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=&selected=106563486&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 ## Photo gallery for MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC ![TV - MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/21202fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/cf30af03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/00273308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/b3d37d69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC (Alden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/67a749dc.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. ## Reviews 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/6058647a.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=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=107908502&PinnedHotelID=107908502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95380000/95375600/95375517/17cb3baf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A New listing 2024! 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Between Bellaire and Alden Bellaire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=68218590&PinnedHotelID=68218590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588500/105588435/42e0b9e9.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=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=105588435&PinnedHotelID=105588435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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¢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 \- 46 min drive \- 51.9 km - Boyne Mountain \- 48 min drive \- 72.1 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 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? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? ### What time is check-out at MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? ### Where is MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC located? ## Have a question? 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