Title: MAPLE 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 home # MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Torch Lake ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/cf30af03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/b3d37d69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/21202fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/c9b61e52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563486/00273308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Alden Cottage, your lakefront retreat in northern Michigan. Unwind on the cozy sofa bed or step outside to enjoy Thayer Lake and Torch Lake's beautiful surroundings. With modern amenities like AC, WiFi, and a complete appliance package. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Experience Alden in this welcoming 2-bedroom lakefront cottage. This cottage features 2 queen beds and a cozy living room with a queen sofa bed. This cool retreat is perfect for small families or groups. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and modern amenities like AC, WiFi, and complete appliance package. Just steps away from Thayer lake and located across the street from Torch Lake, this cottage is centrally located for you to enjoy your stay in northern Michigan! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908600/107908502/2d0875f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CEDAR COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Alden - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=107908502&PinnedHotelID=107908502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105588500/105588435/a79670c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PINE COTTAGE - Pet Friendly Lakefront Cottage on Thayer Lake Alden - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=105588435&PinnedHotelID=105588435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116891400/116891340/b91a9943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC Alden - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=116891340&PinnedHotelID=116891340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017500/102017434/e95ac5bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BLUE SPRUCE COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake Alden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=102017434&PinnedHotelID=102017434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105355000/105354950/a48c2b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BIRCH COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake Alden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=105354950&PinnedHotelID=105354950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57890000/57881900/57881880/283327c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A Rapid City - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=57881880&PinnedHotelID=57881880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90860000/90857000/90856925/ae5b3d4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake Alden - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 21 reviews £156 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=90856925&PinnedHotelID=90856925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25189600/25189550/c0947fbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torch River Retreat: Golden Leaves & Cozy Nights – Fall is Magical Here! 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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.929504,-85.28105&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:odgqGpmogO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%40S%3FU%40UBU%40W%40SBUBUBS%40UBUDSBUDUBSDSDUDSDUDQFSDSFSDQFSFSHQFQFSFQHQHQFQHQHOHOHQJOHOJOHOJOJKJOJOJMJKJMJKLMJKLKLMJILKLILKLIJINGLILGLINGLGLENGLENELENENELCNCLCNCNCNANCL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLFNDLDNFLFLHLFNHLFLJLFJJLHLJLHLLJJJJLLJJLLJJHNJLLNHJJNHPJLHNJNHPHNHNHPHPFPHPFPHRFPFPFRFRDPFRFRDRDRFRDRBTDRDRBTDTBRBTBTBR%40TBT%40RBV%40T%40T%40T%3FR%40V%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FVARAV%3FRATAVARCVARCTATCRCTCTCTERCTETEPCTERGRETERGRGPERGPGRGRGPIPGPIPGPIPIPINIPINKNINKNINKNILMLKLINKLMJKLMJKLKJMJMHMJMJKHMFMJMFOHMHMFMFOFMFODMDMDOFOBMDOBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMEOCMCOCOEMGOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMIMIOGKIMIMIMKMKKIMKMKKMMKKMKKKMKMKOKMKMKOIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIQGQIQIQGQGQGQISGSGQESGQESGSESEUESEUEQCUEUCSEUCUAUCSCUCUASAWCSAW%3FUASAW%3FSAW%3FS%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Zj240_c-T1FaRpJ6r_yzkXBhH7Q=) Alden, MI #### What's nearby - Torch Lake - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Clam River - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles - Torch Lake Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles - Lake Bellaire - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬24 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MAPLE 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 MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC located? > Situated in Alden, this cottage 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 ## MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy S. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends get away The cottage was perfect for our get away. It was windy and cold so we did a shopping tour of the towns around the lakes and wine tasting. We did a little kayaking. Great Lake for that. Had a little bon fire. This is great place to stay. ##### Kathy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Valerie W. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cabin location was excellent, with beautiful views/access to Thayer Lake and very close access to Alden and Torch Lake. The only negative is that the cabin was quite small for a family of four to share and lacked space for all our stuff. It's nicely updated but could use a new front door that might go a long way towards keeping the bugs out better. (I get that staying at a lake comes with bugs!) ##### Valerie W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVE K. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Michigan 2025 Excellent property. Very clean and neat. Good beach and swimming. ##### DAVE K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah K. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cabin We had a great time at the cabin. It was clean and well stocked. The lake was quiet and kids enjoyed swimming and fishing. Great location close to town. We used fire pits for night time s’mores. Shared water access worked good for us and we enjoyed the kayaks and dock on property. Communicate with host was prompt and helpful. Hope to come back again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9e04e6dc-17b1-44aa-8ebe-024b6f1f5f1f-1751737456533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0fb1e9c7-90dc-4a40-b1ec-c9395568d4cc-1751737459822.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/05ae3cdd-13d8-4ab0-afd9-9ab35fcc63ca-1751737458457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sarah K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TROY R. 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great time . Came for a fishing tournament on elk lake. Wives met us at the cabin . We all had a great weekend ##### TROY R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in northern Michigan My son and his girlfriend wanted to get away for a weekend and they asked me to plan a trip. Although I was born and raised in Michigan, I hadn't spent much time in this area of Michigan, After much searching, I found this cabin that seemed to meet our needs. The weekend we chose happened to be an unusually chilly and windy weekend and we are glad this cabin had heat (not advertised on VRBO). There are 4 cabins that are situated right on Thayer Lake. The area does have a large number of residences, but the cabins still felt isolated. The cabins are located between Alden and Bellaire so access to stores and restaurants was easy. The cabin itself was cozy with everything we needed for a weekend. It was very clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. The cabins seemed fairly new or recently remodeled. The size of the cabin was perfect for 4 adults. Although we didn't use them, there were a number of row boats and kayaks that seemed to be available for guests. We saw deer in the mornings and evenings. The host did supply a folder with the wifi password as well as recommendations for activities and restaurants. Each cabin had a firepit available. We never interacted with the host, but I believe that we did see and host and waved as we drove into the cabin. The only constructive feedback I would provide is that if I would have stayed here longer than a weekend, I would have liked a little more cookware to be able to make meals in the cabin. ##### Paul S. 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