Title: OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI 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 # OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116891400/116891340/b91a9943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116891400/116891340/9d9bf87c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116891400/116891340/0b1c69be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116891400/116891340/b7628ef7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116891400/116891340/163fd421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Torch Lake, OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - 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. ### OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC Experience Alden like a local in this newly remodeled 2-bedroom lakefront cabin. The cozy space features 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds, perfect for a soothing getaway. Enjoy the added bonus of a twin sofa bed and futon for extra guests. With amenities like AC, heating, and WiFi, guests can unwind in comfort. Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest local spots to check out. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&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 - 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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 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=44.926506,-85.28254&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wqfqGzvogO%3FW%3FS%3FW%40S%40W%3FS%40U%40W%40SBW%40SBUBU%40SBUBUDUBSBUDUDQBUFSDUDSDSFSFQDSFQFSFSHQFQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOJOJMJMJOHMLMJKJMLKJMLKJKLILKLKJILILILGNILILGLGNGLGNELELENGNCLENCNCLENANCNANCLAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNBLFNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLHLHNFLJJFLHLJLJJHLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJNJLJLJLJNHNJNHNJNHNHPHNHPFPHPHPFPFPHPFRFRFPDRFPDRFRDTDRDRDTDPBTDTBRDTBT%40TBRBTBT%40T%40TBR%40V%40T%3FR%40V%3FR%40V%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAV%3FRATATCTATATCTCTCRATCTERCTETCRERETERERERGRERGREPGRGRGPIPGRGPIPIPGPIPININIPKNINKLIPKNKJKNKLKNKJKLKJMLKJMJMLKHMJMHMJKFMJOFMHMFMHOFMFMDODMFODMDODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAM%3FOCOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEOEMEMGOEMEOGMGMIMGOIMGMIMIKKMIMKMIKMMKKKMMKKKMMKIMKOKOKKKOIQKMIOKOIQIOIOIQIQGQIQGQGSIQGQGSGSEQGSGSESEQEUGSCUESESCUCUESCUCUASCUCUASCWAUAUAU%3FSAWAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qw7PvECRgiiZfP9PTVUHYN6JExo=) 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 - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles - Lake Bellaire - 12 min drive - 5.2 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬22 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI 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 ## OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC Reviews 9.4 ### 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 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna H. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Family Getaway The cottage was adorable and my boys loved being able to walk right out and fish on the dock. Rachel was quick to reply with any questions I had and they provided a binder full of suggestions on things to do while you are there. ##### Anna H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025