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CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC

Cabin near Torch Lake in Alden

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A lakeside view with three Adirondack chairs facing the water, surrounded by trees.
A lakeside view with a dock, a boat, and a green kayak.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.
A cabin with a gravel driveway, a large tree, and a 'CEDAR' sign.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Thayer lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Alden

In Alden .Within a 5-minute walk of the cabin, you'll find Torch Lake and Thayer lake. Clam River and Clam Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thayer lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Front Street - 40 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 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.

CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC

Consider this cabin your home away from home while you visit Alden, MI. This quintessential Northern Michigan lakefront cottage features 2 queen bedrooms along with a cozy living room with an additional queen sofa bed. Guests can enjoy amenities like A/C, heating, and free guest WiFi. The Cedar has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The fully stocked kitchen includes a complete appliance package, Keurig coffee maker, kcups, condiments, cookware, silverware, and dishes. All towels and linens are provided. Located just steps away from Thayer lake and located across the street from Torch Lake, this cottage is centrally located for you to enjoy!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC to the airport?

This cabin is 28.4 mi (38-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC to the beach?

This cabin is 18.3 mi (29-min drive) from North Beach and 18.3 mi (29-min drive) from Dam Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC to downtown Alden?

This cabin is 3.1 mi away from Alden.

CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean very clean - quick communication. Lake view was great. Close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location!

We had wonderful time staying at Thayer lake! It was the perfect location for us, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean cabin and everything we needed was included!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great retreat. Lakes, hiking trails, woods, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Great Outdoors

This is a great place to take the family if you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful place close to Torch Lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was relaxing and peaceful. The cabin was peefect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, newly updated cabin. Perfect for two friends visiting the area to look at fall color. Host was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time. The cabin is adorable. Clean and very comfortable. We have stayed here twice now and just love it. The owners are wonderful and welcome feedback on your experience. Our family will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

My sister and I stumbled across this property for our visit to attend a wedding. It was an absolute hidden gem, and we cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin and would definitely recommend it! The cabin was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a family getaway. We especially appreciated that it had air conditioning—it kept the cabin cool and comfortable during our stay. The beds were also incredibly comfortable, and we all slept great each night.The only things we felt were missing were a washer and dryer on the property (bath towels and beachwear would never fully dry) and the shower tended to splash water onto the bathroom floor pretty easily. Neither issue took away from our overall experience, but they’re worth noting.Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay, and we’d happily come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location & clean cottage. View and access to lake was enjoyable. Person in bed against wall had to climb over other individual to get out. 2 bedroom was nice for this reason.
View from Cedar cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! There was a hiccup with the cleaning service not getting there before we checked in but they did come out and clean it. We would have otherwise given a 5 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
enjoyed it very much. View from firepit could be better if a couple of small trees were removed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

The area was very peaceful and relaxing. The oven was really dirty and the a couple of blinds were broke butthe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay! Super clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Cedar! Cabin was super clean with the cutest decor! The view of the lake was amazing! It was everything we were looking for! Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Cedar Cottage! The cottage was clean and updated. The lake access was lovely - we canoed and had fires in the evening! We would have loved a couple of coat hooks somewhere. And a little end table by the couch/chair on the porch room to set our coffee on. But everything was good - towels, bedding, and coffee pods. Rachel responded to my message quickly! Thank you - we will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025