You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming 2-bedroom house with intimate Betsie River setting, AC, and WiFi
There are few, if any, Betsie River settings that offer the intimacy this setting does. Imagine having your morning coffee on the deck just feet from the running waters while you think about your upcoming day.
A quick walk down the path brings you to the edge of the river. This secluded spot on the edge of the property offers step-in access to enjoy the many activities available on the river.
This setting is located just over a mile from Crystal Mountain and its amenities. In addition to the usual amenities, you will find a NEMA 14-50 plug in the garage so if you have your own charge cord you will have the ability to charge (for free) your electric vehicle. Additionally there are many destinations, including Frankfort and Interlochen within a 20-30 minute drive.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Crystal Mountain. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 3-minute drive from Crystal Mountain and 7 minutes from Michigan Legacy Art Park
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Reviews
Charming 2-bedroom house with intimate Betsie River setting, AC, and WiFi Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming is the perfect word. Sitting on the back patio listening to the river was the best, and was made even better when a bald eagle landed across the water to hang out for a bit. The Kalamazoo Stove Company fireplace insert was also an incredible bit of history to experience. Would book again and have already told family members about it!
Amanda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie K.
20 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Came to thomsonville cottage as a family trip. First night was amazing with watching shooting stars from back deck. Was nice to have everything we needed for trip washing maching, toaster and very roomy. We had 4 kids ages 2 to 15. Two dogs and 3 adults. This place was amazing. Better than hotel life!! Last night kids waded in the river and accidentally stepped on a snappin turtle. Noone was harmed though. Just a great experience. Thankyou tom for the stay. We always pick wildflowers for our stay. Here a pic of our bouquet.
Laurie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gwen W., Grawn Michigan
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bestie Birthday Trip
This place is a nice rustic gem. It was clean and provided everything we needed for a great stay.My bestie and I stayed for a combined birthdays weekend celebration. We had an Awesome day sitting and sunning right next to the river.We will definitely consider this place again for our next birthday staycatoin. Tom was a very accommodating and responsive host. He let me check in early to set-up a little special surprise for my friend before she arrived. Thanks for the memories;)
Gwen W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
June S.
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting and peaceful escape
We loved our stay at Tom’s place! Communication was easy and the check in/out process was easy. Tom’s place sits right off the Betsie river— this was our favorite part of our stay. We fit 5 people comfortably, the place was clean and had everything we could need. Thanks for having us!June
June S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Chris W.
16 Jun 2025
The cabin was comfortable and pretty clean. The location on the river was super peaceful to sit and enjoy. This made a great base camp for the TAC at Crystal.
Chris W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elena M.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Pictures do no justice how beautiful this place is. Super quiet, super relaxing. 10/10 We are planning on coming back again!
Elena M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to Crystal Mountain
Great house very clean!
Michelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tharina V.
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque
Beautiful property! Owner was extremely responsive and helpful. Very kind and helpful for us to unplug from the world and have a relaxing weekend away in the middle of the woods. The river running through the property is absolutely amazing!
Tharina V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy T.
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view and location!
Home is located in a quiet subdivision right on the Betsie River and just 5 minutes from Crystal Mountain. We saw deer, ducks and an eagle from the dining room. There was plenty of sleeping accommodations, and seperate spaces for kids and adults to hang out. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and utensils and silverware, there was soap, shampoo, tp and enough towels in the bathrooms.
Nancy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Shelley S.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close proximity to Crystal Mountain
Our trip was planned for skiing. This is a convenient location not far (1.5mi) from the resort. We didn’t spend a lot of time at the house as we were there to ski but the beds were comfortable, linens were well stocked & the coffee bar was a nice touch.
Shelley S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allie S., Grand Rapids, MI
9 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Allie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Monica p.
1 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
New years get together
Our stay at this lovely riverside home was wonderful!We were impressed with access to an empty garage for parking as it was January in Northern Lower Michigan. The home more than met our needs. It was my husband and I and our adult daughter. Having 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and two family rooms was so nice! The setting beside the river was beautiful! The home manager was very responsive and helpful. The location close to Crystal Mountain was so convenient for the skiers too. We’re hoping to return soon.
Monica p.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura H., Hartford City, IN USA
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short Ski Adventure
Wonderful little place just a short distance from the ski resort. Hoping to be back in the summer for some fishing!!
Laura H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heath V.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Relaxing Place in the River
Loved staying here and how comfortable the home was and how nice it was to have the river right in your backyard view. Will stay here again.
Heath V.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Susan B.
16 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay
The host was fantastic with communication. We really enjoyed our time. Part of the house was really great and I could tell they are working to update it. The pillows, sheets, towels all were nice and comfy and looked new. The first part of the house, when you enter, could still use some work but worked for us. don’t recommend using that shower/bath until it’s fixed up. The shower and toilet are bouncy on the old floor with a hole in the wall at the base outdoor the shower door. We mostly stayed away from that bathroom.
We enjoyed our time and watching all the fish in the water. Thanks again.
Susan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth L.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
Was a wonderful place, Tom was awesome! Thank you very much!