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On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!

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A wooden staircase leading into a forested area with a railing on both sides.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through large windows.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a matching armchair, and a plaid throw blanket. A wooden coffee table and a rug with various patterns are in the center.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a wooden island with stools, and a window with a view of trees.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a flat roof.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated at the riverfront, this vacation home accommodates 12 guests across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers activities like snowboarding, kayaking, and skiing nearby. Enjoy outdoor areas including a porch, deck, and patio, while also accessing games for entertainment.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Gas barbecue
  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basement Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!

Unwind and relax in this tranquil, private cabin nestled along the beautiful Betsie River in Thompsonville, Michigan. Set on 2 acres, this pristine and newly renovated property offers a spacious open floor plan, surrounded by trees and over 250 ft. of private river frontage. The Betsie River, known for its steelhead and salmon, is easily accessible with new stairs leading to the brand new dock (installed 9/2020) for fishing, tubing, kayaking, and canoeing. New exterior painting and a new roof (installed 10/2020).
Namastay offers all the comforts of home and plenty of windows to provide natural light and stunning views from any angle. There are 3 bedrooms and a loft to sleep 12 comfortably along with 2 bathrooms, one conveniently located on each level.
The main level offers the kitchen, dining and living space, sliding glass doors to the large deck, a bathroom and master bedroom with a king-sized bed. Soft, cozy bed linens, fluffy pillows and towels are provided along with a shower stall, bathtub, toiletries and a hairdryer.
The lower level offers a separate entrance with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room with a couch, coffee table, full bar, a 65’ flat screen tv, a full refrigerator and laundry room with a washer and dryer. Both bedrooms have a queen-sized bed and bunk bed.
The fully equipped kitchen includes an island, stainless steel appliances, refrigerator with ice maker, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, Keurig, toaster, dishware, cookware, pots, pans and utensils. The adjacent dining room has a gorgeous farmhouse table with seating for 8.
The Living Room offers 2 comfortable couches, a recliner, a chair/ottoman, a rocking chair, a 50’ flat screen Cable/Satellite TV with streaming service, a ceiling fan with remote control and a gas fireplace entertainment center.
This peaceful and secluded cabin offers many amenities including: air conditioning, heat, a large fire pit with seating for 12, Wi-Fi access, a BBQ gas grill, a wireless blue tooth speaker, a docking station with USB ports, board games, cornhole and a basketball hoop.
Sway in the hammock while listening to the calming sounds of nature, you may even spot the bald eagle that perches from a treetop every morning. Kick back on the 10’ x 30’ furnished deck with stunning views overlooking the river. Head out on your sled with abundant snowmobile trails or play disc golf right next to the property.
Namastay is just minutes away from the premier Crystal Mountain Ski, Golf and Spa resort. Crystal Mountain offers affordable day passes for non-guests, so you can enjoy all the amenities! Namastay is situated in an idyllic location, less than 30 minutes away from Traverse City, Frankfort, Glen Arbor, Little River Casino, Crystal Lake, Glen Lake, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Lakeshore. Visit nearby wineries, restaurants, shops. Check out a concert at the internationally renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts or spend a day on the Betsie Valley Trail, offering 27 miles of hiking/biking/walking by rivers, lakes and through forests and historic towns. Thompsonville is also home to the Iron Fish Distillery, Michigan’s first farm distillery and St. Ambrose Cellars! Visit us on Facebook at: Namastay Here@thompsonvillemichigan

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

No pets allowed

Service pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside Only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please take garbage cans to the end of the driveway

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

Smoking outside only, receptacles located outside. Support animals are allowed for an additional cleaning fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1520316vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Misty Acres Preserve and Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Iron Fish Distillery - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Crystal Mountain and within 9 miles (15 km) of Michigan Legacy Art Park and Iron Fish Distillery. Misty Acres Preserve and Turtle Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and cozy cabin close to Crystal Mtn. Family friendly and very clean. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well stocked with everything we needed. Nice private location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for my buddy’s bachelor party and it was a great place. Cabin was clean, had plenty of room, and being out in the woods made it even better. Everything was just like the listing said. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another awesome trip up North. Place was great location for what we wanted to do. Secluded, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to have fun deep in the woods. Creek was so much fun for the kids & we had a fire every night. We had all the kitchen equipment we needed to make our meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved wading, swimming and fishing in the river. We used the fire pit and basketball court. The cabin was especially enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were slightly disappointed the dock was gone as we had someone with bad knees and couldn't get in the river. But otherwise it was a wonderful place to spend family time. Everything else was exactly as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and a great location. The host was very easy to communicate with. The cabin can host a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was very easy to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ideal spot for Families

Gracious Hosts and Excellent Amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

We had a great stay. The home was warm inviting and a great location for skiing at Crystal Mountain as well as fun for family game nights!! It had everything we needed for our 4 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

House was clean comfortable we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
property was beautiful! the house was very well cleaned and stocked, lots of games and seating available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our girls trip! Secluded, well stocked and clean. Loved the fire pit and the little group of turkeys that make their home here. Lunch at the quaint Cherry Hut followed by their award winning cherry pie. We traveled to Mission Point Lighthouse then spent time walking in Traverse City, the cherry capital of the world. Highly recommend a stop in to Cherry Republic. Everything cherry with sampling tables galore. Dinner at Sleder’s Family Tavern opened in 1882! Visited Mari Vineyard one of the many area wineries that had a fantastic view. Found some small Leland Blue Stones at Van’s Beach and meandered through Historic Fishtown. Rode the Alpine Slide at Crystal Mountain which was a blast. Our final jaunt was the town of Frankfort. Local homemade ice cream at Moomer’s, wonderful time spent at Korner Gems chatting with the super cool owners. So many things to do in the area! This cabin is an exceptional rental with top notch hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the property was great. The good- the house was pleasant and well furnished and cozy. The property was nice and quiet and peaceful. Nice firepit, cornhole boards, and chairs for all.The not so good - No one wanted to use the loft upstairs because there were dead ants all over the carpeting, and the bed is a mattress just on the floor.The dock to the river led to a pretty overgrown bank, so fishing off of it would have been a challenge. If you are going to fish, plan to be in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent family vacation spot

Our family enjoyed our stay here. It is a very quiet location with great river access, we had fun kayaking on the Betsie River right to the dock on location. There was plenty of room for us, and everything was clean and in good shape. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a nice relaxing cozy weekend. The only “complaint” we would have is the shoveling of the stairs and walkway up to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time! House was clean and very comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot for a ski weekend

Perfect spot for a ski weekend at Crystal Mountain Secluded and quiet - on the River and in the trees Spacious and clean Off the beaten path but snow plow came regularly Communication was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect cozy cabin for our trip, we especially enjoyed using the fire pit and the beautiful views of the River. About a 40 min drive to Downtown Traverse City. Overall great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends summer vacation

Property was well maintained and stocked with every item you could possibly imagine. Tranquil location and perfect site to reach local areas of interest. Outside deck and fire pit areas were used to create many new memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Nice area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Cabin

Great location close to Crystal Mountain. This has been our second year staying here and have not been disappointed. Each time we come back there are improvements to the cabin. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a private home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Men’s Gathering

Great location for remote gathering of guys. House was very nice along with the fire pit area and outdoor games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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