BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/shared Frontage on Thayer Lake | House in Alden

9.8 (37 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Alden House | BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/shared Frontage on Thayer Lake

3 Bedroom House in Alden

Discover the perfect blend of lakeside charm and the modern ambiance of Alden, MI. Conveniently located between Traverse City and Charlevoix Michigan, check out our updated Birch Cottage. This 3 bed/2 bath home features every modern amenity to comfort you and your guests. With direct shared frontage to Thayer Lake, you’ll enjoy a secret paradise for fisherman. The Cottage comes with shared use of our guest kayaks, canoes and access to our private sandy beach. You can see the lake from the kitchen and patio. As an added convenience, guests can utilize their own in-unit washer and dryer. The living room features the added bonus of a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests. Relax outdoors with your private bonfire pit, outdoor seating and grill.

BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/shared Frontage on Thayer Lake is located in Alden. BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/shared Frontage on Thayer Lake provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Child Friendly, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Child Friendly, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/shared Frontage on Thayer Lake has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alden has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Alden, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Sicily K.
Jul 11, 2025 06:25:11 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We really enjoyed our stay at the Birch Cottage! The house and amenities were exactly how they were described. We had a blast taking out the canoe and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. If we are ever in the area again, we would book this cottage in a heartbeat!
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