Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort
thompsonville, Michigan
1
Bed
1
Bath
Bed & Breakfast
Property Type
4
Max Sleeps
2 nights
Min Stay
Escape to our charming 3 room BnB. Enjoy the tranquility of your private balcony, where you can sip your morning coffee and take in the serene surroundings. Just a 1 Minute drive from the renowned Crystal Mountain, GOLF RESORT,
1/2 mile to a kayak launch site on the Betsie River and 1 mile to the Betsie River Bike Trail all the way to Frankfort along Crystal Lake and the Betsie River
I do offer Chauffeur service to the main building
When you're not exploring the great outdoor
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Beach Towels Books Games Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Music Library Note From Host: Smoking Allowed Outside Smoke-free Property Video Library Desk Desk Chair Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only -
OUTDOOR
BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture -
PARKING
Limo/town Car Service Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available -
INTERNET
Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Bike Parking Golfing Playground -
ACCESSIBILITY
1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. In-room Accessibility This Property Does Not Have Elevators Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel -
FOOD AND DRINK
Breakfast Available For A Fee Coffee/tea Maker Dining Room Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator -
GUEST SERVICES
Golf Privileges (optional) Ski Lift Privileges Snow Sports Gear -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Games DVD Player Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Separate Living Room -
ACTIVITIES NEARBY
Birdwatching Casino Cross-country Skiing Cycling Ecotours Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Hunting Ice Skating Jet Skiing Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Parasailing Rafting Sailing Scuba Diving Skiing Sledding Snorkeling Snowboarding Snowmobiling Swimming Theme Parks Water Skiing Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing Winery Tours -
BEDROOM
Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating -
BATHROOM
Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels -
ENTERTAINMENT
Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player Smart TV -
OUTDOOR SPACE
Balcony
Check-in : 02:00 PM
Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 4
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Marc
Submitted Jun 22, 2025
Stayed Jun 20, 2025We stayed in three different places over a week and Al's place was by far the most comfortable. He's an extremely gracious host who asked about and looked after our every need. I'd recommend him to anyone thinking of staying in the area.
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Submitted Feb 18, 2019
Stayed Feb 15, 2019Alfred was a very kind and accommodating host. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. The place was comfortable and very clean. It was also very close to Crystal Mountain Resort. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
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Christine S.
Submitted Oct 9, 2025
Stayed Oct 4, 2025It is a private suite which is very clean & spacious with bathroom, WiFi & a good sized TV. It’s located on property very close to Crystal Mtn. It has a lovely covered private patio for relaxing.The host lives on site in main house & is kind & gracious & a great source of information about the surrounding area & history. Alfred provides a delicious breakfast and good company is available in the hosts dining room which looks out to the birds enjoying the feeder off the back deck.When I first read all of the exemplary reviews of this place, I was hesitant to believe it was the quality place people claimed. It seemed to good to be true but I took the chance & am so glad I did. The stay was delightful!Breakfasts were wholesome & made with care & the host couldn’t have been more helpful.
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carl t.
Submitted Sep 14, 2025
Stayed Sep 12, 2025Alfred was a kind and engaging host who took care of all of our needs. Our stay was comfortable and quiet. Just what we were looking for.
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Andy S.
Submitted Aug 13, 2025
Stayed Jul 25, 2025We had a wonderful stay at Alfred’s place. Super cozy and easy to get to, very close to Crystal Mt Resort. We were in town for a wedding there and this was perfect for our needs. Breakfast hosted by Alfred was the highlight of the trip, his hospitality was first class!
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Hannah S.
Submitted Jul 20, 2025
Stayed Jul 17, 2025Property was beautiful and Al was just the nicest host! He was able to help if we needed anything and recommended a hiking trail, which we ended up seeing - Michigan's Grand Canyon! I would stay again and recommend to anyone looking for a quiet little vacation up north!
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JEANNE R.
Submitted Jul 12, 2025
Stayed Jul 5, 2025Quiet and peaceful. Everything that is needed, was there
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Penny S.
Submitted Jul 6, 2025
Stayed Jul 3, 2025Alfred was a gracious host, very responsive and welcoming. There were two spacious rooms, one a bedroom the other a living space. Very clean and comfortable. The pictures accurately depict the space. Within driving distance of many amazing Michigan destinations. Would stay here again.
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John M.
Submitted Aug 29, 2024
Stayed Aug 23, 2024We felt very lucky to stay with Alfred at his very cute, and comfortable B&B! The pictures just don’t do this hidden gem justice! Alfred is such a wonderful host making sure we were comfortable and that we didn’t need anything. He’s very knowledgeable about the area and its history which we love to hear about! Alfred is a wonderful personable gentleman. We left feeling like we made a new friend. The bed and living room armchairs were perfect and the large bathroom was great! We put to use the refrigerator and microwave and were very happy to have them. The location is centrally located to many things and destinations but especially Crystal Mountain, 2 minutes away.! So this is the perfect place to relax after hiking golfing or skiing or for letting the kiddies safely run around the acreage but still within sight. We absolutely loved the spacious property with the privacy. There’s even frisbee golf on the property that I had a hard time walking away from! Thank you and hope to see you again soon, Alfred! John & Anna
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Carrie M.
Submitted Aug 14, 2023
Stayed Aug 10, 2023Accommodations worked perfectly for us as we spent a lot of time at Crystal Mountain with friends. Alfred was wonderful!
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Jean H.
Submitted Jul 30, 2023
Stayed Jul 1, 2023My wife & I escaped the Florida extreme summer heat by traveling to Michigan We were fortunate to discover Al's place. A spacious country home with all the amenities. comfortable, quiet and close to Crystal Mtn Country Club. A 30 min drive to Sleeping Bear Nat'l Lakeshore. Our month long stay was a pleasure. Al was a great host and attended our every need. We hope to return next year.
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tina g.
Submitted Jul 5, 2023
Stayed Jun 17, 2023Host was super accommodating, location was a short distance to the dunes, Frankfort and especially the Art hike at Crystal Mountain. We were greeted with a bottle of wine and a cheese and meat tray, and Alfred was eager to do whatever he could to make our stay pleasant. Even though he no longer makes pie, the upgrade from small apartment B&B to the whole house with a kitchen was a pleasant surprise. Breakfast was not included, but he offered to make breakfast for $15 each if we wanted. We made our own, it was great.
