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Vacation Home on the Betsie River

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 152400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Thompsonville, MI

Place, Crystal Mountain
‪18 min walk‬
Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Four Seasons Room

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single 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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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside house only.

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

Crystal Mountain - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Michigan Legacy Art Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 22 min drive - 25.6 km
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 39 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪A. Papano's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬9 min drive
‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬3 min drive
‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬2 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.

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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

22 Sept, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

15 Sept, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kim R.

31 Aug, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Prudence J.

25 Aug, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Louie B.

29 May, 2025

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

Golf trip

Perfect spot for four

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

19 Aug, 2025

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

We had the absolute best time! The house was large enough for our whole family, including kids and grandkids. The kitchen had literally everything that you could possibly need. The setting is tranquil, with the river running behind the house. The house is 20 minutes from Frankfort, a nice little beach town with a great beach. We also visited Empire Beach and Glen Arbor.They had beach chairs, toys and everything you would need for outdoor activities. We made s’mores by the fire pit that had plenty of chairs and firewood. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and we would highly recommend a stay at the River house! It was the perfect vacation for our family!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

4 Jun, 2025

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

River House

The house was so clean and stocked with everything anyone would need inside and out. The bedrooms were big and a spacious kitchen as well. We had a 3 and 4 year old who were entertained by catching and releasing frogs from the little pond in the front yard. The property was large and had great river frontage. The owners were wonderful and we would definitely rent this place again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

23 Feb, 2025

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

Ski weekend

Great rental with plenty of space. Had an amazing time playing games and watching movies when not we were not skiing. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

5 Jan, 2023

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

Excellent property!

Wonderful stay! Beautiful clean property, hosts were amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Terrific family spot

River House was perfect for our 3 generational family gathering of twelve. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and spacious. There is plenty of room to spread out, and large enough kitchen and dining areas to easily accommodate everyone. We like to cook meals from scratch and found the kitchen beautifully provisioned with plenty of work space and helpful labels to find what we needed. With its proximity to MI-115, it's convenient to many wonderful activities and destinations. Yet it feels very secluded and private, tucked into the woods overlooking the river. We especially appreciated having four bathrooms, the sunroom and game room, the second fridge, the baby equipment, and the lovely swing by the river. The owners were very welcoming to work with and always responded promptly to questions. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Annual Crystal Mountain NYE Trip

Great location only a mile from the ski resort and on the river. Large enough for 3 families and almost every room had its own bathroom with shower. Everyone enjoyed the game room in the basement.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

22 Jun, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W., Where do you live?

25 Feb, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

6 Nov, 2024

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

Staff Retreat

The home was a great, peaceful place for our staff retreat. The owners we great to work with and very accommodating. There was plenty of room for us all inside and outside. The home was clean and well cared for.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

7 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

7 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

21 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful home and excellent hosts!!

We had 13 family members stay here and there was more than enough room for everyone! Hosts are extremely nice and accomidating! House is beautiful, clean and well stocked. Kids loved the river! clean and well stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

7 Jan, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

bobby b.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Brewer Annual Family Vacation

*Enjoyed and loved the location on the river *Convenient to Lake Michigan beaches *Many wonderful memories as a family Frogging, Fishing (but didn't catch much) swimming, Campfires ( thanks for providing the wood), playing cards at the large dining table ,and pool

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

28 Mar, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

24 May, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

4 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

31 May, 2024

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

Great place

We had nine adult paddlers Who thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the river house. We were able to spread out comfortably and appreciate how well stocked they have it. 2nd time that we have stayed there so we can paddle the rivers in the area. Beautiful setting.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V., Saginaw

1 Sept, 2023

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

Beautiful property

House was clean and well taken care of. Perfect location for relaxing and reconnecting with family. Host was very quick to respond and the price was great for the rental . I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory M.

17 Jan, 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Harold & Cindy Saunders

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English

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Four Seasons Room

Main Floor Bedroom #1

Main Floor Bedroom #2

Upstairs Bedroom #1

Upstairs Bedroom #2

4 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Main Floor Bedroom #2 Bathroom

Upstairs Bedroom #1 Bathroom

Upstairs Bedroom #2 Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Vacation Home on the Betsie River

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Thompsonville

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

Mary Ann R.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Tamara C.

8/10 Good

Kim R.

Kim R.

10/10 Excellent

Prudence J.

Prudence J.

10/10 Excellent

Louie B.

Golf trip

Louie B.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Shelly C.

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

River House

Kim R.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Ski weekend

Lisa B.

10/10 Excellent