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Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn

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4 bedrooms, free Internet, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10201 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Alden

With a stay at this vacation home in Alden, you'll be steps from Torch Lake and a 2-minute drive from Torch Lake Park. .This vacation home is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Torch River.

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Clam Lake - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Elk Lake - 16 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kritters Hide Away - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn

Whisk away to the serene blue waters of Torch Lake at this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Alden. Built in 1905, this historic vacation rental treats your family or group to a seamless getaway, featuring the lakefront, eateries, and a winery all within walking distance. When you’re not out boating, go wine tasting, visit Traverse City, and ski at Schuss Mountain in the winter months. Then, return to the wraparound porch and grill out, or cozy up indoors with a movie by the fireplace.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Central A/C & Heat | Gas & Charcoal Grills | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee | 2 Blocks to Public Boat Launch

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Full Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Balcony, wraparound porch, yard w/ outdoor dining area, lake views, 2 double kayaks, 2 single kayaks, 1 youth kayak
INDOOR LIVING: 3 cable TVs, 2 fireplaces, dining table & bar, walk-in showers, jetted spa
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (500 Mbps), washer/dryer, linens/towels, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Step-free entry, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, stairs down the porch, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (3 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed, free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: Public Boat Launch (0.2 miles), Vacation Water Sports - Jet Ski, Speed Boat and Pontoon Rentals (0.2 miles), Torch Lake Public Access (2.2 miles), Torch Lake Sandbar (3.5 miles), Torch Lake Rentals (3.9 miles)
SKI SEASON: Schuss Mountain (12.0 miles), Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area (21.3 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (28.0 miles), Crystal Mountain (55.4 miles)
OUTDOOR SPOTS: Coy Mountain Natural Area (0.3 miles), Grass River Natural Area (4.2 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (6.7 miles), Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead (9.6 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (41.4 miles)
SIPS & POURS: Vista Ridge Vineyards Crushin’It (0.2 miles), Torch Lake Cellars (7.4 miles), WaterFire Vineyards - Torch Lake Winery (15.8 miles), Mari Vineyards (28.0 miles), Hawthorne Vineyards (29.3 miles), and more
NEARBY CITIES: Elk Rapids (15.2 miles), Traverse City (26.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (24.3 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $200 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: While this property has step-free entry with one bedroom on the 1st floor, there are stairs down the porch
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washer/dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills.
RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Step to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,160 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

478189

Reviews

Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

kinga o.

Liked: Cleanliness
This historical home was perfect for our 8 adult family. House is comfortable and furnished for our group - had everything we needed. We were able to have a campfire outside and watch the lovely sunsets. Kitchen fully stocked. Quiet neighborhood in September. Had a few nice days when we took out the kayaks (beach access is across the street) was able to rent a pontoon locally, and walk to gentle hiking trail on Coy Mtn. Decent grocer is a couple of miles south. Alden Bar is around the corner for drinks but don’t recommend eating there. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation in Alden!

The house was great and the hosts made sure everything you needed was there including two double kayaks and a few more singles! The Wi Fi was solid and location couldn't be beat. The only negative was a few of the mattresses could be improved especially the middle bedroom with the single queen bed. We loved the front porch and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay by Torch lake

We had a very nice stay by Torch lake. My friends and I were there for two nights and found the house to be well, equipped, warm and welcoming. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

We stayed here with two families for the Iceman bike race. The place met our needs perfectly and we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022