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Sleeps 14•5 bedrooms•7 beds
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Fireplace
Balcony or patio
Explore the area
Thompsonville, MI
Iron Fish Distillery
Place, Iron Fish Distillery
4 min drive
Crystal Mountain
Place, Crystal Mountain
6 min drive
Misty Acres Preserve
Place, Misty Acres Preserve
7 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
34 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1 Downstairs
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 Upstairs Family Room
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 Upstairs Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5 Loft
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2 Downstairs
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Cozy family cottage near Crystal Mountain on the Betsie River.
Enjoy the quiet seclusion on 5 private acres. The property is on the Betsie River and depending on the time of the year has steelhead and salmon. Trout are in it year round. Sit on the large covered deck and enjoy the outdoors with a campfire. If you aren't a homebody, Crystal Mountain is only about 3 miles away. Great Skiing and golf are available. The Iron fish distillery is only 2 miles away and have very good food and drinks made from products grown on site. a 15-20 minute drive will get you to the beautiful beaches at Arcadia, Elberta, and Frankfort. Crystal Lake is also close by. A little longer drive and you can experience the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Our property is a family cottage not a commercial rental. The downstairs bedrooms are small. The cottage will sleep many but just so there aren't any surprises the dining table is made for 6 people (you can fit 8). There is a covered deck with a picnic table that seats 8. The downstairs living room seats 8 and the upstairs family room seats 5. The upstairs family room and bedroom is a combined room. There is a tv upstairs that picks up local channels via an antenna. There is a HDMI cable to connect to a device. We use our iphones to stream tv.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Property # 3944303vb
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
About the area
Thompsonville
Thompsonville is home to this cottage. 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.
Is Cozy family cottage near Crystal Mountain on the Betsie River. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy family cottage near Crystal Mountain on the Betsie River.?
As of 1 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy family cottage near Crystal Mountain on the Betsie River. on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$928, 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.
What time is check-in at Cozy family cottage near Crystal Mountain on the Betsie River.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy family cottage near Crystal Mountain on the Betsie River.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy family cottage near Crystal Mountain on the Betsie River. located?
Situated in Thompsonville, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Iron Fish Distillery and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Crystal Mountain. Misty Acres Preserve and Michigan Legacy Art Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This cottage was perfect for our family get-together. The pictures on the listing do not do the property justice. The location is exceptional, with close access to the river, lakeshore, and Crystal Mountain. The house was very clean and cozy and the kitchen was well-stocked. We are grateful for our time at this location and hope to be back in the future.
The view of the river from the house is absolutely gorgeous. The house is well stocked and maintained. Very cozy! Beautiful place to stay with all the comfort of home. The layout is perfect. My family and I will definitely be staying again! 10/10 recommend visiting if you are able to.
Great Cozy Cabin in beautiful private setting. Less than 10 mins from Crystal Mountain, this place was just what we needed for a long weekend ski trip. Plenty of space for our group, would be fantastic for all 4 Seasons as well!!We hope to stay here again on future trips to Crystal Mountain.
Beautiful property, we were able to catch some trout in the river which is an added bonus to the stay, nice and quiet and even had some turkeys show up in the yard which was cool to see so many in a group.
Wonderful property, wonderful host! We would definitely stay at this beautiful cabin again! Couldn’t have had a better stay! Not a single problem while we were there for the three nights!
Very clean with plenty of beds. It is a great location, quiet and secluded yet not too far away from other activities. 20 minutes to Arcadia beach. 5 minutes to Iron Fish distillery which was awesome. Bring mosquito spray, they are heavy. Also Brring some boots if planning to access the river from the property. The stairs go halfway down to the river and then it is very muddy after that especially the last 10 feet near the river bank. Not sure if it is like that all the time or just weather related. Much easier river access down the road at the bridge.
This house was great for our family of 11. We had plenty of room and the outdoor deck/lawn space was perfect! It was also very secluded from neighbors.
My wife, our dog, and myself have never had a more peaceful stay anywhere ever!! This cottage has everything you need to cook, shower, and sleep. Super comfortable and super clean!! The only things we heard the whole time we were there was the wind blowing through the trees, the river flowing, and the birds chirping. The cottage has the perfect outdoor area, we used the grill and firepit all day!! You don't even have to leave, we walked for miles through woods and back roads and never saw or heard a car or person!! The Betsie river is a few steps away from the deck...unbelievable!! I can't say enough about Randy, the perfect host in every way!! We will definitely be back, the sooner the better. We had a blast!!
Great property in a peaceful, semi-remote location. We enjoyed the fire pit, spacious kitchen, ample sleeping room, and proximity to the river, Crystal Mountain, and Manistee.
This was an annual fishing trip and the property was perfect for us.It is close several fishing locations. there was fish cleaning equipent, a kitchen with everything we needed.large food prep area.There is outdoor area with a covered deck and fire pit.
We loved this cabin! There was plenty of room for everyone, its was very cozy. Kitchen was very useful, we did a lot of cooking. Reminded me of being at my grandma’s as a kid. Would highly recommend to any other outdoor enthusiasts that want a peaceful, comfortable cabin in the wilderness. Only think I could recommend is a washer/dryer
The property exceeded our expectation.We all slept comfortably,the kitchen was roomy and had everything we needed to cook.
We came up for salmon fishing and the location was centrally located for familiar spots as well as exploring new locations.
Roger S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2024
Glad you enjoyed it. You are welcomed back anytime!
About the host
Hosted by Randy Mitchell
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests