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The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home.

Explore Northern Michigan’s beauty while you unwind by the river. Visit Lake Michigan’s shoreline or climb Sleeping Bear sand dunes for panoramic views.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Miscellaneous
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home.

Beautiful Betsie river front guest home main house also at times available as well to rent . great riverfrontage for canoeing and kayaking or great fishing for steelhead in spring and Salmon in fall. only 5 miles from Crystal mountain ski and golf resort,great location to tour the wineries or do a fall color tour in northern Michigan. A beautiful short drive to Lake Michigan in Frankfort or head to Traverse City, get your exercise by climbing Sleeping Bear sand dunes such a great view from the top any time of year!
Main house also on property see booking @ Vrbo.com/3482644

Property manager

Chris

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Extra $150 cleaning fee 4 pet hair on furniture

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 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 10 min drive
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 12 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 33 min drive
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. located?

Located in the heart of Thompsonville, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Mountain, Michigan Legacy Art Park, and Misty Acres Preserve. Glovers Lake and Chestnut Hills Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin on the Betsie
We had a great time fishing and sightseeing the area. Close drive to Lake Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Hudsonville, MI. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always wonderful!!
We are becoming regulars here at the Bear Den!! Love the location and quaint atmosphere. Well appointed and so very relaxing. Ski weekends are made so much better staying here when we come up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice updated cabin.Comes with everything you need.Great fishing too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
We had a wonderful time staying at the Bear Den! Cabin was very clean, super cozy and had everything we needed. Loved going down to the river to watch the salmon. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAT S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull Weekend
Had the opportunity to get away for a few days with close family. Cabin and location were perfect. Had everything we needed to enjoy exactly what we were doing. This will likely be a yearly get away as everyond had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Super cute cabin, very clean, and nice amenities. Close to the Crystal- would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Hudsonville, MI. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd stay!!
We LOVE this property. We stayed 3 times this winter and loved each visit. So close to Crystal Mountain. The perfect cozy getaway for our family. We will be back again and regular guests next ski season.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, new, perfect!
The cabin was really clean and everything in it is new or newer. Only 200 feet from the Betsie River with a well maintained path, we had fun fishing and wading. Pets are allowed and that made this an outstanding stay. Lots of things to do nearby. The owner Chris is a delight to talk to and is a great communicator when we were booking it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
Very nice cabin, just the right location for what we wanted to do in nw northern Michigan. Host was very communicative and even offered to purchase age appropriate board games for our younger children. Everything in the cabin functioned well and was nicely updated. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing and Skiing
Very clean and comfortable. 7 minutes from Crystal Mountain. Beautiful stretch of the Betsie River. Beautiful renovated cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Hudsonville, MI. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another GREAT visit!
We have stayed at the Bear Den multiple times for our ski weekends at Crystal Mountain and absolutely love this tiny home. Perfectly wonderful every time! Going again in 2 weeks. Can’t wait!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
incredibly Clean, adorable, and surrounded by nature. close to alot of great towns and Crystal Mountain. The host was kind and responsive. Check-in was seamless. will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This sweet little cabin was perfect for our family of four. Cozy, clean, secluded and within a reasonable driving distance from everything we wanted to explore while in Michigan. Chris was great and gave us a ton of suggestions on places to go and things to try. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Hudsonville, MI. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd visit - wonderful stay (again)
This is our second time to this little cabin in the woods. It is the perfect size for the 4 of us and so close to Crystal Mountain! Had a great time skiing and spent our evenings warm and toasty playing games and watching movies in the cabin. We are heading up again to stay in 3 weeks. Can’t wait!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and impressive
Perfect cabin for my daughter and I and her 2 dogs. Very comfortable. All the amenities we needed. We floated in the river right on the property during the day and had a fire at night. We enjoyed our stay so much we're figuring out when we can go back. There's so much to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin
My family of 3. Two adults and our 7 year old son had a wonderful time. We also had our 2 dogs with us. It is a cute little cabin nestled in the woods. Very peaceful! My son went fishing for the first time on the Betsie River and although he did not catch anything he had a great time! We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear den updated
Very cute house and property amazing, beds could use a little more comfort. House is private only if the other home on property is not reserved. Had no idea two homes on same property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Little Cabin
We had a great stay at the Bear Cabin in Thompsonville. The cabin was very clean and accurately represented in the rental listing. It's plain on the outside, but very bright and updated on the inside. We enjoyed being able to bring our two small dogs with us. Communication with the owner was easy and responsive. The only thing we would recommend is maybe adding a wooden deck or something similar in front of the cabin, it would help keep people from tracking sand into the house, which we did a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Getaway
Booked this for a fishing weekend with our 8yo son. It was perfect for the three of us. A 1 minute walk to the River, clean, large parking area for truck and boat super easy check in/check out. Would love to book again with extended family on the main house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin
We picked this cabin because it was pet friendly, close to the places we wanted to visit and also had good reviews regarding cleanliness. We had a good time and would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Setting
We really liked our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin in the woods!
Was such a cool location! We stayed over Christmas and it was so perfect! Can’t wait to come visit in the summer and do some fishing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

sherri w., Indianapolis IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Up North on the Betsie
Chris was so wonderful. Amenities were excellent. Location was just right for us and our dog Ella. Communicating was prompt and understanding of our questions. Simply had a wonderful time on the Betsie
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Norma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Easy check in, great communication with Chris.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022