Title: MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC - 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 # MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Torch Lake ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/cf30af03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/c9b61e52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/00273308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/b3d37d69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/21202fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Alden Cottage, your lakefront retreat in northern Michigan. Unwind on the cozy sofa bed or step outside to enjoy Thayer Lake and Torch Lake's beautiful surroundings. With modern amenities like AC, WiFi, and a complete appliance package. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Experience Alden in this welcoming 2-bedroom lakefront cottage. This cottage features 2 queen beds and a cozy living room with a queen sofa bed. This cool retreat is perfect for small families or groups. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and modern amenities like AC, WiFi, and complete appliance package. Just steps away from Thayer lake and located across the street from Torch Lake, this cottage is centrally located for you to enjoy your stay in northern Michigan! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/2d0875f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Alden - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=107908502&PinnedHotelID=107908502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116891400/116891340/b91a9943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC Alden - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=116891340&PinnedHotelID=116891340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588500/105588435/a79670c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake Alden - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=105588435&PinnedHotelID=105588435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017500/102017434/e95ac5bd.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 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=102017434&PinnedHotelID=102017434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105355000/105354950/a48c2b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake Alden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=105354950&PinnedHotelID=105354950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34983700/34983661/93ebfd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alden Sunrise Cabin In Quaint Downtown Alden Near Torch Lake Alden - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=34983661&PinnedHotelID=34983661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90860000/90857000/90856925/ae5b3d4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake Alden - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 23 reviews CA $210 CA $278 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=90856925&PinnedHotelID=90856925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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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=44.929504,-85.28105&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:odgqGpmogO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%40S%3FU%40UBU%40W%40SBUBUBS%40UBUDSBUDUBSDSDUDSDUDQFSDSFSDQFSFSHQFQFSFQHQHQFQHQHOHOHQJOHOJOHOJOJKJOJOJMJKJMJKLMJKLKLMJILKLILKLIJINGLILGLINGLGLENGLENELENENELCNCLCNCNCNANCL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLFNDLDNFLFLHLFNHLFLJLFJJLHLJLHLLJJJJLLJJLLJJHNJLLNHJJNHPJLHNJNHPHNHNHPHPFPHPFPHRFPFPFRFRDPFRFRDRDRFRDRBTDRDRBTDTBRBTBTBR%40TBT%40RBV%40T%40T%40T%3FR%40V%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FVARAV%3FRATAVARCVARCTATCRCTCTCTERCTETEPCTERGRETERGRGPERGPGRGRGPIPGPIPGPIPIPINIPINKNINKNINKNILMLKLINKLMJKLMJKLKJMJMHMJMJKHMFMJMFOHMHMFMFOFMFODMDMDOFOBMDOBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMEOCMCOCOEMGOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMIMIOGKIMIMIMKMKKIMKMKKMMKKMKKKMKMKOKMKMKOIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIQGQIQIQGQGQGQISGSGQESGQESGSESEUESEUEQCUEUCSEUCUAUCSCUCUASAWCSAW%3FUASAW%3FSAW%3FS%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Zj240_c-T1FaRpJ6r_yzkXBhH7Q=) Alden, MI #### What's nearby - Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Clam Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Clam River - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Front Street - 45 min drive - 52.3 km - Boyne Mountain - 48 min drive - 72.1 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC located? > Situated in Alden, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Torch Lake, Clam River, and Clam Lake. 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