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Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Thompsonville

On river.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Thompsonville vacation home, you'll find Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve is within 6 miles (10 km) and Glovers Lake is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 40 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬10 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.

Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views

This comfortable, updated home sits alongside the Betsie River. It boasts a screen room for fresh air. There is also a 3 season room for relaxing and watching the river. Many folks canoeing down the river have exclaimed, "You have the best water frontage on this river!" With a wide, easy walking path to the river's edge, it is easy to enjoy over 400 ft of private frontage. A campfire next to the river, swimming or fishing are regular activities. A deep, popular fishing hole is an easy cast from the grass. Sit at the river's edge in the sun, or in the shade from the trees. Sit around an outdoor bonfire while watching the river.

Crystal Mountain resort is a two minute drive. Sleeping Bear Dunes is a 40 minute drive. Multiple golf courses are a short drive. Any questions, please call me 616-218-1301.

Property manager

Bill and Holly O'Dwyer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

  • No pets 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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Betsie River Dream House Thompsonville
Betsie River Dream House Private vacation home
Betsie River Dream House Private vacation home Thompsonville

Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feb stay

The house was very clean, the owner met us outside & explained all details. Listing says it sleeps 8, could only figure the 8th person would sleep on couch?Other than that it was wonderful stay. Everything else as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family home near skiing

House was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend

Thank you for a fantastic stay : )
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigrun H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Crystal Mountain skiing and family evenings

The property is located in perfect proximity to the skiing resort and is very clean and well organized, and has truly everything needed for a wonderful winter get away
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!!!

We had a retreat for customers and we had such a relaxing time! Place is so great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual salmon fishing trip

Our second time with Bill and Holly fishing their lovely Betsie Rver property! Fishing was good for Salmon here early October. Enjoyed the fires at night down at the river. Good time for myself, brother and son. Highly recommend Bills property here in Thompsonville!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice site!

This was a perfect location for our annual trip to the region. The property had a fire pit we used every evening. House furniture was very comfortable. Went fishing and ate at local restaurants. Perfect weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation House!

My family and I have stayed in the Betsie River Dream House for two years in a row and we love it! The house is in the woods, but it's in a great location for a summer vacation. 15 mins to Beulah, 25ish mins to Frankfort & Elberta, 45 mins to Sleeping Bear Dunes and 45 mins to Traverse City. All of us also love the river flowing through the backyard and my kids love playing in the Betsie! The house is a great, clean and recently renovated house. We've shared the house with a couple of other family members and it works so well to have two downstairs bedrooms and the larger upstairs bedroom. The screened in porch and sunroom are also great features that allow people to spread out throughout the house. Thank you so much for another great stay, we hope to be back in the future! One suggestion: Adding some hooks to the backs of doors in the bedrooms and bathrooms would be helpful, and make hanging towels easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

Very relaxing location, quiet, but close enough to golfing, wineries, kayaking, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Beautiful home located on the river. Close to Crystal Mountain was the perfect retreat for our family! Home had everything you needed, and the host went out of their way to make sure they answered any of our questions and made the check in process so easy. We got 12 inches of snow while there and the host made sure the driveway was plowed every day! Absolutely loved our stay and Look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Away

We had a wonderful stay at this home. It was perfect for our 2 families. Close to Crystal for skiing and down the road from the distillery. We would come again in the winter or summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oo

Last week I spent weekend with my friends in this beautiful house I had great time and for me this is amazing place for relaxing by the river&fishing. that was my second time stay in this house. Hopefully we will rent this house again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect setting

Stayed here for a work conference nearby. Very beautiful property. Would have loved to spend more time enjoying it. Owners have great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Salmon Trip

We had a great time. The river was peaceful and full of fish. The kids had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommended

The listing pictures don't do this property justice! Well stocked, comfortable property with the feeling of seclusion but close to everything. The river access is better than expected and had salmon and trout waiting for us in the backyard. The owner's communication was great, check in and check out were simple with no crazy chores to do before we left. Can't recommend this place enough - it's the perfect base camp for Northern Michigan!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to visit Frankfort/and quite retreat

Family of 6 enjoyed the very clean and comfortable home. The river had a great swimming hole and current to cool off when needed. Owner provided every need for a comfortable/ safe stay. Loved the visit to the Iron Fish distillery as well. Thank you Holly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Secluded

Loved the house and property! Well off the roadway. Very quiet with river (creek) below. Fire pit is a brief walk downstream. Doe and (2) fawns visited about every other day. Could have fished if we had brought the poles. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Had a great time in this beautiful home. Everything better than the pictures can tell you. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jovas j., Homer glen

Liked: Cleanliness

Great New Years getaway!

It was simple as 123
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Relaxing

Our short weekend stay was peaceful and the cabin was cozy for the fall weather! We really enjoyed the short walk to the river and being able to fish without having to leave the cabin property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Vacation Cottage and Activity Location

Rented this cottage for a three day getaway for some fishing and R&R. Wonderful location with a beautiful crafted interior finish by owners. Bill and Holly were extremely helpful with information about the cottage and surroundings areas. Will likely be back sometime in the future years. Thanks for the nice accommodations Bill and Holly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Benzie Beautiful

Great spot on the Benzie River! Great for a large family, three couples, any small group looking for a peaceful setting in beautiful northern Michigan.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bright, clean, updated cabin on the Betsie River

Owners made everything easy. Communication was just right. The cabin was exceptionally clean, beds comfortable, lovely setting on the Betsie River. We will recommend this place to our friends and family. A great, easy, relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing by the river

This lovely home was one of the nicest and cleanest we’ve stayed in. We had a relaxing stay. Enjoyed to river and all of the natural beauty of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Fun for Family

This is a lovely Up North home. Well equipped and super clean. Holly and Bill were quick to answer questions. The property is beautiful and quiet. I absolutely recommend the Betsie River Dream House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022