Elegant 1905 Home: Steps to Torch Lake & Dtwn

Whisk away to the serene blue waters of Torch Lake at this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Alden. Built in 1905, this historic vacation rental treats your family or group to a seamless getaway, featuring the lakefront, eateries, and a winery all within walking distance. When you’re not out boating, go wine tasting, visit Traverse City, and ski at Schuss Mountain in the winter months. Then, return to the wraparound porch and grill out, or cozy up indoors with a movie by the fireplace.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Central A/C & Heat | Gas & Charcoal Grills | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee | 2 Blocks to Public Boat Launch

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Full Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Balcony, wraparound porch, yard w/ outdoor dining area, lake views, 2 double kayaks, 2 single kayaks, 1 youth kayak
INDOOR LIVING: 3 cable TVs, 2 fireplaces, dining table & bar, walk-in showers, jetted spa
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (500 Mbps), washer/dryer, linens/towels, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Step-free entry, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, stairs down the porch, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (3 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed, free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: Public Boat Launch (0.2 miles), Vacation Water Sports - Jet Ski, Speed Boat and Pontoon Rentals (0.2 miles), Torch Lake Public Access (2.2 miles), Torch Lake Sandbar (3.5 miles), Torch Lake Rentals (3.9 miles)
SKI SEASON: Schuss Mountain (12.0 miles), Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area (21.3 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (28.0 miles), Crystal Mountain (55.4 miles)
OUTDOOR SPOTS: Coy Mountain Natural Area (0.3 miles), Grass River Natural Area (4.2 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (6.7 miles), Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead (9.6 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (41.4 miles)
SIPS & POURS: Vista Ridge Vineyards Crushin’It (0.2 miles), Torch Lake Cellars (7.4 miles), WaterFire Vineyards - Torch Lake Winery (15.8 miles), Mari Vineyards (28.0 miles), Hawthorne Vineyards (29.3 miles), and more
NEARBY CITIES: Elk Rapids (15.2 miles), Traverse City (26.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (24.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $200 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- 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: While this property has step-free entry with one bedroom on the 1st floor, there are stairs down the porch
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed