10/10 Excellent
Dennis S.
27 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Dennis S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Entire home
The Little House on Torch Lake with optional Carriage House
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
alden, MI
- Torch Lake1 min walk
- Torch Lake Park5 min drive
- Clam Lake8 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Little House on Torch Lake with optional Carriage House
Torch Lake has long been one of the most sort after “Up North” destinations.
Our 1920 cottage has been loved by our family since 2004
The cottage has four bedrooms, arranged as 1 king and 3 queens comfortably sleeping 8 people.
The Carriage House sleeps up to 6 extra people
The 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Carriage House is available upon request if extra sleeping arrangements are needed and only available to the family renting the main cottage.
Each bedroom has 1 queen and 1 Twin bed. There is a kitchenette with a microwave/airfryer, fridge and dishwasher
The Carriage House would be an additional charge to the cottage and starts at $295-$520 per night depending on the season.
The cottage is on the east side facing west, therefore we enjoy amazing sunsets every evening. We have 180ft of lake frontage and a dock.
There is a buoy in front of our cottage for your boat if you decide to bring your own or rent one.
The lake has easy access for boating all around Torch and interconnecting Elk Lake and Lake Bellaire.
Shanty Creek is 15 minutes away and great for skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
Boyne Mountain Resort is 45 minutes away and is excellent for skiing in the winter, golf in the summer and Avalanche Bay water park.
Traverse City is about 35 minutes away with great shopping, bars and restaurants.
For those that prefer a more leisurely pace Alden is a short walk from our cottage down a private pathway into town, where there could be a great coffee waiting for you at the Muffin Tin, quaint antique and gift shops, the not to be missed Higgins Store famous for its ice creams and The Mill House which has all your kitchen spices needed for grilling at sunset on the cottage deck.
The cottage is available for weekly rental Saturday to Saturday in the summer months, long weekends and longer stays at other times all year round.
In the winter you could be snuggled in front of the fireplace watching a movie or talking about the fun you've had on the ski slopes
Or
In the summer you could find yourself sitting by the fire pit watching the sun go down over beautiful Torch Lake.
Keywords: Lakefront Cottage
Our 1920 cottage has been loved by our family since 2004
The cottage has four bedrooms, arranged as 1 king and 3 queens comfortably sleeping 8 people.
The Carriage House sleeps up to 6 extra people
The 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Carriage House is available upon request if extra sleeping arrangements are needed and only available to the family renting the main cottage.
Each bedroom has 1 queen and 1 Twin bed. There is a kitchenette with a microwave/airfryer, fridge and dishwasher
The Carriage House would be an additional charge to the cottage and starts at $295-$520 per night depending on the season.
The cottage is on the east side facing west, therefore we enjoy amazing sunsets every evening. We have 180ft of lake frontage and a dock.
There is a buoy in front of our cottage for your boat if you decide to bring your own or rent one.
The lake has easy access for boating all around Torch and interconnecting Elk Lake and Lake Bellaire.
Shanty Creek is 15 minutes away and great for skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
Boyne Mountain Resort is 45 minutes away and is excellent for skiing in the winter, golf in the summer and Avalanche Bay water park.
Traverse City is about 35 minutes away with great shopping, bars and restaurants.
For those that prefer a more leisurely pace Alden is a short walk from our cottage down a private pathway into town, where there could be a great coffee waiting for you at the Muffin Tin, quaint antique and gift shops, the not to be missed Higgins Store famous for its ice creams and The Mill House which has all your kitchen spices needed for grilling at sunset on the cottage deck.
The cottage is available for weekly rental Saturday to Saturday in the summer months, long weekends and longer stays at other times all year round.
In the winter you could be snuggled in front of the fireplace watching a movie or talking about the fun you've had on the ski slopes
Or
In the summer you could find yourself sitting by the fire pit watching the sun go down over beautiful Torch Lake.
Keywords: Lakefront Cottage
Property manager
Zoe
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Alden
Located in Alden, this cottage is on the waterfront. Torch Lake and Lake Michigan reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Flintfields Horse Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
alden, MI
What's nearby
- Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
- Clam River - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
- Clam Lake - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- Lake Bellaire - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 20 min drive
- Shanty Creek Resorts - 17 min drive
- Dockside-Torch Lake - 7 min drive
- Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 24 min drive
- Torch Lake Beer Co - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ellen S.
10 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property!
Ellen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
mary h.
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
mary h.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles W.
28 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
Charles W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie M.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torch Lake Visit
Debbie M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ed S.
25 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Ed S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Lisa B.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation on Torch
Lisa B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
james w.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest Cottage on Torch!
james w.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie H.
29 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer vacation
Jamie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynn B.
18 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Lovely
Lynn B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gina C.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming House and Wonderful Outdoor Areas
Gina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Carin T.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Unwind
Carin T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ron C.
21 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torch Lake / N. MI Golf Getaway
Ron C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sally Warm A.
11 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location and Property
Sally Warm A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin k.
6 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Torch Lake home
Kevin k.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Stephany H.
4 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stephany H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ellen C., Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
2 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the "Little House on Torch Lake"
Ellen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary J.
10 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property on Torch Lake was great. We enjoyed our time outside in the water and on the dock.
Mary J.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torch Lake Paradise
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
10 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Fall retreat!
Karen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall color tour on lake
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Susan L.
20 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister in Law trip!
Susan L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
6/10 Okay
Lester P.
25 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location on the lake but not maintained adequately
Lester P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect week at the lake!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kara R.
20 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental
Kara R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Zoe
We are Zoe and Tony Booth, we have 4 children and live in Bloomfield Hills Michigan Originally we are from London England and 15 years ago my husband was offered an advertising job here.
Why they chose this property
We visited Torch Lake the first year we arrived in Michigan and rented a few times. We absolutely fell in love with the place, it is very special to us and the rest of our family visiting from England
What makes this property unique
Our cottage is in a great location for short tubing rides on the boat, longer day trips to Elk Lake or just popping up to The Dockside by boat for dinner. Bike rides into town to play tennis and get an ice cream is all part of our stay.
In the winter we enjoy our cosy weekends in the cottage skiing and tubing and coming back home to the cottage to sit by the fire and relax. The lake is so dramatic in the depths of the winter, we spend many weekends enjoying skiing and walking.
In the winter we enjoy our cosy weekends in the cottage skiing and tubing and coming back home to the cottage to sit by the fire and relax. The lake is so dramatic in the depths of the winter, we spend many weekends enjoying skiing and walking.
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