Fantastic New 8bd-4ba Betsie River Home, Game Rm, Two Family Rms, Kayaks, 6acres

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a wooden table, and a cozy living space with a fireplace.
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A riverside view with wooden chairs and a metal bowl, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A living room with a foosball table, ping pong table, and a foosball machine.
Watch a game/movie on the 65" Smart TV or have a fire! Beautiful views out house

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Iron Fish Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 Primary Main Floor (King Bed)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Main Floor Hallway (Queen Bed)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs (King Bed)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 Upstairs (King Bed)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 Upstairs (Queen Bed)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 Upstairs (Bonus Room)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 7 Lower-Level (King Bed)

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 8 Lower-Level (Two Double Beds)

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Primary Main Floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Main Floor Hallway

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 Upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 Lower-Level

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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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 Iron Fish Distillery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Iron Fish Distillery - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 32 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Front Street - 51 min drive - 72.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 56 min drive - 80.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copemish Kitchen And Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic New 8bd-4ba Betsie River Home, Game Rm, Two Family Rms, Kayaks, 6acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fantastic New 8bd-4ba Betsie River Home, Game Rm, Two Family Rms, Kayaks, 6acres?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantastic New 8bd-4ba Betsie River Home, Game Rm, Two Family Rms, Kayaks, 6acres on 29 November 2026 start from NZ$2,879, 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 Fantastic New 8bd-4ba Betsie River Home, Game Rm, Two Family Rms, Kayaks, 6acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic New 8bd-4ba Betsie River Home, Game Rm, Two Family Rms, Kayaks, 6acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic New 8bd-4ba Betsie River Home, Game Rm, Two Family Rms, Kayaks, 6acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic New 8bd-4ba Betsie River Home, Game Rm, Two Family Rms, Kayaks, 6acres located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Iron Fish Distillery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Mountain and Misty Acres Preserve. Glovers Lake and Michigan Legacy Art Park 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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As good as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
It was great hosting your group of 19 Ross!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave was a great host and he communicated with us very well. This is a great house and property. It is well designed and comfortable for a group of 12 guys who like outdoor activities and cooking, and a spacious and comfortable place to watch football. From the multiple tv's, well equipped kitchen with all necessary cooking essentials and conveniences to the two firepits, one on the side of the river, to the two game rooms, this is a primo place. And the setting is beautiful and very private! We plan to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2026
Great hosting you all Santiago! Happy to you all appreciated the house amenities and property. Look forward to hosting you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave and Kimberly’s properties were beautiful. Such a lovely quiet and peaceful setting back in the woods. It’s the perfect place for a family get together. We made so many memories and had so much fun while staying there. I’d say the only problem with staying there is this feeling of depression when you got home! Couldn’t ask for a better week.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
It was a pleasure hosting your large family Kimberly. Glad you made some great family memories too! Yes, we too feel sad when we have to leave each time. Hope to host you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with all the amenities. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Great hosting you all Dan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! House was well stocked and very clean. Beds were comfortable. Location was great. And owner responded very quickly to questions. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Happy to hear Sandra! We enjoyed hosting all of you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and very well appointed. Loved that the switches were labeled. Very comfortable for a large group during the holiday season. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2025
Great hosting all of you over Christmas! Happy to hear on the stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful time at the Bestie River Home. The home was exactly as pictured, beautiful and spacious in and out. It had everything we needed and was just a couple f minutes away from Crystal Mountain. We skied, laughed, ate, and enjoyed Christmas together. We will certainly return to enjoy more experiences at the Betsie River Home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Sounds like a wonderful family vacation! A pleasure hosting you all and hope to see you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing vacation house! We loved everything about the house, property and stay. Had 14 of us there for a Crystal ski getaway. Plenty of room to spread out amongst three floors and house is perfect for larger groups. Clean and stocked with everything we needed. Game room was fun and porch was a great additional space. We had a calm and sunny day one day so sat by river and it was so relaxing. Would love to come back in summer as well! Thanks again for a fantastic experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2026
Great to hear Mike! A pleasure hosting you all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Megan

One of the best houses we have stayed at in our travels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2025
Happy to hear Megan! Hope to see you all back again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this home over the Thanksgiving weekend with a group of friends, and we all had a wonderful experience. The house was spotless, beautifully maintained, and extremely comfortable. The location was perfect as well.We were a large group—10 adults and 9 kids—and there was plenty of space for everyone. The kids especially loved the game room, and the adults had a great time with the pool table. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend the holiday together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
It was a pleasure hosting your large group over Thanksgiving. Happy to hear everyone had a fantastic time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were extremely pleased with the great setup along with extraordinary kitchen, we had everything we needed with all kinds of special details. Every room was carefully designed and decorated. David was always checking from the beginning to the end of our stay. We loved this place and location and can’t wait for another family fun.,,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
A pleasure hosting your large family. Look forward to having you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great experience. Since we flew in and had limited space bin luggage, finding some beach towels in the house would have been nice.House was clean and well cared for. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Fred. We’re so glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, the well-equipped kitchen, and that you had an overall great experience. We appreciate your suggestion about beach towels. While we provide and stock the house with 20 bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths, adding beach towels for every guest would make same-day laundry turnaround very challenging for our housekeeping team. That said, we’ll keep exploring ways to make packing a little easier for our guests in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Steve supplied a lot of information regarding nearby restaurants and nearby activities, very helpful. The home was very clean and had everything we needed.Check-in was very easy. With our kids and grandkids we had plenty of room to spread out and had many games to play. Our grandkids wished there was some bunkbeds so they could sleep more in a room, but there was plenty of bedrooms. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
Happy to hear you all enjoyed your stay with your large family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northern Paradise

This place literally had it all and was the most stocked vacation rental I have ever been at. The home truly is spacious enough to accommodate large groups, the kitchen had everything you'd ever need to cook large meals, the game rooms were a great touch, and the outdoor patio is perfect for bonfires and yard games such as corn hole and bocce ball that were included. David was a great host and very responsive. I highly recommend this stay and I look forward to booking this rental again for future family vacations!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Great to hear Thomas! Happy that you all enjoyed the extras we provide. It truly is a slice of northern paradise there. We hope to host you all again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home was perfect for our family of 15 to be together and celebrate the holidays. We enjoyed being so close to Crystal Mountain for skiing, indoor swimming, and for using the fitness center and spa. We had a great meal and special cocktails at nearby Iron Fish Distillery, and some of us walked home since it was so close. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped for cooking and setting up a buffet. There were so many things to do in the game room and downstairs in the pool table room/family room that the kids (and adults( were never bored. The yard was perfect for playing in the snow and walking down the stairs to the river to fish. Everyone in our family loved this property and decided we would love to come back for another reunion in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Your comments mean so much to us and truly reflect why we built our home the way we did and chose this location. We love being able to have everyone together under one roof, with plenty of space to spread out, relax, and make great memories. We are happy to hear you enjoyed everything, and we would absolutely love to host your family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family vacay 2025

The house was beyond acceptable. Very well appointed and very comfortable. All the little things were considered and supplied. We get our extended family together every year ages 3 to 66 and this was a great house for us all. The only issue we had was that the water front was a little faster moving than we anticipated so the younger kids were a bit disappointed. Would recommend to any large group or family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
A pleasure hosting your large family Pamela. Hope to see back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous experience! Our whole family decided this was the best property and host that we have had for our family vacations which include 9 adults and 7 grandchildren!!Place was immaculate, directions and communications without flaw. For example: A storm came through on the 3rd night that knocked down a tree that hit the house. Host was notified that night and by the end of the next afternoon the downed tree had been cleaned up. However, the 4th night, when another rain storm came through and water was leaking into a bedroom, we discovered that the roof had been punctured! The next morning the owner was notified and by the end of the day he had a roofer on site to identify the leak point and seal the roof. (It didn't rain the rest of the time we were there!) All other communications prior to and after the rental were also timely and very positive. Kitchen was well stocked with everything. River was steps away, but not obvious so small children were not drawn to it. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Great hosting you all Bill! Happy to hear we made the top of your list for vacation stays. Glad we could jump on the storm issue and take care of swiftly for you. We hope to see you all back again for a future stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!! Best Stay yet!!!

We absolutely loved this stay. The hosts have thought about everything. They were communicative prior to our trip. Quick to respond to questions. The house was amazing! Fully furnished! They thought about everything we could have needed. I seriously don’t think there was something we needed or forgot that they didn’t already have. I have never felt so taken care of. For the location and the price it was the best value! We 100% are making plans to come back. The place was beautiful, clean and comfortable! We had a large group and there was enough room for everyone without feeling like we were on top of everyone else. Thank you to the amazing hosts for making this trip unforgettable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Great hosting you all Amberlynn. Appreciate all the kind comments and happy to hear everyone enjoyed themselves. We look forward to having you all back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic House & Stay!

I can’t say enough good things about this rental house. We had three families on a late fall school break. House has everything you could need and all of us had an awesome time. Clean, tons of bedrooms, bathrooms which was important and multiple floors to spread out. All of us loved the game room and had some fun competition. The yard was great for the kids playing games too. Couple of us fished and caught some rainbows which was cool. The property is very quiet and we loved hanging by the river. Neat to be by Iron Fish and having so close. Great pizza by the way, so make sure you try it. We are lucky to have found this house. Thank you David for the best stay and we are definitely coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
It was great hosting you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family experience

Owner was very responsive to questions. All info was laid out ahead of time and also in a small binder. The whole place was labeled for our benefit. Beds were comfortable. 2nd floor bedrooms did get hot at night because of having an infant the door needed to be shut, otherwise very comfortable for our end of July early August stay. We Kayaked from up river and stopped at our house, do not use any floatation device that does not have a fabric liner. Lost 2 on our trip. But it was a good river to kayak on. Extra fridge in the basement was helpful for our sofa living family. Iron Fish Distillery was a nice short ride for the younger adults in our group, and enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Happy to hear your family made some great memories Bobbi. Glad you were able to get out and kayak the river as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a Beautiful home on a gorgeous piece of property!! It was very clean and well maintained ! Had everything we needed to have a fun and relaxing week-end! The kids stayed busy and the adults had plenty to do too! Lots to see and do!! Thank you for a great place to go as a large family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2026
Happy to hear you all kept busy & entertained with the variety of things we offer. It was a pleasure hosting you all and I am glad you appreciated the house and made some great family memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a must stay! The house is well equipped for all ages and has space for even large groups. The owner provides kayaks for use, along with many other outdoor activities. The river access is easy and is shallow enough to enjoy wading or floating. It was perfect for our summer vacation but we could see how a winter getaway would be equally enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Great to hear Stephanie! A pleasure hosting you all again and at this house. Hope to see you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2025
A pleasure hosting you and your group Ryan!
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