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River Cottage Retreat - Close to Golf, Beaches, Hiking!

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A wooden deck with a rocking chair and a wall-mounted bulletin board.
Four corgis sitting on a tiled floor near a door with a window.
A living room with a dark door, two chairs, a striped sofa, and a painting on the wall.
A circular fountain with water jets in a grassy park area, surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a table set for two, a window with a view of a green landscape, and a wooden door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Thompsonville

Thompsonville is home to this cottage. Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Misty Acres Preserve.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 27 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Little River Casino - 34 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Front Street - 42 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 48 min drive - 73.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copemish Kitchen And Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Cottage Retreat - Close to Golf, Beaches, Hiking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Cottage Retreat - Close to Golf, Beaches, Hiking!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Cottage Retreat - Close to Golf, Beaches, Hiking! on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,023, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at River Cottage Retreat - Close to Golf, Beaches, Hiking!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Cottage Retreat - Close to Golf, Beaches, Hiking!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Cottage Retreat - Close to Golf, Beaches, Hiking!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Cottage Retreat - Close to Golf, Beaches, Hiking! located?

Situated in Thompsonville, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Crystal Mountain and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Michigan Legacy Art Park. Iron Fish Distillery and Misty Acres Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 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. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Crystal Mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Negatives: bathroom doors didn’t latch shut, no dishwasher. Positives: welcoming hosts, nice living room space, porch, and property. Close to plenty of restaurants and activities. This cottage met my needs and I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind words about the cottage! We’re so glad the space met your needs and that you would stay with us again. We do want to clarify for future guests that the cottage is listed as not having a dishwasher. We also appreciate you mentioning the bathroom doors. They are designed to latch shut, so we weren’t aware that you experienced an issue during your stay. We’ll be sure to take a look and make sure everything is working properly. Thank you again for your stay and your feedback. We’d be happy to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a perfect place for some much needed R&R. We were there for 2 nights, 3 days. The location was great to go to Manistee or Traverse City
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ellen is a wonderful host and made sure we felt right at home! We definitely plan to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, super clean, comfortable and hosts were very thoughtful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and even better hosts! We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was hands down one of the best VRBO experiences I've ever had. We were in town for the Ironman 70.3 in Frankfort, and this location was perfect, as it was 20min from the race event, and 45min from Traverse City.The hosts were absolutely amazing--great communication and conversation, friendly as can be, and went above and beyond by creating signs for my wife's race. The corgis on the property were as welcoming as expected. Truly can't imagine a better experience for our first time in northern Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was just lovely! Had little shamrock plants for pretty March decoration… Would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ellen is fantastic! Highly recommend this property. She is super responsive to any questions or concerns. Location was fantastic to golf at Arcadia Bluffs. And who can be mad at a swarm of corgis. The answer is no one, and if they are, they're crazy. Looking forward to staying here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time and the host was beyond amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely love this place… it has great easy access to Crystal Mountain, Interlochen & Frankfort…Lake MI… beautiful beach!!… & Point Betsy lighthouse…it’s quiet with the luxury of great kitchen, & lovely porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot

Beautiful location! Wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! It was perfect for what we needed. The host was super nice and welcoming. She even brought us over fresh flowers which was so sweet. We also really enjoyed meeting the corgis on the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend!

Extremely pleased with our stay. Ellen was an incredibly gracious host, and we really enjoyed the corgis! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Quiet

Easy to find, comfortable and quiet :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and welcoming

Very clean and loved the corgis
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this cute cottage for our anniversary and it was perfect. Ellen was great and greeted us with a warm welcome. She checked on us to make sure our stay was comfortable. We loved seeing the corgis as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh, we loved this so much! Perfect accommodations for us. The location was near the venues we were visiting for a wedding. We lived that it was nestled in an area away from the road. We loved the tranquil views from front porch and being greeted by the corgis.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Exactly what my husband and I were looking for. Clean, quiet, lovely cottage with awesome hosts, and central to everything we wanted to do. The Corgi reception was adorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were delighted with our stay here. Everything was clean & ready for us. Ellen, our host, was ready for us when we arrived and showed where we could find things… & was available by text & very responsive. This little house had everything you’d need & sitting on the porch in the peace of this place was SO refreshing! Highly recommend & will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage Retreat

Beautifully kept cottage and property. Very friendly help. Great location near Crystal Mountain. We requested to see the corgis pups and they were adorable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property.

We took part in our annual event at Crystal Mountain and this location was perfect. One minute down the road from Crystal's entrance. The owners were extremely friendly and communicative, the property was beautiful, very quiet and the corgi welcoming committee was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

We loved staying at this property! It only took 4 minutes to get to Crystal Mountain and we loved the convenience. The property is very well maintained and we will definitely stay here again. Be aware that the master bed is comfortable but quite soft. We loved meeting the Corgis and they loved meeting us! Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good. Was a business trip, so very limited time at the place. Could use a TV.Overall it was very nice and well attended to. Very Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal Mountain getaway

The cottage was in a perfect location to get to Crystal Mountain. The cottage was just as advertised. Very clean and we got morning greetings from the corgis on the property who would come say hi at our door. Ellen was very responsive and gladly brought over some cooking supplies so we could make food in the cottage. We’ll definitely be looking for the cottage next time we come to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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