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Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River

Escape to The Betsie River Cabin, a stunning retreat nestled in a private, wooded setting along the serene Betsie River. Perfect for large groups, this 6-bedroom haven sleeps up to 18, with a spacious kids’ room, 2.5 baths, and an open floor plan designed for connection. Whip up meals in the fully stocked kitchen, gather around the large dining table, or fire up the Weber gas grill on the wraparound deck for a summer barbecue.

Step outside to your private riverfront oasis—watch kayakers glide by from the wooden deck, cast a line for salmon, or unwind by the outdoor fire pit under the stars. Kids will love the play set and games, while adults can soak in the peaceful vibe. On cooler nights, cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace inside.

Just 4 miles from Crystal Mountain Resort, enjoy golfing, hiking, or skiing. Sip local spirits at Iron Fish Distillery (1 mile away), explore Frankfort’s charm (25 minutes), or venture to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (45 minutes). Whether it’s fishing, hiking trails, or winery visits, adventure awaits nearby.

Book your week-long summer stay—or a cozy weekend retreat—and make memories at this Betsie River gem! No smoking or pets; primary renter must be 25+.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Crystal Mountain. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 12 minutes by car from Crystal Mountain and 13 minutes from Misty Acres Preserve
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Michael Beukema

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain

Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Betsie River House

Comfortably slept 8 of my friends during our golf trip. Beautiful and relaxing location with great kitchen facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed a northern vacation with friends. It was wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

It was a great spot for family to meet up. The kids loved the basement play room and the adaults enjoyed the campfire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, secluded stay!

Really great location for pt 1 of our family reunion - the extendable dining table and 3 kayaks were especially well-used!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Paddling Fun

Our 26th Annual Family Canoe Trip was in Thompsonville on the Upper Betsie River. How fortunate for us to find this lovely cottage that was large enough to accommodate our large group--there were 17 of us. I cannot say enough nice things about how clean and organized the cottage was. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we might need. We had an infant with us and were surprised that the hosts had a booster seat, baby gate, and pack and play. Our family decided we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, beautiful views / access to the river. Home is well appointed and more than met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Z., Kalamazoo, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place and gorgeous spot!

Beautiful location and cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place - Recommend it!

The place was amazing and was a great central location to all things up north! The house was very cozy and really nice indoors despite some crappy weather! Mike was super communicative and helpful before and throughout the whole trip! Highly recommend this spot if you have a large group, we had 10 guys and everyone except two got their own bed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan H., Troy

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious riverfront Cabin

The Cabin home was very spacious and clean. They added an additional outdoor dock which was nice! Great view of river with large outdoor decking. Fishing was difficult as there really isn’t an access point into river as it’s steep and river was high in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay on the river!

Beautiful cabin on a great piece of land right on the river. Very clean and tons of room for guest. I would highly recommend and be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week getaway

We have a group of 5 couples that spend a week together once a year. Property was very fitting for our group. A few maintenance issues, but Stacy was very interested in anything we found.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Very good for skiing on Crystal Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend

Lots of room to hang out with a large group. Had an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob B., Zeeland Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 New Year

This was a great property with a beautiful setting. Everything was as it should be and the bedrooms were clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again. Close to Crystal.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ilona K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful place and a charming house.

It is a very nice and beautiful place - just as described. Easy check-in and check-out. We rented it for Thanksgiving and asked for an early check-in, and the owner agreed without any issues. The only problem was the temperature. When we arrived, the thermostat was set to 51F, and it felt noticeably cold. Among us were a few elderly people, for whom the first few hours were difficult until the temperature rose to 65F. The owners should set the thermostat higher before our arrival so we wouldn't have to be wrapped in blankets and quilts during Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malaya S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff H., Monroe, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Santiago R., Lansing, Mi

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House and Property

The house is very spacious and was very comfortable for 13 in our group. Common area was roomy and opened to kitchen and outdoor deck, with access to Betsie River.in back yard. Beautiful trees and landscape, very private. We enjoyed the firepit and grill on the wrap around deck. We were there for a three day fishing on the Betsie with a lot of cooking inside and out, and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Amazing house and location, had plenty of room for our 9 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fall Getaway!

Property was pristine, beautiful location surrounded by nature and the amazing Betsie River. Iron Fish Distillery near by if you’re feeling thirsty. Overall great experience and would definitely rebook in the future !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

Exactly the place we were looking for. So peaceful and relaxing. Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024