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Charming 2-bedroom house with intimate Betsie River setting, AC, and WiFi

2.0 star property
Vacation home near Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville

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Living area
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Thompsonville

In Thompsonville .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Thompsonville vacation home, you'll find Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Iron Fish Distillery and Misty Acres Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 29 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 31 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Little River Casino - 37 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Front Street - 45 min drive - 61.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A. Papano's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬3 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.

Charming 2-bedroom house with intimate Betsie River setting, AC, and WiFi


There are few, if any, Betsie River settings that offer the intimacy this setting does. Imagine having your morning coffee on the deck just feet from the running waters while you think about your upcoming day.

A quick walk down the path brings you to the edge of the river. This secluded spot on the edge of the property offers step-in access to enjoy the many activities available on the river.

This setting is located just over a mile from Crystal Mountain and its amenities. In addition to the usual amenities, you will find a NEMA 14-50 plug in the garage so if you have your own charge cord you will have the ability to charge (for free) your electric vehicle. Additionally there are many destinations, including Frankfort and Interlochen within a 20-30 minute drive.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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: 18

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Reviews

Charming 2-bedroom house with intimate Betsie River setting, AC, and WiFi Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming is the perfect word. Sitting on the back patio listening to the river was the best, and was made even better when a bald eagle landed across the water to hang out for a bit. The Kalamazoo Stove Company fireplace insert was also an incredible bit of history to experience. Would book again and have already told family members about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

Came to thomsonville cottage as a family trip. First night was amazing with watching shooting stars from back deck. Was nice to have everything we needed for trip washing maching, toaster and very roomy. We had 4 kids ages 2 to 15. Two dogs and 3 adults. This place was amazing. Better than hotel life!! Last night kids waded in the river and accidentally stepped on a snappin turtle. Noone was harmed though. Just a great experience. Thankyou tom for the stay. We always pick wildflowers for our stay. Here a pic of our bouquet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W., Grawn Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Bestie Birthday Trip

This place is a nice rustic gem. It was clean and provided everything we needed for a great stay.My bestie and I stayed for a combined birthdays weekend celebration. We had an Awesome day sitting and sunning right next to the river.We will definitely consider this place again for our next birthday staycatoin. Tom was a very accommodating and responsive host. He let me check in early to set-up a little special surprise for my friend before she arrived. Thanks for the memories;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

June S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting and peaceful escape

We loved our stay at Tom’s place! Communication was easy and the check in/out process was easy. Tom’s place sits right off the Betsie river— this was our favorite part of our stay. We fit 5 people comfortably, the place was clean and had everything we could need. Thanks for having us!June
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris W.

The cabin was comfortable and pretty clean. The location on the river was super peaceful to sit and enjoy. This made a great base camp for the TAC at Crystal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Pictures do no justice how beautiful this place is. Super quiet, super relaxing. 10/10 We are planning on coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to Crystal Mountain

Great house very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tharina V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picturesque

Beautiful property! Owner was extremely responsive and helpful. Very kind and helpful for us to unplug from the world and have a relaxing weekend away in the middle of the woods. The river running through the property is absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome view and location!

Home is located in a quiet subdivision right on the Betsie River and just 5 minutes from Crystal Mountain. We saw deer, ducks and an eagle from the dining room. There was plenty of sleeping accommodations, and seperate spaces for kids and adults to hang out. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and utensils and silverware, there was soap, shampoo, tp and enough towels in the bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close proximity to Crystal Mountain

Our trip was planned for skiing. This is a convenient location not far (1.5mi) from the resort. We didn’t spend a lot of time at the house as we were there to ski but the beds were comfortable, linens were well stocked & the coffee bar was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie S., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica p.

Liked: Cleanliness

New years get together

Our stay at this lovely riverside home was wonderful!We were impressed with access to an empty garage for parking as it was January in Northern Lower Michigan. The home more than met our needs. It was my husband and I and our adult daughter. Having 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and two family rooms was so nice! The setting beside the river was beautiful! The home manager was very responsive and helpful. The location close to Crystal Mountain was so convenient for the skiers too. We’re hoping to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Hartford City, IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Ski Adventure

Wonderful little place just a short distance from the ski resort. Hoping to be back in the summer for some fishing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Relaxing Place in the River

Loved staying here and how comfortable the home was and how nice it was to have the river right in your backyard view. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay

The host was fantastic with communication. We really enjoyed our time. Part of the house was really great and I could tell they are working to update it. The pillows, sheets, towels all were nice and comfy and looked new. The first part of the house, when you enter, could still use some work but worked for us. don’t recommend using that shower/bath until it’s fixed up. The shower and toilet are bouncy on the old floor with a hole in the wall at the base outdoor the shower door. We mostly stayed away from that bathroom. We enjoyed our time and watching all the fish in the water. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place!

Was a wonderful place, Tom was awesome! Thank you very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Malinda B.

Private and peaceful

The property with river access was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024