Holiday rentals in Alden

Charming Waterfront Cottage in Elk Rapids, MI

Welcome to our cottage on the lake! We renovated this home through the spring of '18 and are so thrilled to have it ready for you! Sitting less than 30-feet from the sandy bottom of Bass Lake, this house is a charmer in all seasons. In the winter months, enjoy snowshoeing across the lake and come home to a cozy fire. In the warmer months, this all-sports lake is ready for swimming, fishing, and all things fresh-water. We hope you feel welcomed and relaxed at Little Elk Cottage! @littleelkcottage

Spring Escape•Hot Tub•5 Min to Torch Lake & Trails

(1-night stay welcome! Rate adjusted for cleaning cost—message me!) Escape to our farmhouse! With a fully fenced backyard, fire pit, and BBQ, it's perfect for outdoor fun. Unwind in the 4-season hot tub room and enjoy all the comforts of home, with everything you need for a delightful stay. Just 5 minutes to beautiful Torch Lake & Rapid River and the charming shops in downtown Alden. This cozy retreat is ideal for a peaceful and convenient getaway, blending relaxation and adventure beautifully.

Woodland Retreat At Finch Creek

Escape to Woodland Retreat — a peaceful 37-acre hideaway perfect for families. This updated 3BR/2BA home features a bunkhouse with extra beds, fire pit, and walking trails through the woods. Relax by the stream, fish for brook trout, or explore nearby Torch Lake, Bellaire, and Shanty Creek. Guests love the comfy beds, beautiful décor, and total privacy—your ideal Up North getaway to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories. RULE: If not a family with children, all guests must be 25 and older.

Cabin @ Torch | Lake Access | Kayaks | Close to TC

This modern cabin is only a short walk across the street from private shared frontage at Torch Lake. And only about 30 minutes drive to Traverse City! Located on a woodsy dead-end street, this family-friendly home combines the rustic experience of a cabin with modern amenities & comfort. Come stay by the famous Torch Lake sandbar and use our 4 kayaks to enjoy the lake's Caribbean-clear waters with family and friends. Then explore the rest of Northern Michigan from this centrally located cabin.

Torch Lake Waterfront Red Retreat Cottage

Welcome to the Red Retreat Cottage! This charming home is 10 steps from the water’s edge and has a large sandy beach front!!! Children can play in a designated shallow cove area too. Enjoy the Lake's turquoise color, crystal clear water, breathtaking views and sunsets. Two kayaks and beach chairs are provided for guests. Nearby recreational activities include golf, tennis, hiking, biking and boating on the Chain of Lakes. Local towns have shops, restaurants, and are a short distance away.

Birch Cottage on Torch, Cozy Fireplace, Ski Nearby

Enjoy Northern Michigan year-round from this oasis on Torch Lake! With views this amazing, you will never want to leave. This vintage modern cottage is beautifully appointed and fully updated. You will love the gas grill, designer furnishings, luxurious linens, spacious living room, flat screen TV, high-speed wifi, full kitchen, toys, games and puzzles. Prime location close to wineries, trails, skiing and more! Easily visit Traverse City, Bellaire, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids and Shanty Creek.

The A-Frame at Finch Creek - Secluded w/ Hot Tub

Welcome to the A-frame at Finch Creek, a one-of-a-kind Northern Michigan getaway overlooking Finch Creek and completely surrounded by the Grass River Natural Area. We renovated this 1970s cabin from the ground up and designed it to feel open and connected to the landscape. With 20-foot vaulted ceilings, massive picture windows, a fireplace to curl up next to, and just minutes from some of the most stunning lakes in the state, it’s the perfect home base for exploring or doing nothing at all.

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 queen bed and 2 futons with 425 square feet of living space. SLEEPS: 5 or 6 (1 queen bed, 2 sleeper sofas). one sleeper sofa can fit 2 children but probably just 1 adult. BATHROOMS: 1 *WOODED LOT (next to Coy Mountain Hiking Trail) *SWIMMING—4 minute walk from cabin *PETS WELCOME!but

The House on the Hill

This house is located outside Alden. It sits on 35 acres and is 1/4 of a mile from the road. The location is rural, secluded and quiet. There is ample parking for boats and recreational vehicles. The view from the deck is spectacular, you can see out over 10 miles. It's private and has a wide wraparound deck, with a covered area at the front. It's perfect for grilling, relaxing and watching the sky after a day out. The kitchen is open and provides a lot of space for food preparation.

Cheerful Six Mile Lake Log Cabin.

Enjoy the coziness of a bygone era while staying in this 1940s quaint, storybook log cabin. The Hawks Nest has been lovingly restored to its original glory while having all the modern-day amenities woven through its clean 380 sq. ft. space. Retreat to the spacious covered porch to relax and view the acre-and-half property leading down to 100ft of 6Mile Lake frontage. Star gaze while relaxing in the comfortable, Amish-built gilding chairs around the spacious, paver fire pit area .

Clam Cottage -Sleeps 8 - Close to Torch Lake

This “Up North” cottage on Clam Lake is perfect for a family vacation (sl. 8). Bring your boat and jet skis to enjoy your days on the water. Torch Lake is only a 5 minute boat ride from the cottage. You can enjoy the use of 2 kayaks, 4 tubes and 1 stand up paddle board provided free for guests. Summer meals on the deck are the best! The raft in front of the cottage will be a favorite amenity. 1 window AC and portable fans in every room. You will want to return every year!

Tiny Home Industrial/Brewery Themed w/ Hot Tub

Custom crafted tiny home! It’s a industrial/rustic style home and equipped with everything you’ll need for a great stay including your own private hot tub! Please make note of the spiral staircase as it is steep. It’s located in a private corner of our property with its own drive so you will feel completely on your own. It’s located about 7 miles from Bellaire and Shorts brewery as well as torch lake. It’s about 45 minutes from traverse city, Charlevoix and Petoskey.