Cottage in Torch Lake, MI
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
A serene waterfront retreat awaits at this charming Alden vacation rental! With an unbeatable location that puts the beautiful shores of Torch Lake just steps away, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage makes the ultimate Northern Michigan escape. Spend your days swimming from the private dock, boating, or exploring any of the area’s scenic nature trails. Then, fire up the grill for a classic barbecue before heading to the fire pit to end the night with s’mores by the water!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fire Pit | 2 Screened Porches | In-Unit Laundry
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ cable, gas fireplace, board games, books, dining table, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach & dock (bring your own boat), beach chairs, outdoor dining, hammock, lake view, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, drip coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Self check-in, free WiFi, ceramic heaters, washer & dryer, iron/board, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story house, 3 steps required to enter w/ bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor, interior staircase required to access additional 2nd-floor bedrooms
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking allowed on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR FUN: Torch Lake (on-site), Alden Public Boat Ramp (0.7 miles), Coy Mountain Natural Area (1 mile), Grass River Natural Area (4 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (7 miles), Torch Lake Nature Preserve (11 miles)
LOCAL GOLFING: Shanty Creek Resort courses (10 miles), Elk Rapids Golf Club (15 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Alden (0.6 miles), Bellaire (10 miles), Elk Rapids (16 miles), Traverse City (27 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (25 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story house requires using 3 steps to enter with a bedroom and full bathroom on the 1st floor. An interior staircase is required to access additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: The property has fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Only 2 watercraft may be moored at the mooring buoy. No watercraft may be moored off the dock
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fire Pit | 2 Screened Porches | In-Unit Laundry
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ cable, gas fireplace, board games, books, dining table, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach & dock (bring your own boat), beach chairs, outdoor dining, hammock, lake view, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, drip coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Self check-in, free WiFi, ceramic heaters, washer & dryer, iron/board, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story house, 3 steps required to enter w/ bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor, interior staircase required to access additional 2nd-floor bedrooms
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking allowed on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR FUN: Torch Lake (on-site), Alden Public Boat Ramp (0.7 miles), Coy Mountain Natural Area (1 mile), Grass River Natural Area (4 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (7 miles), Torch Lake Nature Preserve (11 miles)
LOCAL GOLFING: Shanty Creek Resort courses (10 miles), Elk Rapids Golf Club (15 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Alden (0.6 miles), Bellaire (10 miles), Elk Rapids (16 miles), Traverse City (27 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (25 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story house requires using 3 steps to enter with a bedroom and full bathroom on the 1st floor. An interior staircase is required to access additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: The property has fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Only 2 watercraft may be moored at the mooring buoy. No watercraft may be moored off the dock
Amenities at Torch Lake Getaway w/ Private Beach + Boat Dock!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Torch Lake, MI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We stayed at this very unique lakefront home on Torch Lake and absolutely loved it! The house itself has so much character and charm, and the location is unbeatable—right on the water with a perfect sandy beach. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t on our side this trip—it was cold and extremely windy—so we didn’t get to enjoy the beach as much as we’d hoped. That said, we can only imagine how incredible it would be during the prime summer months, and we can’t wait to come back then to experience it fully. Highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a special spot on Torch Lake!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
What a special place!! Torch Lake is absolutely amazing -- crystal clear water, sandy, calm -- and this is just a perfect lake house! Totally clean and tidy without being sterile and boring (like so many rental places these days). It's a beautiful old house with charm and character, as well as some thoughtful updates, good bathrooms, kitchen with full sets of dishes, cooking essentials, etc. The beds were comfy, with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. The living room was great for cozy hangouts, and the porch facing the lake is an unbelievably lovely spot to sit with your morning coffee, or watch the sunset with a glass of wine. Mike, the host, was responsive, friendly, and helpful. We're already planning our return next summer!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Nice sandy beach, old cottage but very clean. Walking distance to town. Very quiet and secluded.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
Older than we though, and really it was the weather, cold and windy, nothing anyone can do about the weather though. Just bad timing for us. Who knew August would be cold.
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8.6Excellent
(9 Ratings)
"We stayed at this very unique lakefront home on Torch Lake and absolutely loved it! The house itself has so much character and charm, and the location is unbeatable—right on the water with a perfect s..."
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