIVING: 3 cable TVs, 2 fireplaces, dining table & bar, walk-in showers, jetted spa
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (500 Mbps), washer/dryer, linens/towels, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Step-free entry, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, stairs down the porch, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (3 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed, free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
ON THE WATER: Public Boat Launch (0.2 miles), Vacation Water Sports - Jet Ski, Speed Boat and Pontoon Rentals (0.2 miles), Torch Lake Public Access (2.2 miles), Torch Lake Sandbar (3.5 miles), Torch Lake Rentals (3.9 miles)
SKI SEASON: Schuss Mountain (12.0 miles), Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area (21.3 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (28.0 miles), Crystal Mountain (55.4 miles)
OUTDOOR SPOTS: Coy Mountain Natural Area (0.3 miles), Grass River Natural Area (4.2 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (6.7 miles), Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead (9.6 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (41.4 miles)
SIPS & POURS: Vista Ridge Vineyards Crushin’It (0.2 miles), Torch Lake Cellars (7.4 miles), WaterFire Vineyards - Torch Lake Winery (15.8 miles), Mari Vineyards (28.0 miles), Hawthorne Vineyards (29.3 miles), and more
NEARBY CITIES: Elk Rapids (15.2 miles), Traverse City (26.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (24.3 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $200 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: While this property has step-free entry with one bedroom on the 1st floor, there are stairs down the porch
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Amenities at Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Spa
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony/Terrace
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Parking Available
Dishwasher
Dryer
Kitchenware
Lake view
Garden
Fireplace
Private entrance
Shower
Bathtub
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Free toiletries
Towels
Linens
Fan
Accessible bath/shower
Contactless check-in/out
Carbon monoxide detector
Map of Torch Lake, MI
Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2024
Pros:
1) Location could only be better if it was directly on the lake instead of across the street. Also, Alden is a very cute town with many very kind people, a convenient market and some decent restaurants/cafes.
2) Plenty of space for our two families (six people and one dog total)
3) Beautiful sunset view of the lake from the front porch, the expansive lawn, the very large south facing window seat, or the balcony off the upstairs master suite.
4) Historic home has interesting architecture and nice gardens
5) Kayaks included
6) Well provisioned with everything you might need (dishes, cookware, games, fire pit, garbage bags) and plenty that you probably don't (see clutter below)
7) Keyless entry through front door or garage
8) Netflix, Disney+, and other streaming services on TVs without having to log in to your personal accounts.
Cons:
1) Beds were uncomfortable, hot, lumpy sacks that might as well have been original to the house
2) Décor is true to the pictures, tacky
3) House very cluttered (old food, messy piles of cleaning supplies in laundry area and in cupboards, dog food on shelves and in cupboards, old ruined decks of cards, papers, etc). Dishes, cookware, flatware, and drinkware is (overly?) abundant but mismatched and scattered throughout all of the cupboards making it sometimes difficult to find what you need.
4) Electric stove has two traditional burners and a built in grill (not griddle). I would have preferred a 4 burner stove to make cooking easier for the six of us. Also, there is no fume hood.
Bottom line: we very much enjoyed our three night stay in spite of the terrible beds and the distracting décor and clutter.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2023
Perfect home for multiple families! We have a wheelchair user in the family and we were so impressed with the accessibility of this home. Rear entrance is easy from the drive to the first floor and first floor bathroom was perfect!
Each room has ample space for all your things, very large bathroom on the second floor to accommodate everything. Mattress's and bedding are top notch and very comfortable! Lots of extras in this home away from home. Clean inside and out with beautiful gardens, I highly recommend front porch sitting with beautiful lake views!
We will be back in 2024!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2023
Everything was just fine. No issues on our end. House had everything you could need. Only issue coffee maker was very slow to brew a pot of coffee!
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