Title: PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake Cabin with kitchen, a short walk to Torch Lake ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588500/105588435/a79670c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588500/105588435/42e0b9e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588500/105588435/1c0dd195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588500/105588435/45e2d660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588500/105588435/5f3eec2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a serene lakefront setting, Pine Cottage at Thayer Lake Cottages offers an intimate retreat. Enjoy the warmth of your private bonfire pit or spend time on the water with rowboats, kayaks and canoes available for guest use. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - 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. ### PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake Enjoy the quiet lakefront ambiance of the Pine Cottage at Thayer Lake Cottages. This 2 bed/1 bath cottage is an ideal option for smaller groups or families. The Pine comes complete with all of the essentials for a summer retreat including private bonfire pit, outdoor seating, grill, picnic table and private dock. Rowboats, kayaks and canoes are available for guest use. Pets are welcome subject to an additional pet fee. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=57881880&PinnedHotelID=57881880&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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Please strip used sheets and leave them on a pile on the beds. Leave soiled towels in the shower. Remove trash and place it in the dumpster by the shed Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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=44.928753,-85.283875&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:y_gqGd_pgO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%3FUBU%40U%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBSBUBUDSBUDSDUDSDSDSFSDSFSDQFSFSHQFQFQHSFQHQFOHQHQJOHQHOHOJMHQJMJMJOJMJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLKLILILKLGLILGLINILELGLGNGNELELENENCLENCNCNCLANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDLDNBNDLDNFLDLFNFLDLHLHNFLHLHLHLHJHLJLJLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJLJLJNHLJLJPHLJNHNHPHNHPHPHNFPHPFRHPFPFPFRFRDPFRFRDRFTDPDRBTDRDTBRDTBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATARAVATCTATARCTCTCRCTCTERCTETERCRERERGTERGRGREPGRGRGPGPIPGPIPGRINIPIPININIPKLINKNKNILKNKJKNKLMLKJKLMJKJMJMHMJKJMHMHMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODOBMDOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCMAOCOCOEMCOCOEMEMEOEOGMGMGMGOGMIMGMIMGMKMIMKMKKIMKMKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMKOKMKOIOKOIMIQIOKOIQIQGOISGQIQGQGQIQGSGSEQGSESGSESEUESESESCUEUCSCUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUAUCW%3FSAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xWX76yWnKcpeemF4vj8bTqcwixo=) Alden, MI #### What's nearby - Torch Lake - 6 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) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake located? > Situated in Alden, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clam River and Torch Lake. 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