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Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More!

Photo gallery for Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More!

A wooden bridge leading to a dock with red chairs and a warning sign.
A cozy living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A forested area with a wooden walkway and a wooden fence.
A wooden bench, two coat hooks, a wooden shelf with baskets, and a door.
A living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofa, wooden table, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Iron Fish Distillery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bunk Room (2)

1 Double Bunk Bed

Porch

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Iron Fish Distillery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copemish Kitchen And Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More!?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More! on 16 March 2027 start from NZ$1,252, 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 Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly, Betsie River Retreat - Sleeps 10 - Ski, Fish, and More! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Iron Fish Distillery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Crystal Mountain and Misty Acres Preserve. Michigan Legacy Art Park 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. 175 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 190 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and the house were gorgeous. Would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 2nd time staying here. We enjoy the property, location and amenities provided. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a great calm and peaceful spot in a good general area that has lots of different things to do within a 30 minute or hour drive. 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested staying in the area. When able me and my cousins will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great amenities and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, with lots of stuff to make the stay like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family 4th of July Vaca

Great location to all we want to do.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hallway thermostat was not able to be adjusted.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2026
Terry, we apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for alerting us of the issue. Our cleaning team informed us they found the miising knob in one of the baskets on the wall. The thermostat has since been replaced.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! Had a good time and everything was prepared well and and easy in and out process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa was great! Very responsive. The floors had candy bar wrappers and straws. A loose water bottle.There was quite a bit of hair in the front room shower. We had steak for 4 but could only find 2 steak knives (or something similar). We've stayed there before with no problems at all. Maybe caught the cleaning person on a bad day? The river was grear!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Wonderful place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We’ve stayed here twice now. Great experience both times!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

The house had everything we needed and plenty of room. We enjoyed being on the river, such a beautiful spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Loved the location. Hope to book again when we have more time to enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great north trip

Place was awesome, we'll be looking forward to coming back 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for a short ski get away! The house is very clean and charming. The property is beautiful, being on the river. We were so happy to be able to have our dog with us and we were all very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice weekend getaway

Nice weekend getaway and ski trip for a couple friends and I. Beautiful cozy home close to many fun activities for friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet and family friendly. Beds were comfy very clean. Loved sitting around the fire ring making somores. Had a great long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large home for family to spread out in. Fire pit was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

Winter was in full effect and the Betsie River was Spectacular! The property was wonderful and cozy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip with friends

Great location on the river property was nice enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great, chill place

Clean, chill, accomodating location for our family and furry friend. Right next to Iron Fish distiller, which was lots of fun!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing vacation

Had a great time. Clean cottage lots of salmon, caught a few, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time with beautiful accommodations! 10 out of 10 for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!!!

We enjoyed our stay, the property was clean and accommodating for our needs. We enjoyed the river fishing, the bonfire and all the added games/room to hang out. We’d stay again and recommend for others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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