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Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

    • Parking availableParking available
    • WasherWasher
    • Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
    • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
    • KitchenKitchen
    • Air conditioningAir conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot

Riverside Abode

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Perched on a gorgeous five-acre lot on the bank of the Betsie River, this unbelievable getaway will be just the place to get away from it all and breathe in some fresh air. With plenty of room for the entire family, you will have no trouble spreading out and feeling at home in no time. Mingle with loved ones by the warmth of the wood-burning fireplace with a favorite drink in hand as the chef of the group whips up something tasty in the full kitchen. On warm summer nights, there will be no better way to end each day than a cookout on the back deck as the sun dips below the treetops. Plus, the firepit is the perfect place to listen to the water rush by and reminisce about the fun that was had that day with the whole gang.

What's nearby:
Regardless of the season, this special retreat will be just the place for every type of guest to enjoy. When fresh snow blankets the area, the skiers of the group will be glad to know that Crystal Mountain is just over a mile west offering a variety of runs for all experience levels to enjoy. While in the area, everyone will love walking through the exhibits at Michigan Legacy Art Park and soaking up the colors of Fall foliage. A bite to eat and local grocery stores can be found in Thompsonville proper a mile away and a day trip to Lake Michigan is just 18 miles from your front door!

Things to know:
Free WiFi & cable
Full kitchen
Firepit
Snowbird-friendly
Central AC
All resort amenities must be paid for separately on a pay-as-you-go basis through the resort. Vacasa offers lodging only.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1562 sq ft (145 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

46754

About the neighborhood

Map
Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 2 min drive
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 6 min drive
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 22 min drive
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vista Bar At Crystal Mountain - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Crystal Mountain and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Michigan Legacy Art Park. Turtle Lake and Benzie Area Historical Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
The house was very cozy and comfortable. We had plenty of room to spread out. The river in the backyard was a lot of fun for the kids, they fished and played in the water in the shallow areas. Very nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, clean, and easy process, but some issues
As the title states, the house was very clean and there was plenty of room for our two families to enjoy a trip up north. The seating was ample and the outside was great as well. However, there were some issues with it that make me not want to recommend it to other guests, at least with circumstances aligned with ours. The downstairs bathroom's lock was completely broken on arrival, and given it's a double sliding door, the privacy was poor. This same bathroom's soap dispenser was also empty when we arrived. The property does have central heating and cooling, but the upstairs bedroom is not included in this. If you're staying in the summer, prepare for the first floor to be cold and the upstairs bedroom to be 10 degrees warmer or more. It was very uncomfortable and hard to sleep. There is a tiny fan up there that wouldn't turn on (just the light worked), and the windows being open didn't help much when it was muggy outside at night. Also, the pillows included on the king bed upstairs were the thinnest pillows I've ever seen, and provided no support. We had to go to the store to buy new pillows to use on our trip. The upstairs is also a loft with very weird ceilings following the contours of the roof, which I understand is probably unavoidable, but as a 6'4" person, I hit my head on the slanted walls a lot at night trying to find my way to the bathroom. This loft area also has no door, so there is zero privacy upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
By the river
Great spot on the river, comfortable house
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clear someone took a lot of time to restore this older home. The inside was very clean and comfortable. We wish there was a book with some details on the house as some things weren’t as straightforward (e.g. no check out instructions). We enjoyed the location of this house from town and proximity to other cities (~35 minutes from Traverse City). The outside of the property needed a little TLC and didn’t seem like it received much attention for our visit - paint was chipping on the back deck, the trash can seemed like it had been sitting near the roadway for a while, there was a deceased animal in the middle of the driveway that we had to dispose of that had been sitting there a while, the grill wasn’t clean and had been sitting without a cover, and the grass was really long/hadn’t been cut in a while. Overall, it was a comfortable stay for our party of 4 and we would return if ever in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness
Betsie River
This house is awesome! It’s big and comfortable and private and such a beautiful setting overlooking the Betsie River! Only about a mile to Crystal Mountain skiing and golf. Kitchen has everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Manchester, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home Great location!
4 of us friends stayed here 4 nights for a ski trip in January. The home was so nicely decorated and had plenty of room! The large kitchen had all the pans and utensils we needed. The living room was cozy, large and had enough seating for a big group. The fireplace was beautiful, although the wood was snow covered and wet, they had 3 hour logs all ready to burn. The Betsie River is right out the door and so pretty. Crystal Mt is a mile away, so we downhill skied, cross country skied, and enjoyed the pool and hottub over there. We snowshoed in the park/campground next door. We can’t wait to stay here when it’s warmer and can kayak the river and bike/hike the nearby trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
This was a perfect rental for our family’s 2 day ski trip. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for a relaxing weekend
My son and I greatly enjoyed our stay. The house is roomy yet cozy. I appreciated the quality of the kitchen. Rooms were very comfortable and the downstairs shower was so relaxing. We also enjoyed the quiet evenings outside by the river with a fire going. Definitely saving this for another getaway some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness
riverside adobe thompsonville
Very well organized. it met all our stay requirements. Need to give more information that check out is electronic. Our concern was that the trash bin was full. we had to set our trash on the ground next to the bin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E., Pickerington Oh

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique home
Beautiful very comfortable home
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for our group. Comfortable and clean. Neat house and easy drive to area attractions. A little noisy sometimes being close to a well traveled road but it wasn't all that noticeable. Good value compared to many other properties we considered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

gretchen j.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacation
The stay was great. I have a couple of suggestions to make: Upstairs toilet needs to be replaced and deck needs to be sanded down and repainted.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Violet A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice house
The house was very lovely and most of the issues we did have were mainly on us and easy to solve.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne P., Glen Carbon, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Sleeping Bear vacation or Crystal Mountain ski trip
Great location near Crystal Mountain ski resort, and a short drive to everything the Sleeping Bear area has to offer. Approximately equidistant from Traverse City, Manistee, and Cadillac. Betsie River is in the backyard, a firepit for s'mores, and great night sky views from the deck. Lots of comfortable seating in the living room, kitchen includes plenty of pots and pans. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Horrible management company, great property
Warning: the property is a gem, but Vacasa, the management company, is AWFUL. First, they sent us the wrong Wi-Fi password. After leaving a message with the local Vacasa manager (never got a response) and texting with Vacasa, we finally figured it out ourselves--it was on the router. Then, it got gradually hotter as we stayed there, and we finally figured out the AC was not working. Called the local manager, who never called me back. It was finally fixed our last day--no one called to tell us that someone was coming to fix it. Communication was horrible. And then they offered us a mere $20 a day refund for AC not working, which is what they offer if the TV doesn't work. I suggest the owners find a new management company, because this one does not treat their customers well at all, and the local person is a ghost. The property itself is gorgeous, and the house is so well-equipped. My rating would have been a 5 star, if Vacasa hadn't ruined the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenni W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dnd for the win!
Very clean, well stocked with kitchen items to use. A great place to enjoy sun during the day and a table for our dnd campaign to enjoy in the evening. Would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Is this place for sale?
A really nice country home getaway close to everything. We would definitely stay here again. The photos don't do it justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat
Property was as advertised. It was very clean and well appointed. Easy to find though its not close to any large city. Once we figured out that we needed to put the access code in rather quickly instead of slow and deliberately we had no issues getting in. The only other small issue we had was the wifi info we recieved via notification was not correct, but we found it on the modem and had no issues after that. The only other suggestion would be a small packet pointing out local stores or restaurants, sites of interest and activities. Overall both my guest and i had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the house and the beautiful river view immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Croswell

Liked: Cleanliness
This is still a little Gem!!
We returned for a second time booking this little piece of heaven. My family just loves it here. The little river and bonfire pit are our favorite. The home is always clean and neat. Comfy beds, its just what you think a cute little cottage should be. The home has every accommodation needed. The property itself is large and beautiful. Great location. We will return, we love it here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for skiing
Just down the road from Crystal, so it was super convenient going back and forth for lunch and dinner breaks. Furniture was comfortable for relaxing after skiing and the kitchen had what we needed. The house has charm and character, and we would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Great location and loved the River !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Croswell

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem!!
I cant say enough about how quaint and cute this little property is. The home was clean. Easy to get too. The beds are comfortable. The little river and bonfire pit were a bonus for the kids. We all loved it here. Perfect for all ages and all types of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip over Labor Day
The home was beautiful. The loft is huge. Bathrooms are fully updated. Main floor bath is from a model home. Living room was comfortable. Decor was true cabin. Easy access to 31 and 37 should you chose to head to the dunes or Traverse City. Wish we had more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

gretchen j.

Liked: Cleanliness
best kept secret by the river
My daughter and I took a trip up to visit nearby towns of Beulah and frankfort where we grew up going all throughout her childhood. This was the cutest and also cozy place hidden back in by beautiful flowers and hearing the betsie river and seeing all the nature being outside your doorstep was such a gift. The cottage was welcoming, kitchen was darling and had everything you could ever need. The stone shower downstairs was amazing and everything was extremely clean. I will definitely be returning here. It's the perfect distance to the big tourist cities near by, along with crystal mountain literally across from the main road it is off of. Definitely a hidden gem along the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rita O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The riverfront home was perfect for what we wanted. Close to our planned activities, cozy & quiet.
Cozy country home centered near Crystal Mountain in a quaint area on the Betsie River.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022