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Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees!

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees!

Welcome to The Fore Seasons at Crystal Mountain. This well-appointed vacation home is located in the popular Club neighborhood with views of the Betsie Valley course 12th hole. This 3 BR, 1.5 BA home is perfect for your golf or ski vacation in northern Michigan. Just a short walk, bike ride, or shuttle will take you to all the amenities that Crystal Mountain has to offer.
The main floor of the house has a bunk room with 2 sets of twin/full bunk beds. This room also has a flat screen smart TV. The cozy living room is equipped with a gas fireplace, oversized sofa and an amazingly comfortable "chair-and-a-half." The full bath on this level has a separate shower and large jetted tub. The kitchen is well-equipped with small appliances, utensils, dinnerware, glassware, serving dishes, and children's dishes. There is also a full size laundry room and mud room.
Upstairs are two good sized bedrooms, one with a queen and the other with a king bed. There is a half-bath on the upper level as well.
Out back, there is a deck for enjoying the gorgeous Michigan spring, summer, and fall weather. We’ve also added a pergola with adjustable shade. There is a fire pit in the yard with wood available at many places nearby. There is also a gas grill available to use with propane provided.
In addition, you will be centrally located and within minutes of many other great “up north” attractions. A tube/float down the Platte River is just 20 miles away. You can be at Crystal Lake in 15 minutes. Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor is an easy 45 minute drive. There is so much to do in northern Michigan, and Fore Seasons is a great spot to experience it all.
And if golf is your thing, Arcadia Bluffs, a top US golf destination is just about 15 minutes away. With the addition of the new South Course this year, a weekend at Arcadia would be amazing.
Crystal Mountain Resort offers many amenities that are available to you. However, they are not included in the rental price as this is a privately owned home on Crystal Mountain property. These can all be used on a pay-as-you-go basis.
We do offer a shuttle pass that can be used for on-demand service to and from Crystal Mountain from the property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Small parties or events may be allowed with specific details and permissions made in advance with homeowner.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1433721vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Thompsonville

Thompsonville is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 32 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 50 min drive - 74.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees!?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees! on 29 Oct 2025 start from £145, 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.

Is Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer in Northern Michigan! Come stay at the FORE Seasons. Low Owner Fees! located?

Situated in Thompsonville, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Mountain and within 3 mi (5 km) of Michigan Legacy Art Park and Iron Fish Distillery. Misty Acres Preserve is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Nice place!

Had a great weekend, good location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sand Lake, MI

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

Weekend Golf Trip

Great location and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Great stay

Very impressed with the house. It was very close to the resort and had everything that we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Total Archery Challenge

It’s a super cute place at an affordable price. Would absolutely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful area! The kitchen was very well stock which I so appreciated in fact I ordered the set of pans that were there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley G.

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

Great property close to Crystal Mountain

Had a great stay. The shuttle service was a life saver.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Great Place

This was a great place to stay. Conveniently located, but on the outskirts of the resort giving you better privacy. I would definitely stay here again. Simple check in. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Guys golf trip

2nd time staying there. Perfect location. Very clean and accommodating. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus Y.

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

Great Deal

At this price, quality, and location; this place checks all the boxes. Very happy with the stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so impressed with the amount of supplies available to us. Games, towels, cleaning supplies, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Chrystal Mountain

Loved the place and area. Very Clean and organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

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

Great Location!

This was our 2nd stay at this property, and we found it perfect for all of our needs. Walking distance to Crystal Mountain Resort, and nice 20 minute drive to the Frankfort area. Truly an up north feel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Nice place to stay

We had a lovely time skiing at Crystal Mountain and staying at this home. Home was clean and comfortable. For us, the house was too far to walk to the resort, but there was a shuttle that we could take for transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Michigan vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location for all we wanted to do and see. The house was very clean! The owners were quick to answer questions. Overall a wonderful experience. Definitely hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
We loved having you all stay! I can’t enough about how much we appreciated how well you took care of our place, and also how clean you left it. We were actually coming up for the weekend after you all left. It was so clean, almost as if no one had even been there! Thanks again for staying!! Would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Perfect Location

This was our third stay at Katie’s beautiful home. The location is perfect for our family as it includes all the amenities we need and allows us the space to relax between visits to all of our favorite beaches and up north spots. Thanks for another great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Close to Perfection!

This was our fourth year staying at this beautiful summer house. The size and location is perfect for our family. The property is always clean and stocked with any items you might need. We prefer to cook most of our meals and their kitchen never disappoints! This year they added a TV in the upstairs bedroom which was awesome. The only challenge is that it can get warm upstairs on really hot days but the fans make it tolerable. Thank you for another great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

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

Great house right on crystal property.

My family and I have stayed here 3 times now. Always a positive experience. Has everything you need. My only complaint would be the hot water doesn’t last very long for showers/baths
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

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

Great stay at Crystal Mountain!!

Great property! Perfect location as home base for day trips around Traverse city area. Property was clean and we had prompt communication with owners. Walked Crystal Mountain property every morning, golfed at resort and sampled nearby Ironfish Distillery. Easy drives to Empire and Frankfort areas. A perfect place to stay. Just the right size for 3 adults and just the right location. You won’t be sorry reserving this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Cute house and great location!

Cute, well maintained house that fit 7 adults. There was a very nice gift basket for us inside. Nice outdoor area with games and a grill. Walkable to the Crystal Mountain Resort. We golfed at Chestnut Hills, which was only a 15 minute drive. We rafted down the Platte River, which was only 25 minutes away. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Great Vacation Home

Our family spent a week at this property, which was a great central location to access all the fun nothern Michigan has to offer. The owner was easily reachable from the beginning. The house is stocked with all the things you need for a great week with family. We really enjoyed the open kitchen, eating and living area for mornings and evenings. The yard for great for getting kids outside andenjoy the beautiful weather. Very comfortable and great for our family vacation. Highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Great Getaway Spot!

We spent 5 nights in this house...could not be happier with our choice! The house was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable. The kitchen has everything we needed. Very convenient to all the Crystal Mountain amenities. Easy drive to other "Up North" spots...Sleeping Bear, Lake Michigan beaches, river tubing and kayakiing. We recommend and we plan to stay here again. You won't be sorry!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for choosing our home for your vacation! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you back the next time you are in the area! We appreciated you taking such good care of our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina K.

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

Shake It Off

This property was great!! We had a bit of a bump to start off with but the host was very accommodating and so EASY to communicate with to get things right. My crew was very disappointed we did not get to enjoy a nice fire but it looked very inviting. We would definitely recommend this home and would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Perfect Home Away from Home

This was our second year staying here and we had a wonderful time. The location can’t be beat as it is a short drive to all of our favorite places, Platte Point, Dune Climb, Cherry Hut, Glen Arbor and more. We were able to enjoy the activities and amenities at Crystal Mountain like hiking through the art park and shopping at their Market. Katie’s home is equipped with everything we needed and offered plenty of space for my family to relax both inside and outside between excursions. Thanks so much for having us back. My kids are now referring to your home as “The up north house” and are already asking when we will be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin B.

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

Summer fun!

We stayed here for a quick weekend with our young adult children. There were 7 of us total. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. There is only one shower, and that was an issue with 7 adults. The living space for 7 adults is also a little cramped, we weren’t there very much so it wasn’t a huge issue. Just make note of that, I didn’t think it all the way through when I booked this home. Great location with a short drive to Iron Fish Distillery, Brose Brewing, Arcadia Beach, and Frankfort! We all had fun and the weather was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L.

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

Great stay for enjoying a weekend at Crystal Mountain!

We loved our stay at the cozy cabin! We loved the ski and golf decor throughout the cabin (our family’s 2 favorite sports)! The cabin had everything we needed to cook and prep meals for our family to enjoy before and after a fun day on the slopes (plenty of pots/pans, crockpot, griddle, cooking utensils). We loved the ski boot warmers in the mud room too! The big kitchen table was really nice to fit all our family for meals and playing cards. We had family nearby that our non skiers dropped us off at the hill each day but the crystal shuttle goes by often also that is really convenient. We loved our stay and would definitely love to stay here again, thank you Katie for your excellent communication with us preparing for our visit! We are so grateful and created awesome memories this weekend! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Katie Martin

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We love spending time together up north as a family.
We bought this home in 2018 just in time for ski season.
We love Crystal Mountain and the entire surrounding area.
Tubing down the Platte river is one of our favorite things to do Up North in the summer.
In the fall, we love to hike the dune trails in and around Sleeping Bear.
Of course, we love skiing, snowshoeing, and hanging around the mountain in the winter.
We love our "cabin" because of its proximity to the ski hills, the quiet comfort, and the views of the golf course.
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