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PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Living area
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪45 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 cabin in Alden, you'll be a short 5-minute walk from Torch Lake and within 3 minutes by car from Clam River. .This cabin is 20 mi (32.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Clam Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 34 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Front Street - 40 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬8 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Garden

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

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

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

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

PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The lake is so peaceful! The neighboring cabins are close, but only one other couple was there and there were no issues. Our cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. I'd recommend staying here if you're looking for peace, but then you are near Alden & Elk Rapids - both charming strolls near water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hongyu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cabin is cozy and well-equipped with plenty of kitchen essentials. The bathroom and shower area are small but functional. Unfortunately, some cabinet doors are difficult to open due to ceiling construction. We appreciated the nice wooden furniture. However, decent grocery stores are far away. Overall, we enjoyed the quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, great location, quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was very comfortable for all of us. Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty view, right on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Nashville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Recently updated. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place. Perfect for 4 adults and 2 dogs. The fire pit was great and the grill fairly clean, especially compared to most places I've stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rose r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage was beautiful. Host was great. My family can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott V., Holland, MI U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a terrific stay at Pibe Cottage. The cottage was very well stocked, organized and clean. We had great success fishing in the lake. The kayaks and boats were very nice to have. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
I was looking to get-away to a quiet, clean lakefront property with my 2yr old lab. So grateful I found Pine Cottage! It is a beautiful setting, with thoughtful touches throughout the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottages have been very nicely updated. Very clean. Beds are very comfortable. Bathrooms are nice. Kitchen is small, but adequate.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts and cozy cabin - loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was very nice and clean. It looked like it had been totally remodeled. The windows, walls, floor, doors, furniture, appliances, furnishings, towels, linens and appliances all looked brand new. The property was on the lake and included row boats and kayaks for use of the renters. There were nice picnic tables and firepits. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Fantastic property and owners. Happy to rebook with them in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Relaxing Stay

Great cabin, beautiful location, tons of modern ammenities, very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cabin

We loved how newly renovated & clean the cabin was. Very close to the water too. Thanks for allowing us to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion 2025

We were up for my husbands family reunion, at his aunt and uncles cottage in Elk Rapids. We decided to get our own place because the family is getting so big. The Pine Cottage was perfect for my husband, son and myself.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful week

All the renovations made this cabin so much better to stay in. We had stayed 3 times previous, snd it was more of a rustic fishing cabin. Now it is a perfect cabin for anyone. We had great neighbors in the cabin next door too. Only bad thing about our stay was the fishing has really slacked off in the last 5 years. We didn't catch half as many as we have in past years. Overall, i would highly recommend thus cabin to anyone looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super accommodations and incredible views and location. Close to all the attractions but also somewhat secluded. Cabin was recently remolded and was perfect for my grandson and I. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Nashville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very close to Torch Lake and many restaurants. Very quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James & Lisa H., Baltimore, ohio

Great location!

The location was wonderful! We enjoyed the lake and all its natural beauty and wildlife. The cabin was a little rough as far as needing updates, especially the plumbing fixtures. The bed and bedding were great! Very nice and private for us and the dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024