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

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A campfire with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden deck, and a river in the background. - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a bookshelf. - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, a television, and a comfortable seating area. - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and a chandelier. - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a blue and white checkered bedspread, and a view of trees through a window. - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)
Take advantage of a water park, a firepit and a garden at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

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

  • Summary:

    Riverside Abode



    The Space:

    Perched on a gorgeous five-acre lot on the bank of the Betsie River, this unbelievable getaway is the perfect place to escape it all and breathe in 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, a favorite drink in hand, as the chef of the group whips up something tasty in the full kitchen. On warm summer nights, there's no better way to end the day than with a cookout on the back deck as the sun dips below the treetops. Plus, the fire pit 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: No matter the season, this special retreat is the place for every type of guest to enjoy. When fresh snow blankets the area, skiers in the group will be glad to know Crystal Mountain is just over a mile west, offering a variety of runs for all experience levels. 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 are a mile away in Thompsonville proper, and a day trip to Lake Michigan is just 18 miles from your front door! Things to know: Free WiFi & cable, full kitchen, fire pit, snowbird-friendly, central AC. All resort amenities must be paid for separately on a pay-as-you-go basis through the resort. VueStay offers lodging only. VueStay Vacations manages this property. Michigan Real Estate license #6505433797.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,562 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Rules

Guests must be 25 years of age. Any guest under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the entirety of the stay.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Misty Acres Preserve, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Thompsonville travel guide
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered ski resort at night with illuminated ski lifts and a parking area.
    Crystal Mountain
    1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A hilly landscape with a winding road, grassy areas, and a body of water in the distance.
    Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    28 min drive - 40.1 km
  • A dock with several boats moored alongside, a wooden pier, and buildings in the background.
    Front Street
    40 min drive - 61.8 km
  • A beach with a lighthouse, autumn trees, and a cloudy sky.
    Traverse City Beach
    46 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Little River Casino
    36 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Copemish Kitchen And Coffee
    6 min drive
  • Rosie's Country Cafe
    4 min drive
  • The Yurt
    8 min drive
  • The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain
    4 min drive
  • Laughing Horse Saloon
    4 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 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

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved our ski superbowl weekend at the house!! It was very clean and l
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked comfortable home and local support if questions arise.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wow!

This place was perfect for us! Close proximity to everything we wanted to do and the home was amazing!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

By the river

Great spot on the river, comfortable house
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very happy with home

Thanks so much for a great stay. We really enjoyed the home and it is close to so many places in northwest Michigan (Interlochen, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Platte River). We had a lot of fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Fall Getaway

Great family friendly location. We really enjoyed the cozy feeling of the home and furnishings. The house has a neat layout that added to the unique characteristics. Loved the view of the River from the living room. The fire pit location was a bonus! Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique home

Beautiful very comfortable home
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Stay

The inside of the home was very clean and comfortable for our party of 4. The location to town was great and was a good landing spot for some of our itinerary to Traverse City. Check-in was also easy. The outside needed a little TLC, but we were able to enjoy a fire with a view of the river. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute and Homey

This was a very nice house 5 minutes from Crystal Mountain! River and a nice place to have a fire if it would have been warmer but plenty of room for everyone inside in the colder months.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Always a winner

This property is always clean and appealing. It’s always nice sitting up on the hill watching the fish swim upstream and around the bend. Also a good fishing point just off the end of the stairs. We will return for many years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute Farmhouse on the Betsie

8 of us enjoyed the weekend at this cozy home on the river. The house provided everything we needed for our stay and was very clean. The property does border a campground and is near the road, which neither were super noisy but it wasn't as quiet and secluded as we hoped. The beautiful view with a fire pit that sits on top of the river was the best part.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cozy house near small airport.

House was great. Right on river kids were able to have a blast in the river. Had small issue with bathroom vanity drain and maintenance came over and fixed it right up. Definitely staying again. Right across the street from Thompsonville airport. Small airport but perfect for flying in to and walking to this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house close to Crystal Mountain

The property is just like all of the other reviews have stated. Very clean, well stocked kitchen, loft is amazing. My friends were staying at Betsy River Canoes and Campground and you can actually take a path right to them. It was a 5 minute walk to the center of the campground. I would highly recommend this location for a home base.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location

Great Potential

We pulled up to an overflowing trash can that had been raided by racoons, the furnace required service during our stay, and I'm not quite sure how this is listed to sleep 8. Otherwise, the view of the river is awesome, the Vacasa representatives were able to help us through a few issues, and the interior of the house was nice. With a few of the kinks worked out this was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pleasant home in beautiful location

The house was very clean and tidy, and in a quiet location. There are lots of attractions nearby (within 20 min drive). All the appliances were new-ish, and fully functional. The kitchen had plenty of dishes, enough for 8-10 people. There were plenty of knives, although they were not sharp enough, and I couldn't find a sharpener. The river runs right next to the house, with stairs down to it. Altogether a beautiful location, and a carefree stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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