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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River

About the area

Thompsonville

With a stay at this vacation home in Thompsonville, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 19.5 mi (31.5 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 22 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 39 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clipper Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Geno's Sports Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vacation Home on the Betsie River

This spacious vacation home is 2400 square feet. It has 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, with a large kitchen, four-season room and game room on 3.5 wooded acres. Located close to so many things to do! Lake Michigan's beaches, Golf, Kayaking, Distillery, Winery, Casino to name a few. Perfect for groups - large or small. This house will accommodate families, couples or groups who want to get away and experience one of the most beautiful parts of Northwest Michigan.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside house only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If any furniture is rearranged during your stay, please return to its original position.
Put full bags of recycling and kitchen trash in the back room of the basement.
Please do not strip the beds. Leave blankets/pillows on the bed and bed unmade.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vacation Home on the Betsie River Private vacation home
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Thompsonville
Vacation On The Betsie River
Vacation On The Betsie River
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Thompsonville
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Private vacation home

Vacation Home on the Betsie River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Being on the river was awesome. Peaceful and relaxing. Camp fire was so fun. We cooked hotdogs and smores.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prudence J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was well maintained and stocked with everything you could possibly need from first aid stuff (band-aids, heating pads & ibuprofen) to off property enjoyment (beach toys, chairs & towels). Plus, every kitchen appliance you could imagine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C., Saint Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the absolute best time! The house was large enough for our whole family, including kids and grandkids. The kitchen had literally everything that you could possibly need. The setting is tranquil, with the river running behind the house. The house is 20 minutes from Frankfort, a nice little beach town with a great beach. We also visited Empire Beach and Glen Arbor.They had beach chairs, toys and everything you would need for outdoor activities. We made s’mores by the fire pit that had plenty of chairs and firewood. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and we would highly recommend a stay at the River house! It was the perfect vacation for our family!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Southwest Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific family spot

River House was perfect for our 3 generational family gathering of twelve. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and spacious. There is plenty of room to spread out, and large enough kitchen and dining areas to easily accommodate everyone. We like to cook meals from scratch and found the kitchen beautifully provisioned with plenty of work space and helpful labels to find what we needed. With its proximity to MI-115, it's convenient to many wonderful activities and destinations. Yet it feels very secluded and private, tucked into the woods overlooking the river. We especially appreciated having four bathrooms, the sunroom and game room, the second fridge, the baby equipment, and the lovely swing by the river. The owners were very welcoming to work with and always responded promptly to questions. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

River House

The house was so clean and stocked with everything anyone would need inside and out. The bedrooms were big and a spacious kitchen as well. We had a 3 and 4 year old who were entertained by catching and releasing frogs from the little pond in the front yard. The property was large and had great river frontage. The owners were wonderful and we would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf trip

Perfect spot for four
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend

Great rental with plenty of space. Had an amazing time playing games and watching movies when not we were not skiing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend

Had the best time here at the house. It was our second time renting. All the amenities were great. Made fun memories and would love to comeback again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Crystal Mountain NYE Trip

Great location only a mile from the ski resort and on the river. Large enough for 3 families and almost every room had its own bathroom with shower. Everyone enjoyed the game room in the basement.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staff Retreat

The home was a great, peaceful place for our staff retreat. The owners we great to work with and very accommodating. There was plenty of room for us all inside and outside. The home was clean and well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Color change weekend

Property was very clean, and we pleasantly surprised kitchen has lot of supplies (cooking oil, coffee, creamer, bag of ice....). There are lot of rooms in the house. Communication with host Cindy was great from the beginning. Outside has breathtaking views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy and restful

Great property with plenty of space for our group of old friends to reunite while also getting their own space, when needed. Private. Well-appointed; everything we could think of needing was provided. Spent lots of time just sitting down by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tippy Adam Fishing Trip

We have stayed at several houses near tippy dam but this is the one our guys requested to come back to this year. Will probably return next year. Clean, comfortable and has everything you need. Owners are very quick to respond and excellent at communicating check in process and everything you need to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marv P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway!

Property was exactly if not better than described. Excellant communication- zero issues and zero surprises. The river access was awesome as well as the fire pit and the supplied firewood. The decks gave an awesome view and place to drink morning coffee or to visit after the late night fire. Can't say enough good things about this property and the owners. Thanks for sharing it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and excellent hosts!!

We had 13 family members stay here and there was more than enough room for everyone! Hosts are extremely nice and accomidating! House is beautiful, clean and well stocked. Kids loved the river! clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing UpNorth Home

The home and property far exceeded our expectations. The hosts provided so many amenities and “extras” that you wouldn’t normally expect at a VRBO (shampoo, condiments, firewood… to name a few). The location is central to so many beautiful areas. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, roomy place on the Betsie

We had a great time! I've never traveled with dogs or my family, so I'm excited we were able to stay. The river was very accessible, and the kids had a great time wading in. The house was awesome, stocked with the best kitchen supplies I've seen yet. The beds were comfortable, and it felt like someone loves this place, rather than most generic rentals. We made a lot of new memories here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat with plenty of space

We stayed a week at the Riverhouse and it was excellent! The river was tranquil, there was room for everyone and the 4 seasons room was great space to be when the kids went to bed. Cindy was a gem to communicate with and was able to coordinate an early check in for tracking family members.The ONLY small quibble was from the kids as the the dart board and foose-hockey were not present and the air-hockey table was missing it's blower. We would 100% stay at the River House again and find it to be an amazing deal for all the space you get!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation getaway!

the house and property were beautiful. So many amenities that I did not expect. Would definitely recommend this rental to anybody.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bobby b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brewer Annual Family Vacation

*Enjoyed and loved the location on the river *Convenient to Lake Michigan beaches *Many wonderful memories as a family Frogging, Fishing (but didn't catch much) swimming, Campfires ( thanks for providing the wood), playing cards at the large dining table ,and pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Quiet, lots of room. Very nice setup for families. On the Betsie river and close to all kinds of activities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th Anniversary Celebration

The place worked out well for us. The children enjoyed the property, especially the frog pond. The extra refrigerator in the basement and the beach chairs were greatly appreciated. The kitchen and dining room table are perfect for a large family. A few children's plates and cups (unbreakable) would have been helpful but we managed. The beds were comfortable except for one queen upstairs which was relatively hard. We brought kayaks and used them nearly every day putting in at Thompsonville and finishing at our frontage. Great Vacation and very Gracious Hosts! Memories made for years you come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family House

Great property for privacy, views, and river watching.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had nine adult paddlers Who thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the river house. We were able to spread out comfortably and appreciate how well stocked they have it. 2nd time that we have stayed there so we can paddle the rivers in the area. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding gathering

We were pleased with the amount of indoor and outdoor space. The property was centrally located for all of our activities and the host were the absolute best for communicating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024