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On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!

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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basement Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!

Unwind and relax in this tranquil, private cabin nestled along the beautiful Betsie River in Thompsonville, Michigan. Set on 2 acres, this pristine and newly renovated property offers a spacious open floor plan, surrounded by trees and over 250 ft. of private river frontage. The Betsie River, known for its steelhead and salmon, is easily accessible with new stairs leading to the brand new dock (installed 9/2020) for fishing, tubing, kayaking, and canoeing. New exterior painting and a new roof (installed 10/2020).
Namastay offers all the comforts of home and plenty of windows to provide natural light and stunning views from any angle. There are 3 bedrooms and a loft to sleep 12 comfortably along with 2 bathrooms, one conveniently located on each level.
The main level offers the kitchen, dining and living space, sliding glass doors to the large deck, a bathroom and master bedroom with a king-sized bed. Soft, cozy bed linens, fluffy pillows and towels are provided along with a shower stall, bathtub, toiletries and a hairdryer.
The lower level offers a separate entrance with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room with a couch, coffee table, full bar, a 65’ flat screen tv, a full refrigerator and laundry room with a washer and dryer. Both bedrooms have a queen-sized bed and bunk bed.
The fully equipped kitchen includes an island, stainless steel appliances, refrigerator with ice maker, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, Keurig, toaster, dishware, cookware, pots, pans and utensils. The adjacent dining room has a gorgeous farmhouse table with seating for 8.
The Living Room offers 2 comfortable couches, a recliner, a chair/ottoman, a rocking chair, a 50’ flat screen Cable/Satellite TV with streaming service, a ceiling fan with remote control and a gas fireplace entertainment center.
This peaceful and secluded cabin offers many amenities including: air conditioning, heat, a large fire pit with seating for 12, Wi-Fi access, a BBQ gas grill, a wireless blue tooth speaker, a docking station with USB ports, board games, cornhole and a basketball hoop.
Sway in the hammock while listening to the calming sounds of nature, you may even spot the bald eagle that perches from a treetop every morning. Kick back on the 10’ x 30’ furnished deck with stunning views overlooking the river. Head out on your sled with abundant snowmobile trails or play disc golf right next to the property.
Namastay is just minutes away from the premier Crystal Mountain Ski, Golf and Spa resort. Crystal Mountain offers affordable day passes for non-guests, so you can enjoy all the amenities! Namastay is situated in an idyllic location, less than 30 minutes away from Traverse City, Frankfort, Glen Arbor, Little River Casino, Crystal Lake, Glen Lake, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Lakeshore. Visit nearby wineries, restaurants, shops. Check out a concert at the internationally renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts or spend a day on the Betsie Valley Trail, offering 27 miles of hiking/biking/walking by rivers, lakes and through forests and historic towns. Thompsonville is also home to the Iron Fish Distillery, Michigan’s first farm distillery and St. Ambrose Cellars! Visit us on Facebook at: Namastay Here@thompsonvillemichigan

Property manager

Lisa Turbeville
Premier Host

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Service pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside Only
Smoking outside only, receptacles located outside. Support animals are allowed for an additional cleaning fee.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Misty Acres Preserve and Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 30 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 32 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Betsie River, fish off dock, close to Crystal Mountain, trails, lakes! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Crystal Mountain and within 9 miles (15 km) of Michigan Legacy Art Park and Misty Acres Preserve. Turtle Lake and Champion Hill Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Lovely spot for a ski weekend

Perfect spot for a ski weekend at Crystal Mountain Secluded and quiet - on the River and in the trees Spacious and clean Off the beaten path but snow plow came regularly Communication was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We had a great stay. The home was warm inviting and a great location for skiing at Crystal Mountain as well as fun for family game nights!! It had everything we needed for our 4 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Weekend getaway

House was clean comfortable we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Mother/son weekend

Loved it!! Had a great time! Better than the pictures!! Plenty of room and a lot bigger than we expected. The beds are very comfortable. The boys had a blast fishing in the river. Plenty of supplies available to use-shampoo, towels, kitchen supplies, hand sanitizer, etc. Highly recommended!!!! See you next year!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emma F.

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

Cozy Cabin weekend getaway

A group of 11 of us stayed at the cabin for a double birthday weekend! It was great! The rooms were comfortable, everyone was able to sleep well, the kitchen was well stocked of utensils, and the outdoor space is perfect. There were some dead bugs near some beds but was sort of expected being out in the woods. The drive to traverse city was pretty easy and the house was in a lovely secluded (but not too secluded part of Thompsonville.) we all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

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

Men’s Gathering

Great location for remote gathering of guys. House was very nice along with the fire pit area and outdoor games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John R.

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

Ideal spot for Families

Gracious Hosts and Excellent Amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cameron b.

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

Private Cabin

Great location close to Crystal Mountain. This has been our second year staying here and have not been disappointed. Each time we come back there are improvements to the cabin. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a private home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cari t.

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

Quick ski vacation

Had a wonderful time! It was very nice how well it was stocked and we were very comfortable. The stairs at the entrance were a little unstable looking so we were careful when using them. Otherwise it was great. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Kurt's birthday

The trip was great. The cottage was the perfect location for an up north trip. We tried to fish in the river and went charter fishing out of Traverse city. We did notice a the railing down the steps to the dock was lose, as well as the dock being partly off the foundation. The cornhole boards were also damaged before we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin V.

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

DK5K

Everyone liked the property and location. We were in Michigan for a fundraising event and to get together with family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Laurie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Nice area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

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

Everything was great!

We loved this place! Everything was smooth and easy, and we were pleasantly surprised to find the basketball hoop upon arrival. The stair to the river were nice, although the means to actually get into the river were a little dicey. That platform on the bottom seemed in need of repair, and we weren't comfortable using it much.....seemed like it was read to go into the river. We booked this place with that as a key feature, as one of the guys in our group was a little older and not able to climb in and out of the river without some help. Besides that river access challenge, everything was great. Cool house, deck, fire pit, and everything was as-promised from the descriptions, if not better than described! Thanks for hosting our group at your place.....we had an excellent time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

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

Absolutely Loved the House

Had a Great time for a girls weekend. Close to Crystal Mountain! House was big and Plenty of Space!! Will definitely rent this place again!!! The Renters were absolutely beyond helpful and very accommodating!!! Can’t say enough good things!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa M., Grosse Pointe Farms

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

Great stay in the woods

The property was perfect for our group for New Year's. We were close to Crystal Mountain for skiing but had privacy in the woods for walks and campfires. The house had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Weekend on the betsie

Great time staying at the cabin, had a lot of fun and was a nice getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

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

Perfect UP North Getaway

An absolute perfect property for an up north getaway. Had a group of friends up with me to have a long weekend of fishing, golfing, and relaxing and this place fulfilled all of our needs. Easy access to the river, great outdoor area/fire pit, and an amazing cabin tucked away in the woods. Cabin had plenty of room for 8 of us and could have slept a few more if needed. The cabin was clean and well organized and came with all the amenities we needed to cook or grill out over the weekend. Despite a campground and another cabin nearby, there's plenty of privacy as this property is 100% surrounded by trees and feels completely isolated from the rest of the world. An awesome location for a weekend getaway that we may look to do every year since we liked the cabin so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor G.

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

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Trip

Lovely house in the woods in Thompsonville. Easily accommodated the 8 of us. About a 30min drive to Arcadia Bluffs. Hosts were extremely helpful and communicative, would recommend staying here if you're looking to get away in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

This place is AWESOME!

This was such a great place for me and 10 friends to spend the week away from everything up north! There was plenty of space for all of us, and a great fire pit outside! We brought kayaks and had a blast out on the Betsie River, which is just out back. Crystal Mountain is just down the road too—we had fun hiking up the different peaks (we played some disc golf there too). Thompsonville may be small but it still has some good restaurants in town! We enjoyed eating at Geno’s and the Laughing Horse Saloon. It was close enough for us to do day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay up north with a group, this is definitely the place to be!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D., Mount Rainier

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

Great for a group

We had 3 couples and few kids and the house felt spacious and accommodating. We had a great time getting in the river also. Only con was slow internet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

100% satisfied!!!

I rented this house so a couple buddies and I could attend Total Archery Challenge. Fantastic communication and fantastic house and property. Will definitely be staying again. Thanks again Lisa for all your help!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayden H.

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

Get away

My friends and I had a great time visiting the area. Spending some quality time together and catching up on past memories while going out and doing fun local activities! Thank you Namastay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

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

Great stay for annual ski trip!

Me and my friends have been staying at Mark and Lisa's VRBO for our annual trip to Crystal for the past two years and love this home! It's cozy, the kitchen is great with modern appliances and there's plenty of beds for everyone. Mark and Lisa were very accommodating and quick to respond. 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

New Year’s Eve

We loved everything about this property! Very nicely appointed, we had everything we needed and more. Lots of space in a very peaceful location. Our boys lived snowboarding and skiing at Crystal. We are already planning for next year. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Romeo S.

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

Great holiday get away

We stayed here for a family ski trip. House was great with plenty of room, beds, clean, lots of parking, and had everything we needed. Great location in the woods and close to the slopes. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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