Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn | House in Alden

9.6 (8 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Alden House | Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn

4 Bedroom House in Alden

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
- 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

Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn is located in Alden. Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 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
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • RV, bus, and truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • 1 stairs to reach property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 2160 sq ft (201 sq m)
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Playground
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Charcoal grill
  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: a maximum of 2 pets are allowed. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit 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

Calvin
Aug 22, 2024 01:42:00 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Pros:1) Location could only be better if it was directly on the lake instead of across the street. Also, Alden is a very cute town with many very kind people, a convenient market and some decent restaurants/cafes.2) Plenty of space for our two families (six people and one dog total)3) Beautiful sunset view of the lake from the front porch, the expansive lawn, the very large south facing window seat, or the balcony off the upstairs master suite.4) Historic home has interesting architecture and nice gardens5) Kayaks included6) Well provisioned with everything you might need (dishes, cookware, games, fire pit, garbage bags) and plenty that you probably don't (see clutter below)7) Keyless entry through front door or garage8) Netflix, Disney+, and other streaming services on TVs without having to log in to your personal accounts.Cons:1) Beds were uncomfortable, hot, lumpy sacks that might as well have been original to the house2) Décor is true to the pictures, tacky3) House very cluttered (old food, messy piles of cleaning supplies in laundry area and in cupboards, dog food on shelves and in cupboards, old ruined decks of cards, papers, etc). Dishes, cookware, flatware, and drinkware is (overly?) abundant but mismatched and scattered throughout all of the cupboards making it sometimes difficult to find what you need.4) Electric stove has two traditional burners and a built in grill (not griddle). I would have preferred a 4 burner stove to make cooking easier for the six of us. Also, there is no fume hood.Bottom line: we very much enjoyed our three night stay in spite of the terrible beds and the distracting décor and clutter.
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