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Betsie River Frontage with view of Crystal Mt.

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View of river
back deck
bedroom with queen bed
bedroom with 2 twin beds
loft area with 2 twin beds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪19 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Betsie River Frontage with view of Crystal Mt.

Cabin has 190 feet of Betsie River frontage. 1 mile from Crystal Mt. resort.
Betsie River offers great summer canoeing, kayaking, with spring and fall Salmon and Steelhead runs.
Crystal Mt. offers downhill skiing, two 18 hole golf courses, pools, spa, an Alpine Coaster and more.
There are more than 300 miles of snowmobile trails minutes from the cabin.

Golf: Crystal Mt. has two outstanding 18 hole golf courses just 1 mile from the cabin.
Many other great courses are with a 20 minute drive.

Fishing: The Betsie River has a great Salmon and Steelhead run in the Spring and fall and one of the best places to fishing them is the hole right in front of the cabin.
Twenty minutes away Frankfort offers pier fishing in Lake Michigan as well as charter boat fishing and a beautiful sandy beach.
There are also many smaller lakes to fish within a few minutes drive.


Crystal Mt. Resort: Crystal Mt. Resort was rated top family resort in the Midwest.
It offers a good variety of slopes and terrain parks for skiing and snowboarding.
Something for everyone.
The resort also has an indoor, outdoor pool and hot tubs.
The outdoor pool has a water park for the kids.
Crystal also has Michigan's only Alpine Coaster.
All just 1mile away.

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About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Misty Acres Preserve, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 27 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 35 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Front Street - 43 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 49 min drive - 73.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬8 min drive

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. 212 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and quiet peaceful setting. Crystal Mountain is just a few minutes away! The house is very cozy and comfortable and we plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd yr staying here. Love the cabin, property, cleanliness & host is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful & am returning
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great Location and Stay

We had an excellent time! Property is exactly as described and host was very responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing beats staying in a beautiful log cabin for a family ski getaway. The cabin was charming and tucked away in a very private setting along the Betsie River. The bedroom layout worked perfectly for two families, and there was plenty of space for everyone. The host was responsive and incredibly kind—when we accidentally left an item behind, they went out of their way to help return it. We would absolutely love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was stunning. Very clean, very private and close to so many things todo!!! 10/10 will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Very nice place

Very clean and enjoyable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Bench Cabin

We have stayed here 3 times & have already made reservations for next year. Great location & Cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

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

Betsie River Salmon Run

Great cabin! love staying here each year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darrell c.

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

Fishing getaway

Was a Great stay as always love the location and great communication with the owner will book every year if available
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darrell c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
That place is awsome would recommend to anybody love the location love the cabin lots of good times in that cabin cant wait till next year .Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed are stay. House was clean and very pretty on t he inside. Couldn't have asked for more. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris I.

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

Repeat Customers!!

We love the Bench Cabin! Second time visiting and will be back…such a tranquil home close to all the area has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois A.

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

Big cabin

This cabin is big, quiet and clean. We enjoyed our stay here. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Beautiful and quiet

Very comfortable cabin in delightful rural setting overlooking the Betsie river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this beautiful cabin! Very well maintained, well stocked and loved how it is decorated! Plenty of room! Master bedroom with a king sized bed and the whole upper level bedrooms and bath are huge! Scott was wonderful to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

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

Convenient cabin, great for families

We used this cabin as a base to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City. It's a great place for families, as there is ample room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ K.

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

Best cabin ever!

This is an amazing property with a gorgeous cabin! Tons of amenities including firewood for the indoor fireplace!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

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

Great place for fishing buddies to get together

Good time, good weather, pretty good fishing and good friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Relaxing getaway

This home was the perfect place to relax at the end of a busy day enjoying all the beauty that Northern Michigan has to offer. My kids absolutely loved the yard and the big porch was the perfect spot to watch them and enjoy the beautiful evenings. Everything was well stocked and felt just like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Y.

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

Peaceful Setting

Great location to be close to things...yet far enough away for a quiet and private retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Another great weekend!

Thanks to the Bench family for another great weekend! Their cabin is the perfect distance from Crystal and a cozy spot to finish the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Beautiful place

We have stayed at the Bench Cabin 3 times & already booked for next year. Well equipped kitchen which I love.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great for the family

Amazing property, clean, a small walk to the river. Def recomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Secluded

Nice cabin. Quiet and clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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