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Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements

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A kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and a central island. There are two pendant lights, a built-in stove, and a backsplash.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A dining area with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a window with a view.
A dining area with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a modern chandelier.
A hallway with birch tree decorations, a patterned floor, and a door leading to a living area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness center
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements

Spacious (2450 sf) 4 bedroom walkout ranch located on the 10th and 11th holes of Betsie Valley Golf Course lot 90 on Crystal Mountain Resort. Within walking distance to all resort amenities
Home features include: 3 bedrooms on main floor with a 4th bedroom/bunk room in the finished walkout basement, 3 bathrooms all with showers or tub, fully-equipped kitchen including dishwasher, microwave, and coffee-maker, and many small appliances. All utensils you'll ever need. Wet bar with wine fridge just off kitchen. Brand new electric fireplace in dining room. Free high speed secure wireless internet(WiFi), ETV's in the two living areas, central air-conditioning, 2 decks, fire pit, and gas BBQ grill. Propane provided. Starter toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, body soap, body lotion, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, and laundry detergent provided. Coffee and filters provided. All linens and towels clean and in house for your use. Of course beds are made prior to your arrival. Brand new Samsung full size washer and dryer in basement for your use.

NOTE: Crystal Mountain Resort offers many amenities that are available to you, but they are not included in the rental price as this is a privately owned home on Crystal Mountain property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wheel garbage can to the end of driveway if you depart Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Remove shoes on carpeting. No food in basement.
Run dish washer and turn off lights prior to checkout.
Have fun and be respectful of neighbors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1167473
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this vacation home is near a water park. Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 33 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 50 min drive - 74.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements on Oct 6, 2026 start from $583, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Iron Fish Distillery is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Access to many amenities and close to many sightseeing areas. Grandson loved the Alpine Slide and biking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property that is always clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and Kristie is very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and area was amazing. The house was clean and having 3 bathrooms was great for our large family. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, host is friendly and responsive, and holds a large group comfortably. We had a great ski weekend at this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Crystal Bear Escape! There were plenty of beds for our group of 10 (4 adults and 6 kids). And everyone loved the house. Thanks for being great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic rental. Very enjoyable stay.

We really enjoyed the stay. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Hi Mark, So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope the large driveway was big enough for your kayak trailer. I bet it was. Come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie & John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful golf courses of northern Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and well kept

Great place would rent again.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you Ben. Come back anytime. Kristie & John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and home

This home is a great location with great owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

It was a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House and Location

Will absolutely stay here again! Amazing location, great host, and perfect spot for a golf trip! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2024
Thank you Justin. Please come back again for your golf trip. Glad you enjoyed your time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!!

Communication was excellent! House was perfect! I would stay there again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!!!

Perfect place to stay since its so close to Crystal Mountain. We have everything we needed in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you Fatima. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space and great location. The shuttle to the ski hill made it so easy and convenient.

The check in process was smooth and easy. Thanks for a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in well equipped kotchen
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family memories

Great home, great location, lots of family time and memories made.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Hope the memories last forever Steve. Please come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Clean, roomy, comfortable and beautiful home. We really enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2022
Thank you for the review Denise. Please come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family ski trip

Comfortable, well supplied and very convenient to resort. Shuttle was a big plus and timely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot on the golf course

Neat, perfectly located and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2024
Thank you Vicki for the great review. Great having you stay. Come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Trip

Convenient location to stay while playing Arcadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas vacation

This was the first time we took our kids and significant others to ski and we all loved it! Great location and fully stocked house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great property and easy access to the resort. Shuttle pickup was very easy and smooth and we also were able to walk or drive the 1/2 mile to the resort. Great place for two families to enjoy with plenty of places to sleep comfortably
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean, with a fully stocked kitchen for cooking as we cooked breakfast twice. Bathrooms were very tidy and clean. Plenty is space for all 4 of us. Enjoyed sitting on the back deck with a view of #11 tee box on the Betsie.Owner was very flexible with our travel plans and very communicative.We could stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family ski trip

This house is in a great location to Crystal Mountain ski lifts and lodge. There was so much room for all of us. We had a great time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 19, 2023
Thank you Jessica. Glad you enjoyed the large space of the home. Please come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie

About the host

Hosted by Kristie Stephenson

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I live in West Michigan. 2 hours from the resort.

Why they chose this property

Large private home with all the amenities. Located on Crystal Mountain property.

What makes this property unique

One of the most spacious and private lots on Crystal Mountain property. Great view of golf course holes 10 & 11. See Buck ski run from back yard. House can be skied back to from the top of buck run if you take the chute across the golf course.

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