Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi.

Thompsonville, Michigan
$302 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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Free WiFi Access!

You'll enjoy our classic up-north cabin home all year round! Just one mile from Crystal Mountain resort, direct access to kayaking/salmon fishing on the Betsie River and 20 min from a perfect Lake Michigan sunset!

Winter months are ideal for skiing at Crystal Mountain resort, snow shoeing around our 1.5 acre property and nearby trails, snuggling up by the toasty, gas fireplace while reading a book, playing games, assembling a puzzle or a family movie night. You'll also find multiple access points to snowmobile trails.

Spring is the best time for a girls weekend getaway to Crystal's full service spa. Guys would enjoy 36-holes of golf and local fishing. Also, hike the 1.6 mile Michigan Legacy Art Park trail, which is open year round.

Summer months are our favorite time of year to spend in Northern Michigan. Explore Lake Michigan beaches along the coast just 20 miles away and you can't beat the sunsets in Frankfort and Arcadia's Inspiration Point! Our cabin currently has three kayaks for our guests to float down the Betsie or fish right off our dock. The Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide will take your breath away cruising down 1,700 ft long curved track. Enjoy the biking, hiking and chairlift rides on their property. For the Michigander favorite pastime, book a tubing trip on the nearby Platte River!

During the fall months, the colors are breathtaking! Crystal offers panoramic views via chair lift of three counties during the peak of fall color season. September/October is the best chance to watch fish migrate upstream. Enjoy a large campfire setting from our riverbank.

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Contact us directly if you have any questions about your stay. Email: jermsroub@gmail.com or call Michelle at 763.458.9351

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

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • 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 : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Joan

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    The cabin/home is a great location for those visiting Crystal Mountain, Michigan Legacy Art Park or floating down the Betsie River. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well-stocked and there are plenty of books and games for families.

  • Sara

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Clean, comfortable stay.

  • Jean

    Submitted Oct 7, 2023

    Stayed Oct 5, 2023

    A very cozy, clean and comfortable cottage. Fit our needs perfectly! Saw numerous salmon on the Betsie River steps away from the cottage.

  • Theresa

    Submitted Aug 14, 2023

    Stayed Aug 11, 2023

    Very cute place. Close to lots of things and perfect size for the 3 of us.

  • Erin C.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    The bed was very comfortable. Nice selection of movies. It was a rainy night so we enjoyed one. The river was great. Our son caught a rainbow trout. He was very excited.

  • Malyssa J.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    We stayed for a short weekend and didnt need a thing. The shower was nice and big with great hot water. We cooked both nights and had all we needed in the kitchen. Bedding, towels and all accommodations were great! Enjoyed how close to the resort. We plan to return in the summer/fall and play in the river

  • Lisa A.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    We stayed in this homey cabin because of its proximity to the Interlochen Arts Academy. It was about a 20-minute drive. The hard surfaces in the cabin were clean and we felt comfortable immediately. The beds were comfortable. For ventilation in the winter, I suppose, the walls do not extend to the ceiling in the bedrooms, so do not expect total privacy. There were several dusty areas in the cabin...under beds, around air purifiers and some cobwebs by the clearstory windows, but none of that was a deal-breaker. The cabin was equipped with all the necessary items for a pleasant stay. And the equipment available in the garage was a dream to have for the day at the lovely beach a short drive from the cabin.

  • Lynette B.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    This property was well-appointed, very clean, and the process from booking-check out was fantastic! Our party was in the area for a 4-day kayaking weekend and we could not have picked a more perfect location! The property is right on the Betsie River and near the other waterways we explored just a short drive away, including Traverse City, Sleeping Bear, the Crystal River, and the Platte River. The bedding/beds were comfortable and clean, as was the bathroom, and living spaces. It was incredibly convenient to have a washer and dryer on property as well! Everything you could possibly need with regard to supplies was there on site. The neighborhood was very quiet and I enjoyed our stay immensely!

  • Brenda B.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    Overall place is cozy but could of been cleaned better. Found drink in coozie in the closet. Things did not feel clean like the dinning table and counter to eat on still were dirty and the pull out bed is not clean!!! So when you list it for 6 people -minus 2 for the pull out bed.... Big ole stain of some sort not quite sure what......blood; drink; not sure but overall we had a wonderful time. House is very cozy and great location for site seeing!

  • Sarah A.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Clean overall and lots of accommodations to have a comfortable stay. Owners very responsive. Family and i enjoyed our stay and would come again.

  • Submitted Jan 4, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2023

    We enjoyed our stay! It was clean and cozy with very comfortable beds and well stocked with everything we needed. It was a short drive to skiing at Crystal Mountain.

  • Jess K.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2023

    Stayed Oct 21, 2023

    This was perfect for our girls overnighter to the area. The outdoor amenities available made me want to stay longer, and test them out. I am guessing this would be a fun place to hang out during warmer weather too.

  • Joe F.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2023

    Stayed Sep 16, 2023

    Perfect one night stop before my triathalon the next morning.

  • Christopher N.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    My wife and I enjoyed our stay here very much! Parking in the garage was a nice bonus. The cabin is Very nice, and different than most others. I appreciate the unique architecture. Clean, bed was very comfortable, and the shower was very cool. Sunk-in floor. Kitchen is well equipped, and the cabin is extremely homey and comfortable. We highly recommend this place for a nice get-away!

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