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Vacation Home on the Betsie River

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
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. 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. 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

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

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

13 October 2025

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

Host very quick to answer questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

4 June 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

Scott W.

22 June 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

Kathleen P.

7 January 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

Colleen F.

7 August 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

Elizabeth C.

29 June 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

Karen F.

4 June 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

David P., Waterford, MI

28 October 2023

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

Great place

Beautiful quiet spot on the river with lots of distance between neighbors. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you could need. We'll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

29 April 2024

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

Perfection

Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. More than expected

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marv P.

24 September 2024

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

Perfect Getaway!

Property was exactly if not better than described. Excellant communication- zero issues and zero surprises. The river access was awesome as well as the fire pit and the supplied firewood. The decks gave an awesome view and place to drink morning coffee or to visit after the late night fire. Can't say enough good things about this property and the owners. Thanks for sharing it!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

16 August 2024

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

Peaceful retreat with plenty of space

We stayed a week at the Riverhouse and it was excellent! The river was tranquil, there was room for everyone and the 4 seasons room was great space to be when the kids went to bed. Cindy was a gem to communicate with and was able to coordinate an early check in for tracking family members.The ONLY small quibble was from the kids as the the dart board and foose-hockey were not present and the air-hockey table was missing it's blower. We would 100% stay at the River House again and find it to be an amazing deal for all the space you get!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

16 August 2023

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

Relaxing, well equipped, beautiful setting

The setting of this house is beautiful and very relaxing. The river was lovely, the trees are beautiful and our 4 year old granddaughter had a great time watching the frogs in the lily pond! We had a campfire many nights and really appreciated all of the firewood that was available for us to use. The kitchen is extremely well stocked, and having 4 bathrooms made everything easier for our family group. We will definitely rent this house again if we have the chance!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

28 February 2023

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

Ski Weekend at Crystal Mountain

Awesome house only a few minutes from Crystal Mountain. We had a group of 12 and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in, and it was great to have a home with 4 bathrooms with a group this size. The house was in great shape, and had a well equipped kitchen. Plenty of space in the home for a group our size. Pool table and other games in the finished basement, a comfortable sunroom / porch to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Would stay here again next time we visit the area - this home worked out great.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane V.

28 January 2023

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

The River House

We stayed 4 nights at The River House. The location offers quiet solitude and a chance for our family to spend a few days together which doesn't happen very often. Our hosts, Cindy and Harold, have a great house in an awesome setting. They enhance the experience by making every effort to be accommodating. They are very responsive to questions and concerns and maintain excellent communication. They create a very positive experience with genuine care and concern for their guests.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S. S.

11 July 2023

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

Best of Both Worlds

First of all, the pictures of the property don't do it justice. The home was simply beautiful surrounded by woods, the river, and a sunny pond for frog watching. We vacation as a family with our adult children and their spouses 1-2 times per year. We usually look for a cabin in the woods with lots of hiking, or a condo on the beach. With this cabin, we felt like we got the best of both worlds. It is a quiet cabin in the woods with a great stream for swimming or fishing, but it is also close to absolutely gorgeous (and sometimes very quiet) beaches within 15-20 minutes. I appreciated a well-appointed kitchen with quality cookware, flatware, and appliances including coffee grinder, drip coffee maker, Keurig, an electric griddle for pancakes and French toast (which was great as we love our coffee and big breakfasts). The 3-seasons room facing the river was a favorite place for coffee in the morning while planning the day, or wine in the evening while sharing the day's memories. Some may feel that the bathrooms are dated, but they were clean and comfortable. You have to drive a good distance to find a fully stocked grocery, but the Dollar General in Thompsonville carries 80% of what you may need. Crystal Mountain is just up the street with great golf or skiing in the winter. As a family, we've decided this is one of our favorite new vacation spots.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

22 September 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