Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Alden, MI

Torch Lake
‪3 min walk‬
Clam Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Torch Lake Park
‪9 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

A peaceful private setting on Thayer Lake just across the street from Torch Lake and within 5 minutes of the Dockside & downtown Alden.

Cottage includes a queen bed and a pullout futon. Comfortably sleeps 2 adults and 1-2 children.

Thayer Lake is a peaceful “No-Wake” lake. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, loon watching, relaxing, and star-lit nights. Beautiful fall colors! Includes use of 3 kayaks, canoe, life jackets, gas grill & fire pit.

Just minutes from Shorts Brewery, Golfing, Glacial Hills Pathway, & Chain of Lakes Water Trail.

House Manual:
Cottage is NON-SMOKING. If you smoke, please extinguish and dispose of your butts. Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Do not burn garbage in the fire ring. No parties allowed on this property. Quiet time in our neighborhood begins at 11:00pm. Before departure, guests are required to wash dishes, strip the bedding, and take out the garbage. NO loose garbage, it must be bagged. Garbage can is in the woods beside the parking area. If you used the gas grill, please close the main gas valve. Please close all windows and turn the heat down to 60 degrees. Return kayaks, canoe, life preservers and paddles to where you found them. Check-out is before 11:00am.
Thank you.

Property manager

Kristin Molby

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Do not burn garbage in the fire ring. No parties allowed on this property.

Quiet time begins at 11:00pm. Before departure, guests are required to wash dishes, strip the bedding, and take out garbage to can by parking area.

Please close windows and turn AC off or heat down to 60 degrees. Return kayaks, canoe, preservers and paddles to where you found them.

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 apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Grand Traverse Bay. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Clam River - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Lake Bellaire - 11 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬24 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clam River and Torch Lake. Clam Lake is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Therese D.

22 August 2024

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

Wonderful place

This place was amazing. Can't wait to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

16 August 2024

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

Great location

Great licatipn. Nice cabin. Lake thayer is crystal clear and quiet. Location is private and easy to find. I would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

24 July 2024

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

Great getaway

Very cute cottage right on the water!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita K.

24 July 2024

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

cute & peaceful

such an adorable place. great communication with owner, everything was exactly as described! the view is spectacular!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffinee H.

3 July 2024

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

Perfect weekend getaway

The cabin was perfect! The owner was very responsive. Cabin was stocked with necessities, the lake was beautiful. Cabin was in a secluded area, which made for creative thinking on last minute planning but it was so peaceful. We hope to return soon!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

28 June 2024

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

Peaceful lakefront cabin.

We enjoyed staying at this nice little cabin. It was very quiet & in a great location. The owners had the cabin decorated nicely and it was stocked with everything you could need for a short stay, even life jackets!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

8 October 2023

Liked: Amenities

Absolutely beautiful location in a beautiful little town

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

16 September 2023

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

Excellent for a relaxing getaway

My husband and I loved our long weekend at the cottage. It was peaceful, even with the distant neighbors. Loved kayaking in the lake. Will come back again and/or recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

8 September 2023

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

Just what we needed

What a wonderful relaxing trip! Grass River trail and Torch Lake are not so crowded the days after a holiday weekend, so extra peaceful. A few types of kayaks to choose from worked perfectly for introducing my toddler to my love of kayaking. Tip for parents of young children, we had to rearrange some furniture to fit a good sleeping space for a pack n play and you have to be sure your kid is ok with showers not baths. But if you know that ahead of time, the cottage is a great cosy fit. No mosquitoes was a pleasant surprise :-) The host, Kristen, was so responsive and kind. Loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

29 August 2023

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

Perfect

We were looking for something quiet and peaceful. This is it. Modest cabin with many amenities. Everything worked great and we didn't need much because the cabin had everything we needed to cook and enjoy. Especially loved the homey touches throughout the cabin that made it seem the owners really cared about making our stay enjoyable. Easy access to Torch Lake and Traverse City.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

7 August 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Wonderful host great property

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audra T.

18 July 2023

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

Cute studio

Adorable studio cottage - Thayer lake is pretty and calm and so close to Torch Lake. Very convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jada R.

13 July 2023

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

Stop and stay awhile

Once you park your vehicle and get out, everything around you has a feeling of “stop and stay awhile”. The area around the cottage was so well manicured it made it easy and comfortable to even walk around barefoot. The deck was a delightful place to sit on and dangle your feet into the cool water. My husband and I took the kayaks out on the water to explore a mysterious object on the water. As we got closer we soon realized that there was a loon’s nest and that we were getting too close! If you don’t know what a loon looks like or sound like, you soon will! The studio cottage has so much charm! Love the color choices of the greens throughout the studio. I think the host was inspired by the beauty of the watershields growing near the dock. Other decorations bring a sense of causal comforts to the studio. The big picture window sets the tone for relaxing and watching nature. But, don’t sit inside to watch the sunrise, take a blanket and a cup of coffee while experiencing God’s handiwork, so serene! The host provides many everyday items of necessities in the bathroom and kitchen that makes the stay feel like you are visiting at a friends house. The property does have a neighboring family, but who are quiet and courteous. The pictures I shared on my Facebook have many people asking about our stay and how did we find such a peaceful place. I tell them I was pleasantly surprised myself.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jess B.

29 August 2022

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

Nice stay on Thayer Lake

Great stay to be close to Elk Rapids, Bellaire, Traverse City, and the Peninsula. The loons are lovely!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORI F.

28 July 2022

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

Peaceful, Clean, & Adorable Thayer Lake Cottage

This adorably decorated cottage, on Thayer Lake, was exactly what we wanted for a peaceful and fun vacation! Quiet and lovely spot right next to the lake. Firepit for relaxing and enjoying the view. Very responsive and thoughtful host who had the cutest welcome gift ever: s’more station! We saw and heard several loons from the cottage and while kayaking. Watched a bald eagle while kayaking also, just a wonderful wildlife experience. If you like peace and quiet, along with kayaking and watching wildlife, this cottage will be a dream for you and your family. Also, there’s a great breakfast, lunch place close by in Alden, it’s called The Muffin Tin.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

21 July 2022

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

Immaculate!

Small but perfect for two people. Property and cabin was immaculate!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

13 July 2022

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

Just Perfect!

Listing was accurate, and location was perfect. Such a wonderful, peaceful getaway. Cabin was clean and essentials available. Loved the canoe and the fire pit. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Kristin Molby

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English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About this property