Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot

Thompsonville, Michigan
$293 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Summary:

Riverside Abode



The Space:

Perched on a gorgeous five-acre lot on the bank of the Betsie River, this unbelievable getaway will be just the place to get away from it all and breathe in some fresh air. With plenty of room for the entire family, you will have no trouble spreading out and feeling at home in no time. Mingle with loved ones by the warmth of the wood-burning fireplace with a favorite drink in hand as the chef of the group whips up something tasty in the full kitchen. On warm summer nights, there will be no better way to end each day than a cookout on the back deck as the sun dips below the treetops. Plus, the firepit is the perfect place to listen to the water rush by and reminisce about the fun that was had that day with the whole gang. What's nearby: Regardless of the season, this special retreat will be just the place for every type of guest to enjoy. When fresh snow blankets the area, the skiers of the group will be glad to know that Crystal Mountain is just over a mile west offering a variety of runs for all experience levels to enjoy. While in the area, everyone will love walking through the exhibits at Michigan Legacy Art Park and soaking up the colors of Fall foliage. A bite to eat and local grocery stores can be found in Thompsonville proper a mile away and a day trip to Lake Michigan is just 18 miles from your front door! Things to know: Free WiFi & cable Full kitchen Firepit Snowbird-friendly Central AC All resort amenities must be paid for separately on a pay-as-you-go basis through the resort. Vacasa offers lodging only. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1562 Sq Ft (145 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa 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 : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Tracey

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Great, overall.

  • Tracey

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    I enjoyed my stay. I would definitely rent this property again.

  • Megan

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    It’s clear someone took a lot of time to restore this older home. The inside was very clean and comfortable. We wish there was a book with some details on the house as some things weren’t as straightforward (e.g. no check out instructions). We enjoyed the location of this house from town and proximity to other cities (~35 minutes from Traverse City). The outside of the property needed a little TLC and didn’t seem like it received much attention for our visit - paint was chipping on the back deck, the trash can seemed like it had been sitting near the roadway for a while, there was a deceased animal in the middle of the driveway that we had to dispose of that had been sitting there a while, the grill wasn’t clean and had been sitting without a cover, and the grass was really long/hadn’t been cut in a while. Overall, it was a comfortable stay for our party of 4 and we would return if ever in the area again.

  • Kevin

    Submitted Sep 10, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    Nice place for our group. Comfortable and clean. Neat house and easy drive to area attractions. A little noisy sometimes being close to a well traveled road but it wasn't all that noticeable. Good value compared to many other properties we considered.

  • vang

    Submitted Sep 29, 2021

    Stayed Sep 21, 2021

    Great place and near crystal mountain for people visiting there.

  • Tavo

    Submitted Aug 30, 2021

    Stayed Aug 25, 2021

    The house was SPECTACULAR!!!! The only problem was this…our stay wasn’t long enough! The house itself was amazing. The hosts were amazing to provide everything you could possibly need for a stay. Thank you so much to the hosts for providing the house to my husband and myself. Waking up to a fresh cup of coffee and sitting on the dock just listening to the river/creek go by was my highlight every morning. Thank you again. Don & Tavo Boyd

  • Adam W.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2026

    Stayed Feb 7, 2026

    Loved our ski superbowl weekend at the house!! It was very clean and l

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    Great cabin in an even better location. Minutes from Crystal, Thompsonville and the Bessie is in the backyard. We had a great family ski weekend.

  • Amanda R.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Nov 30, 2025

    Well stocked comfortable home and local support if questions arise.

  • mike H.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Always clean, we have never had a bad stay here.

  • Jason S.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Beautiful views of the Betsie River! Clean and large home. Close to all the fun stuff in NW MI!

  • Emily P.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    We loved staying here for a week with our young kids. A room for them to share with toys, a kitchen table as well as a large dining room table was wonderful for our board game loving group. A wonderful find! It was in close proximity to great local restaurants like “Rosie’s” which we frequented. We loved that there was laundry on the first floor and Adirondack chairs overlooking the river to enjoy our afternoons and morning coffee. An overall fantastic stay.

  • Kyle B.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Overall, a good place to stay with a few quirks that we ran into. First, the good. The location is great with Crystal Mountain just down the road and Frankfort only 20 minutes away. We loved being next to the river! Our boys found bugs and little fish to catch and it wasn't too deep near the dock. Yes, it is next to a campground and road but overall was pretty quiet the weekend we were there. The firepit is a nice touch too.Now the not so great, the bedroom with two twin beds was unusable as there was a strong odor in that room. Vacasa offered to have someone come out but I don't want to deal with that on my vacation so we just slept elsewhere. Also, the internet and TV worked when it wanted to and the A/C was a bit of a mystery. It's good to unplug on vacation but those things should work if it is listed as an amenity. We were away from the cabin most days so probably would have casued more disruption if we had stayed more in the cabin. Fix those issues and we would be back.

  • Sonja F.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    We very much enjoyed staying here again. Love the location and the house itself. Thanks!

  • Kelly R.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We had a great time during our stay

  • Kelly R.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay in this home. The location was great and furnishings were comfortable.

  • Mathew Joseph M.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We had a delightful experience at this property. The house was very neat with beautiful decor. The kitchen was well stocked with almost every utensil you would need.

  • Laveta H.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    Due to extreme Michigan weather, ice, wind, no electricity, we were unable to travel to our VRBO site. Called 800 number - English is second language. No help. Would be better to deal with personal owner than large rental company who uses VRBO for advertising and is unresponsive.

  • Josh F.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    We pulled up to an overflowing trash can that had been raided by racoons, the furnace required service during our stay, and I'm not quite sure how this is listed to sleep 8. Otherwise, the view of the river is awesome, the Vacasa representatives were able to help us through a few issues, and the interior of the house was nice. With a few of the kinks worked out this was an enjoyable stay.

  • Scott D.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Great stay and you can’t get any closer to Crystal!

  • Misti C.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Great family friendly location. We really enjoyed the cozy feeling of the home and furnishings. The house has a neat layout that added to the unique characteristics. Loved the view of the River from the living room. The fire pit location was a bonus! Cannot wait to come back!

  • mike H.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    This property is always clean and appealing. It’s always nice sitting up on the hill watching the fish swim upstream and around the bend. Also a good fishing point just off the end of the stairs. We will return for many years to come.

  • Kimberly C.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    8 of us enjoyed the weekend at this cozy home on the river. The house provided everything we needed for our stay and was very clean. The property does border a campground and is near the road, which neither were super noisy but it wasn't as quiet and secluded as we hoped. The beautiful view with a fire pit that sits on top of the river was the best part.

  • Christopher R.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 27, 2024

    The house was very clean and tidy, and in a quiet location. There are lots of attractions nearby (within 20 min drive). All the appliances were new-ish, and fully functional. The kitchen had plenty of dishes, enough for 8-10 people. There were plenty of knives, although they were not sharp enough, and I couldn't find a sharpener. The river runs right next to the house, with stairs down to it. Altogether a beautiful location, and a carefree stay.

  • Edward L.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    This place was perfect for us! Close proximity to everything we wanted to do and the home was amazing!!!

  • Jimmy E.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    The property is just like all of the other reviews have stated. Very clean, well stocked kitchen, loft is amazing. My friends were staying at Betsy River Canoes and Campground and you can actually take a path right to them. It was a 5 minute walk to the center of the campground. I would highly recommend this location for a home base.

  • Rachel K.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    The house was very cozy and comfortable. We had plenty of room to spread out. The river in the backyard was a lot of fun for the kids, they fished and played in the water in the shallow areas. Very nice place.

  • Travis M.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    House was great. Right on river kids were able to have a blast in the river. Had small issue with bathroom vanity drain and maintenance came over and fixed it right up. Definitely staying again. Right across the street from Thompsonville airport. Small airport but perfect for flying in to and walking to this house.

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$309+
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