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Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort

Winter magic awaits at this riverside retreat where guests can golf on-site, relax in the garden, or gather around the firepit for evening s'mores

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Gatehouse B&B offers a cozy 3-room suite near Crystal Mountain Ski Resort. Travelers appreciate the private entrance and the comfort of a fireplace inside, while outside, a fire table and BBQ grill provide perfect spots for cooking hot dogs or favorite meals by the river.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

About the area

Located in Thompsonville, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and on a river. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish Distillery. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Thompsonville travel guide
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thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake
    Crystal Mountain
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Michigan
    Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    27 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Front Street
    Front Street
    43 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    49 min drive - 73.4 km
  • Little River Casino
    34 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain
    3 min drive
  • Rosie's Country Cafe
    20 min walk
  • Waffle Cabin
    2 min drive
  • Iron Fish Distillery
    9 min drive
  • The Yurt
    7 min drive

About this property

Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort

Bed & breakfast by the river
Consider a stay at Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort and take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, breakfast (surcharge) and bike parking
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Golf privileges (optional), snow sports gear and a video library
Room features
All guest rooms at Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort feature thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Music library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Note from host: smoking allowed outside
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No overnight guest sleeping on the floors without

No fire pit use if winds over 15MPH or a red flag

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: 2 on air mattress 25.00 each

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Crystal Mountain and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Michigan Legacy Art Park. Iron Fish Distillery and Misty Acres Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Gatehouse Lodge one mile from Crystal Mountain SKI Resort Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

carl t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alfred was a kind and engaging host who took care of all of our needs. Our stay was comfortable and quiet. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Alfred was a gracious host, very responsive and welcoming. There were two spacious rooms, one a bedroom the other a living space. Very clean and comfortable. The pictures accurately depict the space. Within driving distance of many amazing Michigan destinations. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a private suite which is very clean & spacious with bathroom, WiFi & a good sized TV. It’s located on property very close to Crystal Mtn. It has a lovely covered private patio for relaxing.The host lives on site in main house & is kind & gracious & a great source of information about the surrounding area & history. Alfred provides a delicious breakfast and good company is available in the hosts dining room which looks out to the birds enjoying the feeder off the back deck.When I first read all of the exemplary reviews of this place, I was hesitant to believe it was the quality place people claimed. It seemed to good to be true but I took the chance & am so glad I did. The stay was delightful!Breakfasts were wholesome & made with care & the host couldn’t have been more helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden Gem!

We felt very lucky to stay with Alfred at his very cute, and comfortable B&B! The pictures just don’t do this hidden gem justice! Alfred is such a wonderful host making sure we were comfortable and that we didn’t need anything. He’s very knowledgeable about the area and its history which we love to hear about! Alfred is a wonderful personable gentleman. We left feeling like we made a new friend. The bed and living room armchairs were perfect and the large bathroom was great! We put to use the refrigerator and microwave and were very happy to have them. The location is centrally located to many things and destinations but especially Crystal Mountain, 2 minutes away.! So this is the perfect place to relax after hiking golfing or skiing or for letting the kiddies safely run around the acreage but still within sight. We absolutely loved the spacious property with the privacy. There’s even frisbee golf on the property that I had a hard time walking away from! Thank you and hope to see you again soon, Alfred! John & Anna
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We had a wonderful stay at Alfred’s place. Super cozy and easy to get to, very close to Crystal Mt Resort. We were in town for a wedding there and this was perfect for our needs. Breakfast hosted by Alfred was the highlight of the trip, his hospitality was first class!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEANNE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodations

Quiet and peaceful. Everything that is needed, was there
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful and Al was just the nicest host! He was able to help if we needed anything and recommended a hiking trail, which we ended up seeing - Michigan's Grand Canyon! I would stay again and recommend to anyone looking for a quiet little vacation up north!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in three different places over a week and Al's place was by far the most comfortable. He's an extremely gracious host who asked about and looked after our every need. I'd recommend him to anyone thinking of staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reuben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Host was great

We had a great time, just what we wanted a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Great little getaway place

Alfred is a great host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The space was perfect for our needs and our breakfast both days was delicious. We are already planning our return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Clean and friendly

Perfect spot to get away for a weekend
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Our host was very welcoming and gracious. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Everything was neat, clean, and very cozy with the gas burning stove! We would definitely return and recommend this B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The place was beautiful, comfortable, clean and the host was amazing! Highly recommend. You will not regret it. 💯
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday party

Accommodations worked perfectly for us as we spent a lot of time at Crystal Mountain with friends. Alfred was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Alfred is a warm, fun host and makes a good breakfast and an indispensable local guide. The basement walkout was comfortable, homey and very clean. We enjoyed the porch swing and the big pretty yards too. We’d come again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time B & B stay…..won’t be our last!

Our host went out of his way to make sure every detail of our stay surpassed our expectations. The lower suite was spacious; comfortable and immaculate! We had apprehensions staying at a B& B prior to our visit. Thanks to Alfred and his hospitality, we will seek out this option in our future travels and look forward to revisiting this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home

Alfred ensured our stay was flawless. He was a consummate host and paid strict attention to detail with making sure our space was perfectly clean and cozy. We were fortunate to have a freshly baked pie - and fantastic chocolate chip cookies as a parting gift. We would be lucky to stay with Alfred again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptionally clean, very welcoming host

We stayed at this property several years ago and were so impressed we decided to return this year while in that area. Alfred is a very gracious host, anything you want or need he will make sure you have it, from the bottle of wine upon arrival, a delicious breakfast to his homemade pie. Alfred makes sure that everything is spotless. If you choose to stay here I can guarantee you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Such a cozy, peaceful place to stay.

My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Al's place for the weekend. He is the most thoughtful host, who thinks of the little things to make your stay more enjoyable. He made sure to take care of our every need, and keeps everything immaculate. We would recommend this little piece of paradise to anyone seeking a relaxing place away from home. Loved our weekend getaway - thank you so much, Al. Jackie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect serene location

So close to so many things : crystal Mt , Frankfort, Arcadia, traverse, mission peninsula. Alfred was as he said our personal Butler for our stay He fixed fabulous breakfasts and catered to our every need . On arrival a bottle of wine was waiting for us . Just perfect . Thank you Alfred for this 5 star stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

Alfred is the man. A great host and easy-going. Needed a place to crash for a couple of nights while working up there and this was just the ticket. Thank you again Alfred
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July in Michigan

My wife & I escaped the Florida extreme summer heat by traveling to Michigan We were fortunate to discover Al's place. A spacious country home with all the amenities. comfortable, quiet and close to Crystal Mtn Country Club. A 30 min drive to Sleeping Bear Nat'l Lakeshore. Our month long stay was a pleasure. Al was a great host and attended our every need. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

Very peaceful

My husband and I just returned from a long weekend at this B&B, the pictures of the property are very accurate and the cleanliness of our accommodations were superior. Alfred was a very friendly and accommodating host, the surroundings are very quiet and peaceful. The location is close to Crystal Mountain, Frankfort and Traverse City, and Alfred bakes fresh pies every day. I would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a quiet and comfortable get away, will definitely stay there again when back in that area. Jane/Toledo, OH
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tina g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Michigan Adventure

Host was super accommodating, location was a short distance to the dunes, Frankfort and especially the Art hike at Crystal Mountain. We were greeted with a bottle of wine and a cheese and meat tray, and Alfred was eager to do whatever he could to make our stay pleasant. Even though he no longer makes pie, the upgrade from small apartment B&B to the whole house with a kitchen was a pleasant surprise. Breakfast was not included, but he offered to make breakfast for $15 each if we wanted. We made our own, it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolfina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to stay in Michigan

The property was amazing. The pictures online did not give it enough credit. First - we had an entire apartment with a private entrance and deck. The bathroom was huge and all rooms were wonderful. Living room had comfy chairs and tables and TV for relaxations . Alfred is just amazing- he really is a wonderful host. We arrived late because of a cancelled flight. He immediately helped out & provided a nourishing breakfast for our entire family . Also awaiting was wine & snacks to pick on. The wine was so wonderful- we purchased another bottle to bring home. The grounds are huge and so private. It was so nice and quiet that I slept wonderful. The bed was super soft and just the entire atmosphere made us feel like we were home. We almost had a car rental crisis- and again Alfred stepped in and solved our problem. And take all his suggestions on restaurants and hikes and anything to do. He will give great advice. Everywhere he sent us was fantastic. There was not one negative part of our entire trip. He is such a delightful person to talk to. Great environment for any single couple or family. He really made our trip special.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021