Titre : Sandy Beach Cottage sur le lac Torch, à Alden – Avis, offres et photos 2026 | Expedia.ca [Afficher tous les hébergements](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Maison entière # Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden Propriété de vacances sur la plage vous offre plaisir et soleil ## Galerie de photos de l’hébergement Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden ![Intérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34074200/34074197/eb486393.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 chambres, accès au Wi-Fi (inclus), literie fournie](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34074200/34074197/1794ed11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Extérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34074200/34074197/6a95f011.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Extérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34074200/34074197/72ce10a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Intérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34074200/34074197/bae32ec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Aperçu - Emplacement - Commodités - Politiques ## Avis 8,8 Excellent ### Maison entière 4 chambres2 salles de bain1200 pi² ## Commodités populaires - Cuisine - Animaux de compagnie acceptés - Wi-Fi gratuit - Climatisation - Espace extérieur - Stationnement disponible ## Ajoutez des dates pour connaître les prix Arrivée Départ Voyageurs ## À propos de cet hébergement ### Hébergement entier Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe. ### Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden Welcome to my Grandfather's Cottage on Torch Lake, one of the very few cottages with a beautiful sandy beach and within walking distance to Downtown Alden. First off to address some of the reviews for last year. Full disclosure, I fell short on some of the minor maintenance that needed to happen while guests where staying with me. This past fall I spent and extensive about of time fixing everything that needed to be taken care of and will be spending this spring making additional improvements. For this coming summer we also are bringing on a new cleaning crew as the ones we had last year fell well short of expectations. In regards to the review claiming Bed Bugs and Child Safety issues, Both of these are flat out incorrect. Swimming in Torch lake there is the possibility of getting swimmers ich, like most any inland lake, which can lead to minor irritation. Which is why it was only her grandkids that and any issues since they were the only one swimming. I have welcomed people into my Grandfather’s Cottage coming to visit Up North for many years and I love being able to share this amazing and special place I hope that you will come stay with me and enjoy the place like so many people in the past. If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out. This ideal location is only a brief walk from downtown Alden. The sandy beach slopes into the clear water gently, making this a great walk-in swim site for all ages. There is also a permanent anchor off the end of the dock for those who bring there boat. We also offer a few different options in boat rentals if you are interested in that as well. This single story cottage has a fully fenced back yard making it perfect for dogs or small kids. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a small island and an attached breakfast area as you walk in from the street. Through the kitchen opens in to a spacious living room with large picture windows facing the lake. With a TV and fireplace on one end of the room and a dining area on the other. The living room opens out through French doors onto the screened in porch which provides an exceptional sunset view. There are two bedrooms one with a queen size bed and the other with two twin beds located on one side of the house sharing a full bath. The third bedroom is on the opposite side with a set of bunk beds and a full bath attached to it. VERY IMPORTANT - DUE TO SEVERAL RENTERS IN THE PAST NOT RESPECTING OUR NO SMOKING POLICY - WE NOW HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SMOKING OF ANY KNID ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY, SO IF YOU SMOKE PLEASE EITHER RESPECT THE NO SMOKING POLICY Keywords: House, ## Commodités de l’hébergement ### Plage - Sur la plage - Chaises longues sur la plage ### Internet - Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi gratuit ### Stationnement et transport - Stationnement sur place ### Cuisine - Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts - Cafetière-théière - Essuie-tout - Four - Four à micro-ondes - Grille-pain - Lave-vaisselle - Mélangeur - Réfrigérateur - Surface de cuisson ### Restauration - Table de salle à manger ### Chambres - 4 chambres - Draps fournis ### Salle de bain - 2 salles de bain - Baignoire ou douche - Douche - Papier de toilette - Serviettes fournies ### Lieux de séjour - Foyer - Salle de séjour - Table de salle à manger ### Divertissement - Lecteur de DVD - Téléviseur connecté ### Espaces extérieurs - Barbecue - Cour clôturée - Foyer - Jardin - Meubles extérieurs - Patio ### Confort - Chauffage - Climatisation ### Animaux de compagnie - Animaux de compagnie acceptés ### Accessibilité - Hébergement non-fumeurs - Commentaire de l’hôte : THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON OUR PROPERTY. ### Points d’intérêt de l’endroit - Sur la rive - Sur le bord d’un lac ### Activités - Baignade à proximité - Golf à proximité - Kayak à proximité - Motonautisme à proximité - Pêche à proximité - Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité - Ski nautique à proximité - Vélo de montagne à proximité - Voile à proximité ### Dispositifs de sécurité - Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.) - Présence d’un détecteur de fumée non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.) ### Information générale - Jardin - Taille de l’unité : 1 200 pieds carrés ## Hébergements similaires ![Restauration en plein air](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107770000/107769300/107769274/4b71c8cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torch lake waterfront:100 ft of sandy beach, 3-bedroom, 3-bath cottage Alden - Cuisine - Laveuse - Sécheuse - Animaux de compagnie acceptés 8,0 Très bien 2 avis [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=107769274&PinnedHotelID=107769274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Plage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24180000/24177100/24177069/420ea245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! 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Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique. ### Animaux de compagnie Les animaux de compagnie sont autorisés. Les animaux d’assistance sont acceptés et exempts de tous frais. ### Enfants et lits supplémentaires Les enfants sont bienvenus. ### Événements Aucun événement autorisé ### Fumeurs/non-fumeurs Interdis de fumer THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON OUR PROPERTY. ## Renseignements importants ### À savoir Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement. Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée. Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits. L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage. L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement. Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation. ### Hébergement également appelé Sandy On Torch Lake, In Alden Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden Alden ## À propos du quartier À Alden, cette propriété de vacances se situe sur la plage. Quelques attraits culturels à ne pas rater : Galerie d'art Twisted Fish Gallery et Musée Spirit of the Woods et Entreprise de taxidermie Guntzviller. Et parmi les sites de la région, notons : Elk Rapids District Library et Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Vivez des aventures aquatiques dans la région en essayant le kayak et le ski nautique, ou profitez des grands espaces en découvrant le vélo de montagne et la randonnée. [Visiter le guide de voyage pour Alden](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/Alden.dx3000421288) [Afficher plus de maisons de vacances à Alden](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/Alden-Residences-De-Vacances-Privees.d3000421288-aaResidencesDeVacancesPrivees.Guide-de-Voyage-Hebergement) ![Carte](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%7C44.88344%2C-85.27475&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tfZYvkoLjWpScX0FIUgo-Ow4JkE=) Alden, MI ### À proximité - Torch Lake \- 1 min à pied \- 0.1 km - Parc Torch Lake Park \- 2 min en voiture \- 2.5 km - Turtle Creek Casino \- 22 min en voiture \- 29.9 km - Front Street \- 41 min en voiture \- 46.2 km - Boyne Mountain (station de ski) \- 45 min en voiture \- 69.3 km ### Transport - Traverse City, Michigan (TVC-Cherry Capital) : à 40 min en voiture ### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬17 min en voiture - ‪The Dockside - ‬8 min en voiture - ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬21 min en voiture - ‪Kritters Hide Away - ‬6 min en voiture - ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬3 min en voiture ## Foire aux questions ### Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie? ### Combien coûte le stationnement à Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden? ### À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden? ### À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden? ### Où se situe Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden? ## Avis pour Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden ## Avis ### Excellent Tous les avis affichés proviennent de vraies expériences de clients. Seuls les voyageurs qui ont réservé un séjour avec nous peuvent soumettre un avis. Nous vérifions les avis et publions tous les avis, positifs ou négatifs, qui respectent nos directives. [Plus de renseignements](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 – Excellent 42 8 – Bien 7 6 – Acceptable 4 4 – Médiocre 4 2 – Terrible 3 ### 8,4 Propreté ### 10 Emplacement ## Avis ### 8/10 – Bien #### kari j. 30 sept. 2025 Points forts : Propreté The place is in an excellent location and beautiful sunsets over lake, and close walking distance to a very small quaint town. Cottage is cute and has been updated in some places very nicely. As it does state it truly is "Grandfather's Cottage". The downside we felt were lack of privacy curtains in the bedrooms. There were very sheer white curtains that were completely see through. It would be very nice if actual privacy curtains or blinds there, so if you wanted to change in a bedroom or shut for some morning sleep in time, not have entire bedroom light at sunrise. The 2 small windows in living room would be nice to have a pull down blind option (there is nothing on these windows) to have privacy from close neighbors if you wanted. There were only two of us, so we hung some bed sheets in bedrooms & improvised with towels in the living room. Electrical outlets are very minimal and very outdated (thus to be expected with age of home). Tough if needing to work with a computer or electronic devices in certain spots/limited capacity. I give it an 8.5/10 for being clean (will admit, I probably have a little OCD on the cleaning scale). Great place if you want to be directly on lake and have the views, along with the BEST feature of being able to bring your fur babies along. Thanks for the adventure! ![actual curtains](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/abd5c517-cb3e-4026-b676-b47f9cdf0e00-1759266513882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![our makeshift curtains](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/af1d04f7-a105-441d-aeba-bd69b44d083c-1759266514348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![makeshift living room curtain](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/74839d5c-218d-4f95-bbc4-91df45ee37af-1759266512229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![cleaning staff "miss"](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d5da493e-b3d7-4643-beba-e420ebfa6266-1759266535566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### kari j. Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2025 ### 6/10 – Acceptable #### Susan T. 30 sept. 2025 Points forts : Propreté The house was in a perfect location, and we loved that it was pet friendly. We loved the view of the lake, and the beach was beautiful. The host was very nice and helpful! The problem we had was with vrbo. The cabin was listed as having a hot tub, and it did not. When we asked the host, he stated he knew nothing about it showing it had a hot tub. That was something we all looked for to enjoying. Sitting in the hot tub and enjoying the view. I have already stated this with vrbo and have heard nothing from them. This is my first time using vrbo and I'm not satisfied with vrbo at all! That is why I gave them 1 star! ##### Susan T. Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2025 ### 8/10 – Bien #### Voyageur vérifié 20 sept. 2025 Torch Lake in your backyard is an absolute dream. We seemed to be the only people on the lake at times in late August. It was eonderful to be able to swim, snorkle and float. We did not see a need to rent a boat but it is an option in the area. Gorgeous, quiet neighborhood with a couple restaurants a very short walk away, several places to walk your dog or yourself and stop and enjoy the views. House is older but open layout and good AC are a real plus. Beds were comfy, too. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/40a4fe58-e227-4c7a-a9cb-d32076d2f9ee-1758406511179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f2a4f821-6c1d-4ef4-9a09-c841111457e4-1758406510709.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0ed962d4-16a4-4dba-9837-88e439d012a5-1758406511452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Voyageur vérifié Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### maygan r., Detroit 6 sept. 2025 Points forts : Propreté Super cute, vintage lake house! Pet and family friendly! Beachfront and Walkable to the town of Alden. Was the perfect low key family getaway ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d3f2b91d-8c37-401d-84b7-78d5dcb9d9ba-1757177759057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b003b275-6904-4948-86ec-99f2c4bf897b-1757177752349.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### maygan r. Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Sonya F. 3 sept. 2025 Points forts : Propreté What a beautiful lake and wonderful location!!! We had an awesome family vacation - close enough for day trips to Mackinaw Island, the Dunes, lighthouses, and wineries. Chris was great! The house is stocked with everything we needed - even a family game we loved! The quiet street was great for walking the baby and short walks to Alden. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a3a5ffd5-c9a7-4f18-9630-9f90cd3d19f2-1756938613801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3987196b-af9c-419a-aa44-b3cbe971cd2e-1756938613041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/40d10599-fef4-44df-ae7d-3192da013174-1756938614214.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b7c6e2f0-6641-47ff-bf5e-234fb462ec31-1756938612867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sonya F. Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2025 ### 4/10 – Médiocre #### Kari D. 24 août 2025 Points faibles : Propreté Extremely disappointed with this stay.House was very dirty, didn't appear cleaned recently, spiderwebs/bugs, filth under couch cushions, bedding had stains; oven didn't work; walk-in shower valve broke or required adjustment from host multiple times; washer/dryer are shared, then couldn't use due to washer malfunction; fenced yard is shared, unable to freely use for our dogs due to hosts dogs; window coverings were to sheer/translucent to provide privacy, even in the bathrooms; french doors to back patio were unable to be locked, door knob was broken; patio screen door and screen windows were torn allowing for insects/bugs to enter; box steps down to water from house were in disrepair, making it very difficult for our daughter with special needs to walk down. We ended our stay early due to these continuous problems, culminating with my wife waking to approximately three dozen bug bites on her body. Chris suggested it was probably swimmers itch, but it did not look like a rash.The host, Chris, was staying next door. He was very friendly, but admitted he's never had guests experience as many issues as we had. We feel some kind of compensation and/or a refund would be appropriate, but he made no offer to do so. ![Torn screen patio door; adjacent window screens were the same](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/97b37bcb-e965-41e9-b572-628ec3b506a0-1756074023794.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Box steps to lake](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5401a535-9158-4428-bd4f-4469911c1b50-1756074023803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Filth under couch cushion with old dryer sheet](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/668983ee-016b-457b-aa23-c37399fbdc11-1756074102254.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Sheer window coverings; added blankets for privacy in all bedrooms](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/25f9995c-9405-4a18-ba36-2568543fbc80-1756074188420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kari D. Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Terry O. 11 août 2025 Points forts : Propreté This is the perfect house for family fun. You are right on the water for daytime activities. Perfect for playing board games in the evening! We had a blast! ##### Terry O. Séjour de 9 nuits en juillet 2025 ### 8/10 – Bien #### Nancy C. 17 mai 2025 Points forts : Propreté #### Comfortable Comfy home and comfy bed. Enjoyed the screened in porch. No contact person phone number was given to us before arriving. No contact person phone number was posted at the cottage. Up the creek if something happened and needed to contact someone. ##### Nancy C. Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Stephen H. 13 sept. 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### Great Lake house! This is a comfortable home right on the lake. Plenty of space for 3 of us and a large dog. We didn’t even use 2 of the bedrooms. Torch Lake is crystal clear and so beautiful! Chris is easy to work with and we enjoyed meeting him! We will return. ##### Stephen H. Séjour de 5 nuits en septembre 2024 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Lisa B. 17 juin 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### Beautiful & Relaxing Perfect cottage for one or two families. Beautiful view of the lake from inside, screened-in porch, and multiple outdoor seating areas. Sandy beach with a dock for the kids. Walking distance to Alden, which I didn't think would matter, but it was so nice to walk for coffee and muffins in the mornings. Very clean and comfortable. Can't wait to stay here again! ##### Lisa B. Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Chuck E., Fenton, MI 9 juin 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### Great Torch Getaway A quaint comfortable cottage with plenty of room and amenities, with an incredible view of the lake and sunsets! The host was ALWAYS quick to respond to questions and went out of his way to make sure we had everything. We will be back! ##### Chuck E. Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024 ### 6/10 – Acceptable #### Gena P. 1 sept. 2023 #### Amazing Location, Disappointing Details READ ENTIRE REVIEW: The location is PERFECT. A few minute walk to downtown Alden with shops, food, and more. The public boat launch is down the road and of course you are directly on Torch Lake with a short boat ride to the sand bar or Torch River. The house itself is a great layout and very spacious. Split essentially into two wings with 2 rooms and 1 bathroom on each side with a great large living and dining area. The screen in porch is great. BUT, the house itself does need A LOT of TLC. The house is lacking for the price you pay. Things like not having handles for doors (ropes as latches), screens with holes letting bugs in (barely held together with tacks which I ended up stepping on one), painters tape in a half painted kitchen, etc. It also lacked the essentials you'd assume to have (spices, Tupperware, charcoal or a lighter for the grill, etc.). Chris is hard to get ahold of. I had messaged him for weeks asking for details on items within the kitchen, clarity on check-in, etc. I heard from him once via text, once in person (just to clear up the confusion on being double booked), and never heard from him on the check out process. We couldn't use one shower for multiple days due to the septic. The yard is fenced, but is SHARED with the house next to you, also "divided" by chickenwire. NOT what the listing says. Also the laundry is again, SHARED with your neighbor. Extremely disappointing to pay so much for items you aren't fully given the true details on. ##### Gena P. Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### ANDREA B. 13 août 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Bachelorette weekend Great little lake cottage. Has pretty much all you need, Beautiful view, quick easy walk to downtown Alden. Not to far from shorts brewery. Chris was friendly and easy to talk with. ##### ANDREA B. Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2023 ### 2/10 – Terrible #### Christina F. 5 août 2023 #### Beautiful sunsets, unsafe security for children from lake & biting bed bugs!! We loved the features & character of this old cabin with a Great location & Beautiful sunsets!! This place is very neglected which is so sad seeing it was his grandpas…he would be ashamed! Clearly he just cares about the money coming in! No proper security on lake side or secure fencing in front (wobbly Chicken wire between homes 🙄) Our biggest problem was the owner NEVER RESOLVED the safety issue that we addressed the very first night we arrived!! I texted 2 times which he answered with promises & he came over twice which was nice but what good is it if you never help to resolve the issues & make excuses!! He just doesn’t care! No door knobs on the water side of the lake with only a little slide lock on French doors that clearly was eye level that a small child could easily figure out & a porch door that didn’t even have a door knob let alone a lock! Such a hazard for small children that could easily escape & die from drowning!! I spent 2 days of my vacation cleaning & going to the hardware to find something to make it secure the day before our 2 grandsons arrived (3yrs-9mo) to make it SAFE, clean, & presentable!! We left it better than when we arrived! The next issue we had there was biting bed bugs all over the place! My daughter & 9 mo grandson were peppered with bites & huge welts from visiting! 😥 I also encountered sleeping with this residents!! 😖 \*if you don’t mind biting bugs & no locks on lake side for children then this is your place! 👍 ##### Christina F. Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Megan S. 22 juin 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Family vacation on the lake We loved staying in this house! The ease of being able to walk to Alden and access the beach were exactly what our family was looking for. While some parts in the home are older the view and space were well worth it. ##### Megan S. Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Monica J. 14 nov. 2022 Points forts : Propreté #### Cottage on the lake A lovely rustic cottage on the shore line of Torch Lake. A perfect view of Torch Lake through the windows looking out on the lake. There's nothing like listening to waves. The cottage is rather spacious, great location for a short walk into down town Alden. Owner, Chris, quick to respond. ##### Monica J. Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2022 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Robert F J., Grand Rapids, MI 24 oct. 2022 Points forts : Propreté #### Torch Lake Comfort Cottage as described ##### Robert F J. Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2022 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Christina H. 13 oct. 2022 Points forts : Propreté #### Beautiful & Relaxing Long Weekend The property is absolutely beautiful with a sandy shoreline on Torch Lake. We had a truly amazing long weekend with our friends and pups. The cottage is very clean, well appointed and in a great location (very short walk into downtown Alden). The owner Chris was great with communication and we enjoyed having the opportunity to meet him. All in all a wonderful trip! ##### Christina H. Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2022 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Chris S. 21 sept. 2022 Points forts : Propreté #### Lovely Tall ceilings, spacious rooms, and tasteful decor greeted us as we were transported back to the 1940’s in this lovely cottage. The beach is perfect, the water clear, and the view beautiful. Our only disappointment was one small bedroom containing a trundle bed, which was the access point to a bathroom and another bedroom. It is a memorable place that I’d love to revisit. ##### Chris S. Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2022 ### 4/10 – Médiocre #### Gregory T. 20 sept. 2022 Points faibles : Propreté #### cottage on torch lake The property was in a nice location. The property itself didn't meet the standards that we are used to when renting through VRBO. ##### Gregory T. Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2022 ### 6/10 – Acceptable #### Stacey L. 1 sept. 2022 Points faibles : Propreté #### Great location Great property snd location. House needs some love and cleaning. ##### Stacey L. Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2022 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### staci t. 12 juin 2022 Points forts : Propreté #### Beautiful Perfect location on a beautiful clean lake! ##### staci t. Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Debbie C. 8 juin 2022 Points forts : Propreté #### Cozy Lakefront Cottage We had a wonderful time! This was a perfect get away. Location was great.. beautiful views of Torch Lake & a short walk to Alden. The cottage had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Debbie C. Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Phil O., Muskegon, USA 7 juin 2022 Points forts : Propreté #### We love coming here!! The cabin is spacious, comfortable, clean and Torch Lake is gorgeous! This is our second year staying at this property because we love it so much!! Great communication with the owner, couldn’t ask for a better place! We are already planning our trip there next year! ##### Phil O. Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2022 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Karl K. 8 nov. 2021 Points forts : Propreté #### Alden Fantastic property and very helpful host. ##### Karl K. Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2021