Holiday houses in Alden

Spring Escape! •Hot Tub• Close to Slopes & 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.

Riverside Retreat—Kayaks included!

Lovely peaceful retreat on Intermediate River. Steps to downtown Bellaire: Short’s beer, unique stores, restaurants and movie theatre. This tranquil space is the perfect romantic getaway for 2 In the heart of Michigan’s prime recreation area, minutes away from championship golf courses, ski runs, hiking, biking trails and beautiful Torch Lake. Enjoy wine tasting, craft beer, Mammoth Craft Distillery and Bee Well Cider and Meadery, or just select a book from our library and relax on the dock!

Birch Cottage on Torch Lake with Kayaks + SUPs

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.

Hiawatha Creek Camp / On Clam Lake - Sleeps 4-6

Stylish 2-bdrm cottage on Clam Lake with a deck, dock and fire pit. Bring your boat for easy access to Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire. At night grill dinner and enjoy a bonfire. The kitchen is fully equipped, board games are available as well as a 4K TV. The area in front of the cottage is weedy and not conducive to swimming The cottage is "Up North" and there may be swans, other waterfowl and wildlife present at the property during your stay. Please respect them and stay a safe distance away.

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

Cozy yurt in the woods!

A winding two-track through the woods delivers you to our cozy 200sq ft yurt located on 10 acres outside of quaint Alden, MI. 5 minute drive to Torch. 15 min. to Bellaire/Short’s! Turn on your favorite camp tunes, unplug, read, make art with the yurt art supplies, do a puzzle, bask on the porch, lounge in the hammocks,cook dinner over the fire, head to Alden for breakfast at the Muffin Tin, take a dip in Torch…we’ll tell you a great spot to jump in! Bunk bed is full size lower, twin upper.

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 .

Camp Fowler on Torch Lake!

This adorable home sits aside 50 feet of crystal clear, sandy bottom Torch Lake frontage! Enjoy your favorite water activities by day and phenomenal sunsets and stargazing by night. Camp Fowler is situated perfectly between Elk Rapids and Bellaire so you're only a short drive from golfing, hiking and biking trails, and skiing and snowboarding, not to mention restaurants, boutique shopping, and wineries and breweries. The ideal location for your Northern Michigan vacation!

Artist’s cottage/studio hideaway near Torch Lake

Nestled in the outskirts of a charming Torch Lake village and 1/2 mile from the pristine shores, this boutique photography studio is a recently refurbished cottage in the heart of Northern Michigan. Once a farm guest cottage, and now headquarters to a portrait studio, it’s easy to see why this cheerful, retreat-like atmosphere sparks the imagination. Brew a cup of tea in the kitchen, play the piano, or stargaze in the yard. This hideaway is the perfect mix of nature and art.

Secluded Hot Tub Hide-A-Way Retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Very secluded on 6 private Acres. Relax around a camp fire in the evening or listen to the birds in the morning (you can often hear the loons early in the morning). This was built new in spring of 2025 and ready for your up north experience. Just 3 miles from Bellaire, 6 miles from Schuss Mountain for golf and skiing. 45 minutes from Traverse City and Petoskey. The perfect launching point for all NW Michigan has to offer.