The Bear Den Betsie river waterfront Guest home.

Thompsonville, Michigan
$264 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Beautiful Betsie river front guest home main house also at times available as well to rent .HOLIDAYS REQUIRE 3 NIGHT MINIMUM. Great riverfrontage for canoeing and kayaking or great fishing for steelhead in spring and Salmon in fall. only 5 miles from Crystal mountain ski and golf resort, great location to tour the wineries or do a fall color tour in northern Michigan. A beautiful short drive to Lake Michigan in Frankfort or head to Traverse City, get your exercise by climbing Sleeping Bear sand dunes such a great view from the top any time of year!
Main house also on property see booking @ Vrbo.com/3482644

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Center
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The City Center In The Mountains On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 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. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jasmine

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    The cabin was very cute and clean The owner was amazing would definitely go there again

  • Angie

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    The Bear Den was incredibly cozy. Perfect size for the three of us. Felt newer, was very clean and you can’t beat the peace and quiet. Check In/Out was super easy.

  • Katherine

    Submitted Aug 8, 2023

    Stayed Aug 6, 2023

    incredibly Clean, adorable, and surrounded by nature. close to alot of great towns and Crystal Mountain. The host was kind and responsive. Check-in was seamless. will definitely be back!!

  • Cheryl

    Submitted Oct 16, 2022

    Stayed Oct 13, 2022

    Very very nice updated cabin.Comes with everything you need.Great fishing too

  • Kimberly

    Submitted Jan 26, 2022

    Stayed Jan 20, 2022

    This place was so cozy, cleanly, and all around a beautiful stay. Chris answered all of our questions and was very welcoming I would highly recommend

  • Danielle C.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Overall the cabin was perfect for a couple couldn’t imagine more than that maybe a couple small children. Peaceful quiet. Seating was limited in living room area and the recliner was broken so that was disappointing since we spent time inside due to the rainy weather. I would have loved to open the windows but there were no screens. Other then that the place was as perfect as it could be.

  • DEBBIE B.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Very clean and cozy cabin. Our host Chris was very attentive and communicated exceptionally well! We had a lot of adventures since we are very familiar with the area and all the surrounding cities.The bonus was being on a beautiful stretch of the Betsie River. Hubby had some great salmon catches during our stay. Before leaving we were allowed to check out the big house that Chris rents out. That was a beauty. Probably get that one next time for more room and a better view of the river from the back deck.

  • Steve F.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Very cute cottage. Family of four really enjoyed our stay. Would be happy to rent it again.

  • Trisha D.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    If I were a VRBO owner and had guests coming I would cut the grass for those guests! There were 2 gentlemen that stayed in the big house directly in front of our rental. They were gone fishing most of the time so we had the area to ourselves with our dog. However, the grass was almost to our knees. With ticks being high in the state of Michigan I did not to not want to spend much time on the property itself. The river area would of been delightful area to take our chairs and sit by the water but the grounds were not maintained there either. For the price we paid .... Just disappointed

  • Carey A.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Nice cabin in one of our favorite areas.

  • Melissa L.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Booked this for a fishing weekend with our 8yo son. It was perfect for the three of us. A 1 minute walk to the River, clean, large parking area for truck and boat super easy check in/check out. Would love to book again with extended family on the main house!

  • Andrea S.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    We picked this cabin because it was pet friendly, close to the places we wanted to visit and also had good reviews regarding cleanliness. We had a good time and would recommend to others.

  • Kevin M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    We really liked our stay here.

  • Theresa S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    The cabin was really clean and everything in it is new or newer. Only 200 feet from the Betsie River with a well maintained path, we had fun fishing and wading. Pets are allowed and that made this an outstanding stay. Lots of things to do nearby. The owner Chris is a delight to talk to and is a great communicator when we were booking it.

  • Michael B.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2024

    Stayed Feb 23, 2024

    Very clean and comfortable. 7 minutes from Crystal Mountain. Beautiful stretch of the Betsie River. Beautiful renovated cottage.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$298+
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