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Vacation Home on the Betsie River

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A wooden cabin with a porch and a dirt path leading through a forest.
A garden with a wooden deck, a bench, and a stone pathway.
A wooden cabin with a porch, a covered carport, and a stone foundation.
A bunk bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden desk with two chairs, a small rug, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Four Seasons Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Main Floor Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 2 Double Bunk Beds

Upstairs Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bedroom #2 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bedroom #1 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bedroom #2 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is on a river. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish Distillery. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 27 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Little River Casino - 35 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Front Street - 42 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 48 min drive - 73.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copemish Kitchen And Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Home on the Betsie River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Vacation Home on the Betsie River ?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation Home on the Betsie River on 11 Jan 2027 start from £460, 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 at Vacation Home on the Betsie River ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Home on the Betsie River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Home on the Betsie River ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Home on the Betsie River located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Iron Fish Distillery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 159 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Hosts were fantastic! Beautiful home with a wonderful location on the Betsie River. Prime quiet getaway or Fall color spot for leaves. House is huge, sleeping accommodations and bathrooms are great, kitchen and public areas were perfect. Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The River House was the perfect getaway for our large family with indoor and outdoor space for all. Beautiful property with quiet solitude by the river. Great memories created!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay with our whole family and grandkids. have never been to a cabin that is so well stocked with everything you could imagine. beautiful property made lots of memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harold responded quickly to rectify to a small issue we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well stocked home in the woods along the Betaie River. The hosts have thought of everything you’d need for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful property and home. The kitchen comes with everything needed to cook with! I even used the kitchen aide mixer and made homemade bread for my family. The river is pristine, very nice for fishing. My 8 year old granddaughter thought the pond was awesome and she caught several frogs. She named one of them Jeff!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rental was clean. Lots of beds and bathrooms. Property was overall a 10 out of 10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great ski vacation we had! This place is about a mile from Crystal Mountain and it was perfect for our family. Very comfortable highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay! Throughly enjoyed staying here as the host provided lots of extras and comforts. They were accommodating to our needs which made our time here for our son’s wedding much more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property!

Wonderful stay! Beautiful clean property, hosts were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house, it was spacious, comfortable and clean. The kitchen was great with plenty of cookware. There were a ton of games and movies available and the kids loved the basement area. Beautiful snowy setting and cozy all seasons porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the River House for a golf outing at Arcadia. The lodge is hard to get into at Arcadia it is hard to get close accommodations. We had a group of middle aged guys - so we wanted convenient, clean and a number of beds. We made a massive steak dinner with potatoes, vegetables, desserts one night and found the kitchen well stocked to handle it. The owners have put a lot of attention to detail around providing niche items and very explicit directions for check-in/out so we had zero questions.We really enjoyed the small pool table and foosball table in the basement. We didn't plan to spend much time outside the house, but the mosquitos were fierce!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf trip

Perfect spot for four
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for skiing, amenities made our stay easy and delightful. Just a quick note to those of you who have ambulatory issues there is a set of stairs to navigate to come up into house from the side door. Other access was not open because of the snow
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very quick to answer questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect gathering place

We enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family House

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place for a winter getaway.

Our families had a wonderful time staying here. The home is beautiful with lots of space and amenities. Location to Crystal Mountain for snowboarding was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you Kim for your positive review. We’re so glad we had the opportunity to reach out directly and confirm that you thought the house was great and you and your group had a blast. It’s wonderful that you plan to come back! It’s so important to us that our guests have an Excellent experience at our River House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Everything was as described. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best friend-avarsary!! This was or first, won’t be the last. This just may be our yearly stay-cation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful

Beautiful location! Perfect for our family celebration. Kitchen was beautiful and had everything needed for our stay! Looking forward to returning for an extended vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!!

We will definitely be back. House was nice sized for the 3 families that went and more than suited our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place for family fun!

This river house had plenty of room for the 6 of us and lots of fun activities downstairs for the kids after skiiing. Literally a min drive from the mountain!! We loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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