Title: BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake Vacation home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Torch Lake ## Photo gallery for BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake ![Interior - BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105355000/105354950/w2036h1359x0y0-5fdf729f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105355000/105354950/23f327c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105355000/105354950/a48c2b64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets - BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105355000/105354950/6ed0e8fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105355000/105354950/4f34e500.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the tranquil charm of Thayer Lake at Birch Cottage, where modern comforts meet lakeside serenity. Enjoy shared frontage to the lake, access to kayaks and canoes, and a private sandy beach for fishing enthusiasts. Relax with your own bonfire pit, outdoor seating area and grill or unwind indoors with an in-unit washer and dryer. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake Discover the perfect blend of lakeside charm and the modern ambiance of Alden, MI. Conveniently located between Traverse City and Charlevoix Michigan, check out our updated Birch Cottage. This 3 bed/2 bath home features every modern amenity to comfort you and your guests. With direct shared frontage to Thayer Lake, you’ll enjoy a secret paradise for fisherman. The Cottage comes with shared use of our guest kayaks, canoes and access to our private sandy beach. You can see the lake from the kitchen and patio. As an added convenience, guests can utilize their own in-unit washer and dryer. The living room features the added bonus of a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests. Relax outdoors with your private bonfire pit, outdoor seating and grill. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017500/102017434/e9d6d3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BLUE SPRUCE COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake Alden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=102017434&PinnedHotelID=102017434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video games, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32660100/32660030/5890e840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Winter Adventure Cabin|Minutes to Shanty Creek|3BR Bellaire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 176 reviews CA $223 CA $644 total includes taxes & fees Feb 8 - Feb 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=32660030&PinnedHotelID=32660030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77120000/77112300/77112227/83cbab47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilltop Home with Torch Lake Views Bellaire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=77112227&PinnedHotelID=77112227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21676800/21676745/5e29d82c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront log home on Lake Bellaire. 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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 Alden is home to this vacation home. Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. [Visit our Alden travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alden.dx3000421288) [View more Vacation homes in Alden](https://www.expedia.ca/Alden-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000421288-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.923428,-85.284676&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7EeqGfdpgO%3FW%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBUBUBUBSBUDUBSDUDSBUDQDSFUDSFSFSDQFSFSFQFQHQFQHSFQHOHQHQHOHOHQJMJOHOJOJMHOLKHOLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLILMJILILILILINGLILGLGNGLGLENGLENENCLENELCNCNCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBL%40NDN%40NBLDNDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFNFLFLHLFNHJHLHLHLHLLJHLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJNJJJNJLJNHNJNHNHNHNJNHPHPFNHPFRHPFPFPHPFRFRDPFRDRFRDTDRDPDTDRBTDRBTBTBRBTBTBTBR%40V%40R%40TBT%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAT%3FTCTATARAVCRCTCTCTCRCTCTERCTERETEPERETGRERGREPGRGRIPGPGPIPGRIPGNIPIPKNINININKNIPKLKLKNKLKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKHMLMHMHMHKHOHMFMHMFOFMFMFODMFODMDOBODMDOBO%40ODM%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMEOCOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMIOGMIMIMIMIKIMMMIMKKKMKKMKKKMMMIMMMIOKMKMIQKOKMIQIOIOIQIQIOGQISGQIQGQGQGSGSEQGSGSESGUESEQCUESEUCSEUCUCSCUCUCUASAUCUAUAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VRgH6on6os68c8RKQclwi2N-6gc=) Alden, MI ### What's nearby - ![The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/4ec1b1d4-8e29-4ef8-9f46-fdffac545888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Torch Lake 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![scenic view of trees on the lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621583492184/5142c467-7695-45d2-ae0b-c8e1d6c79a3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Torch Lake Park 7 min drive \- 8.3 km - ![Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/720908223088177152/17cb24de-0654-4717-ac57-ef4e21312b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Traverse City Beach 38 min drive \- 46.8 km - ![In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI). ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092399/083a4444-5cbc-46d1-8c17-e8c3da637172.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boyne Mountain 48 min drive \- 72.1 km - Clam River 2 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - Oasis Tavern 24 min drive - Short's Brewing Company 14 min drive - McDonald's 14 min drive - The Dockside 3 min drive - M88 Morning Grind 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake? ### What time is check-out at BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake? ### Where is BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane B. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was immaculately, clean, very spacious, and comfortable. It was a perfect location. Would happily stay there again. ##### Diane B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry J. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice property! Great location. ##### Jerry J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel N. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Very nice place to stay. Owners are friendly and accommodating. ##### Rachel N. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KENNETH D. Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had a great time. Cottage was clean and comfortable. ##### KENNETH D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean, nicely decorated, perfect location ( just down from Butch's and Dockside ) Kids loved going down and fishing in Thayer lake. 2nd time staying here, 10 outa 10! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madelyn K. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Cottage! We love staying here! Location is great, and the cottage is always clean and stocked with all the general supplies you could need! ##### Madelyn K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly B. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most relaxing We came for an extended weekend. Everything was close. Very enjoyable/ relaxing time with friends. ##### Shelly B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen G. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun family time Our family loved this place as a great gathering spot. It’s very clean and spacious, with ample room for everyone. We also have easy access to Lake Thayer, where we enjoyed kayaking. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, making our experience even better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun and welcoming gathering spot. ##### Karen G. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location. Great location for a torch lake stay. Excellent amenities! Host's even had a boat to rent! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James R. A. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thayer Lake Cottages Everything was wonderful. Our family was able to stay close to our Thayer Lake home in great accommodations with a fine winter setting. ##### James R. A. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### charity w. Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend trip We had a wonderful stay. It was a quiet getaway and was in a great location to have short day trips to beaches and shops and be back at the house for the night. ##### charity w. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody W. Sep 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Alden stay. Quaint Comfortable home, good communication, easy access, nice area, offers much convenience and lake access. ##### Jody W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danyelle R. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake stay We had the best time! The property was clean, comfortable and peaceful. We already can’t wait to go back! Thanks so much for your hospitality Rachael ❤️ ##### Danyelle R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bree P. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Very spacious and clean. Comfy beds and pillows. Grounds are very well kept. Enjoyed using the kayaks. Highly recommend! ##### Bree P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teri R. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birch cottage Beautiful home! Perfect location! Our family had a great time fishing on Thayer Lake using the provided boats and Kayaks. The only problem is we wish we would have stayed longer! ##### Teri R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua D. Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay! This property is fantastic! Access to Thayer lake and public access to Torch right up the road. The perfect spot if you want to enjoy time on Torch Lake and do a little fishing at Thayer Lake. The house was very clean and had everything we needed to cook throughout the week. We will definitely be back! ##### Joshua D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn B. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls trip We had so much fun in this adorable fully refurbished home. Beautiful yard, cute fire pit out back. We even rented their amazing and brand new boat to go out on Torch Lake. ##### Dawn B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly B. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and relaxing. Close to Torch Lake Took a little family vacation. It was absolutely amazing. Nice and clean house. Sat outside having a bonfire watching the deer come really close to us. Peaceful and relaxing. Bonus it was only 5 minutes to Torch Lake boat launch. We were only there for 3 days. Next year going for a week ##### Kelly B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madelyn K. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this property! This property is renovated beautifully! The location was perfect for what we were looking for to be close to my family’s lake house. There was ample room, the space was very clean, we loved the bonfire pit and the large space to park our boat on the trailer. The home was stocked with anything you’d need in a rental! We didn’t have time to utilize the kayaks, but hopefully next year! We loved our stay, thanks again for the hospitality, Rachael! ##### Madelyn K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rental on Thayer lake, near Torch Lake 4 teenagers and 2 adults enjoyed a perfect vacation enjoying the beauty of Thayer Lake and Torch lake. Early July was cooler temperatures but having the kayaks available to use was perfect for the lake. House was big enough for sleeping, hanging out with the teens. Plenty of yard space for outdoor games and fires for s’mores. Hosts were great with the house being so clean. Very nice spot! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber F. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! It was a great home, plenty of space for us and we loved the short walk to the lake. The access to the kayaks was wonderful, had a nice fire pit with wood for sale close by. Caught bass, pumpkin seed and blue gill from the lake. Not much boat or kayak traffic this early in the summer either which was nice! Easy drive to torch lake with many arenas to rent boats from and a quick drive to downtown to the small shops. Would stay here again! ##### Amber F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy G. Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Easy access to many attractions ##### Tracy G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nicole b. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay for our family. Husband and I enjoyed fishing off the many docks ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/81aa2c8c-d1f1-409e-9a93-c84ae7061fd8-1755005026411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### nicole b. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen C. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful house and location. We had an excellent time at the Birch Cottage and will certainly be returning next year! ##### Ellen C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisabeth K. Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderul trip! The owners were super helpful and quick to respond to questions! The house was perfect for us and just like the pictures. We really enjoyed jumping into the lake and loved that we could walk to it! Very peaceful and relaxing! ##### Elisabeth K. 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