Title: CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Cabin with kitchen, a short walk to Torch Lake ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/2d0875f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/6058647a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/56d6f1b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/7c18a133.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/479cde8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of Torch Lake, The Cedar cabin offers a cozy retreat. Enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities like air conditioning, heating, and WiFi. Prepare meals in the fully stocked kitchen or simply relax with all linens and towels provided. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/cf30af03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MAPLE COTTAGE - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area Alden is home to this cabin. Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Short's Brewing Company and The Chief Golf Course. [Visit our Alden travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alden.dx3000421288) [View more Cabin rentals in Alden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alden-Cabins.d3000421288-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.92857,-85.28213&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%7EfqGhtogO%3FW%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%40U%40S%40W%40SBW%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUBSDUDUBSDSDSDUFSDSFSDSFQFSFSFQFQFQHQHQFSHOHQHOHQHOHQJMHOJOHOJMJMJOJMLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLIJKLKLILILILILGNILGLGLGNGLENGLENELENCNCLENCNANCLANCNANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJLJJHLJJJLJJLLJJLJLJNJLJLJLHNJNJNHLHPHNJPFNHPHNHRFPHPFPFPFPHRDRFPFRDRDRFTDRDRDRBRDTDTBRBTBTBRBTBT%40RBT%40V%40R%40V%40R%40T%40T%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATATATATATCTATCRCTCTCRCTCTERETCRETERERGRERERGRGPERIRGPGPGPIRGPIPINIPGPKNIPININKLKPILKLKNKLKLKLKLMJKLMJKJMJKJMJMHMHMHMHMHMHMFOHMDMFMFODMFODODMBODMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOGMEOGMGMEMIOGMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKMKKKMMMKMKMKOKMIMKQIMKOIOIQIOIQIQIOGQIQISGQGQGQGSGSGQESGSESGSESESEUCSEUESCUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCUAUAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nYkZsygo13n1cduU6Sie6LvUZPc=) Alden, MI ### What's nearby - Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Clam River - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles - Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles - Lake Bellaire - 12 min drive - 5.2 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC located? > Situated in Alden, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Torch Lake, Clam River and Clam Lake. Lake Bellaire and Torch Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan G. 28 Aug 2024 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! ##### Bryan G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria R. 3 Sept 2024 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! ##### Maria R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tom w. 5 Sept 2024 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 ##### tom w. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great retreat. 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