Title: Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!! Lakefront apartment with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78790000/78781700/78781662/e1e612f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78790000/78781700/78781662/69a8e8b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78790000/78781700/78781662/142252f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78790000/78781700/78781662/c1a7abfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78790000/78781700/78781662/402346f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away on Thayer Lake, this peaceful retreat offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, or simply taking in the beautiful fall colors. With 3 kayaks and a canoe at your disposal, you can explore the lake with ease. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Adorable Studio Cottage on Beautiful Thayer Lake!! 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 amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 450 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25189600/25189550/c0947fbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torch River Retreat: Golden Leaves & Cozy Nights – Fall is Magical Here! 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Put trash in can outside Put kayaks back Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules 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. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.92738%2C-85.28480&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GfNph-iRFsHpVKkWpGJQf1kqyLM=) Alden, MI #### What's nearby - Torch Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Clam River - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km - Torch Lake Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km - Lake Bellaire - 10 min drive - 10.5 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬18 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!!? > Check-out 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. 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