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Vacation Home on the Betsie River

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Terrace/patio
The River House in Fall Colors
Four Seasons Room
Back deck facing Betsie River
Driveway

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

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 #1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bedroom #2 Bathroom

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

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1632613vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 sledging and snowmobiling.
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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 - 43 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 49 min drive - 73.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬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 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. 151 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alisha R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

10/10 Excellent

NAncy M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

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

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Louie B.

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

Golf trip

Perfect spot for four
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Prudence J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Beautiful get away!

Everything was wonderful! Can’t say enough good things. Home was just right!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene D.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Harold & Cindy Saunders

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