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Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden

Casa de vacances a primera línia de platja perquè gaudeixis del sol i de la diversió

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Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Frigorífic, microones, forn i placa de cuina
Interior

Opinions

8,8 sobre 10,
Excel·lent

Casa sencera

4 dormitoris2 banys111 metres quadrats

Serveis populars

  • Aparcament disponible
  • S’admeten animals
  • Llar de foc
  • Barbacoa
  • Cuina
  • Espai a l’aire lliure

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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,

Serveis de l’allotjament

Platja

  • A la platja
  • Gandules de platja

Internet

  • Disponible a la casa: wifi gratuït

Aparcament i opcions de transport

  • Aparcament a les instal·lacions

Cuina

  • Batedora
  • Cafetera i tetera
  • Estris de cuina, vaixella i coberteria
  • Forn
  • Frigorífic
  • Microones
  • Placa de cuina
  • Rentaplats
  • Torradora
  • Tovallons de paper

Restaurants

  • Taula de menjador

Dormitoris

  • 4 dormitoris
  • Es proporcionen llençols

Bany

  • 2 banys
  • Banyera o dutxa
  • Dutxa
  • Es proporcionen tovalloles
  • Paper higiènic

Sales d'estar

  • Llar de foc
  • Sala d'estar
  • Taula de menjador

Entreteniment

  • Reproductor de DVD
  • Televisor intel·ligent

Zones a l'aire lliure

  • Barbacoa
  • Fogar
  • Jardí
  • Mobles a l'aire lliure
  • Pati
  • Pati privat amb tanca

Comoditat

  • Aire condicionat
  • Calefacció

Animals de companyia

  • S'admeten animals

Característiques especials i accessibilitat

  • Allotjament lliure de fum
  • Nota de l'amfitrió: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON OUR PROPERTY.

Aspectes destacats de la ubicació

  • A la vora d'un llac
  • A la vora de l'aigua

Activitats

  • Activitat amb caiac a prop
  • Ciclisme de muntanya a prop
  • Esquí aquàtic a prop
  • Golf a prop
  • Natació a prop
  • Navegació a prop
  • Pesca a prop
  • Recorreguts en llanxes a motor a prop
  • Rutes de senderisme o ciclisme a prop

Mesures de seguretat

  • No s'ha indicat si hi ha detector de monòxid de carboni (l'amfitrió no ha indicat si hi ha un detector de monòxid de carboni a l'allotjament; et recomanem que duguis un detector portàtil)
  • No s'ha indicat si hi ha detector de fum (l'amfitrió no ha indicat si hi ha un detector de fum a l'allotjament)

General

  • Jardí
  • Mida de la unitat: 111 metres quadrats

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Polítiques

Entrada

Hora d'inici del registre d'entrada: 16:00

Sortida

Hora límit per al registre de sortida: 10:00.

Instruccions especials d’entrada

Rebràs un correu electrònic de l'amfitrió amb les instruccions per fer l'entrada i la sortida

Animals de companyia

S'admeten animals de companyia.
Els animals de servei són benvinguts i no cal abonar cap càrrec

Nens i llits addicionals

En aquest allotjament s'admeten nens

Esdeveniments

No events allowed

Fumadors

Smoking is not permitted
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON OUR PROPERTY.

Informació important

Informació indispensable

Aquest allotjament el gestiona un amfitrió privat (algú aliè al mercat, negoci o professió). La legislació per a consumidors de la UE, així com el dret de desistiment, no s'aplicaran a la teva reserva, que es regirà per la política de cancel·lació que estableix l'amfitrió privat.
En funció de la política de l'allotjament, pot aplicar-se un recàrrec per persona addicional.
En fer el registre d'entrada, és possible que calgui presentar un document d'identitat oficial amb fotografia i una targeta de crèdit o dèbit, o bé abonar un dipòsit en efectiu, per cobrir qualsevol despesa imprevista.
Les sol·licituds especials no es poden garantir i estan subjectes a disponibilitat en arribar; poden aplicar-se recàrrecs.
Es prohibeix estrictament celebrar festes o esdeveniments a les instal·lacions.
El propietari no ha indicat si hi ha cap detector de monòxid de carboni a l'allotjament. Pensa a portar-ne un de portàtil durant el viatge.
El propietari no ha indicat si hi ha cap detector de fum a l'allotjament.
Aquest allotjament el gestiona el nostre col·laborador Vrbo. Rebràs un correu de part seva amb un enllaç a un compte que et permetrà modificar o cancel·lar la reserva.

L’allotjament també es coneix com a

Sandy On Torch Lake, In Alden
Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake in Alden
Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden Alden

Informació sobre el barri

Mapa
Alden, MI

Què hi ha als voltants

  • Llac Torch - 1 minuts a peu - 0.1 km
  • Parc del llac Torch - 2 minuts en cotxe - 2.5 km
  • Casino Turtle Creek - 22 minuts en cotxe - 29.9 km
  • Carrer Front - 40 minuts en cotxe - 46.5 km
  • Muntanya Boyne - 45 minuts en cotxe - 69.3 km

Com moure’s per la zona

  • Traverse City, Michigan (TVC-Aeroport de Cherry Capital): a 40 min en cotxe

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬17 minuts en cotxe
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬8 minuts en cotxe
  • ‪Kritters Hide Away - ‬6 minuts en cotxe
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬21 minuts en cotxe
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬8 minuts en cotxe

Preguntes freqüents

Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden accepta animals de companyia?

Sí, en aquest allotjament es permeten els animals de companyia.

Quant costa aparcar a Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden?

Hi ha aparcament disponible a les instal·lacions de l'allotjament.

A quina hora es fa el registre d'entrada a Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden?

Hora d'inici del registre d'entrada: 16:00.

A quina hora es fa el registre de sortida a Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden?

Registre de sortida: 10:00.

On es troba Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden?

Aquesta casa de vacances és a Alden i es troba a la platja. A més, tindràs Llac Torch a la vora i Parc del llac Torch, a 2,2 km. Àrea Natural del Riu Grass i Llac Clam també són a menys de 10 km.

Opinions: Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden

Opinions

8,8

Excel·lent

Puntuació 10: Excel·lent. 42 de 60 opinions
Puntuació 8: Bo. 7 de 60 opinions
Puntuació 6: Acceptable. 4 de 60 opinions
Puntuació 4: Deficient. 4 de 60 opinions
Puntuació 2: Horrible. 3 de 60 opinions

8,4/10

Neteja

Opinions

8/10, Bo

kari j.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja
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
our makeshift curtains
makeshift living room curtain
cleaning staff "miss"
Estada de 4 nits (set. 2025)

6/10, Acceptable

Susan T.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja
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!
Estada de 4 nits (ag. 2025)

8/10, Bo

Viatger verificat

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.
Estada de 4 nits (ag. 2025)

10/10, Excel·lent

maygan r., Detroit

Què li ha agradat: Neteja
Super cute, vintage lake house! Pet and family friendly! Beachfront and Walkable to the town of Alden. Was the perfect low key family getaway
Estada de 3 nits (set. 2025)

10/10, Excel·lent

Sonya F.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja
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.
Estada de 5 nits (ag. 2025)

4/10, Deficient

Kari D.

Què no li ha agradat: Neteja
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
Box steps to lake
Filth under couch cushion with old dryer sheet
Sheer window coverings; added blankets for privacy in all bedrooms
Estada de 7 nits (jul. 2025)

10/10, Excel·lent

Terry O.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja
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!
Estada de 9 nits (jul. 2025)

8/10, Bo

Nancy C.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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.
Estada de 4 nits (maig 2025)

10/10, Excel·lent

Stephen H.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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.
Estada de 5 nits (set. 2024)

10/10, Excel·lent

Lisa B.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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!
Estada de 3 nits (juny 2024)

10/10, Excel·lent

Chuck E., Fenton, MI

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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!
Estada de 4 nits (maig 2024)

6/10, Acceptable

Gena P.

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.
Estada de 7 nits (ag. 2023)

10/10, Excel·lent

ANDREA B.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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.
Estada de 2 nits (ag. 2023)

2/10, Horrible

Christina F.

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! 👍
Estada de 7 nits (jul. 2023)

10/10, Excel·lent

Megan S.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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.
Estada de 5 nits (juny 2023)

10/10, Excel·lent

Monica J.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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.
Estada de 3 nits (nov. 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

Robert F J., Grand Rapids, MI

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Torch Lake

Comfort Cottage as described
Estada de 3 nits (oct. 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

Christina H.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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!
Estada de 3 nits (set. 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

Chris S.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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.
Estada de 3 nits (set. 2022)

4/10, Deficient

Gregory T.

Què no li ha agradat: Neteja

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.
Estada de 4 nits (set. 2022)

6/10, Acceptable

Stacey L.

Què no li ha agradat: Neteja

Great location

Great property snd location. House needs some love and cleaning.
Estada de 5 nits (ag. 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

staci t.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Beautiful

Perfect location on a beautiful clean lake!
Estada de 3 nits (juny 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

Debbie C.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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.
Estada de 4 nits (juny 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

Phil O., Muskegon, USA

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

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!
Estada de 4 nits (maig 2022)

10/10, Excel·lent

Karl K.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja

Alden

Fantastic property and very helpful host.
Estada de 4 nits (oct. 2021)