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Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi.
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Crystal Mountain
- Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
- Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Family Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi.
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Free WiFi Access!
You'll enjoy our classic up-north cabin home all year round! Just one mile from Crystal Mountain resort, direct access to kayaking/salmon fishing on the Betsie River and 20 min from a perfect Lake Michigan sunset!
Winter months are ideal for skiing at Crystal Mountain resort, snow shoeing around our 1.5 acre property and nearby trails, snuggling up by the toasty, gas fireplace while reading a book, playing games, assembling a puzzle or a family movie night. You'll also find multiple access points to snowmobile trails.
Spring is the best time for a girls weekend getaway to Crystal's full service spa. Guys would enjoy 36-holes of golf and local fishing. Also, hike the 1.6 mile Michigan Legacy Art Park trail, which is open year round.
Summer months are our favorite time of year to spend in Northern Michigan. Explore Lake Michigan beaches along the coast just 20 miles away and you can't beat the sunsets in Frankfort and Arcadia's Inspiration Point! Our cabin currently has three kayaks for our guests to float down the Betsie or fish right off our dock. The Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide will take your breath away cruising down 1,700 ft long curved track. Enjoy the biking, hiking and chairlift rides on their property. For the Michigander favorite pastime, book a tubing trip on the nearby Platte River!
During the fall months, the colors are breathtaking! Crystal offers panoramic views via chair lift of three counties during the peak of fall color season. September/October is the best chance to watch fish migrate upstream. Enjoy a large campfire setting from our riverbank.
Like us on Facebook @ Bestie River Getaway for current information happening in our area!
Contact us directly if you have any questions about your stay. Email: jermsroub@gmail.com or call Michelle at 763.458.9351
Free WiFi Access!
You'll enjoy our classic up-north cabin home all year round! Just one mile from Crystal Mountain resort, direct access to kayaking/salmon fishing on the Betsie River and 20 min from a perfect Lake Michigan sunset!
Winter months are ideal for skiing at Crystal Mountain resort, snow shoeing around our 1.5 acre property and nearby trails, snuggling up by the toasty, gas fireplace while reading a book, playing games, assembling a puzzle or a family movie night. You'll also find multiple access points to snowmobile trails.
Spring is the best time for a girls weekend getaway to Crystal's full service spa. Guys would enjoy 36-holes of golf and local fishing. Also, hike the 1.6 mile Michigan Legacy Art Park trail, which is open year round.
Summer months are our favorite time of year to spend in Northern Michigan. Explore Lake Michigan beaches along the coast just 20 miles away and you can't beat the sunsets in Frankfort and Arcadia's Inspiration Point! Our cabin currently has three kayaks for our guests to float down the Betsie or fish right off our dock. The Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide will take your breath away cruising down 1,700 ft long curved track. Enjoy the biking, hiking and chairlift rides on their property. For the Michigander favorite pastime, book a tubing trip on the nearby Platte River!
During the fall months, the colors are breathtaking! Crystal offers panoramic views via chair lift of three counties during the peak of fall color season. September/October is the best chance to watch fish migrate upstream. Enjoy a large campfire setting from our riverbank.
Like us on Facebook @ Bestie River Getaway for current information happening in our area!
Contact us directly if you have any questions about your stay. Email: jermsroub@gmail.com or call Michelle at 763.458.9351
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n play, games and toys, booster seat.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Thompsonville
Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 Iron Fish Distillery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Thompsonville, MI
What's nearby
- Crystal Mountain - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Michigan Legacy Art Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
- Crystal Lake Golf Club - 21 min drive - 25.3 km
- Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 28 min drive - 37.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- A. Papano's Pizza - 19 min walk
- Iron Fish Distillery - 10 min drive
- The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - 4 min drive
- Rosie's Country Cafe - 2 min drive
- The 231 Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Joel and Michelle Roub
Owners, Joel and Michelle, grew up in the Midwest and moved to Grand Rapids in 2015. We have three children who all love the adventures of the outdoors. Purchasing a cabin in 2020, during a pandemic was not planned, but it offered everything we needed for us to enjoy Northern Michigan, we couldn't pass it up!
Michelle finds great pleasure catching a Lake Michigan sunset and relaxing by a campfire while Joel enjoys skiing, golfing, kayaking and craft beers.
Michelle finds great pleasure catching a Lake Michigan sunset and relaxing by a campfire while Joel enjoys skiing, golfing, kayaking and craft beers.
Why they chose this property
Our family loves to ski, hike, kayak, bike and explore nature, so being one mile from Crystal Mountain Resort was a must! The two-bedroom cabin is perfect for our family. The 1.5 acre property gives us a space to unplug from the chaos of day to day life. We immediately fell in love with the all-wood interior, vaulted and beamed ceilings with gorgeous views of the trees and all of nature's beauty. The Betsie River Getaway is a perfect destination and can provide plenty of fun and relaxation all year round.
What makes this property unique
BRG rests on the bank of the picturesque 54-mile Betsie River. "The Betsie" runs through Grand Traverse, Benzie and Manistee counties. Starting from Green Lake near the village of Interlochen and flows West to Lake Michigan near Elberta and Frankfort.
The cabin is 800 square feet and a detached 800 sq ft 3-stall garage. It offers everything a renter needs and more!
++BONUS: Central air in the Summer months++
The cabin is 800 square feet and a detached 800 sq ft 3-stall garage. It offers everything a renter needs and more!
++BONUS: Central air in the Summer months++
Languages:
English
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