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OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC

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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.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Torch Lake.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with hair dryer
  • 5 minutes by foot from Torch Lake and a 2-minute drive from Clam River

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy, clean, beautiful, relaxing, and stress-free
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Fiance and I stayed here and had a fantastic time. It was extremely clean, cozy, and we really enjoyed exploring the near by towns. Definitely would recommend staying here and will stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Oak Cottage was the cutest little getaway for my husband and I’s anniversary. It was so clean, the hosts were kind and easy to get ahold of, and the lake view was the cherry on top! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENEE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing get away place for our 25th wedding anniversary. Just whatever needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneliesa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was one of our most favorite VRBO‘s! The owners had swept the decor to reflect the fall season, and we loved it very much. It inspired us to include grilled apples and cinnamon with all of our home cooked meals. There were even fall flavored coffees available for the Keurig! The trip was just the two of us celebrating our anniversary - we brought a boat on trailer with road bikes. There was more than enough parking for our truck and trailer. We used the rowboat one evening and it was lovely. From this location, we rode biked a big circle trail around torch lake, another day around Lake. Charlevoix and another ride up to Petoskey and back. It was fantastic! The location was perfect. It was super quiet and so peaceful in the morning to wake up and see the water.The size was just right for the two of us, and we used the extra bedroom as our sort of walk-in closet and gear storage.I would recommend this cabin/cottage to everyone! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oak cottage is cozy and updated but there are some structural issues with the roof/ceiling that concerned us. The bathtub had a large crack in the bottom. There should be grab bars to prevent falling. We did not sleep in the main bedroom because there is no way to use a CPAP machine because the dresser is at the foot of the bed. For most people this would not be an issue. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage faced Thayer Lake. Public small access to Torch Lake in a couple areas that were close to the cottage. The cottage is close to the neighbor cottages.It is a perfect location for adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and clean but a little smaller than anticipated. Had only 3 chairs at the table for a house for 4. But on the lake, cozy, cute and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin on the lake. Thayer Lake is very quiet. Very close to Torch Lake. Very peaceful with lots to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! The cottage was in a lovely quiet and secluded area and we were really able to decompress sitting on the porch and hearing the loons. I would consider staying here again and enjoying Thayer lake more casually.Our only complaint would have been that the cottage did not Dehumidify very well. A damp towel took a couple days to dry out even with fans running because the cool AC air was still very humid.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely love this little Cottage. Our favorite part was the enclosed porch. Great for drinking your coffee in the morning and watching the sunrise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottages have been very nicely updated. Very clean. Beds are very comfortable. Bathrooms are nice. Kitchen is small, but adequate.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cabin. Very clean and perfect for our stay. We utilized both the rowboat and fire pit. Kitchen stocked with everything we needed to cook our meals with. Really enjoyed the view from the enclosed porch which felt like an extension of the inside. Very quiet and relaxing. We would definitely stay here again.
View from the lake
View from enclosed porch
Sunrise
Dock
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD K.

Liked: Cleanliness
renovations are great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin on Thayer lake. Everything was recently updated so it was new and clean. We enjoyed our stay and taking the kayaks out on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Times

Relaxing and comfortable stay at Thayer Lake. Everything you needed was right there. Nice Lake to chill out and enjoy cold ones by the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025