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Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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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.

Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake

Comfortable, clean, cozy, and rustic log cabin just a few minute's walk up the hill from famous Torch Lake. Walking distance to shopping, dining, boating and recreation in Alden. Cabin is studio style, with a queen bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 futon and has about 500 square feet of living space.

If you're looking to unplug, this is your place! We don't have WiFi but do provide a Roku in case you have a hotspot. We supply many DVDs for the TV. This cabin is perfect for people who want to explore all that this area has to offer: boating, swimming, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, biking, paddling, etc.

SLEEPS: 6 (1 queen bed, 1 sleeper sofa, 1 futon)
BATHROOMS: 1
*WOODED LOT (next to Coy Mountain Hiking Trail, 4 minute walk to Torch Lake)
*SWIMMING—4 minute walk from cabin
*PETS WELCOME!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Torch Lake. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a patio and a living room
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Torch Lake and a 2-minute drive from Torch Lake Park
Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Alden cabin is smoke free.


Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: This cabin is not great for toddlers / crawlers.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lauren & Joseph T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a very disappointing experience with this property and feel obligated to warn future guests.When we arrived, it was immediately clear the unit had not been cleaned from the previous guests. When we pulled back the sheets on the main bed, we found multiple types of hair under the sheets along with visible stains. Hoping it was just that bed, we checked the spare bedding, but all of it was also dirty, stained, and covered in hair.We pulled out the futon hoping it might be usable, but it was covered in dog hair and sand from previous guests. At that point it was obvious the unit had not been properly cleaned between stays. We also found both live and dead bugs in the unit.We attempted to contact the host and reached out to VRBO through their platform while we were there. After getting nowhere and realizing the property was not in a condition to stay in, we left after about an hour and booked a hotel instead.The next morning the hosts messaged us through VRBO agreeing to a 100% refund, but when we attempted to get the refund they denied it. Despite the written agreement, VRBO was zero help resolving the situation.The listing’s claims about cleanliness were misleading, the unit was clearly not cleaned between guests, and the hosts went back on their promise to refund us. I would strongly recommend avoiding this property.
Dead bugs in the kitchen.
Stains and hair covered the backup bedding we tried to use after the primary bedding was filthy, covered with animal and human hair, stains, and odors.
Thought we might try to stay on the futon, that ended up being covered with sand and animal hair.
Bedding was not changed from previous guests, covered in lint and hair.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aleatha A., Traverse city

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute! Great neighborhood! Very clean and the hosts were great! Fully stocked and has everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheryl v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was perfect for what we needed. And pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great for all the things we wanted to do in and around the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cabin for my son and I, just what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Great for the price!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph s., Yankee Springs Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, fabulous trail right next door. I would definitely recommend and would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage for a visit to the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Torch lake

Check in was easy and kitchen was fully equipped!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Everything was great! We enjoyed our stay. The area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rex H.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin that was very clean! Made me think about my childhood cabin on the lake. Supplies were provided for the bathroom and to start a fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack S., St. Joseph, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot

Over all, we were satisfied with our stay although the futon and sofa were not comfortable in our opinion. We would also suggest that you bring your own water since there was a metallic taste to the water from the faucet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getaway

Our family had a wonderful experience! We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriend's visit to Torch Lake

We enjoyed the rustic cabin, location was wonderful. Process with owners was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 day getaway!

Small outdated clean and awesome!! Takes us back to simpler awespme times! Would recommend over again! 2025 we'll back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis R.

The little red cabin

Met my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness

My stay

Very good location beautiful area thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get away

Very cozy cabin. Located very close to the lake. Will definitely recommend and be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald A.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice stat

property is dated but clean very close to town a short walk. very quiet needs a little updating but overall host was very helpful and accommodating overall nice stay everything we needed and location is great Alden is a nice town
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Log cabin stay

We had a wonderful time with my wife and two little one loved the location of it it was a few minutes walk to the lake close to Alden and nestled in a nice shady area! We will book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alden Cabin

Cabin was nice. Clean, and well maintained. Only reason not given 5 stars was no WI-FI, or cable TV. We had a very nice time taking walks with our 3 dogs and location was close to visit transverse city and Charlevoix
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023