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Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn

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Alden Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,160 Sq Ft | Step-Free Entry
Backyard | Gas/Charcoal Grills | Fire Pit
Living Room | 1st Floor | Central A/C & Heat | Free WiFi | Cable TV | Fireplace
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alden, Michigan
  • Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Torch Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Clam Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn

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
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- 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

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Alden

Alden is home to this holiday home. Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Flintfields Horse Park and Music House Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Alden, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clam Lake - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Elk Lake - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 22 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn located?

Situated in Alden, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch Lake Park and Torch Lake. Torch River and Grass River Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay by Torch lake
We had a very nice stay by Torch lake. My friends and I were there for two nights and found the house to be well, equipped, warm and welcoming. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Torch Lake Family Time
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!
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8/10 Good

Calvin

Mostly good but needs a couple of easy fixes and probably some updating
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 gardens5) Kayaks included6) 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 garage8) 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 house2) Décor is true to the pictures, tacky3) 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
We stayed here with two families for the Iceman bike race. The place met our needs perfectly and we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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