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Vacation Home on the Betsie River

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Vacation Home on the Betsie River

This spacious vacation home is 2400 square feet. It has 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, with a large kitchen, four-season room and game room on 3.5 wooded acres. Located close to so many things to do! Lake Michigan's beaches, Golf, Kayaking, Distillery, Winery, Casino to name a few. Perfect for groups - large or small. This house will accommodate families, couples or groups who want to get away and experience one of the most beautiful parts of Northwest Michigan.

Property manager

Harold & Cindy Saunders

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside house only.

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

Vacation Home on the Betsie River Private vacation home
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Thompsonville
Vacation On The Betsie River
Vacation On The Betsie River
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Thompsonville
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 18 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 29 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 34 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Home on the Betsie River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Vacation Home on the Betsie River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Home on the Betsie River ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Home on the Betsie River located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Crystal Mountain and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Vacation Home on the Betsie River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff Retreat
The home was a great, peaceful place for our staff retreat. The owners we great to work with and very accommodating. There was plenty of room for us all inside and outside. The home was clean and well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Color change weekend
Property was very clean, and we pleasantly surprised kitchen has lot of supplies (cooking oil, coffee, creamer, bag of ice....). There are lot of rooms in the house. Communication with host Cindy was great from the beginning. Outside has breathtaking views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy and restful
Great property with plenty of space for our group of old friends to reunite while also getting their own space, when needed. Private. Well-appointed; everything we could think of needing was provided. Spent lots of time just sitting down by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tippy Adam Fishing Trip
We have stayed at several houses near tippy dam but this is the one our guys requested to come back to this year. Will probably return next year. Clean, comfortable and has everything you need. Owners are very quick to respond and excellent at communicating check in process and everything you need to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marv P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
Property was exactly if not better than described. Excellant communication- zero issues and zero surprises. The river access was awesome as well as the fire pit and the supplied firewood. The decks gave an awesome view and place to drink morning coffee or to visit after the late night fire. Can't say enough good things about this property and the owners. Thanks for sharing it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and excellent hosts!!
We had 13 family members stay here and there was more than enough room for everyone! Hosts are extremely nice and accomidating! House is beautiful, clean and well stocked. Kids loved the river! clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing UpNorth Home
The home and property far exceeded our expectations. The hosts provided so many amenities and “extras” that you wouldn’t normally expect at a VRBO (shampoo, condiments, firewood… to name a few). The location is central to so many beautiful areas. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, roomy place on the Betsie
We had a great time! I've never traveled with dogs or my family, so I'm excited we were able to stay. The river was very accessible, and the kids had a great time wading in. The house was awesome, stocked with the best kitchen supplies I've seen yet. The beds were comfortable, and it felt like someone loves this place, rather than most generic rentals. We made a lot of new memories here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat with plenty of space
We stayed a week at the Riverhouse and it was excellent! The river was tranquil, there was room for everyone and the 4 seasons room was great space to be when the kids went to bed. Cindy was a gem to communicate with and was able to coordinate an early check in for tracking family members.The ONLY small quibble was from the kids as the the dart board and foose-hockey were not present and the air-hockey table was missing it's blower. We would 100% stay at the River House again and find it to be an amazing deal for all the space you get!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation getaway!
the house and property were beautiful. So many amenities that I did not expect. Would definitely recommend this rental to anybody.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bobby b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brewer Annual Family Vacation
*Enjoyed and loved the location on the river *Convenient to Lake Michigan beaches *Many wonderful memories as a family Frogging, Fishing (but didn't catch much) swimming, Campfires ( thanks for providing the wood), playing cards at the large dining table ,and pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Quiet, lots of room. Very nice setup for families. On the Betsie river and close to all kinds of activities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Anniversary Celebration
The place worked out well for us. The children enjoyed the property, especially the frog pond. The extra refrigerator in the basement and the beach chairs were greatly appreciated. The kitchen and dining room table are perfect for a large family. A few children's plates and cups (unbreakable) would have been helpful but we managed. The beds were comfortable except for one queen upstairs which was relatively hard. We brought kayaks and used them nearly every day putting in at Thompsonville and finishing at our frontage. Great Vacation and very Gracious Hosts! Memories made for years you come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family House
Great property for privacy, views, and river watching.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had nine adult paddlers Who thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the river house. We were able to spread out comfortably and appreciate how well stocked they have it. 2nd time that we have stayed there so we can paddle the rivers in the area. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding gathering
We were pleased with the amount of indoor and outdoor space. The property was centrally located for all of our activities and the host were the absolute best for communicating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. More than expected
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful get away!
Everything was wonderful! Can’t say enough good things. Home was just right!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski weekend
Had a great time at the cabin. Skied all weekend and it was right down the street from us. Had all the amenities and more! Would love to go back to stay for another weekend again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect gathering place
We enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House near Crystal Mountain
Everything was as expected. Very well kept home. We loved that essentially each bedroom had its' own bathroom. Hosts were very responsive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The River House was fabulous!!
We had a ski weekend with our adult children and 4 young grand kids. The River House was perfect. Plenty of room. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. One mile from Crystal. We will book again next year. It was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W., Muskegon USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!!
We will definitely be back. House was nice sized for the 3 families that went and more than suited our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seohyun

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house. Had so much fun. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023