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Laughing Moose Lodge: Premier Large Group Crystal Mountain Resort Golf/Ski

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Front of lodge
Winter at Crystal
Living Room
Basement rec area
Pool table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bear (Master)

1 King Bed

Fish

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Bunk Beds

Moose

1 Queen Bed

Mountain

2 Single Bunk Beds

Southwest

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Upper Level Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Laughing Moose Lodge: Premier Large Group Crystal Mountain Resort Golf/Ski

Nestled in the tall pines, the Laughing Moose Lodge is the premier large-group house at Crystal Mountain. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 3000 sqft provide updated accommodations for a large group (up to 20) or multiple families with separate, comfortable gathering spaces for relaxing, playing, reading, or socializing with enough privacy for everyone. Enjoy the surroundings in an attractive, warm and comfortable Northern Michigan retreat motif. Natural tones, unique textures, and themed bedrooms make this a memorable place to enjoy time away from home at a great location. Perfect for a larger multi-family group, or a smaller group to enjoy great spaces that cannot be found at other accommodations at the resort. Completely equipped from the spacious kitchen to the laundry room, with high speed internet and central Air Conditioning to ensure everyone’s comfort.

The Laughing Moose Lodge is a great base for Northern Michigan fun in every season. The outstanding Crystal Mountain Resort is at the doorstep, including a water park, alpine slide, bike and hiking trails, a world-class art park, 2 full service restaurants, climbing wall, skiing, snowshoeing, and more.

Nearby are the huge Lake Michigan sand beaches, charming Elberta and Frankfort, the elegant natural spaces at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, canoe/kayaking on the Betsie, Platte, and Crystal rivers, scenic M22 through Empire, Glen Arbor and Leelanau wine country, Traverse City festivals, and on and on.

Spaciously furnished with natural and luxurious furnishings, and meticulously maintained - many experienced guests say that the Laughing Moose Lodge is the nicest place to stay at the entire resort!

This property has been rented through VRBO for years with 5 star ratings. Ownership changed hands August 2020 with same services, cleaning, maintenance, furniture, etc. Still the Laughing Moose experience.

Property manager

Taylor Comiskey
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ash trays outside

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. 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 Chestnut Hills Golf Course. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 36 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughing Moose Lodge: Premier Large Group Crystal Mountain Resort Golf/Ski pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Laughing Moose Lodge: Premier Large Group Crystal Mountain Resort Golf/Ski?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Moose Lodge: Premier Large Group Crystal Mountain Resort Golf/Ski?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laughing Moose Lodge: Premier Large Group Crystal Mountain Resort Golf/Ski located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

2025 Golf Trip

This is our second stay here for our group of 12 guys. We love the house. There are plenty of beds, great location, no issues at all. The communication with the property owner was great as well. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie P.

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

Great stay

The hosts and property were great! Home was excellent location and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great vacation home

We enjoyed our stay at Laughing Moose Lodge! Plenty of beds and space for our extended family staying for a long ski weekend. We love the convenience of the shuttle to take us to the ski hill and we could walk down to the resort market and restaurants. Overall great stay and we will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

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

Annual beer festival

My family stays at a house every year at Crystal mountain for the beer and brat festival. We keep trying to find “the one” that we can rent year after year. We finally found it. It was a great experience. The host was so responsive and very sweet. The house itself was everything we needed. Beautiful property. We hope to be able to stay again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Large family, well accommodated

We’ve stayed at the Laughing Moose Lodge several times over the past years. It accommodates our annual family Easter gathering beautifully with the indoor living and sleeping space … as well as the outdoor space for parking and an egg hunt. Always easy to coordinate and communicate with the property owner/host. We enjoy Crystal Mountain Resort as well for the pool and driving range.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Awesome trip!

11 of us, fathers and sons, had a great time. Very close to Crystal Mountain, host was great! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

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

Goodemoot family ski trip

We’ve stayed at The Laughing Moose several times and have had a great experience every time. The communication is excellent. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosaleen A.

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

Five star ski weekend

The property is very well laid out for a large group! We had a group of 8 and the property could easily hold double that with room to spare. Very well stocked with all the essentials, super clean and very close to skiing at crystal. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Great Visit

This property worked out great for our conference. We're already looking forward to booking it again next year. Thanks for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Fanily Ski Trip

House is great for a large group, very clean, and the beds were confortable. Having the shuttle pass for transportation was awesome. Communication was easy and timely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Laughing Moose was excellent

We had an awesome time and the house was exactly what we needed. I hope to reserve it next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great place stay!

Nice home, plenty of room. Kitchen had everything needed. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Excellent

Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

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

Weekend with Friends

Fantastic place to stay. Plenty of room. Lots of things to do in the area. Host was easy to communicate with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Laughing Moose

Beautiful place with great backyard and space for everybody to sleep comfortably. Walking distance to restaurants and golf courses. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Oct 18th stay

We had 9 adults. Ages 26 to 62. House very clean. Lots of room, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Great yard for enjoying outdoors. Great location. Very enjoyable stay. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Great weekend

We’ve stayed at Laughing Moose Lodge for many years. It’s clean and has lots of room for our extended family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Excellent for golf group!

Great property! Worked great for our golf group!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey m.

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

Laughing luxury

This is our 7th or 8th time staying at this property great location amenities are perfect can't wait to go back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin E.

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

Skiing

Had a blast ,its just a short walk from the slopes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Great time at the Laughing Moose Lodge!

The Laughing Moose Lodge hosted our large family of 18 for a post-Christmas ski trip. Not many rentals can accommodate such a large group but we were comfortable and enjoyed every minute and hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

2024 Golf Trip

Really nice house in a great setting. We had 13 adults and had plenty of room and beds for everyone in our group. Owner was very quick at responding to the few questions we had. I would absolutely rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

Great location with great accommodations for a large group

We had a group of 10 people and this house had beds for everyone. It also was walking distance to the main resort with lots of amenities. Thank you for hosting our group!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Great Crystal Mountain house for large family

We've been coming to LML for many years and its works great for our extended family. Kitchen is well stocked for large groups and with the loft, basement rec area, and many bedrooms it has enough space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

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

Golf Getaway!

Wonderful time for 16 golfers! Enough room for all! We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Taylor Comiskey

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Our family has loved coming to Crystal Mountain over the last 15 years. We purchased Laughing Moose Lodge in 2020 maintaining all of the same standards of service and amenities that earned the property 5-star ratings with the Boerman family.

Why they chose this property

This property has modern conveniences, the charm of a sought-after Michigan resort, and a laid-back feel.

What makes this property unique

Includes complimentary Resort shuttle transportation. Crystal Mountain Resort's pools, spa, rock climbing wall, Alpine Slide, fitness center all require a nominal fee.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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