Renovated River House on the Betsie in Northern Michigan

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden ceiling.
A two-story wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A wooden cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a lantern, and skis mounted on the wall.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a stone pathway, and a wooden staircase leading to a covered area.
A wooden staircase leading up a forested hillside, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

#1 Master Bedroom - Main Level

1 King Bed

#2 Bedroom - Main Level

1 Queen Bed

#3 Bedroom - Lower Lovel

1 King Bed

#4 - Bunkroom - Lower Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this cabin is on the waterfront. 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.
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Map
Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 28 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 35 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Front Street - 43 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 49 min drive - 74.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Copemish Kitchen And Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated River House on the Betsie in Northern Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Renovated River House on the Betsie in Northern Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated River House on the Betsie in Northern Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated River House on the Betsie in Northern Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated River House on the Betsie in Northern Michigan located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Crystal Mountain and within 3 miles (5 km) of Iron Fish Distillery and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 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. 92 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and very well maintained. Grill on a great deck overlooking the river
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This River House is as advertised! Very peaceful and full of things to do there, and the view of the back porch and by the river is so great! Plenty of places to visit as well in the surrounding area, we visited the Frankfurt lighthouse as well as the Point Betsie lighthouse. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Thank you Stuart! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the River House and the surrounding area. We welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Extremely clean rental. The house was stocked with everything we needed. We spent a lot of time outside and enjoyed the quiet time on the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2026
Thank you Liz! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope you can stay at The River House again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfect! It has everything you need and you can tell they truly care and take pride in River House. It is clean and well maintained and stocked with whatever you need. Such a great setting on the river and deck. Truly enjoyed our stay and no one wanted to leave when our time was up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group has stayed at this property for our annual “guys” weekend. We found the house five years ago and keep coming back. It is perfect. The house has all the amenities you could ask for. It accommodates our group of four perfectly and is on a beautiful location on the Betsie River! As Arnold Schwarzenegger says “l’ll be back!”
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property! We would come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Good fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice and very clean. We enjoyed our stay very much. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July family get-away

Great property and highly recommend! Nice quiet location, yet close enough for a drive to many nearby locations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, cozy and had everything that we needed. The instructions were very clear, everything was labeled and it was close to Crystal Mountain where we went skiing.
The kids loooved the bunk room
Relaxing by the fire was perfect
We enjoyed playing games
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great River House

Wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for a long ski weekend with three families total. The house has plenty of space and all the amenities. The kids loved the basement area. Beautiful property. 4 min drive to Crystal Mt. great communication by the host and loved all the labels in the house. Comfortable beds and couches to lounge on after a long day of skiing. Was very clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacay

The property and home were both great. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

The property was beautiful! Met all of our needs. Very relaxing and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Family get together

The property was perfect for or needs. Perfectly decorated, cozy. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf weekend

Great place to visit for weekend with friends and family. Great setting on the Betsie river. Place was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf/Fishing Weekend

Awesome property with a nice walkway leading to the river. Plenty of space for all 8 of us and the property manager was great with communication leading up to the trip. Highly recommend and hope to book here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing crystal getaway!

We had an amazing time here and loved being so close to crystal! Beds were amazing, very quiet and soundproof house with everything we needed. Welcome basket was perfect and a lovely space for us to come before and after skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean!

One of the cleanest properties we have stayed in. Comfortable bed and furniture. Peaceful and relaxing. The welcome book was very informative.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Stay

Excellent house for our large skiing family. We were able to share meals, relax together, and enjoy snow at Crystal Mt. Everything was clean and comfortable, warm and easy, and reasonably priced. We’d stay here again. Thanks for allowing us to use your special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place to Stay

The hosts were easy to work with. The property was amazing, as well as the home. What you see online doesn’t do it justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin Fever

Loved hosting our annual birthday trip up north for the Pure Michigan experience! This place was so welcoming, packed with resources and outdoor space! We enjoyed going down to the water, corn hole, a bonfire, and cooking out. Lovely property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet relaxing stay

Stayed here with kids and grandkids on vacation in there area. Room enough for all ten of us. Nice and peaceful sitting on the dock in the mornings and evening. House had everything you need for your stay. Convenient to Crystal Mountain 2 miles, Frankfort, Sleeping Bear, and Traverse City. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!

This home is everything the owners say it is. Our stay was short but fabulous. The location was perfect for the wedding we were attending and it was so nice to come back to such a beautiful home and setting. There were quite a few mosquitoes, so remember you spray so you can enjoy the deck and views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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