Handcrafted Log Home on River Near Crystal Mtn

Thompsonville, Michigan
$354 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Located on 9 acres — just 4 miles from Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort — this log cabin in Thompsonville is the perfect home base for adventures! Explore the state land, take the drive to Lake Michigan, or hit the slopes. Prepare dinner in the kitchen before warming up by the fireplace or roasting s’mores by the fire pit. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a sleeping nook designed for kids (but fun for adults too!), and plenty of living space, this vacation rental has room for the whole family.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Wood-Burning Fireplace (Starter Wood Provided) | Fire Pit w/ Seating | Snowmobile/Cross-Country Skiing Trails On-Site | 4 Mi to Crystal Mountain

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed, Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bunkhouse: 3 Built-In Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress, Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished covered deck, updated 8-person outdoor dining area, en-suite balcony (bedroom 1), gas grill (seasonal, summer only), cornhole, river access, 9-acre yard surrounded by accessible state land
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ YouTube TV, stereo w/ Bluetooth, children’s toys, books, board games, vaulted ceiling, fieldstone fireplace, 2,000 sq ft
KITCHEN: Gas stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer (no ice maker), microwave, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, expansive counters, drip & single-cup coffee makers, high chair, booster seat
GENERAL: Free WiFi, propane furnace, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, iron/board, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels, keyless entry
FAQ: Exterior security camera (facing front entrance), no A/C, well water (2 gallons drinking water provided)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 2 steps to enter, bedroom/full bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING: Gravel driveway (ample parking)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Betsie River (on-site) - swimming & floating, Kayak Canoe Put In (3 miles), Crystal Mountain (4 miles), Crystal Lake (15 miles), Interlochen Center for the Arts (16 miles), Lake Michigan (17 miles), Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve (17 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (21 miles), snowmobiling, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, hiking, fishing
TEE OFF: Crystal Mountain - 3 Premier Golf Courses (4 miles), Pinecroft Golf Course (15 miles), Crystal Lake Golf (16 miles), Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (22 miles), Manistee National Golf & Resort (41 miles)
RAISE A GLASS: Iron Fish Distillery (7 miles), St. Ambrose Cellars (7 miles), Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate (27 miles), Left Foot Charley (28 miles), Brengman Brothers (33 miles), Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery (34 miles), Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn (46 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Frankfort (21 miles), Little River Casino Resort (29 miles), Traverse City (32 miles), Leland (41 miles)
AIRPORT: Thompsonville Airport (3 miles), Manistee County Blacker Airport (30 miles), Cherry Capital Airport (31 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires 2 steps to enter. While it offers a bedroom and a full bathroom on the 1st floor, additional interior stairs are required to access all of the other bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: This property has fans in every bedroom but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the front of the home, facing outward toward the front entrance. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera does not record video or sound and will be off during your stay
- NOTE: The property runs on well water. 2 gallons of drinking water are provided for each stay; travelers are encouraged to bring additional drinking water if needed
- NOTE: A starter bundle of wood for the fire pit is provided; guests must supply more if it runs out
- NOTE: The gas grill is only available seasonally in the summer months

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Michael Z.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Great place!

  • Katrina D.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed!

  • Daniel W.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    It was awesome. The log cabin is quirky and full of neat vintage finds and decorations. There was plenty of space for us and our 7 children with room to spare. We enjoyed fishing in the river. Close to neat beachy towns like Beulah, Upriver Pizza (hidden gem!) And lakes.

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Very nice place and easy to work with

  • Ron H.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    My family enjoyed the beautiful authentic log cabin. My daughter loved playing with all the toys and my son's enjoyed playing down in the stream. I would highly recommend the stay

  • Suzanne

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    This is our second stay at the cabin. A perfect get away that is warm, cozy and inviting. We highly recommend this VRBO the host is gracious and welcoming. Everything you need for your stay is available, games out door dinning, fire pit with a spectacular view of the river. We were able to enjoy the pink moon while sitting on the deck. Plenty of room with a great kitchen. We will definitely be coming back next year.

  • Kristen L.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Beautiful home and it’s picture perfect setting is the b

  • Lisa

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 2025

    My family enjoyed our stay here. It had everything we needed and a wonderful view of the ski area. The shuttle bus was super convenient. We would stay here again.

  • Dawn S.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Had an amazing long weekend at River Rock! What a beautiful home on a peaceful piece of property! The place was clean and perfect for us! The kitchen was fully stocked for us to cook in! We also enjoyed the puzzles and all the games.. it was a perfect location to Crystal Mountain! Highly recommend!

  • Mary T.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    Beautiful cabin, one of the best places I have stayed. Place was amazing and a perfect place for friends and families to stay. Place was very clean and accommodating. Will definitely recommend this cabin to others and hoping to stay there again down the road.

  • Kurtis P.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    The cabin and grounds exceeded our expectations. It was very clean and well-organized. They even furnished firewood! I would love to stay there again.

  • Maia H.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    I came for a friends trip with a few other women. The house had more than enough room for all of us and we had a great time. The home was beautiful, but there were a few things that were not as expected. Listing so others are aware before booking, as we were surprised. There wasn't really a view of the river in the summer, and to access the river you had to go down a VERY steep hill with something you can barely call a trail (it was all eroding). We are all fit so were able to do it, but would make the river inaccessible for older people or those with any mobility issues. There is an inn right next door, so not much privacy as you can see and hear them. The fire pit is on the property line and within full view. We had to turn on every lamp in the house (felt like 20) and it was still VERY dark in every room except the kitchen. The house stayed pretty cool despite no air conditioning. But in one upstairs bedroom there is no window, only a door, and the door was screwed shut so there was zero airflow. Also very dangerous in a fire. The bunk room has no windows at all and has only a curtain as a door. The home is filled with knickknacks. It meant there was no space to put any groceries. Some were also placed in dangerous locations, like on the stairs. There was also an unsecured rug at the top of the stairs that someone slipped on and fell down. There is no table on the large patio and no screen door in the sliding door. Not good for summer, only winter really.

  • Brian Joseph F.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    The property and log home are amazing! We spent plenty of time wading in the river and relaxing in and around the beautiful cabin. The house is clean, fun, and bigger than expected. The beds are comfortable and we couldn’t have asked for a better rental. A lot of love, time and craft were poured into this property and we are grateful to the hosts for sharing!

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$354+
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