A serene waterfront retreat awaits at this charming Alden vacation rental! With an unbeatable location that puts the beautiful shores of Torch Lake just steps away, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage makes the ultimate Northern Michigan escape. Spend your days swimming from the private dock, boating, or exploring any of the area’s scenic nature trails. Then, fire up the grill for a classic barbecue before heading to the fire pit to end the night with s’mores by the water! -- THE PROPERTY -- Wood-Burning Fire Pit | 2 Screened Porches | In-Unit Laundry Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, gas fireplace, board games, books, dining table, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fans OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach & dock (bring your own boat), beach chairs, outdoor dining, hammock, lake view, charcoal grill KITCHEN: Refrigerator, drip coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & flatware, cooking basics GENERAL: Self check-in, free WiFi, ceramic heaters, washer & dryer, iron/board, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer FAQ: No A/C ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story house, 3 steps required to enter w/ bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor, interior staircase required to access additional 2nd-floor bedrooms PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking allowed on-site -- THE LOCATION -- OUTDOOR FUN: Torch Lake (on-site), Alden Public Boat Ramp (0.7 miles), Coy Mountain Natural Area (1 mile), Grass River Natural Area (4 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (7 miles), Torch Lake Nature Preserve (11 miles) LOCAL GOLFING: Shanty Creek Resort courses (10 miles), Elk Rapids Golf Club (15 miles) NEARBY TOWNS: Alden (0.6 miles), Bellaire (10 miles), Elk Rapids (16 miles), Traverse City (27 miles) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (25 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story house requires using 3 steps to enter with a bedroom and full bathroom on the 1st floor. An interior staircase is required to access additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor - NOTE: The property has fans but does not offer air conditioning