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Charming Thompsonville Home w/ On-Site River!

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A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a large sliding glass door leading to a backyard, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a television.
A deck with a grill, a chair, and a table.
A single-story house with a garage, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living area with a dining table, a red armchair, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with two armchairs, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located along the river, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. Enjoy water views from the patio and yard. This pet-friendly property is situated near Crystal Mountain and Mountain Ridge Golf Course.

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site

    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Yard
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming Thompsonville Home w/ On-Site River!

Let this welcoming Thompsonville vacation rental serve as your next home base when you visit the Northwest Michigan area with family and friends! Boasting an interior illuminated by natural light, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious yard, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home promises a stay filled with everlasting memories. Ski the slopes of Crystal Mountain in the winter or kayak the Betsie River in the summer! After, retreat home to play some ping-pong in the basement with the ones you love.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Dogs Welcome w/ Fee (2 Dogs Max) | Ping-Pong Table | Fire Pit | Bench Swing

Perfect for families, groups of friends, and outdoor enthusiasts, this tasteful home is the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day of adventures!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV w/ dish cable, dining table, board games & cards
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, towels & linens, starter kit (toilet paper, paper towels, coffee)
FAQ: Stairs required, pet fee (paid pre-trip), use primary contact information when booking, 1 external security camera (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), garage (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Betsie River (on-site), Michigan Legacy Art Park (5.3 miles), Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve (15.1 miles), Bass Lake (27.7 miles), Traverse City State Forest (34.3 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores (34.3 miles), Leelanau State Park (65.8 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Crystal Mountain (4.6 miles), Caberfae Peaks (31.9 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (32.9 miles), Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area (37.8 miles)
BEACHES: Beulah Beach (14.6 miles), Emerald Beach (19.7 miles), Peterson Beach (23.9 miles), Esch Beach (25.9 miles), West End Beach (33.8 miles), Clinch Park Beach (34.1 miles), Traverse City State Park (36.1 miles)
GREEN LAKE (~22 miles): Fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding
DAY TRIPS: Frankfort (21.1 miles), Manistee (29.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (33.8 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The property provides a starter kit of supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, coffee). It is highly recommended that you bring anything additional that you may need
- NOTE: Please make sure to use your primary contact information when booking to receive important information about the home and the entry code
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located above the garage door, facing outward toward the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and stops after the last motion is detected

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9637649
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hunting.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Glovers Lake - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 13 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Thompsonville Home w/ On-Site River! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Thompsonville Home w/ On-Site River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Thompsonville Home w/ On-Site River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Thompsonville Home w/ On-Site River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Thompsonville Home w/ On-Site River! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Crystal Mountain, Iron Fish Distillery and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the area, nice out door fire pit with swing and picnic table. Dock by the river was also very nice. Not too far from Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2026
Thank you for sharing this! We're so glad you enjoyed the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were comfortable! Quiet and peaceful. Close to beaches and other attractions. Remember beach towels! Glad we did.Honor Market is close by for staples as well as a Dollar General.Beautiful place! Monica
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2026
So glad youn enjoyed your stay. It's great that the location worked out well too, with beaches, and nearby attractions. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, a nice property nestled in the woods near Crystal Mountain. Seemed to have all the ammenities we needed. My only recommendations would be to add a queen bed in the 2nd bedroom and get the water checked as it has a sulfur smell to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have rented this property four or five times now and obviously enjoy it. The big draw for us is the easy access to the Betsie River for fishing, swimming, kayaking, etc. The house is very comfortable and has everything we need. Unlike a lot of rentals, there is plenty of room for our groceries, clothing, etc. and the garage is completely open and ready for hunting and fishing equipment. There is even a fish cleaning station and dog kennel outside. It's great for anyone wanting to enjoy the great outdoors!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
Thank you for review and for being a return guest. I am happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so cute, very clean and great for our winter weekend getaway! The dogs loved it and the kennel was so helpful for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review and I am glad your doggo (and you) enjoyed the kennel. My girls, Rose and Tess, love their up north home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In town for the Ironman event at Frankfort. The stay and check in process was stress free and enjoyable. Perfect distance to/from Frankfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen layout was ideal. Roomy, clean and airy. Great views from every room !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed my up north home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Watching the salmon run up the river was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time!! We loved the area and the home was beautiful! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed my up north home. Thank you for your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay again!

This was a very nice, clean stay. The house has most anything you could need and the landscapes around the property are lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Retreat

Beautiful clean quiet getaway that had everything we needed to relax for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home!!

We had such an amazing time at this property! If you are looking to get away and enjoy much needed quiet this is the perfect place! We ended up not bringing our dogs with us but it would have been great for them as well! We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was our week away in the Fall for Fish Camp

This place was perfect for our week away. It was very clean, a beautiful setting, got to do some fishing right outside the house. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely weekend w family

Stayed with daily and brought our dogs. The house was immaculately clean and we had the best time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

BETSIE RIVER

HAVE STAYED HERE IN THE PAST AND THIS HOME NEVER DISSAPPOINTS. BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED AND PERFECT ACCESS TO THE RIVER FOR FISHING. HOPE TO STAY HERE AGAIN!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2025
From the owner: "I am happy you enjoyed my "up north" home and being a return guest! Hope you visit again soon."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was well thought out! Was hoping for more Salmon to run down the river, but just not the right time. This home was very clean. Nice size yard. With rap around deck to follow the sunshine.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your kind review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great back yard view

Great backyard view of the river. Enjoyed many nightly bonfires in a private setting. 20mins from several great locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

The house and property were great. For anyone bringing a dog, this house was set up great with an outdoor small dog run/enclosure. The creek on the property was a great place to take in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful just beautiful

Perfect spot. Close to everything but tucked away. We will be back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect up-north getaway!

We absolutely loved it here! It was incredibly clean and welcoming - the perfect up-north cottage! Loved the decor and there were a lot of nice touches and amenities for guests. The property was beautiful! My kids loved playing in the river and hanging by the campfire. It’s an easy drive to the dunes, Lake Michigan, and Traverse City. We wished we would have booked a longer stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super quiet neighborhood. We seemed to be the only people staying on our street the whole week. Great location. Within 30-45 minutes of all major sights. Also good food and drink within 5 minutes drive (once you get off the dirt roads-LOL). We had everything necessary for pleasant stay with our dog. (Note all info we read said dogs allowed on most beaches and tourist areas. Actually lot of locations ban dogs until after Aug 15th, due to nesting protections)
Nice Wrap around porch.  Peaceful grilling area in front, scenic "sipping" area in back.
Serene overlook of cool, refreshing Betsie River.  Easy walk down for nice fishing and wading/swimming area.
Lake Michigan Beach
So many lighthouses
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and you brought your four legged family member with you. Thank you for such a nice review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice and well kept we had fun playing ping pong and watching the river just a couple of things that came up we were cooking in the grill and the gas went out and there was no replacement and also 4 towels were left for four people for four days and only three kitchen towels thank you for sharing your home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for noting that you enjoyed the home, the river views, and the games during your stay. We followed up with the owner, who would like to clarify the following:- If propane ever runs out during a stay, the local network partner listed in the check-in instructions can be contacted to provide a replacement tank so guests can continue enjoying the grill.- The cleaners have been reminded to leave six bath towels for guest use, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can ensure consistency moving forward.- As this is a private residence, daily linen service is not included, but guests are always encouraged to reach out during their stay with any needs so support can be provided right away.Thank you again for your comments. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your time at the property and hope you had a memorable trip.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

very nice home

This was very nice. However, we could not use the basement to sleep in because it was too cold and musty smelling. The blankets in the basement needed to be washed also, had a strange smell
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thompsanville cabin

Home was very nice and comfortable. There were a few things that could of been added and done. We felt there should of been propane tank provided for grill or been told to us to bring one. Bushes could of been maintained a little better by steps. Other than those two things very peaceful setting and very clean. Kitchen was very well stocked when all the necessary pots and pans. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider staying again.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2022
Response from owner: "There should have been one on the grill. If you have issues, eg. propane tank, there is a contact representative to help with any problems that may arise! Also, with the house being in an up-north setting, there is no one to do the weeding, unfortunately. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and the peaceful setting!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for fishing!

Clean, spacious, pretty view. Amenities were great, except TV did not work. It wasn't that we didn't know how to turn it on, it was broken. It was plugged directly into the wall, not into a power strip/surge protector and probably got fried by lightning at some point, it needs to be replaced. It rained most of our trip so having it would've been nice mostly for the evenings as we were fishing during the day. Nice big yard, great access to the river. Spacious garage, great for hanging waders and drying out gear. Comfortable beds. Great place overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2022
Hi Michelle, the homeowner would like to share the following: We're glad that you enjoyed your stay overall. We recently replaced the TV and apologize that it was not working while you were staying with us. We hope you think of us for your next fishing trip!

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