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Alden Brown Victorian | Pet Friendly | Torch Lake

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A living room with a television, a sofa, a rocking chair, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a spiral staircase.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen in the background.
A two-story house with a front yard, a small porch, and a garage.
Terrace/patio

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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alden, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alden

With a stay at this vacation home in Alden, you'll be a short 2-minute walk from Torch Lake and within 2 minutes by car from Torch Lake Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Torch River.

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 26 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 29 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 43 min drive - 44.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬9 min drive

About this property

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

Alden Brown Victorian | Pet Friendly | Torch Lake

Summary:

Nestled on a quiet residential side street in the charming village of Alden, the Alden Brown Victorian offers classic character and small-town comfort just a few short blocks from iconic Torch Lake. Known as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Torch Lake anchors this ideal home base for exploring Northern Michigan—from boating the Chain of Lakes to day trips to Traverse City, Charlevoix, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and even Mackinac Island.



The Space:

- Step back in time at this Classic Victorian-style home with warm, inviting living spaces

- 3 bedrooms | 5 beds | Sleeps up to 6 | 2 Queen, 3 Singles

- 2 bathrooms

- Fully equipped kitchen and dining area

- West-facing long front porch for breakfasts and sunset watching

- Cozy interior perfect for relaxing after days on the lake

- Smart TV's

- Portable Air Conditioners NEW for Summer of 2026!



Guest Access:

- Entire home

- Street parking available for vehicles and boat trailers

- Charcoal grill for outdoor meals

- Fire pit in the backyard (NEW for 2026)



The Neighborhood:

- Located in the heart of Alden

- Just blocks from Torch Lake and local marinas

- Easy access to the Chain of Lakes

- Close to local shops, dining, and walking paths

- Approximately 30 minutes to Traverse City

- Day trips to Charlevoix, Petoskey, Leelanau Peninsula, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Mackinac Island



Getting Around:

- Free street parking

- Walkable village location

- Short drives to surrounding towns and attractions



Other Things to Note:

- Rental agreement required

- Primary renters must be 25+

- No smoking or vaping of any kind

- No Fireworks, Campers, Tents, RV's or Parties.

- May consider one small, mature dog under 25 lbs with a $150 pet fee - Must get host approval.

- Check-in: 4 PM

- Check-out: 10 AM



Interaction with Guests:

- Our local team is only a phone call away if anything comes up during your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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Alden Brown Victorian | Pet Friendly | Torch Lake Reviews