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BLUE SPRUCE COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Alden, MI
  • Torch Lake
    5 min walk
  • Clam River
    3 min drive
  • Clam Lake
    3 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    37 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BLUE SPRUCE COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake

Discover the perfect blend of lakeside charm and the modern ambiance of Alden, MI. Conveniently located between Traverse City and Charlevoix Michigan, check out our updated Blue Spruce Cottage. This 2 bed/1.5 bath home features every modern amenity to comfort you and your guests. With direct shared frontage to Thayer Lake, you’ll enjoy a secret paradise for fisherman. The Cottage comes with shared use of our guest kayaks, canoes and access to our private sandy beach. You can see the lake from the kitchen and patio. As an added convenience, guests can utilize their own mudroom with in-unit washer and dryer. The living room features the added bonus of a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Torch Lake. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 5 minutes by foot from Torch Lake and a 3-minute drive from Clam River

Property manager

Rachael

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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.

BLUE SPRUCE COTTAGE - Modern Lake House w/ shared Frontage on Thayer Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Trip
Would love to return and see about renting the cabins behind the property as well. What a great location, property and home. Thank you for allow us to drop our sea-doos early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

arica g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip
The property was awesome. Very clean. And fully stocked on everything listed on the site. Will definitely book again if we ever come back up there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable house!
We truly enjoyed our stay at this house. Its in a perfect location ( just down from butches and a short drive to town) The house was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit To Torch Lake
Great Property nestled near Torch Lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
The house was beautiful and it had everything we needed. We were able to float on the lake the cottage is on, and we were close enough to go over to Torch Lake and drive over there. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had the best time the house was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend family stay
We loved the location & cabin. One of favorite vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 6
We had a wonderful stay at the Blue spruce cottage. Everything was spotless!! Well stocked and great amenities. We would absolutely stay here again!!! We went to Torch Lake, Lake Michigan and Elk Lake. Such a quick and easy drive to all 3 beautiful lakes. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024