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Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Loft

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views

This comfortable, updated home sits alongside the Betsie River. It boasts a screen room for fresh air. There is also a 3 season room for relaxing and watching the river. Many folks canoeing down the river have exclaimed, "You have the best water frontage on this river!" With a wide, easy walking path to the river's edge, it is easy to enjoy over 400 ft of private frontage. A campfire next to the river, swimming or fishing are regular activities. A deep, popular fishing hole is an easy cast from the grass. Sit at the river's edge in the sun, or in the shade from the trees. Sit around an outdoor bonfire while watching the river.

Crystal Mountain resort is a two minute drive. Sleeping Bear Dunes is a 40 minute drive. Multiple golf courses are a short drive. Any questions, please call me 616-218-1301.

Property manager

Bill and Holly O'Dwyer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
NO PETS
RV parking is available with electric for an additional $120 per night. This must be confirmed with the owner and paid for prior to arrival.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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 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 - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 40 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodland Escape with Stunning Riverfront Views located?

Situated in Thompsonville, this golf holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Crystal Mountain and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Great family home near skiing

House was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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

Ski weekend

Thank you for a fantastic stay : )
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigrun H.

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

Perfect for Crystal Mountain skiing and family evenings

The property is located in perfect proximity to the skiing resort and is very clean and well organized, and has truly everything needed for a wonderful winter get away
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin M.

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

Awesome place!!!

We had a retreat for customers and we had such a relaxing time! Place is so great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Cabin in the woods

Very relaxing location, quiet, but close enough to golfing, wineries, kayaking, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kim F.

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

Feb stay

The house was very clean, the owner met us outside & explained all details. Listing says it sleeps 8, could only figure the 8th person would sleep on couch?Other than that it was wonderful stay. Everything else as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. J.

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

Very nice site!

This was a perfect location for our annual trip to the region. The property had a fire pit we used every evening. House furniture was very comfortable. Went fishing and ate at local restaurants. Perfect weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Great Weekend Away

We had a wonderful stay at this home. It was perfect for our 2 families. Close to Crystal for skiing and down the road from the distillery. We would come again in the winter or summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Annual salmon fishing trip

Our second time with Bill and Holly fishing their lovely Betsie Rver property! Fishing was good for Salmon here early October. Enjoyed the fires at night down at the river. Good time for myself, brother and son. Highly recommend Bills property here in Thompsonville!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Perfect setting

Stayed here for a work conference nearby. Very beautiful property. Would have loved to spend more time enjoying it. Owners have great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle R.

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

Great location to visit Frankfort/and quite retreat

Family of 6 enjoyed the very clean and comfortable home. The river had a great swimming hole and current to cool off when needed. Owner provided every need for a comfortable/ safe stay. Loved the visit to the Iron Fish distillery as well. Thank you Holly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect!

Beautiful home located on the river. Close to Crystal Mountain was the perfect retreat for our family! Home had everything you needed, and the host went out of their way to make sure they answered any of our questions and made the check in process so easy. We got 12 inches of snow while there and the host made sure the driveway was plowed every day! Absolutely loved our stay and Look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasim L.

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

Oo

Last week I spent weekend with my friends in this beautiful house I had great time and for me this is amazing place for relaxing by the river&fishing. that was my second time stay in this house. Hopefully we will rent this house again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

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

Highly Recommended

The listing pictures don't do this property justice! Well stocked, comfortable property with the feeling of seclusion but close to everything. The river access is better than expected and had salmon and trout waiting for us in the backyard. The owner's communication was great, check in and check out were simple with no crazy chores to do before we left. Can't recommend this place enough - it's the perfect base camp for Northern Michigan!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet and Secluded

Loved the house and property! Well off the roadway. Very quiet with river (creek) below. Fire pit is a brief walk downstream. Doe and (2) fawns visited about every other day. Could have fished if we had brought the poles. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Great Vacation House!

My family and I have stayed in the Betsie River Dream House for two years in a row and we love it! The house is in the woods, but it's in a great location for a summer vacation. 15 mins to Beulah, 25ish mins to Frankfort & Elberta, 45 mins to Sleeping Bear Dunes and 45 mins to Traverse City. All of us also love the river flowing through the backyard and my kids love playing in the Betsie! The house is a great, clean and recently renovated house. We've shared the house with a couple of other family members and it works so well to have two downstairs bedrooms and the larger upstairs bedroom. The screened in porch and sunroom are also great features that allow people to spread out throughout the house. Thank you so much for another great stay, we hope to be back in the future! One suggestion: Adding some hooks to the backs of doors in the bedrooms and bathrooms would be helpful, and make hanging towels easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff N.

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

Salmon Trip

We had a great time. The river was peaceful and full of fish. The kids had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon A.

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

Great

Had a great time in this beautiful home. Everything better than the pictures can tell you. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jovas j., Homer glen

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

Great New Years getaway!

It was simple as 123
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany Y.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

Our short weekend stay was peaceful and the cabin was cozy for the fall weather! We really enjoyed the short walk to the river and being able to fish without having to leave the cabin property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Very Nice Vacation Cottage and Activity Location

Rented this cottage for a three day getaway for some fishing and R&R. Wonderful location with a beautiful crafted interior finish by owners. Bill and Holly were extremely helpful with information about the cottage and surroundings areas. Will likely be back sometime in the future years. Thanks for the nice accommodations Bill and Holly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Benzie Beautiful

Great spot on the Benzie River! Great for a large family, three couples, any small group looking for a peaceful setting in beautiful northern Michigan.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Bright, clean, updated cabin on the Betsie River

Owners made everything easy. Communication was just right. The cabin was exceptionally clean, beds comfortable, lovely setting on the Betsie River. We will recommend this place to our friends and family. A great, easy, relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Relaxing by the river

This lovely home was one of the nicest and cleanest we’ve stayed in. We had a relaxing stay. Enjoyed to river and all of the natural beauty of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer Fun for Family

This is a lovely Up North home. Well equipped and super clean. Holly and Bill were quick to answer questions. The property is beautiful and quiet. I absolutely recommend the Betsie River Dream House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Holly O'Dwyer

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