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Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the area

Thompsonville

With a stay at this vacation home in Thompsonville, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Crystal Mountain and Misty Acres Preserve. .This family-friendly vacation home is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Lake Michigan and 20.5 mi (32.9 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 15 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 32 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 39 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River

Escape to The Betsie River Cabin, a stunning retreat nestled in a private, wooded setting along the serene Betsie River. Perfect for large groups, this 6-bedroom haven sleeps up to 18, with a spacious kids’ room, 2.5 baths, and an open floor plan designed for connection. Whip up meals in the fully stocked kitchen, gather around the large dining table, or fire up the Weber gas grill on the wraparound deck for a summer barbecue.

Step outside to your private riverfront oasis—watch kayakers glide by from the wooden deck, cast a line for salmon, or unwind by the outdoor fire pit under the stars. Kids will love the play set and games, while adults can soak in the peaceful vibe. On cooler nights, cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace inside.

Just 4 miles from Crystal Mountain Resort, enjoy golfing, hiking, or skiing. Sip local spirits at Iron Fish Distillery (1 mile away), explore Frankfort’s charm (25 minutes), or venture to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (45 minutes). Whether it’s fishing, hiking trails, or winery visits, adventure awaits nearby.

Book your week-long summer stay—or a cozy weekend retreat—and make memories at this Betsie River gem! No smoking or pets; primary renter must be 25+.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Michael Beukema

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking on site
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain

Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week getaway
We have a group of 5 couples that spend a week together once a year. Property was very fitting for our group. A few maintenance issues, but Stacy was very interested in anything we found.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
Very good for skiing on Crystal Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski weekend
Lots of room to hang out with a large group. Had an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob B., Zeeland Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 New Year
This was a great property with a beautiful setting. Everything was as it should be and the bedrooms were clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again. Close to Crystal.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ilona K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place and a charming house.
It is a very nice and beautiful place - just as described. Easy check-in and check-out. We rented it for Thanksgiving and asked for an early check-in, and the owner agreed without any issues. The only problem was the temperature. When we arrived, the thermostat was set to 51F, and it felt noticeably cold. Among us were a few elderly people, for whom the first few hours were difficult until the temperature rose to 65F. The owners should set the thermostat higher before our arrival so we wouldn't have to be wrapped in blankets and quilts during Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malaya S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff H., Monroe, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Santiago R., Lansing, Mi

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House and Property
The house is very spacious and was very comfortable for 13 in our group. Common area was roomy and opened to kitchen and outdoor deck, with access to Betsie River.in back yard. Beautiful trees and landscape, very private. We enjoyed the firepit and grill on the wrap around deck. We were there for a three day fishing on the Betsie with a lot of cooking inside and out, and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Amazing house and location, had plenty of room for our 9 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Getaway!
Property was pristine, beautiful location surrounded by nature and the amazing Betsie River. Iron Fish Distillery near by if you’re feeling thirsty. Overall great experience and would definitely rebook in the future !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Exactly the place we were looking for. So peaceful and relaxing. Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan G.

Fun girls trip!
We came up here for a fun girls weekend and this was such a great spot for what we were looking for! We needed a centrally located place to traverse city and torch lake and that slept everyone comfortably and it was perfect! It wasn’t clearly listed that there was not actual AC in the cabin which was fine, it was just stuffy in the house at times especially in the basement room with no windows. Also there were lots of box fans provided however they were VERY dirty. We loved visiting the Iron Fish Distillery for dinner one evening, the living room space is wonderful for a large group to hang out as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leatha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We enjoyed our stay. The prior reviews a read about the property were accurate, it is well appointed for large groups of people which worked out perfectly for us. The outside grounds have a lot of dirt and scrub around, which was no problem for us however, it made it difficult to, keep feet wiped off for going into the house. Especially when it rained for two days. The access point down at the river is hard to use because there isn’t a lot of room for chairs. A couple of our guests tried fishing, but we’re pretty high up off the bank for that. The property owner was very receptive to any questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family reunion
Great room and kitchen combo ideal for hanging out. Plenty of seating and well-equipped kitchen. Beautiful deck and screen porch. Not all bedrooms have windows, no AC (but weather cool so ok)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Overall experience was amazing!! We definitely want to come back for another trip. Very peaceful and relaxing! If you like the wilderness and being around woods and water then this is a place for you. The cabin does hold at least 12 people and room to spare. So big families are not exempt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
I stayed here with some friends for a weekend golf trip. It’s a nice, quiet, and clean cabin with a number of restaurants and golf courses nearby. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousin's weekend
We had a group of 12 adults and we loved the open concept of the kitchen/living room space. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. Plenty of seating for our whole group. Lots of comments on how comfortable the couches were. Beds were also comfortable. There were plenty of extra blankets, Pillows, towels & fans. Deck had a beautiful view of the river, and there was a nice stairstep/walkway down to the river. My 4 stars for cleanliness is due to: Outside of house appeared to not have had any spring clean up done. Grass around house was very long & lots of leaves around doorways. The deck had been cleaned off though. The Trash bins were fulls when we arrived & smelled bad, so our few trash bags really overfilled the bins. Lastly, there was a Strong odor in the basement & outside the master bedroom door (under the house fan vent). It was a damp, musty, animal urine smell. There was one humidifier running in 1 downstairs room (that we emptied several times during our stay) and windows were open downstairs also when we arrived to property. We purchased odoban, odor eliminator, to spray and had to run the "whole house fan" the entire time to minimalize the odor. We completely understand that basements can be damp, but this was a Much stronger odor. Besides these unfortunate things, we had a great time together in this Cabin, Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
This was our 3rd time staying at the property and it was great as usual. We couldn’t ski due to the weather but had no problem finding things to do in the area. The house is large enough to fit several families and a huge bedroom downstairs for the adult kids to hang out. I must say it would be nice if the furnace was WiFi and the owners could bump up the heat prior to our arrival as it was only 58 degrees in the house but it did heat up fairly quickly and was not a big deal. Thanks for having us and I’m sure we’ll be back in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suada R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual christmas ski trip
We have stayed here several times while skiing Crystal Mountain. The open and spacious kitchen, dinning and tv area are our favorite place to relax with family and friends. The new upgrades are woderful and well chosen. Thank you for allowing us to rent your property and would definetly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anouchka R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away.
We really enjoyed our time at the cabin. It has an open kitchen space which made it feel very homey. Had everything we needed to host a thanksgiving dinner. The basement was very cold even though we turned up the heat. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. My only remark would be that the trash cans in the bedrooms weren’t empty from previous guess or housecleaning crew/person.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff Z.

Executive Pastor
This was a perfect location for our annual fall retreat. We were looking forward to having a fire either inside or outside. There was not wood to be found. We were going to purchase some wood for the inside fireplace, but we would have had to clean out the ashes first, there was a very large amount inside. Outside was mostly rainy. The cabin was great for what we were doing and location was great for restaurants and golf. Carpet in the kitchen badly stained, maybe think about putting down a different flooring, It would have felt cleaner to us. Tried cooking pancakes but the large pans were old enough that the "non-stick" was gone. Just suggestions, overall, we would book this cabin again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five Stars!
This vacation was awesome! Plenty of room for our family. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We cook on vacation and have family meals, there was enough room for everyone! The property was absolutely beautiful! We loved the fall colors and the river. We have grown children and they loved this cabin. My son actually said “this is my favorite”. (We take our kids on a short vacation every fall in Michigan.) This Cabin and location is 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Great river cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023