Renovated River House on the Betsie in Northern Michigan

Thompsonville, Michigan
$450 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Experience picturesque Northern Michigan and everything it has to offer. This renovated cabin sits along the scenic Betsie River located less than two miles from Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort. This location offers fun for winter, spring, summer, AND fall!

The River House offers all the comforts of home. The main level features an open-concept kitchen/dining/living area with a 55” smart TV and sliding glass door that opens to the 12x32’ deck overlooking the river. The main-level also includes a master king with master bath, a second bedroom with a queen bed, a hallway bathroom that features a large walk-in rain shower, and a stackable washer and dryer.

The fully-equipped kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, electric stove and oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee makers (drip, k-cup and french press), coffee grinder, toaster, griddle, crockpot, dishware, cookware and utensils.

The lower level offers a landscaped walk-out overlooking the river. There is a large family room with a 55” smart TV, small refrigerator, microwave, cupboards, air hockey, games and books for kids and adults. The lower level also includes a 3rd bedroom with a king bed and river view, and a bunk-room.

This cabin retreat offers a gas fireplace for cozy Michigan winters, central AC in the summer, Wi-Fi access, gas grill and fire pit. The large mud room is a convenient place to keep all of your summer and winter activity gear.

The Betsie River, known for its Steelhead and Salmon, is easily accessible from the River House with stairs and boardwalk leading to the dock. At the dock you can fish, start or end a river journey, enjoy that first cup of coffee in the morning or the last drink of the day. If you are lucky, you may spot a Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk or Owl flying along the river or perched in a tree. For the fishermen, there is a large stainless fish-cleaning station for the many fish that will be caught!

Crystal Mountain Resort offers winter downhill and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. In the summer, it offers acclaimed golf courses, an alpine slide, hiking trails and the Michigan Legacy Art park. Two restaurants and a pub are open year-around at Crystal. If you are a golfer, there are many golf courses in the area including Pinecroft Golf Course, Crystal Downs and Arcadia Bluffs to name a few.

The River House is located in an idyllic location! Fifteen minutes from Beulah and the beautiful Crystal Lake, if you are a boater. Twenty minutes from Lake Michigan, Frankfort, Point Betsie Lighthouse, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Arcadia and Interlochen. Traverse City is only 35 minutes north. The Tippy Dam is only 35 minutes south. St. Ambrose Cellars is 10 minutes away and the Iron Fish Distillery is a 5 minute drive up the road. There is something for everyone!

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1700 Sq Ft (158 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Snow Sports Gear
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • 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 : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kris C.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed here for a long ski weekend with three families total. The house has plenty of space and all the amenities. The kids loved the basement area. Beautiful property. 4 min drive to Crystal Mt. great communication by the host and loved all the labels in the house. Comfortable beds and couches to lounge on after a long day of skiing. Was very clean. Would stay again!

  • Rachael T.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    The house was very clean, cozy and had everything that we needed. The instructions were very clear, everything was labeled and it was close to Crystal Mountain where we went skiing.

  • Brandon B.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    The house is very nice and very clean. We enjoyed our stay very much. Would definitely recommend.

  • Vitalii K.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Nice place. Good fishing.

  • Olivia B.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Great place to stay for a family getaway!

  • Kelli D.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    We had SUCH a wonderful time! The cabin is beautiful, clean, and accommodated all 9 of us so comfortably. The view of the river from the back deck was so pretty…we sat out there often. The fans in each room and blackout curtains were a nice touch…super cozy sleeping. The river is so fun for tubing! Get some tubes from the dollar general right around the corner. ;) 10/10!!

  • Julie H.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Great property and highly recommend! Nice quiet location, yet close enough for a drive to many nearby locations!

  • Ryan L.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Awesome property with a nice walkway leading to the river. Plenty of space for all 8 of us and the property manager was great with communication leading up to the trip. Highly recommend and hope to book here again in the future.

  • Kaitlyn D.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Loved hosting our annual birthday trip up north for the Pure Michigan experience! This place was so welcoming, packed with resources and outdoor space! We enjoyed going down to the water, corn hole, a bonfire, and cooking out. Lovely property!

  • Peter M.

    Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    One of the cleanest properties we have stayed in. Comfortable bed and furniture. Peaceful and relaxing. The welcome book was very informative.

  • Katherine L.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    We had such a great time at the river house! More than enough space for 3 couples. Less than 5 minutes from Crystal Mountain. We had everything we needed for a cozy long weekend skiing and spending time with our family. Hosts were communicative and friendly. Can’t wait to come back in the summer!

  • Jane H.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    Excellent house for our large skiing family. We were able to share meals, relax together, and enjoy snow at Crystal Mt. Everything was clean and comfortable, warm and easy, and reasonably priced. We’d stay here again. Thanks for allowing us to use your special place!

  • Yuliya M.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    We came up for a weekend ski trip, and this was as good as you can get without being on property. Amenities were excellent, the river views were so gorgeous, it’s a moment away from iron fish distillery for great dinner/drinks! The beds were comfy, the bunk room can sleep 4 (2 sets of bunk beds) and there are two other big beds. Perfect place for a couple families. The house had air hockey and board games too The hosts were lovely and left us some welcome goodies too :)

  • Dean P.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    We had a fantastic guys trip. I started this annual trip 30-years ago. We're still going strong. Our group goes golfing and fishing during our stay. The River house is perfect for our needs. Very comfortable and clean house. It is also perfectly located to nearby attractions like Crystal Mountain, Crystal Lake, Beulah, Frankfort, countless golf courses and many rivers and streams to try our luck.

  • Mark P.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    The house was great for the 2 days we were there. The rooms were spacious and the house was well equipped with everything we needed. The deck was great to sit out on and visit with friends. The house was really clean. The basement had lots of games for the kids to play. The location was great. We loved being by the river and so close to Crystal Mountain and Lake Michigan.

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$450+
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