[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Cabin with kitchen, a short walk to Torch Lake ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/2d0875f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/7c18a133.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/56d6f1b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/479cde8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/6058647a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of Torch Lake, The Cedar cabin offers a cozy retreat. Enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities like air conditioning, heating, and WiFi. Prepare meals in the fully stocked kitchen or simply relax with all linens and towels provided. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Consider this cabin your home away from home while you visit Alden, MI. This quintessential Northern Michigan lakefront cottage features 2 queen bedrooms along with a cozy living room with an additional queen sofa bed. Guests can enjoy amenities like A/C, heating, and free guest WiFi. The Cedar has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The fully stocked kitchen includes a complete appliance package, Keurig coffee maker, kcups, condiments, cookware, silverware, and dishes. All towels and linens are provided. Located just steps away from Thayer lake and located across the street from Torch Lake, this cottage is centrally located for you to enjoy! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/cf30af03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MAPLE COTTAGE - 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.92857,-85.28213&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%7EfqGhtogO%3FW%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%40U%40S%40W%40SBW%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUBSDUDUBSDSDSDUFSDSFSDSFQFSFSFQFQFQHQHQFSHOHQHOHQHOHQJMHOJOHOJMJMJOJMLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLIJKLKLILILILILGNILGLGLGNGLENGLENELENCNCLENCNANCLANCNANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJLJJHLJJJLJJLLJJLJLJNJLJLJLHNJNJNHLHPHNJPFNHPHNHRFPHPFPFPFPHRDRFPFRDRDRFTDRDRDRBRDTDTBRBTBTBRBTBT%40RBT%40V%40R%40V%40R%40T%40T%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATATATATATCTATCRCTCTCRCTCTERETCRETERERGRERERGRGPERIRGPGPGPIRGPIPINIPGPKNIPININKLKPILKLKNKLKLKLKLMJKLMJKJMJKJMJMHMHMHMHMHMHMFOHMDMFMFODMFODODMBODMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOGMEOGMGMEMIOGMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKMKKKMMMKMKMKOKMIMKQIMKOIOIQIOIQIQIOGQIQISGQGQGQGSGSGQESGSESGSESESEUCSEUESCUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCUAUAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nYkZsygo13n1cduU6Sie6LvUZPc=) Alden, MI #### What's nearby - Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Clam River - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km - Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km - Lake Bellaire - 12 min drive - 8.3 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC located? > Situated in Alden, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Torch Lake, Clam River, and Clam Lake. 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