Alden, MI

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Wooden dock on crystal clear blue Torch Lake in Northern Michigan.
At 19 miles long and over 18,000 acres Torch Lake is Michigan's second largest lake, with a shoreline dotted with little secluded beaches. It is considered to be one of the top five clearest lakes in the world. I've never seen such clear water! #blue #colorful #AquaTrove #BeachTips #Nature
Heading up Torch River we spied several of these beauties.
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4th of July sandbar party
Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake

Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake

Alden MI
$155 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$155 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this cabin in Alden. Enjoy patios and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
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 ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI
$76 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$84 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,338 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely back! It was clean and the pool was well maintained.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

3.5 out of 5
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard Williamsburg MI
$160 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$175 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice anniversary stay with my wife. Fantastic property and good amenities. Many many pros and just a few cons Pros 1. Friendliest staff 2. Excellent dining. We HIGHLY recommend Aerie on the 16th floor of the Tower. Also, it’s an awesome touch that it is one of the few places that still has in ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
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Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake

Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake

Alden MI
Stay at this cabin in Alden. Enjoy patios and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
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 ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake
OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC

OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC

Alden MI
Stay at this cabin in Alden. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Clam River are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Easy, clean, beautiful, relaxing, and stress-free

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

OAK COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden, MI with WiFi, AC
Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden

Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden

Alden MI
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Alden. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
The place is in an excellent location and beautiful sunsets over lake, and close walking distance to a very small quaint town. Cottage is cute and has been updated in some places very nicely. As it does state it truly is "Grandfather's Cottage". The downside we felt were lack of privacy curtains ...

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden
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Popular places to visit

scenic view of trees on the lake

Torch Lake Park

4.5/5(59 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Torch Lake Park, a lovely green space in Alden. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Torch Lake Park

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At 19 miles long and over 18,000 acres Torch Lake is Michigan's second largest lake, with a shoreline dotted with little secluded beaches. It is considered to be one of the top five clearest lakes in the world. I've never seen such clear water! #blue #colorful #AquaTrove #BeachTips #Nature

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At 19 miles long and over 18,000 acres Torch Lake is Michigan's second largest lake, with a shoreline dotted with little secluded beaches. It is considered to be one of the top five clearest lakes in the world. I've never seen such clear water! #blue #colorful #AquaTrove #BeachTips #Nature

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